FC Utrecht vs RKC Waalwijk, Eredivisie 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
FC Utrecht vs RKC Waalwijk — Eredivisie at Stadion Galgenwaard.
- FC Utrecht 12 games · 12 pts (2026/27)
- RKC Waalwijk 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Dennis Higler
- Assistant 1 Franca Overtoom (Netherlands)
- Assistant 2 Yorick Weterings
7 games this season
🟨 2.1/game
⚽ 10.1 goals/game
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PSV | 12 | 26 |
| 2 | Feyenoord Rotterdam | 12 | 25 |
| 3 | AFC Ajax | 12 | 25 |
| 4 | FC Twente '65 | 12 | 24 |
| 5 | AZ | 12 | 23 |
| 6 | SC Heerenveen | 12 | 21 |
| 7 | Fortuna Sittard | 12 | 20 |
| 8 | Go Ahead Eagles | 12 | 17 |
| 9 | FC Groningen | 12 | 15 |
| 10 | SC Cambuur-Leeuwarden | 12 | 15 |
| 11 | NEC | 12 | 14 |
| 12 | Sparta Rotterdam | 12 | 12 |
| 13 | PEC Zwolle | 12 | 12 |
| 14 | FC Utrecht | 12 | 12 |
| 15 | SBV Excelsior | 12 | 11 |
| 16 | Telstar 1963 | 12 | 10 |
| 17 | ADO Den Haag | 12 | 9 |
| 18 | Willem II Tilburg | 12 | 3 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Oct | RKC Waalwijk | H | 3–2 | W |
| 29 Sep | AZ | A | 2–1 | W |
| 21 Sep | Willem II Tilburg | H | 3–2 | W |
| 01 Sep | FC Twente '65 | H | 2–1 | W |
| 24 Aug | NAC Breda | A | 2–1 | W |
| 17 Aug | SC Heerenveen | A | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Oct | FC Utrecht | A | 2–3 | L |
| 29 Sep | AFC Ajax | H | 0–2 | L |
| 21 Sep | Sparta Rotterdam | H | 1–2 | L |
| 15 Sep | Willem II Tilburg | A | 0–3 | L |
| 30 Aug | AZ | H | 0–3 | L |
| 25 Aug | Go Ahead Eagles | A | 0–2 | L |
Key Stats
75%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
H2H (12 games)
67%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
FC Utrecht this season
FC Utrecht this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
FC Utrecht
0-15
1/5
16-30
1/3
31-45
2/7
46-60
5/9
61-75
5/3
76+
7/7
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
FC Utrecht
| Artem Stepanov | 5 G | |
| Yoann Cathline | 4 G | 2 A |
| Angel Alarcon | 4 G | 1 A |
| Dani de Wit | 3 G | 1 A |
| Adrian Blake | 2 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' What a night it is going to be! FC Utrecht welcome RKC Waalwijk for this crunch clash at Stadion Galgenwaard.
- 2' Magnificent from Denilho Cleonise! That is 3 goals in 426 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 7' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 12' 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.
- 17' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 22' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Yassin Oukili made 282 appearances and scored 18 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 26' Aaron Meijers picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 28' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Nick Viergever makes it 1-1.
- 31' A change in the RKC Waalwijk ranks — Chris Lokesa exits the field as Luuk Wouters enters on 31.
- 36' FC Utrecht started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 36.
- 41' A quiet spell here at Stadion Galgenwaard. FC Utrecht seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 46' Time for substitution for FC Utrecht. Victor Jensen is replaced by Jens Toornstra.
- 51' What a strike from Paxten Aaronson! The score is 2-1.
- 52' David Min adds to his 0 season tally! FC Utrecht lead 3-1 — and this changes everything.
- 57' 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.
- 59' It is a substitution in FC Utrecht team. Yoann Cathline is replaced by Miguel Rodriguez on 59 minute.
- 64' The RKC Waalwijk bench stirs into life. Yassin Oukili is withdrawn and Silvester van der Water gets his opportunity.
- 65' Time for substitution for RKC Waalwijk. Oskar Zawada is replaced by Richonell Margaret.
- 70' The supporters are chanting for Noah Ohio. He replaces David Min on 70 minute.
- 75' FC Utrecht have won 450 goals from 327 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 80' Richonell Margaret makes no mistake. The score reads 3-2 and RKC Waalwijk are in front.
- 84' A change in the FC Utrecht ranks — Ole Romeny exits the field as Can Bozdogan enters on 84.
- 85' FC Utrecht receives a card for a hard tackle on 85.
- 87' The supporters are chanting for Mohammed Ihattaren. He replaces Daouda Weidmann on 87 minute.
- With this win, FC Utrecht is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.
Lineups
FC Utrecht Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 24
- 2
- 3
-
77
Ole Romeny ↓ Can Bozdogan 84'
- 9
- 16
- 20
-
7
Victor Jensen ↓ Jens Toornstra 46'
- 21
- 6
- 1
Bench
- 25
-
18
Jens Toornstra ↑ 46'
-
5
Kolbeinn Finnsson ↑ 70'
- 40
- 19
-
8
Can Bozdogan ↑ 84'
-
22
Miguel Rodriguez ↑ 59'
-
11
Noah Ohio ↑ 70'
- 15
- 32
- 44
- 46
Coach
Ron Jans
RKC Waalwijk Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 21
- 28
- 3
- 17
- 7
- 6
- 4
- 9
-
14
Chris Lokesa ↓ Luuk Wouters 31'
- 30
- 22
Bench
-
18
Silvester van der Water ↑ 64'
- 2
- 10
-
52
Mohammed Ihattaren ↑ 87'
-
19
Richonell Margaret ↑ 65'
- 35
- 11
- 8
- 20
- 1
-
34
Luuk Wouters ↑ 31'
- 13
Coach
Henk Fraser
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
1.93
FC Utrecht xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.24
RKC Waalwijk xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 61% + Over 2.5 goals 60%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: FC Utrecht win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.17
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 82% |
|
18% |
| ± 2.5 | 60% |
|
40% |
| ± 3.5 | 39% |
|
61% |
| ± 4.5 | 22% |
|
78% |
Double Chance
FC Utrecht or Draw
80%
Draw or RKC Waalwijk
43%
FC Utrecht or RKC Waalwijk
78%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10.9%
2 – 1
9.3%
2 – 0
7.8%
1 – 0
7.5%
1 – 2
6%
3 – 1
6%
0 – 0
5.8%
2 – 2
5.8%
3 – 0
4.9%
0 – 1
4.5%
3 – 2
Actual
0 – 2
3.2%
Asian Handicap — FC Utrecht
| Handicap | FC Utrecht covers | Push | RKC Waalwijk covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| -2 | 15% | 16% | 69% |
| -1.5 | 31% | — | 69% |
| -1 | 31% | 22% | 48% |
| -0.5 | 52% | — | 48% |
| +0.5 | 77% | — | 23% |
| +1 | 77% | 13% | 10% |
| +1.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
| +2 | 90% | 7% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
FC Utrecht keeps clean sheet
30%
✓
RKC Waalwijk keeps clean sheet
15%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.