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PSV vs RKC Waalwijk, Eredivisie 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON

Eredivisie · 2020-21
PSV
2 – 0
Full Time
RKC Waalwijk
Sat 23 Jan 2021 · 19:00 UTC Philips Stadion HT 45+2' · FT 45+3'
Y 45' Melle Meulensteen
Erick Gutierrez 70' Y

Overview

Match Preview

PSV vs RKC Waalwijk — Eredivisie at Philips Stadion.

Match Details

  • Referee Mario Diks
  • Referee Hessel Steegstra
  • Referee Danny Makkelie
  • Referee Marc Nagtegaal
  • Referee Clay Ruperti

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

11
PSV 11 games · Avg 3.4 goals RKC Waalwijk
Last 5 meetings
2021-01-23 PSV 2–0 RKC Waalwijk 2020-12-19 RKC Waalwijk 1–4 PSV 2019-09-01 RKC Waalwijk 1–3 PSV

Recent Form

PSV
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
23 Jan RKC Waalwijk H 2–0 W
16 Jan Sparta Rotterdam A 5–3 W
13 Jan AZ H 1–3 L
10 Jan AFC Ajax A 2–2 D
22 Dec VVV Venlo H 4–1 W
19 Dec RKC Waalwijk A 4–1 W
RKC Waalwijk
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
23 Jan PSV A 0–2 L
17 Jan Willem II Tilburg H 1–1 D
14 Jan SC Heerenveen A 1–1 D
09 Jan ADO Den Haag H 0–1 L
22 Dec Fortuna Sittard A 1–2 L
19 Dec PSV H 1–4 L

Key Stats

45% Both Teams to Score
H2H (11 games)
64% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
PSV this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

PSV
0-15
3/4
16-30
3/1
31-45
5/1
46-60
4/1
61-75
2/–
76+
6/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

PSV
Sven Mijnans 4 G 1 A
Guus Til 4 G
Ricardo Pepi 3 G
Sergino Dest 2 G 2 A
Ruben van Bommel 2 G 2 A

Events

Match Events

  • 0' We are underway at Philips Stadion. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
  • 5' 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.
  • 10' PSV are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined RKC Waalwijk backline.
  • 15' It looks like no one’s ball. RKC Waalwijk is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 20' James Efmorfidis is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for PSV tonight.
  • 23' Chukwunonso Madueke makes way for Donyell Malen at the 23 minute mark. A tactical switch from PSV.
  • 28' Finn Stokkers has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 33' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 38' 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 Mauro Junior suffering a number of foals already.
  • 43' David Min needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
  • 45' The referee calls foul for Melle Meulensteen. He receives a Yellow card.
  • 46' What a strike from Eran Zahavi! The score is 1-0.
  • 46' Luuk Wouters gets the nod from RKC Waalwijk. He replaces Thierry Lutonda and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 51' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 56' RKC Waalwijk come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • 61' Vitalie Damascan gets the nod from RKC Waalwijk. He replaces Finn Stokkers and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 64' The crowd applauds Mauro Junior as he leaves the pitch. Erick Gutierrez steps in for PSV.
  • 69' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both PSV and RKC Waalwijk are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 70' PSV player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
  • 70' It is a substitution in RKC Waalwijk team. Sylla Sow is replaced by David Min on 70 minute.
  • 71' The supporters are chanting for David Min. He replaces Sylla Sow on 71 minute.
  • 73' Pablo Rosario has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 73 minutes.
  • 74' Adrian Fein is ready to make an impact after coming on for Eran Zahavi at the 74 minute mark.
  • 78' Time for substitution for RKC Waalwijk. James Efmorfidis is replaced by Nicolas Elsek.
  • 83' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 88' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
  • The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for RKC Waalwijk.

Lineups

PSV Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Roger Schmidt

RKC Waalwijk Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Fred Grim

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.86 PSV xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.95 RKC Waalwijk xG
I would bet for: PSV to win 61%

Match Result

✓ Correct
PSV61% Draw23% RKC Waalwijk16%
Actual: PSV win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes52% 0% No48%
Avg goals/match: 2.81
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 92%
8%
± 1.5 77%
23%
± 2.5 52%
48%
± 3.5 31%
69%
± 4.5 16%
84%

Double Chance

PSV or Draw
84%
Draw or RKC Waalwijk
39%
PSV or RKC Waalwijk
77%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
PSV41% Draw44% RKC Waalwijk15%
Actual: PSV win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.5%
1 – 0
10.5%
2 – 0
Actual
2 – 1
9.5%
0 – 0
7.8%
3 – 0
6.2%
3 – 1
5.9%
0 – 1
4.9%
1 – 2
4.8%
2 – 2
4.5%
4 – 0
2.9%
3 – 2
2.9%

Asian Handicap — PSV

Handicap PSV covers Push RKC Waalwijk covers
-2.5 16% — 84%
-2 16% 18% 66%
-1.5 34% — 66%
-1 34% 23% 43%
-0.5 57% — 43%
+0.5 82% — 18%
+1 82% 11% 6%
+1.5 94% — 6%
+2 94% 5% 2%
+2.5 98% — 2%

Clean Sheet

PSV keeps clean sheet
39% ✗
RKC Waalwijk keeps clean sheet
16% ✓

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