Waalwijk vs Go Ahead Prediction 18 May 2025
📢What can we expect from the clash between RKC Waalwijk and Go Ahead Eagles in the final round of the Eredivisie? Waalwijk are battling relegation at the bottom of the table, while the visitors are comfortably settled in mid-table, eyeing a potential rise. The teams showcase contrasting playing styles: the hosts struggle defensively, conceding numerous goals, whereas the visitors maintain more stability in both defense and attack. This match promises intrigue due to the differing motivations and forms of the teams.
Head-to-Head
The last official encounter between the teams took place on 25 August 2024 and ended with a scoreline of 2:0. Here's a comparative breakdown of that match (home team - Go Ahead Eagles):
- ball possession percentage: 44% vs 56%;
- corner kicks: 7 vs 1;
- fouls: 4 vs 8;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 1;
- shots on target: 6 vs 1.
📊Analytical review of previous official games between the teams RKC Waalwijk and Go Ahead Eagles:
- played 30 matches;
- number of wins for the home team - 10, for the away team - 12, draws - 8;
- number of goals (home/away) - 46 against 46;
- average total goals in the match - 3.07.
Head-to-head statistics Waalwijk - Go Ahead
RKC Waalwijk Team Overview
The team's most recent official match took place on as part of the Eredivisie tournament (home team - Feyenoord Rotterdam, away team - RKC Waalwijk). The match concluded with a scoreline of 2:0.
Here's the game statistics (RKC Waalwijk vs Feyenoord Rotterdam):
- ball possession: 46% vs 54%;
- corner kicks: 3 vs 6;
- fouls: 4 vs 9;
- yellow cards: 0 vs 0;
- shots on target: 1 vs 5.
RKC Waalwijk sit 17th in the league, enduring a challenging period with just one win in their last ten matches. They concede significantly more goals than they score, averaging 2.15 against 1.18 per match. The team's style focuses on wing attacks, but their shaky defense leaves them vulnerable to counterattacks. In their most recent outing against Go Ahead Eagles, they suffered a 0-2 defeat, highlighting their ongoing struggles.
Match Results: RKC Waalwijk
Go Ahead Eagles Team Overview
The away team played their last official match on as part of the Eredivisie tournament (home team - Go Ahead Eagles, away - Heerenveen). The match concluded with a scoreline of 1:0.
Here are the match stats (Go Ahead Eagles vs Heerenveen):
- ball possession: 50% vs 50%;
- corner kicks: 2 vs 5;
- fouls: 8 vs 11;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 0;
- shots on target: 5 vs 5.
Go Ahead Eagles secured a comfortable 7th place, showcasing their strengths both at home and away. Their ability to maintain a balance between attack and defense is particularly impressive, averaging 1.64 goals scored while conceding 1.52. Despite this, their scoring remains moderate, as they seldom net more than two goals per game recently. However, the stats reflect a stable form: with four wins in their last ten matches, there is hope for continuing this successful run.
Match Results: Go Ahead Eagles
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 30;
- home team wins - 10, away team wins - 12, draws - 8.
Statistics: RKC Waalwijk vs Go Ahead Eagles
- matches played in the tournament: 33 vs 33;
- wins: 5 vs 14;
- win percentage: 15% vs 42%;
- losses: 22 vs 10;
- draws: 7 vs 9.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 1 vs 4;
- losses: 7 vs 2;
- draws: 2 vs 4.
- Go Ahead Eagles have drawn in last 4 away games.
- Go Ahead Eagles have drawn in last 3 away games (Eredivisie).
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 1.53, the guests - 1.53;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 3.07;
- both teams scored: overall - 18; at the home team's field - 11.
Statistics: RKC Waalwijk vs Go Ahead Eagles
- average total in the tournament: 3.32 vs 3.15;
- average total goals scored: 1.18 vs 1.64;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.41 vs 0.67;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.76 vs 0.97;
- RKC Waalwijk: average total at home in the tournament - 1.24;
- Go Ahead Eagles: average total away in the tournament - 1.38;
- last 10 matches (average total): 0.8 (home - 0.8) vs 1.2 (away - 1.33).
- Go Ahead Eagles have scored under 2.5 goals in 8 of last 9 games (Eredivisie).
- Go Ahead Eagles have scored under 2.5 goals in 6 of last 7 away games (Eredivisie).
Prediction on corners
RKC Waalwijk: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4.47; at home field - 4.94;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 4.6; at home field - 5.
Go Ahead Eagles: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 5.09, away - 4.81;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 4.9; away - 4.83.
- Go Ahead Eagles have taken under 5.5 corners in 9 of last 10 away games (Eredivisie).
Prediction on cards
H2H
- average Over/Under yellow cards in H2H matches - 2.14 (1.07 for home team and 1.07 for away team);
- average Over/Under yellow cards at the home team's field - 2.2 (1.13 for home team and 1.07 for away team).
RKC Waalwijk: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 1.15; at home - 1.35;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 1.3; at home - 1.4.
Go Ahead Eagles: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 1.27, away - 1.5;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 1.5; away - 1.67.
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 30;
- both teams scored all-time - 18 times;
- on the home team’s field - 11 times.
Statistics: RKC Waalwijk vs Go Ahead Eagles
- number of matches played in the tournament: 33 vs 33;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 20 vs 18;
- number of BTTS matches for RKC Waalwijk at home - 8 (47%);
- number of BTTS matches for Go Ahead Eagles away - 9 (56%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 5 vs 6;
- BTTS matches for RKC Waalwijk at home - 2 (40%);
- BTTS matches for Go Ahead Eagles away - 5 (83%).
- Go Ahead Eagles have scored and conceded in 6 of last 7 away games.
Editor's Prediction
Waalwijk find themselves second to last, but they still have a theoretical chance to save their season through the playoffs-they need a win and for their rivals to slip up. Go Ahead Eagles have already secured their objectives, earning a spot in the Europa League via the KNVB Cup, and can approach this match without much pressure. Recently, they've adopted a conservative playing style, with under 3.5 goals scored in their last six games consecutively. Considering the cautious approach from the visitors and the tension on Waalwijk's side, a bet on under 3.5 goals seems like a reasonable prediction.
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Betting Tips: RKC Waalwijk - Go Ahead Eagles
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