RKC Waalwijk vs Sparta Rotterdam, Eredivisie 2021-22 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 2 games · 3 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Jeroen Manschot
- Referee Sander van Roekel
- Referee Luca Cantineau
- Referee Sjoerd Nanninga
- Referee Luuk Timmer (Netherlands)
- Referee Bas Persoon (Netherlands)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AZ | 2 | 6 |
| 2 | FC Groningen | 2 | 6 |
| 3 | Go Ahead Eagles | 2 | 4 |
| 4 | Fortuna Sittard | 2 | 4 |
| 5 | PSV | 2 | 4 |
| 6 | Feyenoord Rotterdam | 2 | 4 |
| 7 | SBV Excelsior | 2 | 3 |
| 8 | NEC | 2 | 3 |
| 9 | AFC Ajax | 1 | 3 |
| 10 | Sparta Rotterdam | 2 | 3 |
| 11 | FC Twente '65 | 2 | 3 |
| 12 | SC Heerenveen | 1 | 3 |
| 13 | Telstar 1963 | 2 | 3 |
| 14 | FC Utrecht | 2 | 0 |
| 15 | PEC Zwolle | 2 | 0 |
| 16 | ADO Den Haag | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Oct | Sparta Rotterdam | H | 1–0 | W |
| 16 Oct | Feyenoord Rotterdam | A | 2–2 | D |
| 02 Oct | Go Ahead Eagles | H | 1–1 | D |
| 26 Sep | Heracles Almelo | A | 0–1 | L |
| 21 Sep | Willem II Tilburg | H | 1–2 | L |
| 18 Sep | FC Utrecht | A | 2–2 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Oct | RKC Waalwijk | A | 0–1 | L |
| 17 Oct | FC Groningen | H | 1–1 | D |
| 03 Oct | PSV | A | 1–2 | L |
| 26 Sep | SC Cambuur-Leeuwarden | H | 0–4 | L |
| 22 Sep | PEC Zwolle | A | 1–1 | D |
| 17 Sep | NEC | H | 1–1 | D |
Key Stats
42%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
H2H (12 games)
25%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Sparta Rotterdam this season
Sparta Rotterdam this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Sparta Rotterdam
0-15
1/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/1
46-60
1/–
61-75
–/–
76+
1/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' It’s Showtime! The match between RKC Waalwijk and Sparta Rotterdam is underway.
- 5' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 10' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 15' Sparta Rotterdam fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 20' It’s high time Henk Fraser made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 25' It is a cagey affair so far. RKC Waalwijk in their trying to find a way past Sparta Rotterdam's compact .
- 30' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 35' The 26-year-old Sven Mijnans has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 40' RKC Waalwijk is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 45' Sparta Rotterdam are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 50' 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.
- 55' 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 Ahmed Touba suffering a number of foals already.
- 59' Luuk Wouters has so much to prove this time. He replaces Alexander Buttner on 59 minute.
- 60' The crowd applauds Alexander Buttner as he leaves the pitch. Luuk Wouters steps in for RKC Waalwijk.
- 65' Over 65 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 67' A tactical swap from Sparta Rotterdam — Mario Engels on, Sven Mijnans off on 67 minutes.
- 72' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 75' Sparta Rotterdam ring the changes. Vito van Crooij has done his job and it is now time for Emanuel Emegha to step up.
- 80' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 85' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 89' Michiel Kramer makes no mistake. The score reads 1-0 and RKC Waalwijk are in front.
- 90' Tom Beugelsdijk was booked on 90.
- What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — RKC Waalwijk 1-0 Sparta Rotterdam.
Lineups
RKC Waalwijk Lineups
Starting XI
- 28
- 24
- 6
- 7
- 1
- 3
- 22
- 2
- 29
- 14
- 59
Bench
- 12
- 9
- 15
- 13
-
31
Issam El Maach ↑ 60'
- 20
- 4
- 26
-
8
Ayman Azhil ↑ 59'
- 33
-
34
Luuk Wouters ↑ 59'
-
11
Iiass Bel Hassani ↑ 59'
Coach
Joseph Oosting
Sparta Rotterdam Lineups
Starting XI
- 4
-
8
Mohammed Osman ↓ Michael Heylen 67'
- 11
- 2
- 5
- 9
- 10
- 6
-
7
Sven Mijnans ↓ Mario Engels 67'
- 3
- 1
Bench
- 20
- 16
- 12
-
17
Mario Engels ↑ 67'
-
14
Michael Heylen ↑ 67'
- 30
- 15
-
19
Emanuel Emegha ↑ 75'
- 13
Coach
Henk Fraser
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Arno Verschueren | 3 |
| Michiel Kramer | 2 |
| Bryan Smeets | 2 |
| Abdou Harroui | 1 |
| Mohamed Nassoh | 1 |
| Tom Beugelsdijk | 1 |
| Oskar Zawada | 1 |
| Said Bakari | 1 |
Head to Head
RKC Waalwijk Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.06
RKC Waalwijk xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.11
Sparta Rotterdam xG
I would bet for:
RKC Waalwijk or Sparta Rotterdam 70% + Under 2.5 goals 63%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: RKC Waalwijk win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.17
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 86% |
|
14% |
| ± 1.5 | 64% |
|
36% |
| ± 2.5 | 37% |
|
63% |
| ± 3.5 | 18% |
|
82% |
| ± 4.5 | 8% |
|
92% |
Double Chance
RKC Waalwijk or Draw
68%
Draw or Sparta Rotterdam
63%
RKC Waalwijk or Sparta Rotterdam
70%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
14.4%
0 – 0
13.8%
0 – 1
11.4%
1 – 0
Actual
1 – 2
7.2%
2 – 1
6.9%
0 – 2
6.7%
2 – 0
6.2%
2 – 2
3.9%
1 – 3
2.7%
3 – 1
2.5%
0 – 3
2.4%
Asian Handicap — RKC Waalwijk
| Handicap | RKC Waalwijk covers | Push | Sparta Rotterdam covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 9% | 87% |
| -1.5 | 13% | — | 87% |
| -1 | 13% | 19% | 68% |
| -0.5 | 32% | — | 68% |
| +0.5 | 65% | — | 35% |
| +1 | 65% | 20% | 14% |
| +1.5 | 86% | — | 14% |
| +2 | 86% | 10% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
RKC Waalwijk keeps clean sheet
34%
✗
Sparta Rotterdam keeps clean sheet
35%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.