RKC Waalwijk vs Heracles Almelo, Eredivisie 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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RKC Waalwijk vs Heracles Almelo — Eredivisie at Mandemakers Stadion.
- RKC Waalwijk 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Heracles Almelo 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Rob Dieperink
- Assistant 1 Kevin Bodde
- Assistant 2 Marco Ribbink
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PSV | 12 | 26 |
| 2 | Feyenoord Rotterdam | 12 | 25 |
| 3 | AFC Ajax | 12 | 25 |
| 4 | FC Twente '65 | 12 | 24 |
| 5 | AZ | 12 | 23 |
| 6 | SC Heerenveen | 12 | 21 |
| 7 | Fortuna Sittard | 12 | 20 |
| 8 | Go Ahead Eagles | 12 | 17 |
| 9 | FC Groningen | 12 | 15 |
| 10 | SC Cambuur-Leeuwarden | 12 | 15 |
| 11 | NEC | 12 | 14 |
| 12 | Sparta Rotterdam | 12 | 12 |
| 13 | PEC Zwolle | 12 | 12 |
| 14 | FC Utrecht | 12 | 12 |
| 15 | SBV Excelsior | 12 | 11 |
| 16 | Telstar 1963 | 12 | 10 |
| 17 | ADO Den Haag | 12 | 9 |
| 18 | Willem II Tilburg | 12 | 3 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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)
H2H (10 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — RKC Waalwijk and Heracles Almelo get this one started.
- 5' Heracles Almelo is showing some good football. However, Heracles Almelo are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 10' Bryan Limbombe is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for RKC Waalwijk so far.
- 15' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 20' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 21' The referee has no hesitation. Mohamed Sankoh is booked for Heracles Almelo — Yellow card on 21.
- 26' Shawn Adewoye has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 11 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 31' Heracles Almelo are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 35' Emil Hansson has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 35 minutes.
- 36' Emil Hansson has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 36 minutes.
- 41' Denilho Cleonise has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 46' RKC Waalwijk are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Heracles Almelo backline.
- 50' Bryan Limbombe is ready to make an impact after coming on for Mohamed Sankoh at the 50 minute mark.
- 53' A goal from the Netherlands international Michiel Kramer! He fires home on 53 to make it 1-2!
- 58' RKC Waalwijk are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 59' Brilliant from the ! Mario Engels makes it 1-3 with a superb finish on 59.
- 64' A change in the RKC Waalwijk ranks — Filip Stevanovic exits the field as David Min enters on 64.
- 69' Germany international Sven Sonnenberg has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 74' The crowd applauds Emil Hansson as he leaves the pitch. Jizz Hornkamp steps in for Heracles Almelo.
- 75' The Heracles Almelo bench stirs into life. Mario Engels is withdrawn and Thomas Bruns gets his opportunity.
- 77' The crowd applauds Julian Lelieveld as he leaves the pitch. Yosef Raz Meir steps in for RKC Waalwijk.
- 78' Thierry Lutonda is ready to make an impact after coming on for Aaron Meijers at the 78 minute mark.
- 80' Zakaria Bakkali is ready to make an impact after coming on for Chris Lokesa at the 80 minute mark.
- 85' Fresh legs for RKC Waalwijk! Ilias Takidine comes on to replace Reuven Niemeijer.
- 90' It’s a booking for RKC Waalwijk player. Dario Van den Buijs gets a Yellow card.
- 90' The Heracles Almelo bench stirs into life. Justin Hoogma is withdrawn and Sava Cestic gets his opportunity.
- What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — RKC Waalwijk 1-2 Heracles Almelo.
Lineups
RKC Waalwijk Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
-
28
Aaron Meijers ↓ Thierry Lutonda 78'
- 3
- 24
- 2
- 1
- 27
- 29
-
10
Filip Stevanovic ↓ David Min 64'
- 4
- 7
-
14
Chris Lokesa ↓ Zakaria Bakkali 80'
Bench
- 13
-
11
Zakaria Bakkali ↑ 80'
- 19
-
9
David Min ↑ 64'
- 35
-
22
Yosef Raz Meir ↑ 77'
-
5
Thierry Lutonda ↑ 78'
- 8
-
20
Ilias Takidine ↑ 85'
- 21
- 30
Coach
Henk Fraser
Heracles Almelo Lineups
5-4-1Starting XI
- 18
- 1
-
8
Mario Engels ↓ Thomas Bruns 75'
-
21
Justin Hoogma ↓ Sava Cestic 90'
-
15
Jetro Willems ↓ Ruben Roosken 74'
-
29
Emil Hansson ↓ Jizz Hornkamp 74'
- 14
- 4
- 3
-
44
Mohamed Sankoh ↓ Bryan Limbombe 50'
- 35
Bench
-
17
Thomas Bruns ↑ 75'
-
23
Jizz Hornkamp ↑ 74'
- 28
- 19
-
12
Ruben Roosken ↑ 74'
- 16
-
7
Bryan Limbombe ↑ 50'
-
6
Sava Cestic ↑ 90'
- 24
- 32
Coach
Hendrie Kruzen
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Richard van der Venne | 3 |
| David Min | 3 |
| Michiel Kramer | 2 |
| Silvester van der Water | 2 |
| Delano Burgzorg | 2 |
| Clint Leemans | 1 |
| Shawn Adewoye | 1 |
| Anas Tahiri | 1 |
Head to Head
RKC Waalwijk Form
Heracles Almelo Form
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
✗ WrongActual: Heracles Almelo win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
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
✗ WrongActual: 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.