Sparks will fly as two Eredivisie teams go toe-to-toe with each other at Koning Willem II Stadium on Sunday, 15 September. View our free Willem II vs Waalwijk predictions below.
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Willem II vs Waalwijk predictions: Hosts to draw first blood
Key stats
- Willem II opened the scoring in five of their last seven clashes with Waalwijk.
- Waalwijk conceded first in each of their last five games.
- At least three goals were scored in five of the last seven meetings between these teams.
- Waalwijk have lost five matches in a row.
Correct score prediction: Willem II 2-1 Waalwijk
Waalwijk are currently on a five-match losing streak, and have lost six consecutive trips to this stadium. All things considered, Willem II should be able to defeat their visitors this weekend.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Willem II Tilburg are expected winners
- HOME:10/11 (1.91) – 52.4%
- DRAW:5/2 (3.50) – 28.6%
- AWAY:29/10 (3.90) – 25.6%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Granted, Willem II have not particularly enjoyed their best form in recent weeks. However, they have fared better than Waalwijk, losing just once in their last five matches.
On that note, Willem II are the expected winners at 10/11 (1.91). Teams with these odds usually have a 52.4% probability of winning.
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We have also established that five of the last seven clashes between these sides featured at least three goals. Given that this was also the case with seven of Waalwijk’s last nine games, over 2.5 total goals has an appealing look at 5/6 (1.83). That one has a 54.5% chance of landing.
Most recent H2Hs: Business as usual for Willem II?
Willem II have lost just one of their last 11 meetings with Waalwijk, and that defeat came in a cup game. The hosts have won six consecutive skirmishes between these teams at this stadium.
Netherlands Eredivisie 06/02/22
Willem II
RKC
Netherlands Cup 28/10/21
RKC
Willem II
Netherlands Eredivisie 21/09/21
RKC
Willem II
Netherlands Eredivisie 23/04/21
Willem II
RKC
Netherlands Eredivisie 17/01/21
RKC
Willem II
Willem II preview: Looking to get back to winning ways
Niels van Berkel is ruled out for the hosts with a knee injury, while Dani Mathieu and Erik Schouten are questionable for this clash.
Predicted lineup: Didillon (GK), Tirpan, Behounek, Jago, Lachkar, Doodeman, Bosch, Meerveld, Sigurgeirsson, Sandra & Vaesen.
Netherlands Eredivisie 28/09/24
L
PSV
2
Willem II
0
Netherlands Eredivisie 21/09/24
L
FC Utrecht
3
Willem II
2
Netherlands Eredivisie 15/09/24
W
RKC
0
Willem II
3
Netherlands Eredivisie 31/08/24
L
Sparta Rotterdam
2
Willem II
1
Netherlands Eredivisie 25/08/24
D
Heracles
1
Willem II
1
Waalwijk preview: Hoping to avoid a sixth consecutive defeat
Nouri El Harmazi and Richard van der Venne are the only injury concerns for the visiting team ahead of this clash. Meanwhile, Michiel Kramer received a straight red in Waalwijk's last match and is suspended for this encounter.
Predicted lineup: Houwen (GK), Lelieveld, Eijma, Buijs, Meijers, Roemeratoe, Weidmann, Cleonise, Niemeijer, Lokesa & Margaret.
Netherlands Eredivisie 29/09/24
L
Ajax
2
RKC
0
Netherlands Eredivisie 21/09/24
L
Sparta Rotterdam
2
RKC
1
Netherlands Eredivisie 15/09/24
L
Willem II
3
RKC
0
Netherlands Eredivisie 30/08/24
L
AZ
3
RKC
0
Netherlands Eredivisie 25/08/24
L
Go Ahead Eagles
2
RKC
0
Player to watch: Jeroen Houwen
With the departure of Etienne Vaessen to Groningen this summer, Jeroen Houwen became Waalwijk's first-choice goalkeeper. However, things have not gone swimmingly for the former Vitesse shot-stopper, as he has conceded 12 times in four Eredivisie games so far. Going up against a low-scoring Willem side, it will be interesting to see if Houwen can keep his first clean sheet of the season.
