RKC Waalwijk vs FC Utrecht, Eredivisie 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
RKC Waalwijk vs FC Utrecht — Eredivisie at Mandemakers Stadion.
- RKC Waalwijk 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- FC Utrecht 7 games · 5 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Marc Nagtegaal
- Referee Richard Brondijk
- Referee Van der Eijk
- Referee Nils van Kampen
- Referee Martijn Vos
- Referee Stefan de Groot (Netherlands)
3 games this season
🟨 2.7/game
⚽ 7.3 goals/game
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Apr | FC Utrecht | H | 1–1 | D |
| 20 Mar | SBV Vitesse | A | 2–1 | W |
| 12 Mar | SC Heerenveen | H | 0–0 | D |
| 06 Mar | AFC Ajax | A | 2–3 | L |
| 25 Feb | FC Twente '65 | H | 1–2 | L |
| 19 Feb | NEC | A | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Apr | RKC Waalwijk | A | 1–1 | D |
| 20 Mar | FC Groningen | H | 1–3 | L |
| 13 Mar | PSV | H | 0–1 | L |
| 05 Mar | Go Ahead Eagles | A | 1–1 | D |
| 27 Feb | SC Heerenveen | A | 2–1 | W |
| 20 Feb | SBV Vitesse | H | 1–1 | D |
Key Stats
75%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
H2H (12 games)
67%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
FC Utrecht this season
FC Utrecht this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
FC Utrecht
0-15
1/4
16-30
1/1
31-45
1/4
46-60
1/6
61-75
2/2
76+
5/7
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
FC Utrecht
| Artem Stepanov | 5 G |
| Dani de Wit | 2 G |
| Matisse Didden | 2 G |
| Adrian Blake | 2 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Welcome to Mandemakers Stadion that hosts another battle between RKC Waalwijk and FC Utrecht.
- 5' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 7' RKC Waalwijk is taking the lead after the goal scored by Melle Meulensteen on 7.
- 12' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. will be considering his options from the bench.
- 17' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His RKC Waalwijk side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 22' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 27' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 32' Michiel Kramer has been relatively quiet despite scoring 48 goals in his last 322 appearances.
- 34' Quinten Timber has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 34 minutes.
- 39' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 44' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 46' The whistle greets Finn Stokkers as he departs to be replaced by Richard van der Venne.
- 51' It is a cagey affair so far. RKC Waalwijk in their trying to find a way past FC Utrecht's compact .
- 56' With 0 assists to his name this season, Mike van der Hoorn is clearly more than just a goal scorer for RKC Waalwijk.
- 61' Another substitution for FC Utrecht to replace Anastasios Douvikas by Sander van de Streek on 61 minute.
- 66' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 71' The RKC Waalwijk bench stirs into life. Alexander Buttner is withdrawn and Said Bakari gets his opportunity.
- 74' Joris van Overeem is replacing Quinten Timber for the FC Utrecht side.
- 79' Netherlands international Roy Kuijpers has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 83' RKC Waalwijk make a change. Vurnon Anita trudges off to be replaced by Roy Kuijpers on 83 minutes.
- 88' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 89' A tactical swap from FC Utrecht — Moussa Sylla on, Othman Boussaid off on 89 minutes.
- The final score is 1-1.
Lineups
RKC Waalwijk Lineups
Starting XI
-
28
Alexander Buttner ↓ Said Bakari 71'
-
6
Vurnon Anita ↓ Roy Kuijpers 83'
- 7
- 1
- 3
- 2
- 9
- 29
- 4
-
8
Ayman Azhil ↓ Yassin Oukili 71'
- 59
Bench
- 24
-
10
Richard van der Venne ↑ 46'
- 12
-
22
Said Bakari ↑ 71'
- 15
- 21
- 31
- 20
- 5
-
33
Yassin Oukili ↑ 71'
-
17
Roy Kuijpers ↑ 83'
- 11
Coach
Joseph Oosting
FC Utrecht Lineups
Starting XI
- 23
- 6
- 33
- 10
- 2
- 14
-
26
Othman Boussaid ↓ Moussa Sylla 89'
- 9
- 16
- 27
- 35
Bench
- –
-
22
Sander van de Streek ↑ 61'
-
8
Joris van Overeem ↑ 74'
- 21
- 11
-
29
Moussa Sylla ↑ 89'
- 32
- 5
- 3
- 17
- 30
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Bas Dost | 2 |
| Mimoun Mahi | 2 |
| Dario Van den Buijs | 2 |
| Anastasios Douvikas | 2 |
| Melle Meulensteen | 2 |
| Richonell Margaret | 2 |
| Gyrano Kerk | 2 |
| Michiel Kramer | 2 |
Head to Head
RKC Waalwijk Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.2
RKC Waalwijk xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.23
FC Utrecht xG
I would bet for:
RKC Waalwijk or FC Utrecht 71% + Under 2.5 goals 57%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.43
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 1.5 | 70% |
|
30% |
| ± 2.5 | 43% |
|
57% |
| ± 3.5 | 23% |
|
77% |
| ± 4.5 | 11% |
|
89% |
Double Chance
RKC Waalwijk or Draw
66%
Draw or FC Utrecht
63%
RKC Waalwijk or FC Utrecht
71%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: FC Utrecht win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
11%
0 – 1
9.7%
1 – 0
9.4%
1 – 2
7.7%
2 – 1
7.5%
0 – 2
6.5%
2 – 0
6.1%
2 – 2
4.7%
1 – 3
3.2%
3 – 1
3%
0 – 3
2.6%
Asian Handicap — RKC Waalwijk
| Handicap | RKC Waalwijk covers | Push | FC Utrecht covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 10% | 85% |
| -1.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| -1 | 15% | 19% | 66% |
| -0.5 | 34% | — | 66% |
| +0.5 | 64% | — | 36% |
| +1 | 64% | 20% | 16% |
| +1.5 | 84% | — | 16% |
| +2 | 84% | 10% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
RKC Waalwijk keeps clean sheet
30%
✓
FC Utrecht keeps clean sheet
31%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

