Probable Lineups

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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(36) 15 Goals 26 (39)
(21) 14 Assists 16 (26)
(6.5) 6.5 Average Ratings 6.7 (6.5)
25.1 Average Age 23.9
184.6 Average Height (cm) 182.5
(0.7) 0.7 Shots pg 1.1 (0.9)
(52%) 49% Aerial Duel Success 44% (46%)
(0.8) 0.6 Dribbles pg 0.6 (0.6)
(1.5) 1.2 Tackles pg 1.3 (1.6)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Eredivisie.

Missing Players

RKC Waalwijk
SC Heerenveen
Player Reason Status Rating
Luuk Wouters Out 6.68
Yanick van Osch Out 6.95
Richard van der Venne Out 6.39
Ilias Takidine Out N/A
Luuk Vogels Out N/A
Oskar Zawada Out 6.82
Player Reason Status Rating
Hristiyan Petrov Out 6.62
Mateja Milovanovic Out 5.99
Ché Nunnely Out 6.2
Jordy de Wijs Out 6.28
Pawel Bochniewicz Out 6.69
Luuk Brouwers Out 6.76

Team News

RKC Waalwijk
SC Heerenveen
  • RKC Waalwijk heads into the latest round of Eredivisie fixtures without six players who are sidelined due to injury.
  • Luuk Vogels, Luuk Wouters, Yanick van Osch, Oskar Zawada, Richard van der Venne, and Ilias Takidine will all miss this weekend's match.
  • After suffering a disappointing 6-1 defeat against FC Groningen in their last game, which leaves them six points away from the relegation playoff spots with only three matches remaining, head coach Henk Fraser may make several changes to the starting lineup. One player vying for a starting position is defensive midfielder Godfried Roemeratoe, who scored the club's only goal during that recent loss.
  • Zawada's absence will certainly be felt, as he has been a standout performer for Waalwijk this season. He is the club's leading scorer with nine goals, three of which have been the opening goals of their respective matches.
  • Heerenveen head coach Robin Veldman will be without several injured players, including Hristiyan Petrov, Mateja Milovanović, Che Nunnely, Jordy de Wijs, and Pawel Bochniewicz, for the upcoming match. Additionally, Luuk Brouwers is suspended.
  • Petrov sustained his injury during Heerenveen's recent 1-0 victory over NEC and is expected to be replaced in the starting lineup by Mats Köhlert, who returns from his own suspension. Espen van Ee will likely step in for the suspended Brouwers.
  • Ion Nicolaescu and Jacob Trenskow, both expected to start, have been significant attacking threats for Heerenveen this season. Nicolaescu is the club's leading scorer with seven goals, four of which were crucial opening goals for the team. Trenskow has also been impressive, contributing six goals, including two match-opening strikes.

Prediction

  • RKC Waalwijk will host Heerenveen in an Eredivisie clash on Saturday at Mandemakers Stadion.
  • In their last Eredivisie match, Heerenveen secured a 1-0 victory over NEC at home, which positions them in eighth place with 40 points. The Friezen have scored a total of 39 goals while conceding 53 in 31 matches.
  • Currently, RKC Waalwijk sits at the bottom of the table with 19 points and has three matches remaining, putting them at risk of relegation. They are six points away from the relegation play-off spot. Waalwijk suffered a heavy defeat in their last Eredivisie match, losing 6-1 to Groningen at Euroborg, which extended their winless streak to nine matches.
  • The most recent encounter between the two teams ended in a 1-1 draw at Abe Lenstra Stadion in November. Levi Smans scored for Heerenveen in the 27th minute, while Mohamed Ihattaren equalized for RKC with a penalty in the 91st minute.
  • Heerenveen has had the upper hand in their recent matchups, remaining unbeaten in the last three Eredivisie matches against Waalwijk. RKC is looking for their first league win against Heerenveen since February 2023. During this period, Heerenveen has outscored Waalwijk, netting five goals while conceding three.
  • At Mandemakers Stadion this season, Waalwijk has earned 12 points out of a possible 45 in 15 Eredivisie matches. They aim to end a four-match winless streak at home, which dates back to February 28 against Fortuna Sittard. Meanwhile, Heerenveen will seek to improve their away performance, as they have recorded only one draw, 12 losses, and two wins in away league contests this season. The Friezen are also hoping to end a five-match winless streak on the road, with their last away victory occurring on January 12 against NAC Breda.
  • In their last six league matches, Waalwijk has drawn twice and lost four times. In contrast, Heerenveen has achieved three wins, one draw, and two losses during the same period.
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