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RKC Waalwijk vs Sparta Rotterdam, Eredivisie 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON

Eredivisie · 2024-25
RKC Waalwijk
1 – 2
Full Time
Sparta Rotterdam
Sat 21 Sep 2024 · 16:45 UTC Mandemakers Stadion 7,179 HT 45' · FT 45'
0–1 32' Mohamed Nassoh
0–2 55' Camiel Neghli
Richonell Margaret 66' 1–2
Y 26' Arno Verschueren

Overview

Match Preview

RKC Waalwijk vs Sparta Rotterdam — Eredivisie at Mandemakers Stadion.

Match Details

  • Referee Jeroen Manschot
  • Assistant 1 Cristian Dobre
  • Assistant 2 Kevin Weever (Netherlands)

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 AZ 2 6
2 FC Groningen 2 6
3 Fortuna Sittard 2 4
4 PSV 2 4
5 SBV Excelsior 2 3
6 Go Ahead Eagles 1 3
7 NEC 2 3
8 AFC Ajax 1 3
9 Sparta Rotterdam 2 3
10 Feyenoord Rotterdam 1 3
11 SC Heerenveen 1 3
12 Telstar 1963 2 3
13 FC Twente '65 1 0
14 PEC Zwolle 1 0
15 ADO Den Haag 2 0
16 FC Utrecht 2 0
17 Willem II Tilburg 2 0
18 SC Cambuur-Leeuwarden 2 0

Head-to-Head

1
5
6
RKC Waalwijk 12 games · Avg 2.1 goals Sparta Rotterdam
Last 5 meetings
2024-09-21 RKC Waalwijk 1–2 Sparta Rotterdam 2024-01-27 RKC Waalwijk 1–1 Sparta Rotterdam 2023-10-28 Sparta Rotterdam 2–0 RKC Waalwijk 2023-01-24 Sparta Rotterdam 0–0 RKC Waalwijk 2022-10-02 RKC Waalwijk 2–2 Sparta Rotterdam

Recent Form

RKC Waalwijk
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
21 Sep Sparta Rotterdam H 1–2 L
15 Sep Willem II Tilburg A 0–3 L
30 Aug AZ H 0–3 L
25 Aug Go Ahead Eagles A 0–2 L
17 Aug FC Groningen H 1–2 L
10 Aug PSV A 1–5 L
Sparta Rotterdam
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
21 Sep RKC Waalwijk A 2–1 W
15 Sep Go Ahead Eagles H 1–2 L
31 Aug Willem II Tilburg A 2–1 W
25 Aug Feyenoord Rotterdam H 1–1 D
17 Aug FC Twente '65 A 1–1 D
11 Aug Heracles Almelo H 0–0 D

Key Stats

42% Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
25% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
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' Three points are at stake. RKC Waalwijk host Sparta Rotterdam — let the battle begin!
  • 5' 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 Aaron Meijers suffering a number of foals already.
  • 10' The 30-year-old Nick Olij has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 15' Both keepers have barely been tested. RKC Waalwijk and Sparta Rotterdam are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 20' It looks surprising RKC Waalwijk does not make any changes. Roshon van Eijma has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 25' Tobias Lauritsen has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 26' Controversy at the stadium! Arno Verschueren argues furiously but the card stands.
  • 31' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His RKC Waalwijk side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 32' Mohamed Nassoh has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 32 minutes.
  • 37' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 42' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Jeroen Houwen made 178 appearances and scored 0 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 46' Tim van de Loo gets the nod from RKC Waalwijk. He replaces Chris Lokesa and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 51' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
  • 52' RKC Waalwijk make a change. Roshon van Eijma trudges off to be replaced by Julian Lelieveld on 52 minutes.
  • 55' GOAL! Camiel Neghli scores on 55. Assisted by Mohamed Nassoh
  • 60' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 63' Another change for Sparta Rotterdam made on 63 minute. Teo Quintero leaves to be changed by Rick Meissen.
  • 66' Against the run of play, Richonell Margaret has scored! This game has turned on its head.
  • 71' 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.
  • 76' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 78' Metinho is replacing Pelle Clement for the Sparta Rotterdam side.
  • 83' RKC Waalwijk are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 85' Time for substitution for Sparta Rotterdam. Camiel Neghli is replaced by Shunsuke Mito.
  • 90' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • Game over. The scoreline of 1-2 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.

Lineups

RKC Waalwijk Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

Sparta Rotterdam Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
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

2024-09-21 RKC Waalwijk 1–2 Sparta Rotterdam 2024-01-27 RKC Waalwijk 1–1 Sparta Rotterdam 2023-10-28 Sparta Rotterdam 2–0 RKC Waalwijk 2023-01-24 Sparta Rotterdam 0–0 RKC Waalwijk 2022-10-02 RKC Waalwijk 2–2 Sparta Rotterdam

RKC Waalwijk Form

2024-09-21 RKC Waalwijk 1–2 Sparta Rotterdam L 2024-09-15 Willem II Tilburg 3–0 RKC Waalwijk L 2024-08-30 RKC Waalwijk 0–3 AZ L 2024-08-25 Go Ahead Eagles 2–0 RKC Waalwijk L 2024-08-17 RKC Waalwijk 1–2 FC Groningen L 2024-08-10 PSV 5–1 RKC Waalwijk L

Sparta Rotterdam Form

2024-09-21 RKC Waalwijk 1–2 Sparta Rotterdam W 2024-09-15 Sparta Rotterdam 1–2 Go Ahead Eagles L 2024-08-31 Willem II Tilburg 1–2 Sparta Rotterdam W 2024-08-25 Sparta Rotterdam 1–1 Feyenoord Rotterdam D 2024-08-17 FC Twente '65 1–1 Sparta Rotterdam D 2024-08-11 Sparta Rotterdam 0–0 Heracles Almelo D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.08 RKC Waalwijk xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.46 Sparta Rotterdam xG
I would bet for: Sparta Rotterdam or Draw 73%

Match Result

✓ Correct
RKC Waalwijk27% Draw28% Sparta Rotterdam45%
Actual: Sparta Rotterdam win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes51% 0% No49%
Avg goals/match: 2.54
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 90%
10%
± 1.5 72%
28%
± 2.5 46%
54%
± 3.5 25%
75%
± 4.5 12%
88%

Double Chance

RKC Waalwijk or Draw
55%
Draw or Sparta Rotterdam
73%
RKC Waalwijk or Sparta Rotterdam
72%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
RKC Waalwijk20% Draw48% Sparta Rotterdam32%
Actual: Sparta Rotterdam win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.3%
0 – 1
10.5%
0 – 0
10%
1 – 2
Actual
0 – 2
8.2%
1 – 0
7.4%
2 – 1
6.4%
2 – 2
4.8%
2 – 0
4.5%
1 – 3
4.3%
0 – 3
3.9%
2 – 3
2.4%

Asian Handicap — RKC Waalwijk

Handicap RKC Waalwijk covers Push Sparta Rotterdam covers
-2.5 3% — 97%
-2 3% 7% 90%
-1.5 10% — 90%
-1 10% 16% 74%
-0.5 26% — 74%
+0.5 56% — 44%
+1 56% 22% 22%
+1.5 78% — 22%
+2 78% 14% 9%
+2.5 91% — 9%

Clean Sheet

RKC Waalwijk keeps clean sheet
24% ✓
Sparta Rotterdam keeps clean sheet
35% ✓

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