RKC Waalwijk vs SBV Vitesse, Eredivisie 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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RKC Waalwijk vs SBV Vitesse — Eredivisie at Mandemakers Stadion.
- RKC Waalwijk 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- SBV Vitesse 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Rob van de Ven
- Referee Stan Teuben
- Referee Laurens Gerrets
- Referee Edwin van de Graaf
- Referee Nicky Siebert
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AZ | 7 | 19 |
| 2 | Feyenoord Rotterdam | 7 | 17 |
| 3 | PSV | 7 | 16 |
| 4 | FC Twente '65 | 7 | 16 |
| 5 | AFC Ajax | 7 | 14 |
| 6 | Fortuna Sittard | 7 | 13 |
| 7 | SBV Excelsior | 7 | 11 |
| 8 | FC Groningen | 7 | 11 |
| 9 | Go Ahead Eagles | 7 | 10 |
| 10 | SC Heerenveen | 7 | 9 |
| 11 | NEC | 7 | 8 |
| 12 | Sparta Rotterdam | 7 | 5 |
| 13 | Telstar 1963 | 7 | 5 |
| 14 | SC Cambuur-Leeuwarden | 7 | 5 |
| 15 | FC Utrecht | 7 | 5 |
| 16 | PEC Zwolle | 7 | 4 |
| 17 | ADO Den Haag | 7 | 2 |
| 18 | Willem II Tilburg | 7 | 2 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Sep | SBV Vitesse | H | 0–1 | L |
| 08 Mar | Heracles Almelo | A | 2–4 | L |
| 01 Mar | FC Utrecht | H | 2–1 | W |
| 21 Feb | Sparta Rotterdam | H | 0–1 | L |
| 16 Feb | AFC Ajax | A | 0–3 | L |
| 08 Feb | PEC Zwolle | H | 0–0 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Sep | RKC Waalwijk | A | 1–0 | W |
| 07 Mar | FC Twente '65 | H | 1–0 | W |
| 29 Feb | PEC Zwolle | A | 3–4 | L |
| 23 Feb | PSV | H | 1–2 | L |
| 16 Feb | SC Heerenveen | H | 4–2 | W |
| 08 Feb | FC Groningen | A | 0–1 | L |
Key Stats
67%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (9 games)
H2H (9 games)
56%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — RKC Waalwijk and SBV Vitesse get this one started.
- 5' 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.
- 10' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Anas Tahiri made 197 appearances and scored 11 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 15' RKC Waalwijk are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined SBV Vitesse backline.
- 20' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both RKC Waalwijk and SBV Vitesse are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 25' 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.
- 30' RKC Waalwijk have won 250 goals from 197 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 35' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 35 minutes.
- 40' The 24-year-old Armando Broja has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 45' SBV Vitesse come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 47' Oussama Darfalou is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 52' Riechedly Bazoer, a Curacao , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 55' Nicolas Elsek gets the nod from RKC Waalwijk. He replaces Richard van der Venne and will look to change the dynamic.
- 60' 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 Richard van der Venne suffering a number of foals already.
- 65' SBV Vitesse manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Thomas Buitink is hanging Lois Openda on the field on 65 minute.
- 70' Finn Stokkers makes way for Sylla Sow at the 70 minute mark. A tactical switch from RKC Waalwijk.
- 75' The crowd applauds Oussama Darfalou as he leaves the pitch. Idrissa Toure steps in for SBV Vitesse.
- 80' Belgium international Lennerd Daneels has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 82' Lennerd Daneels makes way for Morad El Haddouti at the 82 minute mark. A tactical switch from RKC Waalwijk.
- 85' Armando Broja is replacing Thomas Bruns for the SBV Vitesse side.
- 87' Controversy at the stadium! Sylla Sow argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 88' The referee calls foul for Sylla Sow. He receives a Yellow card.
- 89' A moment of madness from Thomas Buitink on 89 minutes earns him a Yellow card. SBV Vitesse will be frustrated.
- The final score is 0-1.
Lineups
RKC Waalwijk Lineups
Starting XI
- 31
- 4
- 10
- 28
- 8
-
9
Finn Stokkers ↓ Sylla Sow 70'
- 15
-
30
James Efmorfidis ↓ David Min 70'
- 21
- 59
Bench
-
19
Sylla Sow ↑ 70'
- 2
- 18
-
17
Morad El Haddouti ↑ 82'
-
27
David Min ↑ 70'
- 22
- 20
- 26
-
6
Nicolas Elsek ↑ 55'
Coach
Fred Grim
SBV Vitesse Lineups
Starting XI
-
7
Lois Openda ↓ Thomas Buitink 65'
- 14
- 22
-
20
Thomas Bruns ↓ Armando Broja 85'
- 21
- 3
- 9
- 32
- 10
- 6
- 2
Bench
-
29
Thomas Buitink ↑ 65'
- 17
-
27
Idrissa Toure ↑ 75'
- 18
- 36
- 24
-
11
Armando Broja ↑ 85'
Coach
Thomas Letsch
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Melle Meulensteen | 2 |
| Lois Openda | 2 |
| Michiel Kramer | 2 |
| Yann Gboho | 1 |
| Paxten Aaronson | 1 |
| Said Bakari | 1 |
| Reuven Niemeijer | 1 |
| Nouha Dicko | 1 |
RKC Waalwijk Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.08
RKC Waalwijk xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.19
SBV Vitesse xG
I would bet for:
RKC Waalwijk or SBV Vitesse 69% + Under 2.5 goals 61%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: SBV Vitesse win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.27
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 87% |
|
13% |
| ± 1.5 | 66% |
|
34% |
| ± 2.5 | 39% |
|
61% |
| ± 3.5 | 20% |
|
80% |
| ± 4.5 | 9% |
|
91% |
Double Chance
RKC Waalwijk or Draw
62%
Draw or SBV Vitesse
69%
RKC Waalwijk or SBV Vitesse
69%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: SBV Vitesse win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
14.2%
0 – 0
12.6%
0 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
9.9%
1 – 2
7.7%
0 – 2
7.1%
2 – 1
6.9%
2 – 0
5.8%
2 – 2
4.2%
1 – 3
3.1%
0 – 3
2.8%
3 – 1
2.5%
Asian Handicap — RKC Waalwijk
| Handicap | RKC Waalwijk covers | Push | SBV Vitesse covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 9% | 87% |
| -1.5 | 13% | — | 87% |
| -1 | 13% | 19% | 69% |
| -0.5 | 31% | — | 69% |
| +0.5 | 63% | — | 37% |
| +1 | 63% | 21% | 16% |
| +1.5 | 84% | — | 16% |
| +2 | 84% | 11% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
RKC Waalwijk keeps clean sheet
31%
✓
SBV Vitesse keeps clean sheet
35%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.