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RKC - Heerenveen
Netherlands Eredivisie - Mandemakers Stadion
Prediction 1
Over 2.5 Goals
42/25 (1.68)
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Prediction 2
BTTS - Yes
8/5 (1.60)
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* Betting odds were correct at the time of publication but are subject to change.
Top Picks and Odds for RKC Waalwijk vs Heerenveen
It has been two months since the last time we had Eredivisie football to look forward to, and the time is now to return with an important fixtures list. In the middle of the table clash, this will be about RKC Waalwijk and Heerenveen.
Contents
Over 2.5 Goals
RKC is one of the best ‘over' teams in the league playing those odds in ten of their 14 matches which is quite impressive. Heerenveen is in the bottom four, but three of their last five games ended with more than two goals scored.
Both Teams to Score – Yes
Four of the last five matches between these teams ended with both teams scoring at least one goal. Heerenveen had plenty of those kinds of games recently, especially during the World Cup break when they played four friendly games with three covering the BTTS.
Latest Market Odds and Stats concerning RKC Waalwijk and Heerenveen
Here are the top stats for the game along with a tool to help you pick the best odds.
Head to Head
12/03/22
Netherlands Eredivisie Netherlands
RKC
Heerenveen
0
0
21/08/21
Netherlands Eredivisie Netherlands
Heerenveen
RKC
3
2
14/01/21
Netherlands Eredivisie Netherlands
Heerenveen
RKC
1
1
22/11/20
Netherlands Eredivisie Netherlands
RKC
Heerenveen
1
1
08/12/19
Netherlands Eredivisie Netherlands
RKC
Heerenveen
1
3
Last Five - RKC
04/02/23
Netherlands Eredivisie Netherlands
Excelsior
RKC
0
0
D
01/02/23
Netherlands Eredivisie Netherlands
Go Ahead Eagles
RKC
1
3
W
28/01/23
Netherlands Eredivisie Netherlands
FC Emmen
RKC
0
2
W
24/01/23
Netherlands Eredivisie Netherlands
Sparta Rotterdam
RKC
0
0
D
14/01/23
Netherlands Eredivisie Netherlands
FC Volendam
RKC
2
1
L
Last Five - Heerenveen
04/02/23
Netherlands Eredivisie Netherlands
FC Utrecht
Heerenveen
1
0
L
28/01/23
Netherlands Eredivisie Netherlands
Vitesse
Heerenveen
3
1
L
25/01/23
Netherlands Eredivisie Netherlands
Fortuna Sittard
Heerenveen
2
0
L
22/01/23
Netherlands Eredivisie Netherlands
FC Groningen
Heerenveen
1
3
W
14/01/23
Netherlands Eredivisie Netherlands
AZ
Heerenveen
2
0
L
We are taking a look at how the bookmakers are covering the odds for this tie:
RKC Waalwijk odds: 241/100 (2.41) – 29.3%
Draw odds: 5/2 (3.50) – 28.6%
Heerenveen odds: 7/4 (2.75) – 36.4%
Maybe with a little surprise, the bookmakers are favoring the visitors. However, there are also different options available if you are not happy with these odds. Sydney Van Hooijdonk Scoring a Goal is worth 29/10 (2.90) – 25.6%, and with a little risk involved, RKC Waalwijk Win & BTTS will get you odds of 41/10 (4.10) – 19.6%.
Preview, Team News, and Probable Lineups
RKC Waalwijk
It is somewhat remarkable that RKC managed to stay inside the top 10 of the rankings with only four wins to their credit from 14 matches played. There is some balance, however, in their results, as they also have five losses with five draw games. What is unusual for RKC is the way they play. It's an offensive style of football that brings plenty of goals, whether scoring or conceding. Coach Joseph Oosting likes to play in the formation 3-4-1-2 which gives his team a lot of opportunities to score goals. It is no wonder that they have so many games with more than two goals scored. The average of goals being scored during their games is an impressive 3.8. RKC also has almost a perfect balance in the way they score goals, because they come from all over the field. Ilias Bel Hassani is currently their top striker with five goals. However, he received a red card in their final game before the season was halted for the World Cup.
Predicted lineup: Pereira, Lelieveld, Gaari, Adewoye, Van den Buijs, Lutonda, Oukili, Anita, Clement, Jozefzoon, Kramer.
Heerenveen
The visiting team is the complete opposite of RKC. Their goal difference is at 16-13, and they have one of the weakest attack lines in the league, while also having a top-three defense. That part of the equation brought them to the eighth position in the league, only one point away from teams fighting for European placement next season. Heerenveen does have a stand-out performer, his name is Sydney van Hooijdonk who is their top scorer with six goals. Amin Sarr also has three goals as a forward, but the same amount of goals was scored by defender Milan van Ewijk. Heerenveen ended the first part of the season on a high note getting three wins out of their last four matches.
Predicted lineup: Noppert, Kohlert, Bochniewicz, van Beek, van Ewijk, Al Hajj, Tahiri, Haye, Sarr, van Hooijdonk, Olsson.
Starting lineups
Starting lineups are usually released 60 minutes before kick-off.
RKC
Heerenveen
Player to Watch: Sydney van Hooijdonk
No surprise here. The 22-year-old has had a breakthrough year, he is on the radar of bigger clubs, and Heerenveen management knows that they have a real gem in their midst. The problem is that he is on loan from Bologna, and it is unknown at this point whether there is a possibility of a permanent transfer, or if Heerenveen can afford it. Van Hooijdonk didn't score a single goal for the Italian team in limited play, but he was excellent firstly in NAC Breda where he was developed as a player, and now with Heerenveen.
Netherlands Eredivisie
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | +/- | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Feyenoord | 20 | 12 | 7 | 1 | 27 | 43 |
| 2 |  AZ | 20 | 12 | 5 | 3 | 16 | 41 |
| 3 |  Ajax | 20 | 11 | 7 | 2 | 35 | 40 |
| 4 |  PSV | 20 | 12 | 3 | 5 | 24 | 39 |
| 5 |  FC Twente | 20 | 10 | 7 | 3 | 19 | 37 |
| 6 |  Sparta Rotterdam | 20 | 9 | 7 | 4 | 13 | 34 |
| 7 |  FC Utrecht | 20 | 9 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 33 |
| 8 | Heerenveen | 20 | 7 | 6 | 7 | -2 | 27 |
| 9 | RKC | 20 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 0 | 26 |
| 10 |  NEC | 20 | 4 | 11 | 5 | 2 | 23 |
| 11 |  Fortuna Sittard | 20 | 6 | 5 | 9 | -8 | 23 |
| 12 |  Go Ahead Eagles | 20 | 5 | 7 | 8 | -7 | 22 |
| 13 |  Vitesse | 20 | 4 | 8 | 8 | -12 | 20 |
| 14 |  Excelsior | 20 | 6 | 2 | 12 | -23 | 20 |
| 15 |  FC Volendam | 20 | 4 | 5 | 11 | -23 | 17 |
| 16 |  FC Emmen | 20 | 3 | 7 | 10 | -19 | 16 |
| 17 |  FC Groningen | 20 | 3 | 4 | 13 | -20 | 13 |
| 18 |  Cambuur Leeuwarden | 20 | 3 | 3 | 14 | -24 | 12 |
RKC Waalwijk vs Heerenveen FAQ
- When is the kick-off? – 15:30 BST, 16:30 CET
- How many wins do they have this season? – RKC has 4 wins, while Heerenveen recorded 6
- Who will referee the match? – Edwin van de Graaf
