Thursday , 2 July 2026

Heracles Almelo vs RKC Waalwijk, Eredivisie 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON

Eredivisie · 2019-20
Heracles Almelo
4 – 2
Full Time
RKC Waalwijk
Sun 8 Mar 2020 · 13:30 UTC Erve Asito HT 45+3' · FT 45+6'
Dario Van den Buijs 14' Y
Y 41' Melle Meulensteen
Maximilian Rossmann 58' Y
Y 64' Jurien Gaari
Y 73' Hannes Delcroix

Overview

Match Preview

Heracles Almelo vs RKC Waalwijk — Eredivisie at Erve Asito.

Match Details

  • Referee Jeroen Manschot
  • Referee Bas van Dongen
  • Referee Edwin van de Graaf
  • Referee Ingmar Oostrom
  • Referee Thomas Krijt

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

3
2
5
Heracles Almelo 10 games · Avg 2.7 goals RKC Waalwijk
Last 5 meetings
2020-03-08 Heracles Almelo 4–2 RKC Waalwijk 2019-11-02 RKC Waalwijk 2–0 Heracles Almelo

Recent Form

Heracles Almelo
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
08 Mar RKC Waalwijk H 4–2 W
29 Feb ADO Den Haag A 0–0 D
23 Feb AFC Ajax H 1–0 W
14 Feb VVV Venlo A 0–1 L
07 Feb Fortuna Sittard H 2–0 W
02 Feb Willem II Tilburg A 0–1 L
RKC Waalwijk
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
08 Mar Heracles Almelo A 2–4 L
01 Mar FC Utrecht H 2–1 W
21 Feb Sparta Rotterdam H 0–1 L
16 Feb AFC Ajax A 0–3 L
08 Feb PEC Zwolle H 0–0 D
31 Jan AZ A 0–4 L

Key Stats

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

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Heracles Almelo launch into their encounter with RKC Waalwijk.
  • 5' 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.
  • 10' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 14' That is a Yellow card for Heracles Almelo. Dario Van den Buijs will be fuming at that decision.
  • 16' What composure from Clint Leemans! The Netherlands international strokes it home. 0-1.
  • 21' Heracles Almelo currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 26' RKC Waalwijk fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 28' Brilliant from the ! Anas Tahiri makes it 0-2 with a superb finish on 28.
  • 30' Dario Van den Buijs is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
  • 34' Silvester van der Water makes no mistake. The score reads 2-2 and Heracles Almelo are in front.
  • 39' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 41' Controversy at the stadium! Melle Meulensteen argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 46' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Delano Burgzorg made 35 appearances and scored 32 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 51' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. RKC Waalwijk needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
  • 52' A stunning finish from Silvester van der Water — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 57' Melle Meulensteen has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 58' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Maximilian Rossmann.
  • 63' Stanley Elbers is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Heracles Almelo so far.
  • 64' RKC Waalwijk receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 64.
  • 66' Delano Burgzorg does the damage! The net is bulging and Heracles Almelo surge ahead!
  • 67' Time for substitution for RKC Waalwijk. Emil Hansson is replaced by Darren Maatsen.
  • 72' Heracles Almelo are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 73' Controversy at the stadium! Hannes Delcroix argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 76' The Heracles Almelo manager makes a substitution. Silvester van der Water departs to be replaced by Jeremy Cijntje.
  • 77' RKC Waalwijk ring the changes. Richard van der Venne has done his job and it is now time for Said Bakari to step up.
  • 82' RKC Waalwijk come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • 84' Teun Bijleveld has so much to prove this time. He replaces Mauro Junior on 84 minute.
  • 89' Heracles Almelo are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against RKC Waalwijk's shape.
  • RKC Waalwijk will have plenty to reflect on. Heracles Almelo were simply the better side today.

Lineups

Heracles Almelo Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Frank Wormuth

RKC Waalwijk Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Fred Grim

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
David Min 3
Richard van der Venne 3
Michiel Kramer 2
Silvester van der Water 2
Delano Burgzorg 2
Clint Leemans 1
Shawn Adewoye 1
Anas Tahiri 1

Head to Head

2020-03-08 Heracles Almelo 4–2 RKC Waalwijk 2019-11-02 RKC Waalwijk 2–0 Heracles Almelo

Heracles Almelo Form

2020-03-08 Heracles Almelo 4–2 RKC Waalwijk W 2020-02-29 ADO Den Haag 0–0 Heracles Almelo D 2020-02-23 Heracles Almelo 1–0 AFC Ajax W 2020-02-14 VVV Venlo 1–0 Heracles Almelo L 2020-02-07 Heracles Almelo 2–0 Fortuna Sittard W 2020-02-02 Willem II Tilburg 1–0 Heracles Almelo L

RKC Waalwijk Form

2020-03-08 Heracles Almelo 4–2 RKC Waalwijk L 2020-03-01 RKC Waalwijk 2–1 FC Utrecht W 2020-02-21 RKC Waalwijk 0–1 Sparta Rotterdam L 2020-02-16 AFC Ajax 3–0 RKC Waalwijk L 2020-02-08 RKC Waalwijk 0–0 PEC Zwolle D 2020-01-31 AZ 4–0 RKC Waalwijk L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
2.05 Heracles Almelo xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.22 RKC Waalwijk xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 62% + Both teams to score 61%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Heracles Almelo56% Draw23% RKC Waalwijk21%
Actual: Heracles Almelo win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes61% 0% No39%
Avg goals/match: 3.27
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 95%
5%
± 1.5 83%
17%
± 2.5 62%
38%
± 3.5 41%
59%
± 4.5 23%
77%

Double Chance

Heracles Almelo or Draw
79%
Draw or RKC Waalwijk
44%
Heracles Almelo or RKC Waalwijk
77%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Heracles Almelo40% Draw41% RKC Waalwijk19%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✗ 4–2 not predicted
4 – 2
Actual
1 – 1
10.4%
2 – 1
9.4%
2 – 0
7.9%
1 – 0
7.2%
3 – 1
6.4%
2 – 2
5.7%
1 – 2
5.6%
0 – 0
5.3%
3 – 0
5.3%
0 – 1
4%
3 – 2
3.9%
4 – 1
3.3%

Asian Handicap — Heracles Almelo

Handicap Heracles Almelo covers Push RKC Waalwijk covers
-2.5 17% — 83%
-2 17% 17% 66%
-1.5 34% — 66%
-1 34% 22% 45%
-0.5 55% — 45%
+0.5 79% — 21%
+1 79% 13% 9%
+1.5 91% — 9%
+2 91% 6% 3%
+2.5 97% — 3%

Clean Sheet

Heracles Almelo keeps clean sheet
30% ✓
RKC Waalwijk keeps clean sheet
14% ✓

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