Thursday , 2 July 2026

RKC Waalwijk vs FC Utrecht, Eredivisie 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON

Eredivisie · 2023-24
RKC Waalwijk
2 – 2
Full Time
FC Utrecht
Sun 28 Apr 2024 · 12:30 UTC Mandemakers Stadion HT 45' · FT 45'
David Min 26' 1–0
1–1 61' Can Bozdogan
Richonell Margaret 66' 2–1
2–2 84' Sam Lammers
Y 59' Souffian El Karouani
David Min 65' Y
Y 69' Can Bozdogan

Overview

Match Preview

RKC Waalwijk vs FC Utrecht — Eredivisie at Mandemakers Stadion.

Match Details

  • Referee Dennis Higler
  • Assistant 1 Rob van de Ven
  • Assistant 2 Kevin Bodde

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

2
5
5
RKC Waalwijk 12 games · Avg 3.2 goals FC Utrecht
Last 5 meetings
2024-04-28 RKC Waalwijk 2–2 FC Utrecht 2023-12-16 FC Utrecht 1–1 RKC Waalwijk 2023-05-13 FC Utrecht 2–0 RKC Waalwijk 2022-08-06 RKC Waalwijk 2–2 FC Utrecht 2022-04-02 RKC Waalwijk 1–1 FC Utrecht

Recent Form

RKC Waalwijk
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
28 Apr FC Utrecht H 2–2 D
13 Apr AZ A 2–3 L
07 Apr FC Volendam A 2–3 L
04 Apr Almere City FC H 0–0 D
30 Mar SC Heerenveen H 1–1 D
16 Mar SBV Excelsior A 1–1 D
FC Utrecht
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
28 Apr RKC Waalwijk A 2–2 D
14 Apr Go Ahead Eagles H 2–1 W
07 Apr SC Heerenveen A 3–2 W
03 Apr PEC Zwolle H 5–1 W
31 Mar Feyenoord Rotterdam A 2–4 L
17 Mar NEC H 1–0 W

Key Stats

75% Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
67% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Welcome to Mandemakers Stadion that hosts another battle between RKC Waalwijk and FC Utrecht.
  • 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' Zidane Iqbal has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 15' The 21-year-old Chris Lokesa has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 20' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both RKC Waalwijk and FC Utrecht are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 25' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both RKC Waalwijk and FC Utrecht are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 26' David Min has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 26 minutes.
  • 31' 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 Reuven Niemeijer suffering a number of foals already.
  • 36' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Henk Fraser will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 41' FC Utrecht fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 46' Othman Boussaid has so much to prove this time. He replaces Isac Lidberg on 46 minute.
  • 51' It looks like no one’s ball. FC Utrecht is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 54' FC Utrecht ring the changes. Mike van der Hoorn has done his job and it is now time for Zidane Iqbal to step up.
  • 59' Souffian El Karouani has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 59.
  • 61' What composure from Can Bozdogan! The Germany international strokes it home. 1-1.
  • 65' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for David Min.
  • 65' RKC Waalwijk manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Richonell Margaret is hanging Chris Lokesa on the field on 65 minute.
  • 66' Richonell Margaret is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
  • 69' That looks like a foul for a card for Can Bozdogan.
  • 72' FC Utrecht ring the changes. Mark van der Maarel has done his job and it is now time for Hidde ter Avest to step up.
  • 73' Taylor Booth is replacing Can Bozdogan for the FC Utrecht side.
  • 78' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 80' A change in the RKC Waalwijk ranks — Mats Seuntjens exits the field as Denilho Cleonise enters on 80.
  • 81' Another change for FC Utrecht made on 81 minute. Souffian El Karouani leaves to be changed by Ole Romeny.
  • 84' What an equalizer from Sam Lammers!
  • 87' RKC Waalwijk manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Julian Lelieveld is hanging Reuven Niemeijer on the field on 87 minute.
  • The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from to claim maximum points.

Lineups

RKC Waalwijk Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Henk Fraser

FC Utrecht Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Ron Jans

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Michiel Kramer 2
David Min 2
Sander van de Streek 2
Bas Dost 2
Mimoun Mahi 2
Dario Van den Buijs 2
Anastasios Douvikas 2
Melle Meulensteen 2

Head to Head

2024-04-28 RKC Waalwijk 2–2 FC Utrecht 2023-12-16 FC Utrecht 1–1 RKC Waalwijk 2023-05-13 FC Utrecht 2–0 RKC Waalwijk 2022-08-06 RKC Waalwijk 2–2 FC Utrecht 2022-04-02 RKC Waalwijk 1–1 FC Utrecht

RKC Waalwijk Form

2024-04-28 RKC Waalwijk 2–2 FC Utrecht D 2024-04-13 AZ 3–2 RKC Waalwijk L 2024-04-07 FC Volendam 3–2 RKC Waalwijk L 2024-04-04 RKC Waalwijk 0–0 Almere City FC D 2024-03-30 RKC Waalwijk 1–1 SC Heerenveen D 2024-03-16 SBV Excelsior 1–1 RKC Waalwijk D

FC Utrecht Form

2024-04-28 RKC Waalwijk 2–2 FC Utrecht D 2024-04-14 FC Utrecht 2–1 Go Ahead Eagles W 2024-04-07 SC Heerenveen 2–3 FC Utrecht W 2024-04-03 FC Utrecht 5–1 PEC Zwolle W 2024-03-31 Feyenoord Rotterdam 4–2 FC Utrecht L 2024-03-17 FC Utrecht 1–0 NEC W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.47 RKC Waalwijk xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.41 FC Utrecht xG
I would bet for: RKC Waalwijk or FC Utrecht 72% + Both teams to score 58%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
RKC Waalwijk37% Draw28% FC Utrecht35%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes58% 0% No42%
Avg goals/match: 2.88
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 93%
7%
± 1.5 78%
22%
± 2.5 54%
46%
± 3.5 33%
67%
± 4.5 17%
83%

Double Chance

RKC Waalwijk or Draw
65%
Draw or FC Utrecht
63%
RKC Waalwijk or FC Utrecht
72%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
RKC Waalwijk28% Draw45% FC Utrecht27%
Actual: RKC Waalwijk win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.6%
2 – 1
8.2%
1 – 2
7.9%
0 – 0
7.5%
1 – 0
7.4%
0 – 1
7%
2 – 0
6%
2 – 2
Actual
0 – 2
5.5%
3 – 1
4%
1 – 3
3.7%
3 – 2
2.9%

Asian Handicap — RKC Waalwijk

Handicap RKC Waalwijk covers Push FC Utrecht covers
-2.5 7% — 93%
-2 7% 11% 81%
-1.5 19% — 81%
-1 19% 19% 62%
-0.5 38% — 62%
+0.5 65% — 35%
+1 65% 18% 17%
+1.5 83% — 17%
+2 83% 10% 6%
+2.5 94% — 6%

Clean Sheet

RKC Waalwijk keeps clean sheet
25% ✓
FC Utrecht keeps clean sheet
24% ✓

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