Champions League chasing Feyenoord travel to 17th-placed RKC Waalwijk in Saturday's Eredivisie late kickoff. Read on for our RKC Waalwijk vs Feyenoord predictions.
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RKC Waalwijk vs Feyenoord prediction: a must-win.
Key facts:
- Feyenoord have 12 goals in their last five games
- Feyenoord are unbeaten in 11 vs Waalwijk.
- Waalwijk have conceded the most goal in the Eredivisie with 34.
Correct score prediction: RKC Waalwijk 0-3 Feyenoord
Feyenoord, fresh from their astonishing comeback away to Manchester City were brought back down to earth with a bump in last weekend's 1-1 draw with Fortuna Sittard.
Brian Priske's side will be desperate not to lose ground to Ajax and Utrecht in the race for the Champions League spots. And we back them to pile further misery onto the struggling Waalwijk.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Away advantage
HOME: 9/1 (10.00) – 10%
DRAW: 5/1 (6.00) – 16.7%
AWAY: 1/4 (1.25) – 80%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
The bookmakers' expected winner in this game is Feyenoord, despite being the away side. Their odds of 1/4 imply a 80% likelihood of victory, a verdict we back.
Feel free to take a look at our football betting tips page to check out our other predictions and tips!
Recent H2Hs: Feyenoord dominate
As one of the Netherlands' big three, Feyenoord have favourable records against many Eredivisie clubs.
Waalwijk are no exception. Their visitors have beaten them in the last four meetings, with just one draw.
Netherlands Eredivisie 18/02/24
Feyenoord
RKC
Netherlands Eredivisie 04/11/23
RKC
Feyenoord
Netherlands Eredivisie 09/04/23
Feyenoord
RKC
Netherlands Eredivisie 21/08/22
RKC
Feyenoord
Europe Friendlies 23/03/22
Feyenoord
RKC
RKC Waalwijk preview: Can they turn things around?
After four steady years in the Eredivisie, RKC Waalwijk's time in the top flight looks as though it may be reaching its end.
The Brabantian club are 17th coming into this one, with only goal difference keeping them off the foot of the table. They are already seven points from safety.
This game will be tough for RKC. The only hope is the lack of expectations and pressure on them will elicit an uptick in performances.
Predicted lineup: Houwen (GK), van Gelderen, van Eijma, van den Buijs, Wouters, van der Venne, Roemeratoe, de Loo, van der Water, Zawada, Margaret
Netherlands Eredivisie 10/05/25
W
Heerenveen
1
RKC
3
Netherlands Eredivisie 03/05/25
L
FC Groningen
6
RKC
1
Netherlands Eredivisie 25/04/25
L
FC Utrecht
4
RKC
0
Netherlands Eredivisie 11/04/25
L
NEC
2
RKC
1
Netherlands Eredivisie 06/04/25
D
Heracles
0
RKC
0
Feyenoord preview: Champions League football slipping away
Feyenoord's stunning comeback from 3-0 down to Manchester City last week is one of the club's best nights for years. But the exertion of that performance led to a rather flat one last time out against Fortuna Sittard.
The Rotterdam giants are three points Ajax's second place spot, and have played a game more than their greatest rivals. They cannot afford to lose any more ground.
Fortunately, they play a very generous opponent, and Priske's side will be confident they will return to winning ways this weekend.
Predicted lineup: Wellenreuther (GK), Lotomba, Trauner, Hancko, Smal, Milambo, Hwang, Timber, Moussa, Gimenez, Paixao
Netherlands Eredivisie 11/05/25
L
PSV
3
Feyenoord
2
Netherlands Eredivisie 03/05/25
W
Heracles
1
Feyenoord
4
Netherlands Eredivisie 25/04/25
W
PEC Zwolle
0
Feyenoord
4
Netherlands Eredivisie 12/04/25
W
Fortuna Sittard
0
Feyenoord
2
Netherlands Eredivisie 05/04/25
W
AZ
0
Feyenoord
1
Player to watch: Igor Paixao
Now into his third season in Amsterdam, Igor Paixao has established himself as one of the finest attackers in the Eredivisie.
As well as his goalscoring exploits, Paixao has an eye for an assist too. He has set up a goal in each of his last four appearances.