RKC Waalwijk vs AZ, Eredivisie 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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RKC Waalwijk vs AZ — Eredivisie at Mandemakers Stadion.
- RKC Waalwijk 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- AZ 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Dennis Higler
- Referee Richard Polman
- Referee Erik Kleinjan
- Referee Richard Brondijk
- Referee Martin Perez
- Referee Robin Hensgens
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ADO Den Haag | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | AFC Ajax | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | AZ | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | FC Groningen | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | FC Twente '65 | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | FC Utrecht | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | Feyenoord Rotterdam | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | Fortuna Sittard | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | Go Ahead Eagles | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | NEC | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | PEC Zwolle | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | PSV | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | SBV Excelsior | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | SC Cambuur-Leeuwarden | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | SC Heerenveen | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | Sparta Rotterdam | 0 | 0 |
| 17 | Telstar 1963 | 0 | 0 |
| 18 | Willem II Tilburg | 0 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 May | AZ | H | 1–3 | L |
| 23 Apr | Willem II Tilburg | A | 0–1 | L |
| 11 Apr | AFC Ajax | H | 0–1 | L |
| 04 Apr | FC Emmen | A | 1–3 | L |
| 20 Mar | FC Groningen | H | 3–1 | W |
| 13 Mar | Sparta Rotterdam | A | 0–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 May | RKC Waalwijk | A | 3–1 | W |
| 25 Apr | AFC Ajax | A | 0–2 | L |
| 10 Apr | Sparta Rotterdam | H | 2–0 | W |
| 03 Apr | Willem II Tilburg | A | 1–0 | W |
| 21 Mar | PSV | H | 2–0 | W |
| 13 Mar | FC Twente '65 | H | 4–1 | W |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
H2H (12 games)
83%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' Welcome to Mandemakers Stadion that hosts another battle between RKC Waalwijk and AZ.
- 5' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 10' RKC Waalwijk seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 15' 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.
- 17' A stunning finish from Thijs Oosting — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 22' Hans Mulder has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 27' Supporters expect more eagerness from Jurien Gaari, as he is very good at scoring at Mandemakers Stadion with 1 goals in the last 1 games.
- 28' What a strike from Albert Gudmundsson! The score is 1-1.
- 33' The home supporters are growing impatient. RKC Waalwijk must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 38' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 43' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His RKC Waalwijk side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 48' AZ are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 53' Over 53 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 58' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 60' RKC Waalwijk make a change. Cyril Ngonge trudges off to be replaced by Lennerd Daneels on 60 minutes.
- 63' Myron Boadu makes no mistake. The score reads 1-2 and AZ are in front.
- 68' RKC Waalwijk are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against AZ's shape.
- 69' RKC Waalwijk player sees a Red card in front of him.
- 71' Richard van der Venne makes way for Sebbe Augustijns at the 71 minute mark. A tactical switch from RKC Waalwijk.
- 76' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 78' Jordy Clasie gets the nod from AZ. He replaces Tijani Reijnders and will look to change the dynamic.
- 80' The AZ bench stirs into life. Myron Boadu is withdrawn and Dani de Wit gets his opportunity.
- 82' Goal! Calvin Stengs scores his 31 goal in 300 matches.
- 86' The crowd applauds Vurnon Anita as he leaves the pitch. Vitalie Damascan steps in for RKC Waalwijk.
- 87' The RKC Waalwijk bench stirs into life. Thijs Oosting is withdrawn and Hans Mulder gets his opportunity.
- 90' It’s a booking for AZ player. Yukinari Sugawara gets a Yellow card.
- AZ celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
RKC Waalwijk Lineups
Starting XI
- 19
- 31
-
4
Vurnon Anita ↓ Vitalie Damascan 86'
- 10
- 3
-
8
Anas Tahiri ↓ Finn Stokkers 71'
- 2
-
7
Cyril Ngonge ↓ Lennerd Daneels 60'
- 20
- 59
-
25
Thijs Oosting ↓ Hans Mulder 87'
Bench
-
99
Vitalie Damascan ↑ 86'
- 5
-
12
Hans Mulder ↑ 87'
- 28
-
9
Finn Stokkers ↑ 71'
- 11
- 22
-
21
Lennerd Daneels ↑ 60'
- 29
-
26
Sebbe Augustijns ↑ 71'
- 34
Coach
Fred Grim
AZ Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 5
- 7
- 2
- 6
-
9
Myron Boadu ↓ Dani de Wit 80'
- 15
- 22
- 11
- 28
-
24
Tijani Reijnders ↓ Jordy Clasie 78'
Bench
- 21
-
10
Dani de Wit ↑ 80'
-
20
Jordy Clasie ↑ 78'
- 16
-
26
Yukinari Sugawara ↑ 71'
- 27
- 17
- 18
- 30
- 19
Coach
Pascal Jansen
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Oussama Idrissi | 4 |
| Michiel Kramer | 4 |
| Calvin Stengs | 3 |
| Vangelis Pavlidis | 3 |
| Finn Stokkers | 2 |
| David Min | 2 |
| Mexx Meerdink | 2 |
| Jesper Karlsson | 2 |
Head to Head
RKC Waalwijk Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.06
RKC Waalwijk xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.66
AZ xG
I would bet for:
Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: AZ win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.72
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 75% |
|
25% |
| ± 2.5 | 50% |
|
50% |
| ± 3.5 | 29% |
|
71% |
| ± 4.5 | 15% |
|
85% |
Double Chance
RKC Waalwijk or Draw
50%
Draw or AZ
76%
RKC Waalwijk or AZ
74%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.5%
0 – 1
10.1%
1 – 2
9.3%
0 – 2
8.9%
0 – 0
8.5%
1 – 0
6%
2 – 1
5.9%
1 – 3
Actual
2 – 2
4.9%
0 – 3
4.8%
2 – 0
3.6%
2 – 3
2.8%
Asian Handicap — RKC Waalwijk
| Handicap | RKC Waalwijk covers | Push | AZ covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 3% | — | 97% |
| -2 | 3% | 6% | 91% |
| -1.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -1 | 9% | 14% | 77% |
| -0.5 | 23% | — | 77% |
| +0.5 | 50% | — | 50% |
| +1 | 50% | 23% | 27% |
| +1.5 | 73% | — | 27% |
| +2 | 73% | 15% | 12% |
| +2.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
Clean Sheet
RKC Waalwijk keeps clean sheet
20%
✓
AZ keeps clean sheet
35%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.