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RKC Waalwijk vs NEC, Eredivisie 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON

Eredivisie · 2022-23
1 3
Full Time
Sat 18 Mar 2023 · 20:00 UTC Mandemakers Stadion HT 45' · FT 45'

Overview

Match Preview

RKC Waalwijk vs NECEredivisie at Mandemakers Stadion.

Match Details

  • Referee Dennis Higler
  • Referee Joey Kooij
  • Referee Martijn Vos
  • Referee Mark Janssen (Netherlands)
  • Referee Marco Ribbink
  • Referee Danny Kempinga (Netherlands)

Recent Form

DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
18 Mar NEC H 1–3 L
05 Mar PSV H 0–1 L
25 Feb SC Heerenveen A 4–1 W
17 Feb Fortuna Sittard H 3–1 W
12 Feb AFC Ajax A 1–3 L
04 Feb SBV Excelsior A 0–0 D
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
18 Mar RKC Waalwijk A 3–1 W
12 Mar FC Utrecht H 2–2 D
05 Mar AFC Ajax A 0–1 L
25 Feb FC Volendam H 3–0 W
19 Feb SBV Excelsior A 3–0 W
11 Feb SC Cambuur-Leeuwarden H 0–0 D

Key Stats

56% Both Teams to Score
H2H (9 games)
67% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. RKC Waalwijk is hosting NEC for another epic battle.
  • 5' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 5 minutes.
  • 10' Lasse Schone has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 15' RKC Waalwijk are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 18' What a moment for Oussama Tannane! That strike on 18 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 23' RKC Waalwijk are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against NEC's shape.
  • 26' Elayis Tavsan makes no mistake. The score reads 0-2 and NEC are in front.
  • 29' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Yassin Oukili.
  • 31' GOAL! Oussama Tannane scores on 31.
  • 36' Said Bakari, a Comoros , has 1 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 41' RKC Waalwijk is showing some good football. However, RKC Waalwijk are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
  • 46' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Etienne Vaessen.
  • 46' A change in the RKC Waalwijk ranks — Julian Lelieveld exits the field as Florian Jozefzoon enters on 46.
  • 49' The RKC Waalwijk bench stirs into life. Julian Lelieveld is withdrawn and Florian Jozefzoon gets his opportunity.
  • 54' 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' 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.
  • 61' What a moment for Vurnon Anita! That strike on 61 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 62' RKC Waalwijk manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Mika Biereth is hanging Michiel Kramer on the field on 62 minute.
  • 67' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 72' It looks surprising NEC does not make any changes. Landry Dimata has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 73' The supporters are chanting for Said Bakari. He replaces Dario Van den Buijs on 73 minute.
  • 74' RKC Waalwijk make a change. Dario Van den Buijs trudges off to be replaced by Said Bakari on 74 minutes.
  • 76' NEC ring the changes. Magnus Mattsson has done his job and it is now time for Andri Fannar Baldursson to step up.
  • 76' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Souffian El Karouani.
  • 81' The 25-year-old Bart van Rooij has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 84' The crowd applauds Elayis Tavsan as he leaves the pitch. Anthony Musaba steps in for NEC.
  • 89' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 90' NEC ring the changes. Landry Dimata has done his job and it is now time for Pedro Marques to step up.
  • The points are shared — RKC Waalwijk 1-3 NEC. Honours even.

Lineups

H2H

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.16 RKC Waalwijk xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.66 NEC xG
I would bet for: RKC Waalwijk or NEC 73% + Both teams to score 56%

Match Result

✓ Correct
RKC Waalwijk28% Draw27% NEC45%
Actual: NEC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes56% 0% No44%
Avg goals/match: 2.82
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 92%
8%
± 1.5 77%
23%
± 2.5 53%
47%
± 3.5 31%
69%
± 4.5 16%
84%

Double Chance

RKC Waalwijk or Draw
55%
Draw or NEC
72%
RKC Waalwijk or NEC
73%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
RKC Waalwijk20% Draw45% NEC35%
Actual: NEC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.4%
1 – 2
9.2%
0 – 1
9.1%
0 – 2
8.1%
0 – 0
7.8%
2 – 1
6.4%
1 – 0
6%
2 – 2
5.3%
1 – 3
Actual
0 – 3
4.4%
2 – 0
3.9%
2 – 3
3%

Asian Handicap — RKC Waalwijk

Handicap RKC Waalwijk covers Push NEC covers
-2.5 3% 97%
-2 3% 7% 90%
-1.5 10% 90%
-1 10% 15% 75%
-0.5 25% 75%
+0.5 52% 48%
+1 52% 22% 26%
+1.5 74% 26%
+2 74% 15% 11%
+2.5 89% 11%

Clean Sheet

RKC Waalwijk keeps clean sheet
20%
NEC keeps clean sheet
32%

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