RKC Waalwijk vs VVV Venlo, Eredivisie 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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RKC Waalwijk vs VVV Venlo — Eredivisie at Mandemakers Stadion.
- RKC Waalwijk 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- VVV Venlo 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee J. van der Laan
- Referee Edwin van de Graaf
- Referee Cristian Dobre
- Referee Dyon Fikkert
7 games this season
🟨 4.0/game
⚽ 17.1 goals/game
🟥 3 total
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PSV | 12 | 26 |
| 2 | Feyenoord Rotterdam | 12 | 25 |
| 3 | AFC Ajax | 12 | 25 |
| 4 | FC Twente '65 | 12 | 24 |
| 5 | AZ | 12 | 23 |
| 6 | SC Heerenveen | 12 | 21 |
| 7 | Fortuna Sittard | 12 | 20 |
| 8 | Go Ahead Eagles | 12 | 17 |
| 9 | FC Groningen | 12 | 15 |
| 10 | SC Cambuur-Leeuwarden | 12 | 15 |
| 11 | NEC | 12 | 14 |
| 12 | Sparta Rotterdam | 12 | 12 |
| 13 | PEC Zwolle | 12 | 12 |
| 14 | FC Utrecht | 12 | 12 |
| 15 | SBV Excelsior | 12 | 11 |
| 16 | Telstar 1963 | 12 | 10 |
| 17 | ADO Den Haag | 12 | 9 |
| 18 | Willem II Tilburg | 12 | 3 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Dec | VVV Venlo | H | 3–2 | W |
| 27 Nov | FC Twente '65 | A | 2–0 | W |
| 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 |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Dec | RKC Waalwijk | A | 2–3 | L |
| 28 Nov | PEC Zwolle | H | 2–2 | D |
| 21 Nov | Willem II Tilburg | A | 1–2 | L |
| 07 Nov | Heracles Almelo | H | 3–2 | W |
| 31 Oct | FC Groningen | A | 1–2 | L |
| 24 Oct | AFC Ajax | H | 0–13 | L |
Key Stats
100%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
H2H (4 games)
100%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' It’s Showtime! The match between RKC Waalwijk and VVV Venlo is underway.
- 5' It looks like no one’s ball. VVV Venlo is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 10' Kostas Lamprou needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
- 15' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Hans de Koning will be considering his options from the bench.
- 20' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 25' A quiet spell here at Mandemakers Stadion. RKC Waalwijk seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 26' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Roy Gelmi.
- 28' The referee has no hesitation. Danny Post is booked for VVV Venlo — Yellow card on 28.
- 30' A stunning finish from Finn Stokkers — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 35' GOAL! Giorgos Giakoumakis scores on 35.
- 40' RKC Waalwijk started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 40.
- 45' The home supporters are growing impatient. RKC Waalwijk must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 50' The 31-year-old Tobias Pachonik has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 51' What composure from Vito van Crooij! The Netherlands international strokes it home. 1-2.
- 52' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Said Bakari on 52 minutes.
- 55' VVV Venlo player sees a Red card in front of him.
- 59' Vurnon Anita has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 59.
- 60' Stan van Dijck is ready to make an impact after coming on for Jafar Arias at the 60 minute mark.
- 63' Lennerd Daneels has so much to prove this time. He replaces Cyril Ngonge on 63 minute.
- 68' 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.
- 69' A moment of madness from Ahmed Touba on 69 minutes earns him a Yellow card. RKC Waalwijk will be frustrated.
- 73' The RKC Waalwijk bench stirs into life. Ola John is withdrawn and Vitalie Damascan gets his opportunity.
- 75' Ahmed Touba has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 75 minutes.
- 80' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 85' With 0 assists to his name this season, Torino Hunte is clearly more than just a goal scorer for VVV Venlo.
- 87' Brilliant from the ! Lennerd Daneels makes it 3-2 with a superb finish on 87.
- 90' Zinedine Machach is having his name booked by the referee on 90.
- 90' RKC Waalwijk make a change. Finn Stokkers trudges off to be replaced by Hans Mulder on 90 minutes.
- Another three points for RKC Waalwijk.
Lineups
RKC Waalwijk Lineups
Starting XI
- 31
- 4
- 10
-
5
Paul Quasten ↓ Thierry Lutonda 63'
- 3
- 28
- 8
-
9
Finn Stokkers ↓ Hans Mulder 90'
-
11
Ola John ↓ Vitalie Damascan 73'
-
7
Cyril Ngonge ↓ Lennerd Daneels 63'
- 59
Bench
- 19
-
99
Vitalie Damascan ↑ 73'
- 1
-
12
Hans Mulder ↑ 90'
- 2
- 15
- 22
-
21
Lennerd Daneels ↑ 63'
-
20
Thierry Lutonda ↑ 63'
- 16
- 6
Coach
Fred Grim
VVV Venlo Lineups
Starting XI
- 14
- 16
- 6
-
21
Evert Linthorst ↓ Simon Janssen 73'
-
27
Torino Hunte ↓ Guus Hupperts 73'
- 10
- 5
- 2
- 11
-
25
Jafar Arias ↓ Stan van Dijck 60'
- 4
Bench
- 22
- 17
-
18
Stan van Dijck ↑ 60'
-
15
Simon Janssen ↑ 73'
- 12
-
8
Zinedine Machach ↑ 90'
-
7
Guus Hupperts ↑ 73'
- 30
- 3
- 26
- 24
- 23
Coach
Hans de Koning
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Giorgos Giakoumakis | 3 |
| Cyril Ngonge | 3 |
| Johnatan Opoku | 2 |
| Thijs Oosting | 2 |
| Vito van Crooij | 2 |
| Finn Stokkers | 1 |
| Lennerd Daneels | 1 |
| Ahmed Touba | 1 |
Head to Head
RKC Waalwijk Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.63
RKC Waalwijk xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.5
VVV Venlo xG
I would bet for:
RKC Waalwijk or VVV Venlo 75% + Both teams to score 63%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: RKC Waalwijk win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.13
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 82% |
|
18% |
| ± 2.5 | 60% |
|
40% |
| ± 3.5 | 38% |
|
62% |
| ± 4.5 | 21% |
|
79% |
Double Chance
RKC Waalwijk or Draw
69%
Draw or VVV Venlo
56%
RKC Waalwijk or VVV Venlo
75%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.6%
2 – 1
8.4%
1 – 2
7.7%
1 – 0
6.3%
2 – 2
6.3%
0 – 0
6%
2 – 0
5.8%
0 – 1
5.7%
0 – 2
4.9%
3 – 1
4.6%
1 – 3
3.9%
3 – 2
Actual
Asian Handicap — RKC Waalwijk
| Handicap | RKC Waalwijk covers | Push | VVV Venlo covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -2 | 9% | 12% | 79% |
| -1.5 | 21% | — | 79% |
| -1 | 21% | 19% | 60% |
| -0.5 | 40% | — | 60% |
| +0.5 | 66% | — | 34% |
| +1 | 66% | 17% | 17% |
| +1.5 | 83% | — | 17% |
| +2 | 83% | 10% | 6% |
| +2.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
Clean Sheet
RKC Waalwijk keeps clean sheet
23%
✓
VVV Venlo keeps clean sheet
20%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.