Sunday , 16 August 2026

RKC Waalwijk vs Heracles Almelo, Eredivisie 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON

Eredivisie · 2023-24
RKC Waalwijk
1 – 2
Full Time
Heracles Almelo
Fri 12 Jan 2024 · 19:00 UTC Mandemakers Stadion HT 45' · FT 45'
0–1 35' Emil Hansson pen
Michiel Kramer pen 53' 1–1
1–2 59' Mario Engels
Y 21' Mohamed Sankoh
Dario Van den Buijs 90' Y

Overview

Match Preview

RKC Waalwijk vs Heracles Almelo — Eredivisie at Mandemakers Stadion.

Match Details

  • Referee Rob Dieperink
  • Assistant 1 Kevin Bodde
  • Assistant 2 Marco Ribbink

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 AZ 2 6
2 Fortuna Sittard 2 4
3 PSV 2 4
4 SBV Excelsior 2 3
5 Go Ahead Eagles 1 3
6 NEC 2 3
7 AFC Ajax 1 3
8 Sparta Rotterdam 2 3
9 FC Groningen 1 3
10 Feyenoord Rotterdam 1 3
11 SC Heerenveen 1 3
12 Telstar 1963 2 3
13 FC Twente '65 1 0
14 ADO Den Haag 1 0
15 PEC Zwolle 1 0
16 FC Utrecht 2 0
17 Willem II Tilburg 2 0
18 SC Cambuur-Leeuwarden 2 0

Head-to-Head

5
2
3
RKC Waalwijk 10 games · Avg 2.7 goals Heracles Almelo
Last 5 meetings
2024-01-12 RKC Waalwijk 1–2 Heracles Almelo 2022-05-11 RKC Waalwijk 2–0 Heracles Almelo 2021-09-26 Heracles Almelo 1–0 RKC Waalwijk 2021-02-21 RKC Waalwijk 3–0 Heracles Almelo 2020-10-17 Heracles Almelo 0–1 RKC Waalwijk

Recent Form

RKC Waalwijk
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
12 Jan Heracles Almelo H 1–2 L
16 Dec FC Utrecht A 1–1 D
10 Dec Fortuna Sittard A 0–1 L
06 Dec AFC Ajax H 2–3 L
02 Dec SBV Excelsior H 2–2 D
25 Nov PEC Zwolle A 2–1 W
Heracles Almelo
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
12 Jan RKC Waalwijk A 2–1 W
17 Dec Feyenoord Rotterdam H 0–4 L
10 Dec SBV Vitesse A 0–2 L
02 Dec Sparta Rotterdam H 0–1 L
26 Nov Almere City FC A 5–0 W
10 Nov Fortuna Sittard A 1–4 L

Key Stats

30% Both Teams to Score
H2H (10 games)
50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' RKC Waalwijk have kicked off against Heracles Almelo. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
  • 5' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both RKC Waalwijk and Heracles Almelo are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 10' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 15' Marko Vejinovic has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 20' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 21' Heracles Almelo player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
  • 26' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 31' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Mario Engels made 154 appearances and scored 16 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 35' Emil Hansson doubles the advantage! 0-1 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
  • 36' What a strike from Emil Hansson! The score is 0-2.
  • 41' RKC Waalwijk is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 46' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 50' Heracles Almelo manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Bryan Limbombe is hanging Mohamed Sankoh on the field on 50 minute.
  • 53' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Michiel Kramer makes no mistake. 1-2!
  • 58' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
  • 59' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Mario Engels makes it 1-3.
  • 64' RKC Waalwijk make a change. Filip Stevanovic trudges off to be replaced by David Min on 64 minutes.
  • 69' Supporters expect more eagerness from Chris Lokesa, as he is very good at scoring at Mandemakers Stadion with 2 goals in the last 2 games.
  • 74' A tactical swap from Heracles Almelo — Jizz Hornkamp on, Emil Hansson off on 74 minutes.
  • 75' It is a substitution in Heracles Almelo team. Mario Engels is replaced by Thomas Bruns on 75 minute.
  • 77' RKC Waalwijk make a change. Julian Lelieveld trudges off to be replaced by Yosef Raz Meir on 77 minutes.
  • 78' Thierry Lutonda is ready to make an impact after coming on for Aaron Meijers at the 78 minute mark.
  • 80' A change in the RKC Waalwijk ranks — Chris Lokesa exits the field as Zakaria Bakkali enters on 80.
  • 85' Another change for RKC Waalwijk made on 85 minute. Reuven Niemeijer leaves to be changed by Ilias Takidine.
  • 90' Dario Van den Buijs is having his name booked by the referee on 90.
  • 90' A change in the Heracles Almelo ranks — Justin Hoogma exits the field as Sava Cestic enters on 90.
  • With this win, Heracles Almelo is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.

Lineups

RKC Waalwijk Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Henk Fraser

Heracles Almelo Lineups

5-4-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Hendrie Kruzen

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
David Min 3
Richard van der Venne 3
Michiel Kramer 2
Silvester van der Water 2
Delano Burgzorg 2
Lennerd Daneels 1
Sylla Sow 1
Kevin Vermeulen 1

Head to Head

2024-01-12 RKC Waalwijk 1–2 Heracles Almelo 2022-05-11 RKC Waalwijk 2–0 Heracles Almelo 2021-09-26 Heracles Almelo 1–0 RKC Waalwijk 2021-02-21 RKC Waalwijk 3–0 Heracles Almelo 2020-10-17 Heracles Almelo 0–1 RKC Waalwijk

RKC Waalwijk Form

2024-01-12 RKC Waalwijk 1–2 Heracles Almelo L 2023-12-16 FC Utrecht 1–1 RKC Waalwijk D 2023-12-10 Fortuna Sittard 1–0 RKC Waalwijk L 2023-12-06 RKC Waalwijk 2–3 AFC Ajax L 2023-12-02 RKC Waalwijk 2–2 SBV Excelsior D 2023-11-25 PEC Zwolle 1–2 RKC Waalwijk W

Heracles Almelo Form

2024-01-12 RKC Waalwijk 1–2 Heracles Almelo W 2023-12-17 Heracles Almelo 0–4 Feyenoord Rotterdam L 2023-12-10 SBV Vitesse 2–0 Heracles Almelo L 2023-12-02 Heracles Almelo 0–1 Sparta Rotterdam L 2023-11-26 Almere City FC 0–5 Heracles Almelo W 2023-11-10 Fortuna Sittard 4–1 Heracles Almelo L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.43 RKC Waalwijk xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.32 Heracles Almelo xG
I would bet for: RKC Waalwijk or Heracles Almelo 72% + Both teams to score 56%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
RKC Waalwijk39% Draw28% Heracles Almelo33%
Actual: Heracles Almelo win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes56% 0% No44%
Avg goals/match: 2.75
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 92%
8%
± 1.5 76%
24%
± 2.5 51%
49%
± 3.5 30%
70%
± 4.5 15%
85%

Double Chance

RKC Waalwijk or Draw
67%
Draw or Heracles Almelo
61%
RKC Waalwijk or Heracles Almelo
72%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
RKC Waalwijk28% Draw47% Heracles Almelo25%
Actual: Heracles Almelo win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13%
0 – 0
8.4%
2 – 1
8.3%
1 – 0
8.2%
1 – 2
Actual
0 – 1
7.5%
2 – 0
6.4%
2 – 2
5.5%
0 – 2
5.5%
3 – 1
4%
1 – 3
3.4%
3 – 0
3%

Asian Handicap — RKC Waalwijk

Handicap RKC Waalwijk covers Push Heracles Almelo covers
-2.5 7% — 93%
-2 7% 12% 81%
-1.5 19% — 81%
-1 19% 20% 62%
-0.5 38% — 62%
+0.5 67% — 33%
+1 67% 18% 15%
+1.5 85% — 15%
+2 85% 10% 5%
+2.5 95% — 5%

Clean Sheet

RKC Waalwijk keeps clean sheet
28% ✓
Heracles Almelo keeps clean sheet
25% ✓

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