RKC Waalwijk vs NEC, Eredivisie 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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RKC Waalwijk vs NEC — Eredivisie at Mandemakers Stadion.
- RKC Waalwijk 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- NEC 12 games · 14 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Dennis Higler
- Referee Joey Kooij
- Referee Martijn Vos
- Referee Mark Janssen (Netherlands)
- Referee Marco Ribbink
- Referee Danny Kempinga (Netherlands)
7 games this season
🟨 2.1/game
⚽ 10.1 goals/game
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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)
H2H (9 games)
67%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
NEC this season
NEC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
NEC
0-15
3/4
16-30
3/3
31-45
3/3
46-60
4/4
61-75
3/5
76+
4/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
NEC
| Tjaronn Chery | 4 G | 2 A |
| Kaj Sierhuis | 2 G | |
| Adam Tahauia | 2 G | |
| Bryan Linssen | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against RKC Waalwijk and NEC has kicked off!
- 5' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 10' Supporters expect more eagerness from Michiel Kramer, as he is very good at scoring at Mandemakers Stadion with 24 goals in the last 19 games.
- 15' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 18' Goal! Oussama Tannane scores his 20 goal in 329 matches.
- 23' 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 Mats Seuntjens suffering a number of foals already.
- 26' The Netherlands Elayis Tavsan breaks the deadlock on 26 minutes. 0-2!
- 29' Yassin Oukili picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 31' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Oussama Tannane makes it 0-3.
- 36' NEC have won 263 goals from 189 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 41' Denmark international Magnus Mattsson has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 46' It’s a booking for RKC Waalwijk player. Etienne Vaessen gets a Yellow card.
- 46' Florian Jozefzoon is replacing Julian Lelieveld for the RKC Waalwijk side.
- 49' The crowd applauds Julian Lelieveld as he leaves the pitch. Florian Jozefzoon steps in for RKC Waalwijk.
- 54' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 59' RKC Waalwijk are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 61' Vurnon Anita has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 61 minutes.
- 62' A change in the RKC Waalwijk ranks — Michiel Kramer exits the field as Mika Biereth enters on 62.
- 67' Both keepers have barely been tested. RKC Waalwijk and NEC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 72' The 24-year-old Andri Fannar Baldursson has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 73' Another substitution for RKC Waalwijk to replace Dario Van den Buijs by Said Bakari on 73 minute.
- 74' The RKC Waalwijk manager makes a substitution. Dario Van den Buijs departs to be replaced by Said Bakari.
- 76' Andri Fannar Baldursson is ready to make an impact after coming on for Magnus Mattsson at the 76 minute mark.
- 76' That is a Yellow card for NEC. Souffian El Karouani will be fuming at that decision.
- 81' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 84' The NEC bench stirs into life. Elayis Tavsan is withdrawn and Anthony Musaba gets his opportunity.
- 89' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 90' Pedro Marques gets the nod from NEC. He replaces Landry Dimata and will look to change the dynamic.
- What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — RKC Waalwijk 1-3 NEC.
Lineups
RKC Waalwijk Lineups
Starting XI
- 14
- 20
- 24
- 6
- 2
- 1
- 23
-
29
Michiel Kramer ↓ Mika Biereth 62'
- 4
- 5
-
33
Yassin Oukili ↓ Julen Lobete 62'
Bench
-
10
Florian Jozefzoon ↑ 46'
- 13
-
22
Said Bakari ↑ 73'
- 15
- 21
-
19
Zakaria Bakkali ↑ 46'
- 35
- 8
-
7
Julen Lobete ↑ 62'
- 17
- 11
-
9
Mika Biereth ↑ 62'
Coach
Joseph Oosting
NEC Lineups
Starting XI
- 5
-
14
Oussama Tannane ↓ Jordy Bruijn 90'
-
20
Lasse Schone ↓ Terry Sanniez 90'
- 22
-
19
Landry Dimata ↓ Pedro Marques 90'
- 28
-
7
Elayis Tavsan ↓ Anthony Musaba 84'
- 16
- 71
- 4
- 11
Bench
- 1
-
6
Jordy Bruijn ↑ 90'
-
9
Pedro Marques ↑ 90'
-
77
Anthony Musaba ↑ 84'
-
34
Terry Sanniez ↑ 90'
-
8
Andri Fannar Baldursson ↑ 76'
- 2
- 31
- 21
Coach
Rogier Meijer
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Magnus Mattsson | 4 |
| Elayis Tavsan | 3 |
| David Min | 2 |
| Landry Dimata | 2 |
| Pedro Marques | 2 |
| Jordy Bruijn | 2 |
| Oussama Tannane | 2 |
| Richard van der Venne | 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
1.66
NEC xG
I would bet for:
RKC Waalwijk or NEC 73% + Both teams to score 56%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: NEC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
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
✗ WrongActual: 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.

