NEC vs RKC Waalwijk, Eredivisie 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
NEC vs RKC Waalwijk — Eredivisie at Stadion De Goffert.
- NEC 7 games · 8 pts (2026/27)
- RKC Waalwijk 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Bas van Dongen
- Referee Edwin van de Graaf
- Referee Martin Perez
- Referee Alex Bos
- Referee Kevin Bodde
- Referee Joey Waleveld (Netherlands)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Nov | RKC Waalwijk | H | 6–1 | W |
| 04 Nov | SC Cambuur-Leeuwarden | A | 1–0 | W |
| 30 Oct | PSV | A | 0–3 | L |
| 23 Oct | Go Ahead Eagles | H | 3–3 | D |
| 16 Oct | Sparta Rotterdam | A | 0–2 | L |
| 08 Oct | SBV Excelsior | H | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Nov | NEC | A | 1–6 | L |
| 06 Nov | AZ | H | 3–1 | W |
| 30 Oct | FC Twente '65 | A | 0–3 | L |
| 22 Oct | AFC Ajax | H | 1–4 | L |
| 15 Oct | Fortuna Sittard | A | 0–0 | D |
| 07 Oct | FC Groningen | A | 3–2 | W |
Key Stats
56%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (9 games)
H2H (9 games)
67%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
NEC this season
NEC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
NEC
0-15
3/2
16-30
1/2
31-45
1/2
46-60
2/2
61-75
2/3
76+
3/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
NEC
| Tjaronn Chery | 3 G | 2 A |
| Kaj Sierhuis | 2 G | |
| Adam Tahauia | 2 G | |
| Bryan Linssen | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' That's the starting whistle at Stadion De Goffert. Ninety minutes of football awaits between NEC and RKC Waalwijk.
- 4' Dario Van den Buijs has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 4 minutes.
- 9' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 11' The referee does not hesitate — a Red card for Iiass Bel Hassani on 11 minutes.
- 12' That looks like a foul for a Red card for Iiass Bel Hassani.
- 17' RKC Waalwijk have won 250 goals from 197 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 22' It’s high time Joseph Oosting made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 27' NEC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined RKC Waalwijk backline.
- 32' Over 32 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 36' Souffian El Karouani has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 36.
- 38' GOAL! Landry Dimata fires home to make it 1-1!
- 39' Magnificent from Landry Dimata! That is 33 goals in 394 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 44' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 46' The RKC Waalwijk manager makes a substitution. Florian Jozefzoon departs to be replaced by Roy Kuijpers.
- 50' Souffian El Karouani has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 50 minutes.
- 55' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 58' Controversy at the stadium! Jurien Gaari argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 63' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 67' Elayis Tavsan is ready to make an impact after coming on for Souffian El Karouani at the 67 minute mark.
- 68' A tactical swap from NEC — Calvin Verdonk on, Ibrahim Cissoko off on 68 minutes.
- 69' Said Bakari gets the nod from RKC Waalwijk. He replaces Dario Van den Buijs and will look to change the dynamic.
- 73' What a moment for Magnus Mattsson! That strike on 73 puts his side firmly in control.
- 74' A goal from the Denmark international Magnus Mattsson! He fires home on 74 to make it 5-1!
- 76' NEC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Pedro Marques is hanging Landry Dimata on the field on 76 minute.
- 77' A change in the NEC ranks — Philippe Sandler exits the field as Joris Kramer enters on 77.
- 78' Pedro Marques adds to his 0 season tally! NEC lead 6-1 — and this changes everything.
- 83' Fresh legs for NEC! Jordy Bruijn comes on to replace Magnus Mattsson.
- 88' Elayis Tavsan is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 89' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Elayis Tavsan makes it 8-1.
- 90' Controversy at the stadium! Vurnon Anita argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- RKC Waalwijk will have plenty to reflect on. NEC were simply the better side today.
Lineups
NEC Lineups
Starting XI
- 14
- 20
- 22
-
19
Landry Dimata ↓ Pedro Marques 76'
-
3
Philippe Sandler ↓ Joris Kramer 76'
- 28
- 16
- 71
- 4
-
11
Magnus Mattsson ↓ Jordy Bruijn 83'
- 21
Bench
-
5
Joris Kramer ↑ 76'
- 1
-
24
Calvin Verdonk ↑ 67'
-
6
Jordy Bruijn ↑ 83'
- 10
-
9
Pedro Marques ↑ 76'
- 34
-
7
Elayis Tavsan ↑ 67'
- 8
- 31
- 2
Coach
Rogier Meijer
RKC Waalwijk Lineups
Starting XI
-
14
Pelle Clement ↓ Patrick Vroegh 77'
- 10
- 24
- 6
- 2
- 23
- 21
- 4
- 5
-
33
Yassin Oukili ↓ Zakaria Bakkali 68'
- 11
Bench
- 13
- 12
-
22
Said Bakari ↑ 68'
- 15
-
19
Zakaria Bakkali ↑ 68'
- 35
-
8
Patrick Vroegh ↑ 77'
- 26
- 34
-
17
Roy Kuijpers ↑ 46'
- 31
Coach
Joseph Oosting
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Magnus Mattsson | 4 |
| Elayis Tavsan | 3 |
| Oussama Tannane | 2 |
| David Min | 2 |
| Landry Dimata | 2 |
| Pedro Marques | 2 |
| Jordy Bruijn | 2 |
| Dario Van den Buijs | 1 |
Head to Head
NEC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
2.31
NEC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.12
RKC Waalwijk xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 66% + Both teams to score 61%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: NEC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.43
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 85% |
|
15% |
| ± 2.5 | 66% |
|
34% |
| ± 3.5 | 44% |
|
56% |
| ± 4.5 | 26% |
|
74% |
Double Chance
NEC or Draw
81%
Draw or RKC Waalwijk
40%
NEC or RKC Waalwijk
79%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✗ 6–1 not predicted6 – 1Actual
2 – 1
9.3%
1 – 1
9.2%
2 – 0
8.6%
3 – 1
7.1%
1 – 0
7%
3 – 0
6.5%
2 – 2
5.2%
0 – 0
4.6%
1 – 2
4.6%
4 – 1
4.2%
3 – 2
4.1%
4 – 0
3.7%
Asian Handicap — NEC
| Handicap | NEC covers | Push | RKC Waalwijk covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 22% | — | 78% |
| -2 | 22% | 19% | 59% |
| -1.5 | 41% | — | 59% |
| -1 | 41% | 22% | 37% |
| -0.5 | 63% | — | 37% |
| +0.5 | 83% | — | 17% |
| +1 | 83% | 10% | 6% |
| +1.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
| +2 | 94% | 5% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
NEC keeps clean sheet
33%
✓
RKC Waalwijk keeps clean sheet
11%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

