RKC Waalwijk vs Willem II Tilburg, Eredivisie 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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RKC Waalwijk vs Willem II Tilburg — Eredivisie at Mandemakers Stadion.
- RKC Waalwijk 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Willem II Tilburg 2 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Sander van Roekel
- Referee Dennis Higler
- Referee Mario Diks
- Referee Joost van Zuilen
- Referee Sam Droge
- Referee Jesse Rozendal
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AZ | 2 | 6 |
| 2 | FC Groningen | 2 | 6 |
| 3 | Feyenoord Rotterdam | 2 | 6 |
| 4 | Fortuna Sittard | 2 | 4 |
| 5 | PSV | 2 | 4 |
| 6 | SBV Excelsior | 2 | 3 |
| 7 | NEC | 2 | 3 |
| 8 | AFC Ajax | 1 | 3 |
| 9 | Go Ahead Eagles | 2 | 3 |
| 10 | Sparta Rotterdam | 2 | 3 |
| 11 | SC Heerenveen | 1 | 3 |
| 12 | Telstar 1963 | 2 | 3 |
| 13 | FC Twente '65 | 2 | 1 |
| 14 | PEC Zwolle | 2 | 1 |
| 15 | FC Utrecht | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Sep | Willem II Tilburg | H | 1–2 | L |
| 18 Sep | FC Utrecht | A | 2–2 | D |
| 12 Sep | SBV Vitesse | H | 1–2 | L |
| 27 Aug | Fortuna Sittard | A | 2–2 | D |
| 21 Aug | SC Heerenveen | A | 2–3 | L |
| 14 Aug | AZ | H | 1–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Sep | RKC Waalwijk | A | 2–1 | W |
| 18 Sep | FC Groningen | H | 2–1 | W |
| 12 Sep | NEC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 28 Aug | PEC Zwolle | H | 1–0 | W |
| 22 Aug | SBV Vitesse | A | 3–0 | W |
| 15 Aug | Feyenoord Rotterdam | H | 0–4 | L |
Key Stats
57%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (7 games)
H2H (7 games)
57%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Willem II Tilburg this season
Willem II Tilburg this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Willem II Tilburg
0-15
1/–
16-30
–/1
31-45
–/1
46-60
–/1
61-75
–/5
76+
1/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' Temperatures are rising at Mandemakers Stadion as RKC Waalwijk face off against Willem II Tilburg in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
- 5' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 10' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 14' That is a Yellow card for RKC Waalwijk. Alexander Buttner will be fuming at that decision.
- 19' RKC Waalwijk currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 24' 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.
- 29' Willem II Tilburg have won 214 goals from 165 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 34' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Elton Kabangu made 165 appearances and scored 10 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 39' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 44' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 48' A tactical swap from RKC Waalwijk — Shawn Adewoye on, Alexander Buttner off on 48 minutes.
- 52' Against the run of play, Kwasi Okyere Wriedt has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 57' Freek Heerkens needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
- 60' GOAL! Mats Kohlert fires home to make it 0-2!
- 64' RKC Waalwijk make a change. Iiass Bel Hassani trudges off to be replaced by Lennerd Daneels on 64 minutes.
- 65' The supporters are chanting for Lennerd Daneels. He replaces Iiass Bel Hassani on 65 minute.
- 70' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 72' The Willem II Tilburg bench stirs into life. Che Nunnely is withdrawn and Elton Kabangu gets his opportunity.
- 77' The travelling Willem II Tilburg supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 79' Controversy at the stadium! Ahmed Touba argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 81' Fresh legs for Willem II Tilburg! Emil Bergstrom comes on to replace Kwasi Okyere Wriedt.
- 83' Achraf El Bouchataoui gets the nod from RKC Waalwijk. He replaces Ayman Azhil and will look to change the dynamic.
- 88' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- The referee brings this contest to a close. Willem II Tilburg take all three points.
Lineups
RKC Waalwijk Lineups
Starting XI
- 28
- 6
- 7
- 1
- 3
- 22
- 2
- 29
- 8
- 59
- 11
Bench
- 24
- 12
- 15
- 13
- 31
-
20
Lennerd Daneels ↑ 64'
-
4
Shawn Adewoye ↑ 48'
- 26
-
14
Achraf El Bouchataoui ↑ 83'
- 33
- 34
Coach
Joseph Oosting
Willem II Tilburg Lineups
Starting XI
- 21
- 3
- 17
- 8
- 20
- 9
-
11
Mats Kohlert ↓ Max Svensson 72'
-
23
Gorkem Saglam ↓ Ringo Meerveld 81'
- 4
-
7
Che Nunnely ↓ Elton Kabangu 72'
- 27
Bench
-
5
Emil Bergstrom ↑ 81'
- 26
- 18
- 19
- 24
-
16
Ringo Meerveld ↑ 81'
-
14
Elton Kabangu ↑ 72'
- 28
- 25
-
15
Max Svensson ↑ 72'
- 10
Coach
Fred Grim
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Thijs Oosting | 3 |
| Kwasi Okyere Wriedt | 2 |
| Michiel Kramer | 1 |
| Freek Heerkens | 1 |
| Kyan Vaesen | 1 |
| Pol Llonch | 1 |
| Ringo Meerveld | 1 |
| Stanley Elbers | 1 |
Head to Head
RKC Waalwijk Form
Willem II Tilburg Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.03
RKC Waalwijk xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.33
Willem II Tilburg xG
I would bet for:
Willem II Tilburg or Draw 72% + Under 2.5 goals 58%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Willem II Tilburg win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.36
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 88% |
|
12% |
| ± 1.5 | 68% |
|
32% |
| ± 2.5 | 42% |
|
58% |
| ± 3.5 | 22% |
|
78% |
| ± 4.5 | 10% |
|
90% |
Double Chance
RKC Waalwijk or Draw
57%
Draw or Willem II Tilburg
72%
RKC Waalwijk or Willem II Tilburg
71%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.8%
0 – 0
11.6%
0 – 1
11.4%
1 – 0
8.5%
1 – 2
Actual
0 – 2
8.1%
2 – 1
6.4%
2 – 0
4.8%
2 – 2
4.4%
1 – 3
3.8%
0 – 3
3.6%
3 – 1
2.2%
Asian Handicap — RKC Waalwijk
| Handicap | RKC Waalwijk covers | Push | Willem II Tilburg covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 3% | — | 97% |
| -2 | 3% | 7% | 89% |
| -1.5 | 11% | — | 89% |
| -1 | 11% | 17% | 73% |
| -0.5 | 27% | — | 73% |
| +0.5 | 58% | — | 42% |
| +1 | 58% | 22% | 20% |
| +1.5 | 80% | — | 20% |
| +2 | 80% | 13% | 7% |
| +2.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
Clean Sheet
RKC Waalwijk keeps clean sheet
27%
✓
Willem II Tilburg keeps clean sheet
36%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.