Heracles Almelo vs RKC Waalwijk, Eredivisie 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Heracles Almelo vs RKC Waalwijk — Eredivisie at Erve Asito.
- Heracles Almelo 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- RKC Waalwijk 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Allard Lindhout
- Assistant 1 Patrick Inia
- Assistant 2 Don Frijn
6 games this season
🟨 1.5/game
⚽ 7.7 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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 May | RKC Waalwijk | H | 0–5 | L |
| 28 Apr | PEC Zwolle | A | 1–3 | L |
| 14 Apr | SC Heerenveen | H | 0–2 | L |
| 06 Apr | Sparta Rotterdam | A | 2–1 | W |
| 03 Apr | AZ | H | 5–0 | W |
| 31 Mar | FC Twente '65 | A | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 May | Heracles Almelo | A | 5–0 | W |
| 28 Apr | FC Utrecht | H | 2–2 | D |
| 13 Apr | AZ | A | 2–3 | L |
| 07 Apr | FC Volendam | A | 2–3 | L |
| 04 Apr | Almere City FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 30 Mar | SC Heerenveen | H | 1–1 | D |
Key Stats
30%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (10 games)
H2H (10 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. Heracles Almelo is hosting RKC Waalwijk for another epic battle.
- 5' RKC Waalwijk have won 250 goals from 197 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 7' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. David Min makes it 0-1.
- 12' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 17' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Heracles Almelo and RKC Waalwijk are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 22' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 27' It looks surprising RKC Waalwijk does not make any changes. Julian Lelieveld has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 32' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 37' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Justin Hoogma made 410 appearances and scored 6 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 42' Heracles Almelo are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined RKC Waalwijk backline.
- 45' Heracles Almelo receives a card for a hard tackle on 45.
- 46' Goal! Jurien Gaari scores his 3 goal in 197 matches.
- 46' The whistle greets Justin Hoogma as he departs to be replaced by Jetro Willems.
- 51' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Hendrie Kruzen will be considering his options from the bench.
- 56' Netherlands international Aaron Meijers has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 61' The travelling RKC Waalwijk supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 66' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 66 minutes.
- 67' Against the run of play, David Min has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 67' Heracles Almelo ring the changes. Kelvin Leerdam has done his job and it is now time for Mohamed Sankoh to step up.
- 70' The RKC Waalwijk bench stirs into life. Reuven Niemeijer is withdrawn and Richonell Margaret gets his opportunity.
- 75' The 27-year-old Godfried Roemeratoe has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 79' Thierry Lutonda is ready to make an impact after coming on for Aaron Meijers at the 79 minute mark.
- 80' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Shawn Adewoye makes it 0-4.
- 82' David Min makes no mistake. The score reads 0-5 and RKC Waalwijk are in front.
- 84' The RKC Waalwijk bench stirs into life. Shawn Adewoye is withdrawn and Julian Lelieveld gets his opportunity.
- 89' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Jurien Gaari on 89 minutes.
- Another three points for RKC Waalwijk.
Lineups
Heracles Almelo Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
-
18
Marko Vejinovic ↓ Mario Engels 46'
- 1
- 20
- 9
-
21
Justin Hoogma ↓ Jetro Willems 46'
-
27
Kelvin Leerdam ↓ Mohamed Sankoh 67'
- 14
- 19
- 7
- 22
-
32
Sem Scheperman ↓ Jordy Bruijn 46'
Bench
-
8
Mario Engels ↑ 46'
-
5
Jordy Bruijn ↑ 46'
-
15
Jetro Willems ↑ 46'
- 12
- 16
- 3
-
44
Mohamed Sankoh ↑ 67'
- 36
- 39
Coach
Hendrie Kruzen
RKC Waalwijk Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 20
-
28
Aaron Meijers ↓ Thierry Lutonda 79'
- 3
- 24
- 1
- 23
- 27
- 9
- 4
- 6
-
14
Chris Lokesa ↓ Kevin Felida 79'
Bench
- 25
-
2
Julian Lelieveld ↑ 84'
- 13
- 11
- 29
-
19
Richonell Margaret ↑ 70'
-
35
Kevin Felida ↑ 79'
-
5
Thierry Lutonda ↑ 79'
- 8
- 20
-
7
Denilho Cleonise ↑ 79'
- 21
Coach
Henk Fraser
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| 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
Heracles Almelo Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.24
Heracles Almelo xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.94
RKC Waalwijk xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 61% + Over 2.5 goals 61%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: RKC Waalwijk win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 3.18
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 82% |
|
18% |
| ± 2.5 | 61% |
|
39% |
| ± 3.5 | 39% |
|
61% |
| ± 4.5 | 22% |
|
78% |
Double Chance
Heracles Almelo or Draw
53%
Draw or RKC Waalwijk
73%
Heracles Almelo or RKC Waalwijk
74%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: RKC Waalwijk win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 0–5 not predicted0 – 5Actual
1 – 1
10.9%
1 – 2
9.3%
0 – 2
7.8%
0 – 1
7.4%
1 – 3
6%
2 – 1
6%
2 – 2
5.8%
0 – 0
5.7%
0 – 3
4.9%
1 – 0
4.4%
2 – 3
3.8%
2 – 0
3.2%
Asian Handicap — Heracles Almelo
| Handicap | Heracles Almelo covers | Push | RKC Waalwijk covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 3% | — | 97% |
| -2 | 3% | 7% | 90% |
| -1.5 | 10% | — | 90% |
| -1 | 10% | 13% | 77% |
| -0.5 | 23% | — | 77% |
| +0.5 | 48% | — | 52% |
| +1 | 48% | 22% | 31% |
| +1.5 | 69% | — | 31% |
| +2 | 69% | 16% | 15% |
| +2.5 | 85% | — | 15% |
Clean Sheet
Heracles Almelo keeps clean sheet
15%
✓
RKC Waalwijk keeps clean sheet
30%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

