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FC Utrecht vs RKC Waalwijk, Eredivisie 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON

Eredivisie · 2021-22
FC Utrecht
2 – 2
Full Time
RKC Waalwijk
Sat 18 Sep 2021 · 19:00 UTC Stadion Galgenwaard HT 45' · FT 45'
Willem Janssen 27' Y
Willem Janssen 29' Y
Y 69' Michiel Kramer
Y 90' Etienne Vaessen
Y 90' Lennerd Daneels

Overview

Match Preview

FC Utrecht vs RKC Waalwijk — Eredivisie at Stadion Galgenwaard.

Match Details

  • Referee Bas van Dongen
  • Referee Cristian Dobre
  • Referee Richard Martens
  • Referee Robin Gansner
  • Referee Stefan de Groot (Netherlands)
  • Referee Robin Vereijken

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 ADO Den Haag 0 0
2 AFC Ajax 0 0
3 AZ 0 0
4 FC Groningen 0 0
5 FC Twente '65 0 0
6 FC Utrecht 0 0
7 Feyenoord Rotterdam 0 0
8 Fortuna Sittard 0 0
9 Go Ahead Eagles 0 0
10 NEC 0 0
11 PEC Zwolle 0 0
12 PSV 0 0
13 SBV Excelsior 0 0
14 SC Cambuur-Leeuwarden 0 0
15 SC Heerenveen 0 0
16 Sparta Rotterdam 0 0
17 Telstar 1963 0 0
18 Willem II Tilburg 0 0

Head-to-Head

5
5
2
FC Utrecht 12 games · Avg 3.2 goals RKC Waalwijk
Last 5 meetings
2021-09-18 FC Utrecht 2–2 RKC Waalwijk 2021-03-06 RKC Waalwijk 1–2 FC Utrecht 2020-09-27 FC Utrecht 3–1 RKC Waalwijk 2020-03-01 RKC Waalwijk 2–1 FC Utrecht 2019-12-01 FC Utrecht 0–1 RKC Waalwijk

Recent Form

FC Utrecht
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
18 Sep RKC Waalwijk H 2–2 D
11 Sep FC Twente '65 A 0–1 L
29 Aug Feyenoord Rotterdam H 3–1 W
21 Aug FC Groningen A 0–0 D
15 Aug Sparta Rotterdam H 4–0 W
16 May PSV H 1–1 D
RKC Waalwijk
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
18 Sep FC Utrecht A 2–2 D
12 Sep SBV Vitesse H 1–2 L
27 Aug Fortuna Sittard A 2–2 D
21 Aug SC Heerenveen A 2–3 L
14 Aug AZ H 1–0 W
16 May Feyenoord Rotterdam A 0–3 L

Key Stats

75% Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
67% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — FC Utrecht and RKC Waalwijk get this one started.
  • 4' Simon Gustafson is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
  • 9' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
  • 14' Shawn Adewoye has been relatively quiet despite scoring 3 goals in his last 316 appearances.
  • 19' FC Utrecht ring the changes. Simon Gustafson has done his job and it is now time for Sander van de Streek to step up.
  • 20' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Jens Odgaard makes it 1-1.
  • 25' It is a cagey affair so far. FC Utrecht in their trying to find a way past RKC Waalwijk's compact .
  • 27' It’s a booking for FC Utrecht player. Willem Janssen gets a Yellow card.
  • 29' That is a Yellow card for FC Utrecht. Willem Janssen will be fuming at that decision.
  • 34' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 39' Anastasios Douvikas is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for RKC Waalwijk tonight.
  • 44' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 45' What a moment for Alexander Buttner! That strike on 45 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 46' Mimoun Mahi gets the nod from FC Utrecht. He replaces Adam Maher and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 47' A goal from the Netherlands international Alexander Buttner! He fires home on 45 to make it 1-3!
  • 52' Brilliant from the ! Anastasios Douvikas makes it 2-3 with a superb finish on 52.
  • 57' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 61' Another change for RKC Waalwijk made on 61 minute. Ahmed Touba leaves to be changed by Michiel Kramer.
  • 66' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both FC Utrecht and RKC Waalwijk are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 69' Michiel Kramer catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 69.
  • 69' It is a substitution in RKC Waalwijk team. Alexander Buttner is replaced by Thierry Lutonda on 69 minute.
  • 74' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 79' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 80' It is a substitution in RKC Waalwijk team. Said Bakari is replaced by Lennerd Daneels on 80 minute.
  • 81' Adrian Dalmau gets the nod from FC Utrecht. He replaces Bart Ramselaar and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 82' The crowd applauds Bart Ramselaar as he leaves the pitch. Adrian Dalmau steps in for FC Utrecht.
  • 87' Lennerd Daneels, a Belgium , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 90' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Etienne Vaessen.
  • Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 2-2.

Lineups

FC Utrecht Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Rene Hake

RKC Waalwijk Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Joseph Oosting

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Bas Dost 2
Mimoun Mahi 2
Dario Van den Buijs 2
Anastasios Douvikas 2
Melle Meulensteen 2
Richonell Margaret 2
Gyrano Kerk 2
Michiel Kramer 2

Head to Head

2021-09-18 FC Utrecht 2–2 RKC Waalwijk 2021-03-06 RKC Waalwijk 1–2 FC Utrecht 2020-09-27 FC Utrecht 3–1 RKC Waalwijk 2020-03-01 RKC Waalwijk 2–1 FC Utrecht 2019-12-01 FC Utrecht 0–1 RKC Waalwijk

FC Utrecht Form

2021-09-18 FC Utrecht 2–2 RKC Waalwijk D 2021-09-11 FC Twente '65 1–0 FC Utrecht L 2021-08-29 FC Utrecht 3–1 Feyenoord Rotterdam W 2021-08-21 FC Groningen 0–0 FC Utrecht D 2021-08-15 FC Utrecht 4–0 Sparta Rotterdam W 2021-05-16 FC Utrecht 1–1 PSV D

RKC Waalwijk Form

2021-09-18 FC Utrecht 2–2 RKC Waalwijk D 2021-09-12 RKC Waalwijk 1–2 SBV Vitesse L 2021-08-27 Fortuna Sittard 2–2 RKC Waalwijk D 2021-08-21 SC Heerenveen 3–2 RKC Waalwijk L 2021-08-14 RKC Waalwijk 1–0 AZ W 2021-05-16 Feyenoord Rotterdam 3–0 RKC Waalwijk L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.75 FC Utrecht xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.26 RKC Waalwijk xG
I would bet for: Both teams to score 59% + Over 2.5 goals 57%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
FC Utrecht48% Draw26% RKC Waalwijk26%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes59% 0% No41%
Avg goals/match: 3.01
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 93%
7%
± 1.5 80%
20%
± 2.5 57%
43%
± 3.5 35%
65%
± 4.5 19%
81%

Double Chance

FC Utrecht or Draw
74%
Draw or RKC Waalwijk
52%
FC Utrecht or RKC Waalwijk
74%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
FC Utrecht35% Draw44% RKC Waalwijk21%
Actual: RKC Waalwijk win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.8%
2 – 1
9.1%
1 – 0
7.8%
2 – 0
7.4%
0 – 0
6.7%
1 – 2
6.6%
2 – 2
Actual
0 – 1
5.4%
3 – 1
5.3%
3 – 0
4.3%
0 – 2
3.9%
3 – 2
3.4%

Asian Handicap — FC Utrecht

Handicap FC Utrecht covers Push RKC Waalwijk covers
-2.5 12% — 88%
-2 12% 15% 74%
-1.5 26% — 74%
-1 26% 21% 52%
-0.5 48% — 52%
+0.5 73% — 27%
+1 73% 15% 12%
+1.5 88% — 12%
+2 88% 8% 4%
+2.5 96% — 4%

Clean Sheet

FC Utrecht keeps clean sheet
29% ✓
RKC Waalwijk keeps clean sheet
18% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.