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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

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 AZ 2 6
2 Fortuna Sittard 2 4
3 PSV 2 4
4 SBV Excelsior 2 3
5 Go Ahead Eagles 1 3
6 NEC 2 3
7 AFC Ajax 1 3
8 Sparta Rotterdam 2 3
9 FC Groningen 1 3
10 Feyenoord Rotterdam 1 3
11 SC Heerenveen 1 3
12 Telstar 1963 2 3
13 FC Twente '65 1 0
14 ADO Den Haag 1 0
15 PEC Zwolle 1 0
16 FC Utrecht 2 0
17 Willem II Tilburg 2 0
18 SC Cambuur-Leeuwarden 2 0

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
–/1
16-30
–/1
31-45
1/–
46-60
1/–
61-75
2/–
76+
1/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and NEC launch into their encounter with RKC Waalwijk.
  • 5' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
  • 8' A tactical swap from NEC — Basar Onal on, Bram Nuytinck off on 8 minutes.
  • 13' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 18' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering NEC that had 171 games and scored 233 goals.
  • 23' The energy levels are beginning to show. Rogier Meijer might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 28' The travelling RKC Waalwijk supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 33' 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.
  • 38' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Henk Fraser will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 43' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Calvin Verdonk suffering a number of foals already.
  • 46' A goal from the Japan international Kodai Sano! He fires home on 46 to make it 1-0!
  • 51' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 56' NEC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 56.
  • 60' A tactical swap from NEC — Bryan Linssen on, Kento Shiogai off on 60 minutes.
  • 61' NEC make a change. Thomas Ouwejan trudges off to be replaced by Brayann Pereira on 61 minutes.
  • 65' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Sami Ouaissa.
  • 70' Lars Olden Larsen is ready to make an impact after coming on for Sami Ouaissa at the 70 minute mark.
  • 75' RKC Waalwijk come into this ranked 17 in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • 77' The whistle greets Yassin Oukili as he departs to be replaced by Denilho Cleonise.
  • 79' GOAL! Michiel Kramer scores on 79. Assisted by Mohammed Ihattaren
  • 84' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both NEC and RKC Waalwijk are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 85' A moment of madness from Philippe Sandler on 85 minutes earns him a card. NEC will be frustrated.
  • 90' The supporters are chanting for Silvester van der Water. He replaces Tim van de Loo on 90 minute.
  • Full Time. NEC beats RKC Waalwijk

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
Jordy Bruijn 2
Oussama Tannane 2
David Min 2
Landry Dimata 2
Pedro Marques 2
Bryan Linssen 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.