Saturday , 14 November 2026

NEC vs RKC Waalwijk, Eredivisie 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON

Eredivisie · 2024-25
NEC
2 – 1
Full Time
RKC Waalwijk
Fri 11 Apr 2025 · 18:00 UTC Stadion De Goffert 12,650 HT 45' · FT 45'
Kodai Sano 46' 1–0
1–1 79' Michiel Kramer
Bryan Linssen 90+2' 2–1
Sami Ouaissa 65' Y
Philippe Sandler 85' Y

Overview

Match Preview

NEC vs RKC Waalwijk — Eredivisie at Stadion De Goffert.

Match Details

  • Referee Dennis Higler
  • Assistant 1 Joost van Zuilen
  • Assistant 2 Richard Brondijk
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

6
1
2
NEC 9 games · Avg 3.2 goals RKC Waalwijk
Last 5 meetings
2025-04-11 NEC 2–1 RKC Waalwijk 2024-11-09 RKC Waalwijk 0–3 NEC 2024-02-09 RKC Waalwijk 2–0 NEC 2023-08-26 NEC 3–0 RKC Waalwijk 2023-03-18 RKC Waalwijk 1–3 NEC

Recent Form

NEC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
11 Apr RKC Waalwijk H 2–1 W
06 Apr Sparta Rotterdam A 0–2 L
29 Mar AZ H 3–3 D
15 Mar FC Utrecht A 1–0 W
09 Mar Go Ahead Eagles H 2–3 L
01 Mar Feyenoord Rotterdam A 0–0 D
RKC Waalwijk
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
11 Apr NEC A 1–2 L
06 Apr Heracles Almelo H 0–0 D
01 Apr AZ A 2–2 D
29 Mar PEC Zwolle A 0–2 L
15 Mar PSV H 0–3 L
28 Feb Fortuna Sittard H 1–2 L

Key Stats

56% Both Teams to Score
H2H (9 games)
67% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
NEC this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

NEC
0-15
3/4
16-30
3/3
31-45
3/3
46-60
4/4
61-75
3/5
76+
4/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

NEC
Tjaronn Chery 4 G 2 A
Kaj Sierhuis 2 G
Adam Tahauia 2 G
Bryan Linssen 1 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The ball is rolling at Stadion De Goffert. NEC are looking to make home advantage count against RKC Waalwijk.
  • 5' It looks surprising RKC Waalwijk does not make any changes. Chris Lokesa has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 8' It is a substitution in NEC team. Bram Nuytinck is replaced by Basar Onal on 8 minute.
  • 13' NEC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 13.
  • 18' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 18 minutes.
  • 23' The home supporters are growing impatient. NEC must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 28' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Liam van Gelderen made 489 appearances and scored 1 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 33' NEC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined RKC Waalwijk backline.
  • 38' NEC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 43' Netherlands international Jeroen Houwen has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 46' Kodai Sano makes no mistake. The score reads 1-0 and NEC are in front.
  • 51' Thomas Ouwejan has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 56' Robin Roefs is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for RKC Waalwijk tonight.
  • 60' Kento Shiogai makes way for Bryan Linssen at the 60 minute mark. A tactical switch from NEC.
  • 61' It is a substitution in NEC team. Thomas Ouwejan is replaced by Brayann Pereira on 61 minute.
  • 65' A meaty challenge results in booking for Sami Ouaissa on 65.
  • 70' Sami Ouaissa makes way for Lars Olden Larsen at the 70 minute mark. A tactical switch from NEC.
  • 75' Kento Shiogai, a Japan , has 3 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 77' The RKC Waalwijk bench stirs into life. Yassin Oukili is withdrawn and Denilho Cleonise gets his opportunity.
  • 79' Assisted by Mohammed Ihattaren with the perfectly-timed delivery and Michiel Kramer makes no mistake. 1-1!
  • 84' It’s high time Rogier Meijer made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
  • 85' The referee has no hesitation. Philippe Sandler is booked for NEC — card on 85.
  • 90' The whistle greets Tim van de Loo as he departs to be replaced by Silvester van der Water.
  • Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 2-1.

Lineups

NEC Lineups

4-3-3

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Rogier Meijer

RKC Waalwijk Lineups

4-3-3

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Henk Fraser

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Magnus Mattsson 4
Elayis Tavsan 3
Pedro Marques 2
Jordy Bruijn 2
Oussama Tannane 2
David Min 2
Landry Dimata 2
Ivan Marquez 1

Head to Head

2025-04-11 NEC 2–1 RKC Waalwijk 2024-11-09 RKC Waalwijk 0–3 NEC 2024-02-09 RKC Waalwijk 2–0 NEC 2023-08-26 NEC 3–0 RKC Waalwijk 2023-03-18 RKC Waalwijk 1–3 NEC

NEC Form

2025-04-11 NEC 2–1 RKC Waalwijk W 2025-04-06 Sparta Rotterdam 2–0 NEC L 2025-03-29 NEC 3–3 AZ D 2025-03-15 FC Utrecht 0–1 NEC W 2025-03-09 NEC 2–3 Go Ahead Eagles L 2025-03-01 Feyenoord Rotterdam 0–0 NEC D

RKC Waalwijk Form

2025-04-11 NEC 2–1 RKC Waalwijk L 2025-04-06 RKC Waalwijk 0–0 Heracles Almelo D 2025-04-01 AZ 2–2 RKC Waalwijk D 2025-03-29 PEC Zwolle 2–0 RKC Waalwijk L 2025-03-15 RKC Waalwijk 0–3 PSV L 2025-02-28 RKC Waalwijk 1–2 Fortuna Sittard L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.78 NEC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.2 RKC Waalwijk xG
I would bet for: Both teams to score 58% + Over 2.5 goals 56%

Match Result

✓ Correct
NEC54% Draw24% RKC Waalwijk22%
Actual: NEC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes58% 0% No42%
Avg goals/match: 2.98
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 93%
7%
± 1.5 80%
20%
± 2.5 56%
44%
± 3.5 35%
65%
± 4.5 19%
81%

Double Chance

NEC or Draw
78%
Draw or RKC Waalwijk
46%
NEC or RKC Waalwijk
76%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
NEC36% Draw44% RKC Waalwijk20%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.7%
2 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
8.3%
2 – 0
8%
0 – 0
6.8%
1 – 2
6.2%
2 – 2
5.6%
3 – 1
5.5%
0 – 1
5.3%
3 – 0
4.6%
0 – 2
3.6%
3 – 2
3.4%

Asian Handicap — NEC

Handicap NEC covers Push RKC Waalwijk covers
-2.5 13% — 87%
-2 13% 15% 72%
-1.5 28% — 72%
-1 28% 22% 50%
-0.5 50% — 50%
+0.5 75% — 25%
+1 75% 14% 10%
+1.5 90% — 10%
+2 90% 7% 3%
+2.5 97% — 3%

Clean Sheet

NEC keeps clean sheet
31% ✓
RKC Waalwijk keeps clean sheet
18% ✓

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