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.
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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
FC Twente
Netherlands Eredivisie 03/02/24
FC Twente
RKC
Netherlands Eredivisie 24/09/23
RKC
FC Twente
Netherlands Eredivisie 21/05/23
RKC
FC Twente
Netherlands Eredivisie 30/10/22
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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
0
FC Twente
2
Netherlands Eredivisie 04/05/25
W
Sparta Rotterdam
0
FC Twente
2
Netherlands Eredivisie 24/04/25
L
PSV
3
FC Twente
1
Netherlands Eredivisie 13/04/25
D
PEC Zwolle
1
FC Twente
1
Netherlands Eredivisie 05/04/25
D
Fortuna Sittard
1
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
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
Player to watch: Sem Steijn
The player to watch in this match is an easy pick – it could only ever be Sem Steijn.
The 23-year-old attacking midfielder has scored 17 and assisted five in 19 Eredivisie appearances, including a goal in the reverse fixture.