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VVV Venlo vs RKC Waalwijk, Eredivisie 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON

Eredivisie · 2020-21
VVV Venlo
3 – 3
Full Time
RKC Waalwijk
Sat 8 May 2021 · 19:00 UTC Covebo Stadion - De Koel HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 28' Sylla Sow
Y 29' Sylla Sow
Kristopher da Graca 59' Y
Vito van Crooij 90' Y

Overview

Match Preview

VVV Venlo vs RKC Waalwijk — Eredivisie at Covebo Stadion - De Koel.

Match Details

  • Referee Jochem Kamphuis
  • Referee Rob van de Ven
  • Referee Rob Dieperink
  • Referee Rens Bluemink
  • Referee Luca Cantineau
  • Referee Erik Koopman

Standings

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

Head-to-Head

2
1
1
VVV Venlo 4 games · Avg 4.5 goals RKC Waalwijk
Last 5 meetings
2021-05-08 VVV Venlo 3–3 RKC Waalwijk 2020-12-05 RKC Waalwijk 3–2 VVV Venlo 2020-01-25 RKC Waalwijk 1–2 VVV Venlo 2019-08-03 VVV Venlo 3–1 RKC Waalwijk

Recent Form

VVV Venlo
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
08 May RKC Waalwijk H 3–3 D
01 May Heracles Almelo A 0–4 L
24 Apr Sparta Rotterdam A 0–2 L
11 Apr PSV H 0–2 L
03 Apr FC Groningen H 0–1 L
21 Mar PEC Zwolle A 1–2 L
RKC Waalwijk
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
08 May VVV Venlo A 3–3 D
01 May AZ H 1–3 L
23 Apr Willem II Tilburg A 0–1 L
11 Apr AFC Ajax H 0–1 L
04 Apr FC Emmen A 1–3 L
20 Mar FC Groningen H 3–1 W

Key Stats

100% Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
100% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Welcome to Covebo Stadion - De Koel that hosts another battle between VVV Venlo and RKC Waalwijk.
  • 3' The Greece Giorgos Giakoumakis breaks the deadlock on 3 minutes. 1-0!
  • 4' Giorgos Giakoumakis makes no mistake. The score reads 2-0 and VVV Venlo are in front.
  • 9' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
  • 14' The Netherlands Thijs Oosting breaks the deadlock on 14 minutes. 2-1!
  • 15' Assisted by Ahmed Touba with the perfectly-timed delivery and Thijs Oosting makes no mistake. 2-2!
  • 20' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 25' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both VVV Venlo and RKC Waalwijk are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 28' Controversy at the stadium! Sylla Sow argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 29' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Sylla Sow.
  • 33' The deadlock is broken! Cyril Ngonge gets on the scoresheet on 33 minutes.
  • 38' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 43' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 44' What an equalizer from Joshua John!
  • 49' VVV Venlo are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against RKC Waalwijk's shape.
  • 54' 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.
  • 59' Kristopher da Graca catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 59.
  • 60' The crowd applauds Sylla Sow as he leaves the pitch. Finn Stokkers steps in for RKC Waalwijk.
  • 65' VVV Venlo currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 66' Lukas Schmitz is ready to make an impact after coming on for Leon Guwara at the 66 minute mark.
  • 71' The home supporters are growing impatient. VVV Venlo must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 72' Anas Tahiri makes way for Sebbe Augustijns at the 72 minute mark. A tactical switch from RKC Waalwijk.
  • 74' Torino Hunte gets the nod from VVV Venlo. He replaces Simon Janssen and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 79' What a strike from Vito van Crooij! The score is 4-3.
  • 84' Against the run of play, Cyril Ngonge has scored! This game has turned on its head.
  • 85' Magnificent from Cyril Ngonge! That is 28 goals in 351 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 85' The supporters are chanting for Jafar Arias. He replaces Zinedine Machach on 85 minute.
  • 88' RKC Waalwijk manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Ola John is hanging Thijs Oosting on the field on 88 minute.
  • 90' Controversy at the stadium! Vito van Crooij argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • The points are shared — VVV Venlo 3-3 RKC Waalwijk. Honours even.

Lineups

VVV Venlo Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Jos Luhukay

RKC Waalwijk Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Fred Grim

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Cyril Ngonge 3
Giorgos Giakoumakis 3
Johnatan Opoku 2
Thijs Oosting 2
Vito van Crooij 2
Joshua John 1
Peter van Ooijen 1
Elia Soriano 1

Head to Head

2021-05-08 VVV Venlo 3–3 RKC Waalwijk 2020-12-05 RKC Waalwijk 3–2 VVV Venlo 2020-01-25 RKC Waalwijk 1–2 VVV Venlo 2019-08-03 VVV Venlo 3–1 RKC Waalwijk

VVV Venlo Form

2021-05-08 VVV Venlo 3–3 RKC Waalwijk D 2021-05-01 Heracles Almelo 4–0 VVV Venlo L 2021-04-24 Sparta Rotterdam 2–0 VVV Venlo L 2021-04-11 VVV Venlo 0–2 PSV L 2021-04-03 VVV Venlo 0–1 FC Groningen L 2021-03-21 PEC Zwolle 2–1 VVV Venlo L

RKC Waalwijk Form

2021-05-08 VVV Venlo 3–3 RKC Waalwijk D 2021-05-01 RKC Waalwijk 1–3 AZ L 2021-04-23 Willem II Tilburg 1–0 RKC Waalwijk L 2021-04-11 RKC Waalwijk 0–1 AFC Ajax L 2021-04-04 FC Emmen 3–1 RKC Waalwijk L 2021-03-20 RKC Waalwijk 3–1 FC Groningen W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.74 VVV Venlo xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.53 RKC Waalwijk xG
I would bet for: VVV Venlo or RKC Waalwijk 75% + Both teams to score 65%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
VVV Venlo43% Draw25% RKC Waalwijk32%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes65% 0% No35%
Avg goals/match: 3.27
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 95%
5%
± 1.5 84%
16%
± 2.5 63%
37%
± 3.5 41%
59%
± 4.5 24%
76%

Double Chance

VVV Venlo or Draw
68%
Draw or RKC Waalwijk
57%
VVV Venlo or RKC Waalwijk
75%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
VVV Venlo32% Draw42% RKC Waalwijk26%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✗ 3–3 not predicted
3 – 3
Actual
1 – 1
11%
2 – 1
8.5%
1 – 2
7.4%
2 – 2
6.4%
1 – 0
5.9%
2 – 0
5.7%
0 – 0
5.3%
0 – 1
5.1%
3 – 1
4.9%
0 – 2
4.4%
3 – 2
3.8%
1 – 3
3.8%

Asian Handicap — VVV Venlo

Handicap VVV Venlo covers Push RKC Waalwijk covers
-2.5 10% — 90%
-2 10% 13% 77%
-1.5 23% — 77%
-1 23% 19% 58%
-0.5 42% — 58%
+0.5 67% — 33%
+1 67% 17% 16%
+1.5 84% — 16%
+2 84% 10% 6%
+2.5 94% — 6%

Clean Sheet

VVV Venlo keeps clean sheet
22% ✓
RKC Waalwijk keeps clean sheet
18% ✓

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