FC Utrecht vs RKC Waalwijk, Eredivisie 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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FC Utrecht vs RKC Waalwijk — Eredivisie at Stadion Galgenwaard.
- FC Utrecht 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- RKC Waalwijk 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Rob van de Ven
- Referee Ingmar Oostrom
- Referee Robin Hensgens
- Referee Thomas Krijt
- Referee Martijn Vos
- Referee Roan van Marrewijk (Netherlands)
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 May | RKC Waalwijk | H | 2–0 | W |
| 06 May | SC Cambuur-Leeuwarden | A | 3–0 | W |
| 23 Apr | Feyenoord Rotterdam | A | 1–3 | L |
| 16 Apr | FC Twente '65 | H | 1–0 | W |
| 07 Apr | FC Groningen | A | 2–1 | W |
| 02 Apr | FC Volendam | H | 0–0 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 May | FC Utrecht | A | 0–2 | L |
| 05 May | FC Volendam | H | 4–1 | W |
| 23 Apr | AZ | A | 0–3 | L |
| 19 Apr | Go Ahead Eagles | A | 2–3 | L |
| 15 Apr | FC Groningen | H | 2–1 | W |
| 09 Apr | Feyenoord Rotterdam | A | 1–5 | L |
Key Stats
75%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
H2H (12 games)
67%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' FC Utrecht have kicked off against RKC Waalwijk. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
- 5' Etienne Vaessen is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for RKC Waalwijk tonight.
- 10' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 15' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 18' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Shawn Adewoye.
- 23' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both FC Utrecht and RKC Waalwijk are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 28' The 37-year-old Vurnon Anita has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 33' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Jurien Gaari made 197 appearances and scored 3 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 38' FC Utrecht are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against RKC Waalwijk's shape.
- 43' Jens Toornstra has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 10 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 48' With 0 assists to his name this season, Julen Lobete is clearly more than just a goal scorer for RKC Waalwijk.
- 53' The travelling RKC Waalwijk supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 54' RKC Waalwijk player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 59' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering RKC Waalwijk that had 197 games and scored 250 goals.
- 60' Anastasios Douvikas doubles the advantage! 1-0 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 61' Another substitution for RKC Waalwijk to replace Florian Jozefzoon by Zakaria Bakkali on 61 minute.
- 65' FC Utrecht player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 66' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Jens Toornstra.
- 71' Iiass Bel Hassani is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for FC Utrecht so far.
- 72' RKC Waalwijk ring the changes. Thierry Lutonda has done his job and it is now time for Roy Kuijpers to step up.
- 73' RKC Waalwijk manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Roy Kuijpers is hanging Thierry Lutonda on the field on 73 minute.
- 75' Modibo Sagnan gets the nod from FC Utrecht. He replaces Mark van der Maarel and will look to change the dynamic.
- 80' It looks like no one’s ball. RKC Waalwijk is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 81' Another substitution for RKC Waalwijk to replace Julian Lelieveld by Said Bakari on 81 minute.
- 82' Iiass Bel Hassani is ready to make an impact after coming on for Vurnon Anita at the 82 minute mark.
- 85' FC Utrecht make a change. Anastasios Douvikas trudges off to be replaced by Anthony Descotte on 85 minutes.
- 86' A tactical swap from FC Utrecht — Anthony Descotte on, Anastasios Douvikas off on 86 minutes.
- 87' Anthony Descotte is ready to make an impact after coming on for Anastasios Douvikas at the 87 minute mark.
- The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for RKC Waalwijk.
Lineups
FC Utrecht Lineups
Starting XI
-
23
Bart Ramselaar ↓ Zakaria Labyad 75'
- 24
- 33
- 2
- 17
- 22
- 26
- 18
- 9
- 6
- 1
Bench
- 31
-
20
Zakaria Labyad ↑ 75'
-
27
Modibo Sagnan ↑ 75'
- 5
- 8
- 16
- 3
-
19
Anthony Descotte ↑ 85'
- 38
- 7
- 25
Coach
Michael Silberbauer
RKC Waalwijk Lineups
Starting XI
- 14
- 10
- 6
-
2
Julian Lelieveld ↓ Said Bakari 81'
- 1
- 23
- 29
- 4
-
5
Thierry Lutonda ↓ Roy Kuijpers 72'
- 33
-
7
Julen Lobete ↓ Mika Biereth 81'
Bench
- 24
- 13
-
22
Said Bakari ↑ 81'
- 15
- 21
-
19
Zakaria Bakkali ↑ 61'
- 35
- 8
- 26
-
17
Roy Kuijpers ↑ 72'
-
11
Iiass Bel Hassani ↑ 81'
-
9
Mika Biereth ↑ 81'
Coach
Joseph Oosting
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Anastasios Douvikas | 2 |
| Melle Meulensteen | 2 |
| Richonell Margaret | 2 |
| Gyrano Kerk | 2 |
| Michiel Kramer | 2 |
| David Min | 2 |
| Sander van de Streek | 2 |
| Bas Dost | 2 |
Head to Head
FC Utrecht Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.68
FC Utrecht xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.87
RKC Waalwijk xG
I would bet for:
FC Utrecht to win 58%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: FC Utrecht win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.55
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 1.5 | 72% |
|
28% |
| ± 2.5 | 46% |
|
54% |
| ± 3.5 | 26% |
|
74% |
| ± 4.5 | 12% |
|
88% |
Double Chance
FC Utrecht or Draw
82%
Draw or RKC Waalwijk
42%
FC Utrecht or RKC Waalwijk
75%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 0
12.3%
1 – 1
12.2%
2 – 0
Actual
0 – 0
9.8%
2 – 1
9.3%
3 – 0
5.9%
0 – 1
5.8%
3 – 1
5.3%
1 – 2
4.7%
2 – 2
4.1%
0 – 2
2.8%
4 – 0
2.5%
Asian Handicap — FC Utrecht
| Handicap | FC Utrecht covers | Push | RKC Waalwijk covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 14% | — | 86% |
| -2 | 14% | 17% | 69% |
| -1.5 | 31% | — | 69% |
| -1 | 31% | 24% | 45% |
| -0.5 | 55% | — | 45% |
| +0.5 | 82% | — | 18% |
| +1 | 82% | 12% | 6% |
| +1.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
| +2 | 94% | 5% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
FC Utrecht keeps clean sheet
43%
✗
RKC Waalwijk keeps clean sheet
19%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.