RKC Waalwijk vs NEC, Eredivisie 2023-24 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 Jeroen Manschot
- Assistant 1 Rens Bluemink
- Assistant 2 Luc de Koning (Netherlands)
8 games this season
🟨 4.0/game
⚽ 19.9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
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 match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for RKC Waalwijk to score. At the same time, NEC does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 5' The travelling NEC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 7' Magnificent from David Min! That is 15 goals in 197 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 12' It looks like no one’s ball. RKC Waalwijk is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 17' A quiet spell here at Mandemakers Stadion. NEC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 22' Magnificent from David Min! That is 15 goals in 197 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 27' Supporters expect more eagerness from Bart van Rooij, as he is very good at scoring at Mandemakers Stadion with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 32' Yassin Oukili is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for RKC Waalwijk tonight.
- 37' The 31-year-old Reuven Niemeijer has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 42' Both keepers have barely been tested. RKC Waalwijk and NEC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 46' The crowd applauds Mees Hoedemakers as he leaves the pitch. Roberto Gonzalez steps in for NEC.
- 51' Controversy at the stadium! Aaron Meijers argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 53' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Aaron Meijers.
- 58' 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.
- 63' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Bram Nuytinck.
- 65' A tactical swap from RKC Waalwijk — Jurien Gaari on, Reuven Niemeijer off on 65 minutes.
- 67' The referee calls foul for Philippe Sandler. He receives a Yellow card.
- 72' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His RKC Waalwijk side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 76' It is a substitution in RKC Waalwijk team. Denilho Cleonise is replaced by Ilias Takidine on 76 minute.
- 77' A change in the RKC Waalwijk ranks — David Min exits the field as Richonell Margaret enters on 77.
- 77' Dirk Proper is having his name booked by the referee on 77.
- 79' Kodai Sano makes way for Yvandro Borges Sanches at the 79 minute mark. A tactical switch from NEC.
- 84' A change in the NEC ranks — Calvin Verdonk exits the field as Youri Baas enters on 84.
- 89' Patrick Vroegh has so much to prove this time. He replaces Kevin Felida on 89 minute.
- 90' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Julian Lelieveld.
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from RKC Waalwijk to claim maximum points.
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 |
| Pedro Marques | 2 |
| Jordy Bruijn | 2 |
| Oussama Tannane | 2 |
| David Min | 2 |
| Landry Dimata | 2 |
| Ivan Marquez | 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.