Saturday , 14 November 2026

RKC Waalwijk vs SBV Vitesse, Eredivisie 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON

Eredivisie · 2023-24
RKC Waalwijk
3 – 1
Full Time
SBV Vitesse
Sat 9 Mar 2024 · 20:00 UTC Mandemakers Stadion 6,862 HT 45' · FT 45'
David Min 28' 1–0
1–1 56' Paxten Aaronson
Reuven Niemeijer 71' 2–1
Michiel Kramer 90+4' 3–1
Chris Lokesa 83' Y

Overview

Match Preview

RKC Waalwijk vs SBV Vitesse — Eredivisie at Mandemakers Stadion.

Match Details

  • Referee Allard Lindhout
  • Assistant 1 Rens Bluemink
  • Assistant 2 Freek Vandeursen
9 games this season 🟨 1.7/game ⚽ 6.3 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

4
2
3
RKC Waalwijk 9 games · Avg 2.6 goals SBV Vitesse
Last 5 meetings
2024-03-09 RKC Waalwijk 3–1 SBV Vitesse 2023-09-16 SBV Vitesse 0–2 RKC Waalwijk 2023-04-01 RKC Waalwijk 1–0 SBV Vitesse 2022-08-27 SBV Vitesse 2–2 RKC Waalwijk 2022-03-20 SBV Vitesse 1–2 RKC Waalwijk

Recent Form

RKC Waalwijk
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
09 Mar SBV Vitesse H 3–1 W
02 Mar Go Ahead Eagles A 0–1 L
24 Feb Fortuna Sittard H 0–1 L
18 Feb Feyenoord Rotterdam A 0–1 L
09 Feb NEC H 2–0 W
03 Feb FC Twente '65 A 0–3 L
SBV Vitesse
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
09 Mar RKC Waalwijk A 1–3 L
02 Mar FC Twente '65 H 1–2 L
25 Feb SBV Excelsior A 2–1 W
18 Feb FC Volendam H 1–1 D
10 Feb Heracles Almelo A 2–3 L
04 Feb Go Ahead Eagles H 0–2 L

Key Stats

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

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and RKC Waalwijk launch into their encounter with SBV Vitesse.
  • 5' It looks like no one’s ball. SBV Vitesse is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 10' RKC Waalwijk are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 15' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering SBV Vitesse that had 282 games and scored 317 goals.
  • 20' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 25' It is a cagey affair so far. RKC Waalwijk in their 4-2-3-1 trying to find a way past SBV Vitesse's compact 4-3-3.
  • 28' What composure from David Min! The Netherlands international strokes it home. 1-0.
  • 33' RKC Waalwijk currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 38' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 43' Netherlands international Mexx Meerdink has been a key figure this campaign — 6 goals and 2 assists in the Array this season.
  • 46' A change in the RKC Waalwijk ranks — Denilho Cleonise exits the field as Richonell Margaret enters on 46.
  • 51' Aaron Meijers has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 56' Against the run of play, Paxten Aaronson has scored! This game has turned on its head.
  • 61' Amine Boutrah has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 66' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 71' RKC Waalwijk is taking the lead after the goal scored by Reuven Niemeijer on 71.
  • 76' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both RKC Waalwijk and SBV Vitesse are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 78' Mica Pinto makes way for Marco van Ginkel at the 78 minute mark. A tactical switch from SBV Vitesse.
  • 82' Fresh legs for RKC Waalwijk! Michiel Kramer comes on to replace Reuven Niemeijer.
  • 83' The referee has no hesitation. Chris Lokesa is booked for RKC Waalwijk — card on 83.
  • 83' The whistle greets Dario Van den Buijs as he departs to be replaced by Jurien Gaari.
  • 86' The whistle greets Chris Lokesa as he departs to be replaced by Filip Stevanovic.
  • Game over. The scoreline of 3-1 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.

Lineups

RKC Waalwijk Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Henk Fraser

SBV Vitesse Lineups

4-3-3

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Edward Sturing

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Melle Meulensteen 2
Lois Openda 2
Michiel Kramer 2
Said Bakari 1
Reuven Niemeijer 1
Nouha Dicko 1
Alexander Buttner 1
David Min 1

Head to Head

2024-03-09 RKC Waalwijk 3–1 SBV Vitesse 2023-09-16 SBV Vitesse 0–2 RKC Waalwijk 2023-04-01 RKC Waalwijk 1–0 SBV Vitesse 2022-08-27 SBV Vitesse 2–2 RKC Waalwijk 2022-03-20 SBV Vitesse 1–2 RKC Waalwijk

RKC Waalwijk Form

2024-03-09 RKC Waalwijk 3–1 SBV Vitesse W 2024-03-02 Go Ahead Eagles 1–0 RKC Waalwijk L 2024-02-24 RKC Waalwijk 0–1 Fortuna Sittard L 2024-02-18 Feyenoord Rotterdam 1–0 RKC Waalwijk L 2024-02-09 RKC Waalwijk 2–0 NEC W 2024-02-03 FC Twente '65 3–0 RKC Waalwijk L

SBV Vitesse Form

2024-03-09 RKC Waalwijk 3–1 SBV Vitesse L 2024-03-02 SBV Vitesse 1–2 FC Twente '65 L 2024-02-25 SBV Excelsior 1–2 SBV Vitesse W 2024-02-18 SBV Vitesse 1–1 FC Volendam D 2024-02-10 Heracles Almelo 3–2 SBV Vitesse L 2024-02-04 SBV Vitesse 0–2 Go Ahead Eagles L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.71 RKC Waalwijk xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.06 SBV Vitesse xG
I would bet for: Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.

Match Result

✓ Correct
RKC Waalwijk55% Draw25% SBV Vitesse20%
Actual: RKC Waalwijk win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes54% 0% No46%
Avg goals/match: 2.77
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 92%
8%
± 1.5 76%
24%
± 2.5 52%
48%
± 3.5 30%
70%
± 4.5 15%
85%

Double Chance

RKC Waalwijk or Draw
79%
Draw or SBV Vitesse
45%
RKC Waalwijk or SBV Vitesse
75%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
RKC Waalwijk36% Draw45% SBV Vitesse19%
Actual: RKC Waalwijk win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.2%
1 – 0
9.9%
2 – 1
9.3%
2 – 0
9%
0 – 0
8.1%
1 – 2
5.8%
0 – 1
5.7%
3 – 1
Actual
3 – 0
5%
2 – 2
5%
0 – 2
3.5%
3 – 2
2.9%

Asian Handicap — RKC Waalwijk

Handicap RKC Waalwijk covers Push SBV Vitesse covers
-2.5 13% — 87%
-2 13% 16% 72%
-1.5 28% — 72%
-1 28% 23% 49%
-0.5 51% — 49%
+0.5 78% — 22%
+1 78% 14% 9%
+1.5 91% — 9%
+2 91% 6% 3%
+2.5 97% — 3%

Clean Sheet

RKC Waalwijk keeps clean sheet
35% ✓
SBV Vitesse keeps clean sheet
19% ✓

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