RKC Waalwijk vs SC Heerenveen, Eredivisie 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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RKC Waalwijk vs SC Heerenveen — Eredivisie at Mandemakers Stadion.
- RKC Waalwijk 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- SC Heerenveen 1 games · 3 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Rob van de Ven
- Referee Mark Strijker
- Referee Christiaan Bax
- Referee
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AZ | 2 | 6 |
| 2 | Fortuna Sittard | 2 | 4 |
| 3 | PSV | 2 | 4 |
| 4 | SBV Excelsior | 2 | 3 |
| 5 | Go Ahead Eagles | 1 | 3 |
| 6 | NEC | 2 | 3 |
| 7 | AFC Ajax | 1 | 3 |
| 8 | Sparta Rotterdam | 2 | 3 |
| 9 | FC Groningen | 1 | 3 |
| 10 | Feyenoord Rotterdam | 1 | 3 |
| 11 | SC Heerenveen | 1 | 3 |
| 12 | Telstar 1963 | 2 | 3 |
| 13 | FC Twente '65 | 1 | 0 |
| 14 | ADO Den Haag | 1 | 0 |
| 15 | PEC Zwolle | 1 | 0 |
| 16 | FC Utrecht | 2 | 0 |
| 17 | Willem II Tilburg | 2 | 0 |
| 18 | SC Cambuur-Leeuwarden | 2 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Nov | SC Heerenveen | H | 1–1 | D |
| 07 Nov | Sparta Rotterdam | H | 0–2 | L |
| 01 Nov | AZ | A | 0–3 | L |
| 25 Oct | Feyenoord Rotterdam | H | 2–2 | D |
| 21 Oct | PEC Zwolle | H | 1–1 | D |
| 17 Oct | Heracles Almelo | A | 1–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Nov | RKC Waalwijk | A | 1–1 | D |
| 08 Nov | AZ | H | 0–3 | L |
| 01 Nov | Sparta Rotterdam | A | 4–1 | W |
| 24 Oct | FC Emmen | H | 4–0 | W |
| 18 Oct | AFC Ajax | A | 1–5 | L |
| 02 Oct | FC Utrecht | A | 1–1 | D |
Key Stats
82%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (11 games)
H2H (11 games)
45%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
100%
Clean Sheets
SC Heerenveen this season
SC Heerenveen this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
SC Heerenveen
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
1/–
61-75
–/–
76+
–/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for RKC Waalwijk to score. At the same time, SC Heerenveen does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 5' RKC Waalwijk started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 5.
- 10' It looks surprising SC Heerenveen does not make any changes. Mitchell van Bergen has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 15' SC Heerenveen fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 19' Henk Veerman adds to his 0 season tally! SC Heerenveen lead 0-1 — and this changes everything.
- 24' RKC Waalwijk are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against SC Heerenveen's shape.
- 29' Both keepers have barely been tested. RKC Waalwijk and SC Heerenveen are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 34' RKC Waalwijk currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 39' 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.
- 43' The referee does not hesitate — a Red card for Sieben Dewaele on 43 minutes.
- 44' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Henk Veerman.
- 46' SC Heerenveen manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Ibrahim Dresevic is hanging Benjamin Nygren on the field on 46 minute.
- 50' Vurnon Anita catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 50.
- 55' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His RKC Waalwijk side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 59' The supporters are chanting for Thierry Lutonda. He replaces Paul Quasten on 59 minute.
- 64' Melle Meulensteen has been relatively quiet despite scoring 12 goals in his last 197 appearances.
- 69' The 26-year-old Jan Paul van Hecke has been sensational this season — 1 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 74' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 76' Lennerd Daneels is replacing Cyril Ngonge for the RKC Waalwijk side.
- 77' The RKC Waalwijk manager makes a substitution. Ola John departs to be replaced by Vitalie Damascan.
- 82' GOAL! Vitalie Damascan fires home to make it 1-1!
- 84' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Lucas Woudenberg on 84 minutes.
- 89' The travelling SC Heerenveen supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 90' Controversy at the stadium! Sheral Floranus argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- will have plenty to reflect on. were simply the better side today.
Lineups
RKC Waalwijk Lineups
Starting XI
- 31
- 4
- 10
-
5
Paul Quasten ↓ Thierry Lutonda 59'
- 3
- 28
- 8
- 9
-
11
Ola John ↓ Vitalie Damascan 77'
-
7
Cyril Ngonge ↓ Lennerd Daneels 76'
- 59
Bench
-
99
Vitalie Damascan ↑ 77'
- 1
- 12
- 2
- 15
- 22
-
21
Lennerd Daneels ↑ 76'
-
20
Thierry Lutonda ↑ 59'
- 16
- 6
- 34
Coach
Fred Grim
SC Heerenveen Lineups
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Henk Veerman | 4 |
| Yassin Oukili | 3 |
| Ion Nicolaescu | 2 |
| Richard van der Venne | 2 |
| Tibor Halilovic | 2 |
| Florian Jozefzoon | 2 |
| Julian Lelieveld | 1 |
| Chris Lokesa | 1 |
RKC Waalwijk Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.28
RKC Waalwijk xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.46
SC Heerenveen xG
I would bet for:
RKC Waalwijk or SC Heerenveen 72% + Both teams to score 56%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.74
Actual: Yes — both scored
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
62%
Draw or SC Heerenveen
66%
RKC Waalwijk or SC Heerenveen
72%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: SC Heerenveen win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
1 – 2
8.4%
0 – 1
8.4%
0 – 0
8.4%
2 – 1
7.4%
1 – 0
7.3%
0 – 2
6.7%
2 – 2
5.5%
2 – 0
5.2%
1 – 3
4.1%
0 – 3
3.2%
3 – 1
3.2%
Asian Handicap — RKC Waalwijk
| Handicap | RKC Waalwijk covers | Push | SC Heerenveen covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 9% | 86% |
| -1.5 | 14% | — | 86% |
| -1 | 14% | 18% | 68% |
| -0.5 | 32% | — | 68% |
| +0.5 | 60% | — | 40% |
| +1 | 60% | 20% | 20% |
| +1.5 | 80% | — | 20% |
| +2 | 80% | 12% | 8% |
| +2.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
Clean Sheet
RKC Waalwijk keeps clean sheet
24%
✓
SC Heerenveen keeps clean sheet
28%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.