RKC Waalwijk vs NEC, Eredivisie 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
RKC Waalwijk vs NEC — Eredivisie at Mandemakers Stadion.
- RKC Waalwijk 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- NEC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Jeroen Manschot
- Assistant 1 Rens Bluemink
- Assistant 2 Luc de Koning (Netherlands)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ADO Den Haag | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | AFC Ajax | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | AZ | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | FC Groningen | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | FC Twente '65 | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | FC Utrecht | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | Feyenoord Rotterdam | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | Fortuna Sittard | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | Go Ahead Eagles | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | NEC | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | PEC Zwolle | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | PSV | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | SBV Excelsior | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | SC Cambuur-Leeuwarden | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | SC Heerenveen | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | Sparta Rotterdam | 0 | 0 |
| 17 | Telstar 1963 | 0 | 0 |
| 18 | Willem II Tilburg | 0 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 12 Jan | Heracles Almelo | H | 1–2 | L |
| 16 Dec | FC Utrecht | A | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Feb | RKC Waalwijk | A | 0–2 | L |
| 03 Feb | Heracles Almelo | H | 3–1 | W |
| 28 Jan | Go Ahead Eagles | A | 2–2 | D |
| 20 Jan | FC Twente '65 | H | 1–0 | W |
| 14 Jan | Feyenoord Rotterdam | A | 2–2 | D |
| 15 Dec | Fortuna Sittard | H | 4–1 | W |
Key Stats
56%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (9 games)
H2H (9 games)
67%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' The wait is over. NEC get us underway at Mandemakers Stadion.
- 5' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 7' What a moment for David Min! That strike on 7 puts his side firmly in control.
- 12' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. NEC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 17' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 22' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. David Min makes it 2-0.
- 27' RKC Waalwijk are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 32' NEC have won 233 goals from 171 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 37' It looks surprising NEC does not make any changes. Kodai Sano has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 42' NEC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 46' NEC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Roberto Gonzalez is hanging Mees Hoedemakers on the field on 46 minute.
- 51' Aaron Meijers is having his name booked by the referee on 51.
- 53' Aaron Meijers has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 53.
- 58' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 63' Controversy at the stadium! Bram Nuytinck argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 65' Jurien Gaari is replacing Reuven Niemeijer for the RKC Waalwijk side.
- 67' Philippe Sandler is having his name booked by the referee on 67.
- 72' The travelling NEC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 76' Another change for RKC Waalwijk made on 76 minute. Denilho Cleonise leaves to be changed by Ilias Takidine.
- 77' Richonell Margaret is ready to make an impact after coming on for David Min at the 77 minute mark.
- 77' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Dirk Proper.
- 79' The supporters are chanting for Yvandro Borges Sanches. He replaces Kodai Sano on 79 minute.
- 84' The whistle greets Calvin Verdonk as he departs to be replaced by Youri Baas.
- 89' The supporters are chanting for Patrick Vroegh. He replaces Kevin Felida on 89 minute.
- 90' A meaty challenge results in booking for Julian Lelieveld on 90.
- RKC Waalwijk celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
RKC Waalwijk Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 28
- 3
- 2
- 1
-
27
Reuven Niemeijer ↓ Jurien Gaari 65'
-
9
David Min ↓ Richonell Margaret 77'
-
35
Kevin Felida ↓ Patrick Vroegh 89'
- 4
- 7
- 6
- 14
Bench
- 25
- 13
-
23
Jurien Gaari ↑ 65'
- 11
-
19
Richonell Margaret ↑ 77'
- 10
- 5
-
8
Patrick Vroegh ↑ 89'
-
20
Ilias Takidine ↑ 76'
- 21
- 30
Coach
Henk Fraser
NEC Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 6
- 9
-
24
Calvin Verdonk ↓ Youri Baas 84'
- 1
- 17
- 18
- 3
- 28
- 71
-
10
Sontje Hansen ↓ Sylla Sow 46'
- 23
Bench
-
19
Sylla Sow ↑ 46'
-
11
Roberto Gonzalez ↑ 46'
- 22
-
5
Youri Baas ↑ 84'
- 31
- 2
- 14
-
27
Yvandro Borges Sanches ↑ 79'
- 4
Coach
Rogier Meijer
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Magnus Mattsson | 4 |
| Elayis Tavsan | 3 |
| Jordy Bruijn | 2 |
| Oussama Tannane | 2 |
| David Min | 2 |
| Landry Dimata | 2 |
| Pedro Marques | 2 |
| Bryan Linssen | 1 |
Head to Head
RKC Waalwijk Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.4
RKC Waalwijk xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.36
NEC xG
I would bet for:
RKC Waalwijk or NEC 72% + Both teams to score 56%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: RKC Waalwijk win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.76
Actual: No — clean sheet
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
66%
Draw or NEC
62%
RKC Waalwijk or NEC
72%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: RKC Waalwijk win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13%
0 – 0
8.3%
2 – 1
8.1%
1 – 0
7.9%
1 – 2
7.9%
0 – 1
7.7%
2 – 0
Actual
0 – 2
5.7%
2 – 2
5.5%
3 – 1
3.8%
1 – 3
3.6%
3 – 0
2.8%
Asian Handicap — RKC Waalwijk
| Handicap | RKC Waalwijk covers | Push | NEC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -2 | 7% | 11% | 82% |
| -1.5 | 18% | — | 82% |
| -1 | 18% | 19% | 63% |
| -0.5 | 37% | — | 63% |
| +0.5 | 65% | — | 35% |
| +1 | 65% | 19% | 16% |
| +1.5 | 84% | — | 16% |
| +2 | 84% | 10% | 6% |
| +2.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
Clean Sheet
RKC Waalwijk keeps clean sheet
27%
✗
NEC keeps clean sheet
25%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

