Twente vs Waalwijk prediction: Will there be a repeat of October's draw? - Photo by Imago/BSR Agency
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Sem Steijn to score and Twente to win

Twente are the stronger side, and Steijn is the league's top scorer.

FC Twente welcome resurgent RKC Waalwijk to De Grolsch Veste on Sunday afternoon, hoping to solidify their place in the European places. Read on for our Twente vs Waalwijk predictions and more.

Twente vs Waalwijk prediction: A narrow win for the home team

Key Stats

  • Twente are unbeaten in their last five matches.
  • After and eight-game winless run, Waalwijk have won three matches in a row.
  • Waalwijk have scored in 12 consecutive matches.

Correct score prediction: Twente 2-1 Waalwijk

Despite Waalwijk's impressive recent form, we think Twente will put the relegation scrappers in their place in this one, albeit by a fine margin. The hosts have home advantage, and simply boast the better players.

Pre-game odds and win probability: Bookies back Twente

  • HOME: 7/20 (1.35) – 74.1%
  • DRAW: 17/4 (5.25) – 19.0%
  • AWAY: 13/2 (7.50) – 13.3%

*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change

As is to expected given the disparity in the league table, FC Twente are the bookmakers' expected winner. Their 7/20 odds imply a 74.1% chance of victory.

In any case, if you enjoyed our tips for this match, remember to also look at our latest betting tips for today.

Most recent H2Hs: Twente edge it

Despite their recent struggles, Waalwijk have managed to upset Twente on a few occasions lately, snatching a win and a draw in their last five meetings.

One of those meetings was a 2-2 draw earlier this season, which earned Waalwijk their first point of the campaign.

Netherlands Eredivisie 19/10/24

RKC

RKC

2
FC Twente

FC Twente

2

Netherlands Eredivisie 03/02/24

FC Twente

FC Twente

3
RKC

RKC

0

Netherlands Eredivisie 24/09/23

RKC

RKC

1
FC Twente

FC Twente

0

Netherlands Eredivisie 21/05/23

RKC

RKC

0
FC Twente

FC Twente

5

Netherlands Eredivisie 30/10/22

FC Twente

FC Twente

3
RKC

RKC

0

Twente preview: Consistent form

While they have not hit the heights of last season's third-placed finish, Twente have been solid enough this campaign, and come into this one in a respectable sixth spot, impressive given their Europa League commitments.

Speaking of which, Twente recorded an impressive 2-1 win over Bodo/Glimt on Thursday to put one foot in the knockout stages.

Left-back Bas Kuipers will miss this one through suspension.

Predicted lineup: Unnerstall (GK), Alders, Bruns, Hilgers, Van Rooij, Vlap, Sadilek, Lateif, Steijn, Rots, Van Wolfswinkel

Netherlands Eredivisie 11/05/25

W

FC Utrecht

FC Utrecht

0

FC Twente

FC Twente

2

Netherlands Eredivisie 04/05/25

W

Sparta Rotterdam

Sparta Rotterdam

0

FC Twente

FC Twente

2

Netherlands Eredivisie 24/04/25

L

PSV

PSV

3

FC Twente

FC Twente

1

Netherlands Eredivisie 13/04/25

D

PEC Zwolle

PEC Zwolle

1

FC Twente

FC Twente

1

Netherlands Eredivisie 05/04/25

D

Fortuna Sittard

Fortuna Sittard

1

FC Twente

FC Twente

1

RKC Waalwijk preview: Can they claim another scalp?

Despite looking dead and buried for much of 2024/25, Waalwijk have shown serious signs of life in recent weeks, with three wins on the bounce.

Their most recent was 5-0 home triumph over NAC Breda, moving them within three points of the relegation playoff spot and potential salvation.

A win at Twente would be a stunning result, but we think it might just be a bridge too far.

Predicted lineup: Van Osch (GK), Al Mazyani, Van Gelderen, Familia-Castillo, Oukili, Van de Loo, Felida, Ihatteren, Margaret, Zawada

Netherlands Eredivisie 10/05/25

W

Heerenveen

Heerenveen

1

RKC

RKC

3

Netherlands Eredivisie 03/05/25

L

FC Groningen

FC Groningen

6

RKC

RKC

1

Netherlands Eredivisie 25/04/25

L

FC Utrecht

FC Utrecht

4

RKC

RKC

0

Netherlands Eredivisie 11/04/25

L

NEC

NEC

2

RKC

RKC

1

Netherlands Eredivisie 06/04/25

D

Heracles

Heracles

0

RKC

RKC

0

Player to watch: Sem Steijn

The player to watch in this match is an easy pick – it could only ever be Sem Steijn.

Sem Steijn has been the Eredivisie's best player in 2024/25 – Photo by Imago/Ben Gal

The 23-year-old attacking midfielder has scored 17 and assisted five in 19 Eredivisie appearances, including a goal in the reverse fixture.


William Evans is a football and politics fanatic. A first-class graduate of UEA's Broadcast and Digital Journalism MA course, he also achieved a first class degree in politics and media studies during his time at UEA.