Wednesday , 30 September 2026

Heracles Almelo vs RKC Waalwijk, Eredivisie 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON

Eredivisie · 2024-25
Heracles Almelo
2 – 2
Full Time
RKC Waalwijk
Sat 23 Nov 2024 · 17:45 UTC Erve Asito 11,635 HT 45' · FT 45'
Luka Kulenovic 29' 1–0
1–1 57' Richard van der Venne
Jizz Hornkamp pen 80' 2–1
2–2 90+4' Oskar Zawada
Brian De Keersmaecker 38' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Heracles Almelo vs RKC Waalwijk — Eredivisie at Erve Asito.

Match Details

  • Referee Van der Eijk
  • Assistant 1 Rens Bluemink
  • Assistant 2 Roy de Nas
5 games this season 🟨 3.6/game ⚽ 11.6 goals/game

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 AZ 7 19
2 Feyenoord Rotterdam 7 17
3 PSV 7 16
4 FC Twente '65 7 16
5 AFC Ajax 7 14
6 Fortuna Sittard 7 13
7 SBV Excelsior 7 11
8 FC Groningen 7 11
9 Go Ahead Eagles 7 10
10 SC Heerenveen 7 9
11 NEC 7 8
12 Sparta Rotterdam 7 5
13 Telstar 1963 7 5
14 SC Cambuur-Leeuwarden 7 5
15 FC Utrecht 7 5
16 PEC Zwolle 7 4
17 ADO Den Haag 7 2
18 Willem II Tilburg 7 2

Head-to-Head

3
2
5
Heracles Almelo 10 games · Avg 2.7 goals RKC Waalwijk
Last 5 meetings
2024-11-23 Heracles Almelo 2–2 RKC Waalwijk 2024-05-05 Heracles Almelo 0–5 RKC Waalwijk 2024-01-12 RKC Waalwijk 1–2 Heracles Almelo 2022-05-11 RKC Waalwijk 2–0 Heracles Almelo 2021-09-26 Heracles Almelo 1–0 RKC Waalwijk

Recent Form

Heracles Almelo
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
23 Nov RKC Waalwijk H 2–2 D
08 Nov FC Utrecht A 0–1 L
02 Nov NAC Breda H 2–0 W
27 Oct FC Twente '65 A 0–5 L
20 Oct AFC Ajax H 3–4 L
06 Oct Go Ahead Eagles A 1–4 L
RKC Waalwijk
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
23 Nov Heracles Almelo A 2–2 D
09 Nov NEC H 0–3 L
03 Nov Almere City FC H 2–0 W
26 Oct NAC Breda A 1–4 L
19 Oct FC Twente '65 H 2–2 D
05 Oct FC Utrecht A 2–3 L

Key Stats

30% Both Teams to Score
H2H (10 games)
50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' And we are off! Heracles Almelo vs RKC Waalwijk — let the football do the talking.
  • 5' Michiel Kramer is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Heracles Almelo tonight.
  • 10' RKC Waalwijk is showing some good football. However, RKC Waalwijk are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
  • 15' It is a cagey affair so far. Heracles Almelo in their 4-2-3-1 trying to find a way past RKC Waalwijk's compact 4-4-1-1.
  • 20' named a 4-2-3-1 earlier, and opted for a 4-4-1-1 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 25' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Henk Fraser will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 29' The Bosnia-Herzegovina Luka Kulenovic breaks the deadlock on 29 minutes. 1-0!
  • 34' Heracles Almelo currently sit 15 in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 38' A moment of madness from Brian De Keersmaecker on 38 minutes earns him a card. Heracles Almelo will be frustrated.
  • 43' Netherlands international Luuk Wouters has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 46' The whistle greets Godfried Roemeratoe as he departs to be replaced by Yassin Oukili.
  • 51' Juho Talvitie has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 53' The crowd applauds Silvester van der Water as he leaves the pitch. Denilho Cleonise steps in for RKC Waalwijk.
  • 57' The deadlock is broken! Richard van der Venne gets on the scoresheet on 57 minutes.
  • 61' Heracles Almelo manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Jizz Hornkamp is hanging Mario Engels on the field on 61 minute.
  • 62' The supporters are chanting for Suf Podgoreanu. He replaces Juho Talvitie on 62 minute.
  • 67' Heracles Almelo seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
  • 72' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 77' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
  • 80' Jizz Hornkamp makes no mistake. The score reads 2-1 and Heracles Almelo are in front.
  • 82' It is a substitution in RKC Waalwijk team. Tim van de Loo is replaced by Michiel Kramer on 82 minute.
  • 87' Dario Van den Buijs makes way for Mohammed Ihattaren at the 87 minute mark. A tactical switch from RKC Waalwijk.
  • will have plenty to reflect on. were simply the better side today.

Lineups

Heracles Almelo Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Erwin van de Looi

RKC Waalwijk Lineups

4-4-1-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Henk Fraser

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Richard van der Venne 3
David Min 3
Michiel Kramer 2
Silvester van der Water 2
Delano Burgzorg 2
Anas Tahiri 1
Jizz Hornkamp 1
Said Bakari 1

Head to Head

2024-11-23 Heracles Almelo 2–2 RKC Waalwijk 2024-05-05 Heracles Almelo 0–5 RKC Waalwijk 2024-01-12 RKC Waalwijk 1–2 Heracles Almelo 2022-05-11 RKC Waalwijk 2–0 Heracles Almelo 2021-09-26 Heracles Almelo 1–0 RKC Waalwijk

Heracles Almelo Form

2024-11-23 Heracles Almelo 2–2 RKC Waalwijk D 2024-11-08 FC Utrecht 1–0 Heracles Almelo L 2024-11-02 Heracles Almelo 2–0 NAC Breda W 2024-10-27 FC Twente '65 5–0 Heracles Almelo L 2024-10-20 Heracles Almelo 3–4 AFC Ajax L 2024-10-06 Go Ahead Eagles 4–1 Heracles Almelo L

RKC Waalwijk Form

2024-11-23 Heracles Almelo 2–2 RKC Waalwijk D 2024-11-09 RKC Waalwijk 0–3 NEC L 2024-11-03 RKC Waalwijk 2–0 Almere City FC W 2024-10-26 NAC Breda 4–1 RKC Waalwijk L 2024-10-19 RKC Waalwijk 2–2 FC Twente '65 D 2024-10-05 FC Utrecht 3–2 RKC Waalwijk L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.66 Heracles Almelo xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.49 RKC Waalwijk xG
I would bet for: Heracles Almelo or RKC Waalwijk 74% + Both teams to score 63%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Heracles Almelo42% Draw26% RKC Waalwijk32%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes63% 0% No37%
Avg goals/match: 3.15
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 38%
62%
± 4.5 22%
78%

Double Chance

Heracles Almelo or Draw
68%
Draw or RKC Waalwijk
58%
Heracles Almelo or RKC Waalwijk
74%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Heracles Almelo31% Draw43% RKC Waalwijk26%
Actual: Heracles Almelo win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.5%
2 – 1
8.5%
1 – 2
7.6%
1 – 0
6.3%
2 – 2
Actual
0 – 0
5.9%
2 – 0
5.9%
0 – 1
5.6%
0 – 2
4.8%
3 – 1
4.7%
1 – 3
3.8%
3 – 2
3.5%

Asian Handicap — Heracles Almelo

Handicap Heracles Almelo covers Push RKC Waalwijk covers
-2.5 9% — 91%
-2 9% 12% 79%
-1.5 21% — 79%
-1 21% 19% 59%
-0.5 41% — 59%
+0.5 66% — 34%
+1 66% 17% 16%
+1.5 84% — 16%
+2 84% 10% 6%
+2.5 94% — 6%

Clean Sheet

Heracles Almelo keeps clean sheet
23% ✓
RKC Waalwijk keeps clean sheet
20% ✓

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