RKC Waalwijk vs Fortuna Sittard, Eredivisie 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
RKC Waalwijk vs Fortuna Sittard — Eredivisie at Mandemakers Stadion.
- RKC Waalwijk 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Fortuna Sittard 7 games · 13 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Joey Kooij
- Assistant 1 Patrick Inia
- Assistant 2 Dyon Fikkert
5 games this season
🟨 4.2/game
⚽ 18.0 goals/game
🟥 1 total
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Feb | Fortuna Sittard | H | 0–1 | L |
| 18 Feb | Feyenoord Rotterdam | A | 0–1 | L |
| 09 Feb | NEC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 03 Feb | FC Twente '65 | A | 0–3 | L |
| 27 Jan | Sparta Rotterdam | H | 1–1 | D |
| 21 Jan | AFC Ajax | A | 1–4 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Feb | RKC Waalwijk | A | 1–0 | W |
| 17 Feb | AZ | H | 1–2 | L |
| 11 Feb | FC Utrecht | A | 0–4 | L |
| 03 Feb | SC Heerenveen | H | 3–3 | D |
| 28 Jan | FC Volendam | A | 1–0 | W |
| 24 Jan | Almere City FC | A | 0–0 | D |
Key Stats
73%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (11 games)
H2H (11 games)
73%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
14%
Clean Sheets
Fortuna Sittard this season
Fortuna Sittard this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Fortuna Sittard
0-15
3/–
16-30
2/2
31-45
2/1
46-60
1/3
61-75
2/3
76+
3/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Fortuna Sittard
| Mohammed Ihattaren | 3 G | 2 A |
| Lequincio Zeefuik | 3 G | 1 A |
| Anthony Descotte | 2 G | |
| Philip Brittijn | 2 G | |
| Edouard Michut | 1 G | 2 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Mandemakers Stadion!
- 5' named a 4-2-3-1 earlier, and opted for a 4-3-1-2 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 10' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 15' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 20' It looks surprising Fortuna Sittard does not make any changes. Kristoffer Peterson has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 25' 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.
- 30' Belgium international Siemen Voet has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 35' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 40' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 45' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 46' Fortuna Sittard make a change. Arianit Ferati trudges off to be replaced by Oguzhan Ozyakup on 46 minutes.
- 51' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 56' Arianit Ferati, a Germany , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 57' RKC Waalwijk manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Richonell Margaret is hanging Denilho Cleonise on the field on 57 minute.
- 62' Fortuna Sittard come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 67' Fortuna Sittard are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 71' Kristoffer Peterson makes way for Ragnar Oratmangoen at the 71 minute mark. A tactical switch from Fortuna Sittard.
- 76' Both keepers have barely been tested. RKC Waalwijk and Fortuna Sittard are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 78' The crowd applauds Alen Halilovic as he leaves the pitch. Jayden Braaf steps in for Fortuna Sittard.
- 81' Michiel Kramer has so much to prove this time. He replaces David Min on 81 minute.
- 86' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Fortuna Sittard needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 89' The Netherlands forward Kaj Sierhuis breaks the deadlock on 89 minutes. 0-1!
- 89' The whistle greets Reuven Niemeijer as he departs to be replaced by Filip Stevanovic.
- 90' Fortuna Sittard ring the changes. Kaj Sierhuis has done his job and it is now time for Siemen Voet to step up.
- Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 0-1.
Lineups
RKC Waalwijk Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 28
- 3
- 24
- 2
- 1
- 27
-
9
David Min ↓ Michiel Kramer 81'
- 4
- 7
- 6
- 14
Bench
- 25
- 13
- 23
-
29
Michiel Kramer ↑ 81'
-
19
Richonell Margaret ↑ 57'
-
10
Filip Stevanovic ↑ 89'
- 35
- 5
- 8
-
20
Ilias Takidine ↑ 81'
- 21
- 30
Coach
Henk Fraser
Fortuna Sittard Lineups
4-3-1-2Starting XI
-
12
Ivo Pinto ↓ Nathan Markelo 71'
- 8
-
9
Kaj Sierhuis ↓ Siemen Voet 90'
- 19
- 33
- 7
-
10
Alen Halilovic ↓ Jayden Braaf 78'
- 35
- 6
- 99
- 14
Bench
- 20
-
15
Oguzhan Ozyakup ↑ 46'
- 22
-
34
Ragnar Oratmangoen ↑ 71'
- 1
-
24
Nathan Markelo ↑ 71'
-
2
Siemen Voet ↑ 90'
- 61
-
27
Jayden Braaf ↑ 78'
- 3
- 17
Coach
Danny Buijs
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Michiel Kramer | 4 |
| Mats Seuntjens | 3 |
| Lisandro Semedo | 2 |
| Alessio Da Cruz | 2 |
| Oskar Zawada | 2 |
| Vitalie Damascan | 2 |
| Clint Leemans | 1 |
| Florian Jozefzoon | 1 |
Head to Head
RKC Waalwijk Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.16
RKC Waalwijk xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.89
Fortuna Sittard xG
I would bet for:
RKC Waalwijk or Draw 71% + Under 2.5 goals 66%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Fortuna Sittard win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.05
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 85% |
|
15% |
| ± 1.5 | 61% |
|
39% |
| ± 2.5 | 34% |
|
66% |
| ± 3.5 | 16% |
|
84% |
| ± 4.5 | 6% |
|
94% |
Double Chance
RKC Waalwijk or Draw
71%
Draw or Fortuna Sittard
61%
RKC Waalwijk or Fortuna Sittard
68%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
15.3%
1 – 1
14.2%
1 – 0
13.7%
0 – 1
Actual
2 – 0
8.3%
2 – 1
7.5%
1 – 2
5.7%
0 – 2
4.8%
2 – 2
3.5%
3 – 0
3.2%
3 – 1
3%
1 – 3
1.7%
Asian Handicap — RKC Waalwijk
| Handicap | RKC Waalwijk covers | Push | Fortuna Sittard covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 12% | 82% |
| -1.5 | 18% | — | 82% |
| -1 | 18% | 23% | 60% |
| -0.5 | 40% | — | 60% |
| +0.5 | 74% | — | 26% |
| +1 | 74% | 17% | 9% |
| +1.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
| +2 | 91% | 7% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
RKC Waalwijk keeps clean sheet
42%
✓
Fortuna Sittard keeps clean sheet
32%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

