This weekend’s
Eredivisie action promises plenty, with
NEC squaring off against
RKC Waalwijk on April 11, 2025. Both teams find themselves in the throes of a demanding league campaign, and the stakes are high given their current standings. Let's take a closer look at what we might expect from the squads hitting the pitch.
Squad Analysis
NEC brings a blend of experience and young talent. Dirk Proper commands the midfield with his dexterous ball control and vision. Philippe Sandler, a rock in defense, has been crucial in organizing the backline. Up front, Koki Ogawa has been finding his feet lately, demonstrating a knack for being at the right place at the right time. Then there's Lasse Schone, whose veteran presence and set-piece prowess could be pivotal. Unfortunately, they’ll be missing Robin Roefs due to injury and Rijk Janse, still recovering.
Turning our gaze to
RKC Waalwijk, they’ve got Michiel Kramer, a forward known for his aerial threat and physicality, which could be a handful for any defense. Yassin Oukili in midfield keeps things ticking and has an eye for splitting defenses with precise passes. Julian Lelieveld is essential at right-back, often contributing to both defense and attack. In goal, Yanick van Osch has been a dependable last line of defense. However, they will miss Daouda Weidmann and Luuk Wouters, both out with injuries.
Head-to-Head
In past encounters,
NEC has shown dominance over
RKC Waalwijk. Out of their 38 meetings,
NEC has emerged victorious 23 times, while RKC has taken the spoils on 9 occasions, with 6 matches ending in a stalemate. Their last three encounters were competitive:
NEC 2-1 RKC (April 2024), RKC 1-1
NEC (October 2023), and
NEC 3-2 RKC (March 2023). Reminds me of those heated clashes where every goal counts.
Recent Form
Looking at recent performances,
NEC has had mixed results. They suffered a loss to Sparta (0:2), shared spoils in an exciting draw with AZ Alkmaar (3:3), clinched a narrow win against Utrecht (1:0), fell short against Go Ahead Eagles (2:3), and held Feyenoord to a goalless draw.
RKC Waalwijk, on the other hand, has struggled. They managed a goalless draw against Heracles Almelo, drew against AZ Alkmaar (2:2), but succumbed to defeats by PEC Zwolle (0:2), PSV (0:3), and Fortuna Sittard (1:2).
Summary
Both teams approach this match in need of points.
NEC, with a recent win under their belt, might feel a bit more confident, though their inconsistency could be a concern.
RKC Waalwijk, conversely, has been on a tough run, needing to find their shooting boots and tighten up defensively. With
NEC’s solid head-to-head record and RKC’s struggling form, it's shaping up to be an intriguing contest where every player must step up, and every mistake could be costly. As the teams prepare to meet, one can't help but feel that the outcome could hinge on individual brilliance and small margins.
Match Odds NEC – RKC Waalwijk
Our odds for NEC triumphing are - -.
RKC Waalwijk odds for winning offered at - -.
Draw odds offered at -.
