RKC Waalwijk vs Sparta Rotterdam, Eredivisie 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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RKC Waalwijk vs Sparta Rotterdam — Eredivisie at Mandemakers Stadion.
- RKC Waalwijk 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Sparta Rotterdam 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Bas van Dongen
- Referee Ingmar Oostrom
- Referee Alex Bos
- Referee Sam Droge
- Referee Erik Koopman
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 27 Sep | FC Utrecht | A | 1–3 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Nov | RKC Waalwijk | A | 2–0 | W |
| 01 Nov | SC Heerenveen | H | 1–4 | L |
| 25 Oct | Heracles Almelo | H | 1–1 | D |
| 18 Oct | Feyenoord Rotterdam | A | 1–1 | D |
| 04 Oct | AZ | H | 4–4 | D |
| 26 Sep | PEC Zwolle | A | 0–4 | L |
Key Stats
42%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
H2H (12 games)
25%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for RKC Waalwijk to score. At the same time, Sparta Rotterdam does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 5' It looks like no one’s ball. Sparta Rotterdam is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 10' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 15' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 20' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Vurnon Anita made 165 appearances and scored 3 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 25' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 30' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both RKC Waalwijk and Sparta Rotterdam are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 35' Sparta Rotterdam are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 40' Over 40 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 45' Sparta Rotterdam 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.
- 50' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 50 minutes.
- 55' Sparta Rotterdam are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 59' What a strike from Lennart Thy! The score is 0-1.
- 62' Vitalie Damascan makes way for Finn Stokkers at the 62 minute mark. A tactical switch from RKC Waalwijk.
- 67' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering RKC Waalwijk that had 197 games and scored 250 goals.
- 72' Richard van der Venne is replacing Anas Tahiri for the RKC Waalwijk side.
- 77' It looks surprising RKC Waalwijk does not make any changes. Morad El Haddouti has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 81' The whistle greets Bryan Smeets as he departs to be replaced by Tom Beugelsdijk.
- 86' Deroy Duarte is having his name booked by the referee on 86.
- 87' A tactical swap from RKC Waalwijk — Paul Quasten on, Said Bakari off on 87 minutes.
- 89' Another change for Sparta Rotterdam made on 89 minute. Sven Mijnans leaves to be changed by Wouter Burger.
- 90' Mica Pinto has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 90.
- Time to leave. No sensation happened. Another win for Sparta Rotterdam players.
Lineups
RKC Waalwijk Lineups
Starting XI
- 31
- 4
- 99
- 3
-
28
Said Bakari ↓ Paul Quasten 87'
- 8
-
11
Ola John ↓ Lennerd Daneels 62'
- 7
- 16
- 59
- 34
Bench
-
10
Richard van der Venne ↑ 72'
- 1
-
5
Paul Quasten ↑ 87'
- 12
- 2
-
9
Finn Stokkers ↑ 62'
- 15
-
17
Morad El Haddouti ↑ 72'
- 22
-
21
Lennerd Daneels ↑ 62'
- 6
Coach
Fred Grim
Sparta Rotterdam Lineups
Starting XI
- 5
- 4
- 2
-
9
Lennart Thy ↓ Emanuel Emegha 87'
- 11
-
10
Bryan Smeets ↓ Tom Beugelsdijk 81'
- 8
- 6
-
7
Sven Mijnans ↓ Wouter Burger 89'
- 3
- 1
Bench
- 20
- 12
-
15
Tom Beugelsdijk ↑ 81'
- 13
-
14
Wouter Burger ↑ 89'
- 17
- 30
-
16
Emanuel Emegha ↑ 87'
Coach
Henk Fraser
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Arno Verschueren | 3 |
| Michiel Kramer | 2 |
| Bryan Smeets | 2 |
| Tobias Lauritsen | 1 |
| Ragnar Ache | 1 |
| Joshua Kitolano | 1 |
| Patrick Joosten | 1 |
| Richonell Margaret | 1 |
Head to Head
RKC Waalwijk Form
Sparta Rotterdam Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
0.98
RKC Waalwijk xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.47
Sparta Rotterdam xG
I would bet for:
Sparta Rotterdam or Draw 74% + Under 2.5 goals 56%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Sparta Rotterdam win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.45
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 1.5 | 70% |
|
30% |
| ± 2.5 | 44% |
|
56% |
| ± 3.5 | 24% |
|
76% |
| ± 4.5 | 11% |
|
89% |
Double Chance
RKC Waalwijk or Draw
55%
Draw or Sparta Rotterdam
74%
RKC Waalwijk or Sparta Rotterdam
71%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.3%
0 – 1
11.6%
0 – 0
10.7%
0 – 2
Actual
1 – 2
8.8%
1 – 0
7.3%
2 – 1
5.9%
2 – 2
4.4%
1 – 3
4.4%
0 – 3
4.4%
2 – 0
4%
2 – 3
2.3%
Asian Handicap — RKC Waalwijk
| Handicap | RKC Waalwijk covers | Push | Sparta Rotterdam covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 2% | — | 98% |
| -2 | 2% | 6% | 91% |
| -1.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -1 | 9% | 15% | 76% |
| -0.5 | 24% | — | 76% |
| +0.5 | 53% | — | 47% |
| +1 | 53% | 23% | 24% |
| +1.5 | 76% | — | 24% |
| +2 | 76% | 14% | 9% |
| +2.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
Clean Sheet
RKC Waalwijk keeps clean sheet
24%
✓
Sparta Rotterdam keeps clean sheet
38%
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Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.