RKC Waalwijk vs FC Emmen, Eredivisie 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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RKC Waalwijk vs FC Emmen — Eredivisie at Mandemakers Stadion.
- RKC Waalwijk 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- FC Emmen 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Richard Polman
- Referee Edwin van de Graaf
- Referee Richard Martens
- Referee Martin Perez
- Referee Michael Osseweijer
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Feb | FC Emmen | H | 1–0 | W |
| 06 Feb | PEC Zwolle | A | 1–1 | D |
| 30 Jan | SBV Vitesse | A | 1–1 | D |
| 27 Jan | Fortuna Sittard | H | 1–2 | L |
| 23 Jan | PSV | A | 0–2 | L |
| 17 Jan | Willem II Tilburg | H | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Feb | RKC Waalwijk | A | 0–1 | L |
| 06 Feb | AZ | H | 0–1 | L |
| 31 Jan | Willem II Tilburg | A | 0–2 | L |
| 26 Jan | PSV | H | 0–2 | L |
| 23 Jan | ADO Den Haag | A | 0–0 | D |
| 16 Jan | SBV Vitesse | H | 1–4 | L |
Key Stats
60%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (5 games)
H2H (5 games)
20%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' Temperatures are rising at Mandemakers Stadion as RKC Waalwijk face off against FC Emmen in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
- 5' It’s high time Fred Grim made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 10' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering FC Emmen that had 129 games and scored 160 goals.
- 15' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 20' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 25' The 30-year-old Jean-Pierre Rhyner has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 30' The energy levels are beginning to show. Dick Lukkien might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 35' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both RKC Waalwijk and FC Emmen are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 40' 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.
- 45' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 46' Time for substitution for FC Emmen. Jean-Pierre Rhyner is replaced by Keziah Veendorp.
- 51' Both keepers have barely been tested. RKC Waalwijk and FC Emmen are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 56' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Fred Grim will be considering his options from the bench.
- 61' The FC Emmen manager makes a substitution. Jari Vlak departs to be replaced by Nikolai Laursen.
- 66' The crowd applauds Ola John as he leaves the pitch. Finn Stokkers steps in for RKC Waalwijk.
- 71' Supporters expect more eagerness from Ricardo van Rhijn, as he is very good at scoring at Mandemakers Stadion with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 76' RKC Waalwijk are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against FC Emmen's shape.
- 77' Richard van der Venne makes way for Sylla Sow at the 77 minute mark. A tactical switch from RKC Waalwijk.
- 82' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. FC Emmen needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 86' Vitalie Damascan has so much to prove this time. He replaces Thijs Oosting on 86 minute.
- 90' A stunning finish from Ahmed Touba — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — RKC Waalwijk 1-0 FC Emmen.
Lineups
RKC Waalwijk Lineups
Starting XI
- 31
- 4
- 10
- 5
- 3
- 28
-
8
Anas Tahiri C ↓ Ayman Azhil 77'
-
11
Ola John ↓ Finn Stokkers 66'
- 21
- 59
- 25
Bench
-
19
Sylla Sow ↑ 77'
-
99
Vitalie Damascan ↑ 86'
- 1
- 12
- 2
-
9
Finn Stokkers ↑ 66'
- 15
- 27
- 22
- 20
-
16
Ayman Azhil ↑ 77'
Coach
Fred Grim
FC Emmen Lineups
Starting XI
- 34
- 10
- 5
- 4
- 21
- 8
- 17
- 31
- 28
- 35
-
20
Jari Vlak ↓ Nikolai Laursen 61'
Bench
- 32
- 26
-
3
Keziah Veendorp ↑ 46'
- 7
-
11
Nikolai Laursen ↑ 61'
- 14
- 93
-
24
Lucas Bernadou ↑ 46'
- 18
- 15
Coach
Dick Lukkien
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Lucas Bernadou | 2 |
| Julian Lelieveld | 2 |
| Michiel Kramer | 2 |
| Sergio Pena | 1 |
| Nick Bakker | 1 |
| Luka Adzic | 1 |
| Cyril Ngonge | 1 |
| Julen Lobete | 1 |
RKC Waalwijk Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.18
RKC Waalwijk xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.76
FC Emmen xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 69% + Under — clean sheet likely 62%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: RKC Waalwijk win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 1.94
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 83% |
|
17% |
| ± 1.5 | 58% |
|
42% |
| ± 2.5 | 31% |
|
69% |
| ± 3.5 | 14% |
|
86% |
| ± 4.5 | 5% |
|
95% |
Double Chance
RKC Waalwijk or Draw
79%
Draw or FC Emmen
51%
RKC Waalwijk or FC Emmen
70%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
16.8%
1 – 0
Actual
1 – 1
13.8%
2 – 0
9.6%
0 – 1
9.5%
2 – 1
7.5%
1 – 2
4.7%
0 – 2
3.9%
3 – 0
3.7%
3 – 1
3%
2 – 2
3%
3 – 2
1.3%
Asian Handicap — RKC Waalwijk
| Handicap | RKC Waalwijk covers | Push | FC Emmen covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -2 | 7% | 13% | 80% |
| -1.5 | 20% | — | 80% |
| -1 | 20% | 25% | 56% |
| -0.5 | 44% | — | 56% |
| +0.5 | 78% | — | 22% |
| +1 | 78% | 15% | 7% |
| +1.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
| +2 | 93% | 5% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
RKC Waalwijk keeps clean sheet
47%
✗
FC Emmen keeps clean sheet
31%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

