Groningen vs RKC Waalwijk Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 03 May 2025
There’s a Case for Backing Groningen to Win
There’s every chance that Groningen can get the upper hand over RKC and we’ll therefore back the hosts when it comes to Full-Time Result. The odds of -138 look too good to resist.
2-1 Win for Groningen in Pair’s Last Encounter
FC Groningen won their last game 4-1. This was recorded at Euroborg against Heracles. They had 43% possession and six shots on target, while Marco Rente, Jorg Schreuders, Leandro Bacuna and Brian De Keersmaecker (own goal) scored one goal each.
RKC Waalwijk have lost in back-to-back outings. In a recent home game at Mandemakers Stadion, they were turned over 4-0 by FC Utrecht. The Waalwijk club had two shots on goal and 47% possession.
Head-to-Head Statistics
The last head-to-head saw Groningen claim a 2-1 away win over RKC at Mandemakers Stadion. In the past 8 H2H matches, there have been four RKC victories, three Groningen wins and a draw.
FC Groningen – Last 10 League Games4 wins, 4 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.5 goals from 4.2 shots on goal and 10.0 attempts. Groningen have had 45.3% possession, 402.8 passes and 3.9 corners per match. On average, the opposition have scored 1.6 goals from 3.7 shots on goal and 11.0 attempts, while being awarded 3.5 corners.
The four top scorers are Jorg Schreuders, Stije Resink, Dave Kwakman and Thom van Bergen, with these players all scoring 2 goals. Luciano Valente is top assists maker with 4, while goalkeeper Etienne Vaessen has kept one clean sheet.
RKC Waalwijk – Last 10 League GamesRKC have 2 victories, 6 defeats and 2 draws, with an average of 1.3 goals from 13.0 attempts and 4.1 shots on goal. RKC average 49.6% possession, 420.8 passes, 5.4 corners awarded and 6.4 corners against them, while conceding 1.8 goals from 16.5 attempts and 5.4 shots on goal.
Oskar Zawada has scored 3, followed by Michiel Kramer, Chris Lokesa and Yassin Oukili with 2 goals apiece. Yassin Oukili has had 3 assists, with Jeroen Houwen notching 2 clean sheets in the previous 10 games.
Confirmed Lineups
FC Groningen confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Etienne Vaessen (GK), Marco Rente, Hjalmar Ekdal, Thijmen Blokzijl, Marvin Peersman, Leandro Bacuna, Stije Resink, Jorg Schreuders, Luciano Valente, Dave Kwakman, Thom van Bergen.
RKC Waalwijk confirmed lineup (5-3-2): Mark Spenkelink (GK), Julian Lelieveld, Roshon van Eijma, Liam van Gelderen, Faissal Al Mazyani, Juan Familia-Castillo, Tim van de Loo, Chris Lokesa, Yassin Oukili, Richonell Margaret, Michiel Kramer.
Groningen vs RKC Waalwijk Prediction & Betting Tips
Groningen are priced at -138 to secure a victory and we think these odds look too big. We’re expecting the hosts to land a Eredivisie win and a nice potential return could be on the cards.
The form is always taken into consideration and it’s great to combine this with team news as it becomes available. In order to provide an expert verdict, the latest stats are analysed so that we have the best information.
Key FC Groningen vs RKC Waalwijk league stats:
Groningen to Win Probability
According to the latest odds, our pick has a 57.9% chance of winning. However, our experts think that the probability sits between 60-65% taking all factors into consideration. It is therefore regarded as a value bet.
There’s the chance to secure bigger odds by combining Groningen to win with BTTS No if you think that they’ll not only oblige with a victory but also keep a clean sheet during the ninety minutes.
Correct Score Prediction
2
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0
RKC
Our prediction for the correct score is Groningen to land a 2-0 victory and this is available at +650. It’s a fun wager to place which lands a bigger potential return.
Player Prop Picks
Mohammed Ihattaren (RKC) is available to register a minimum of one shot on goal at -116. We’ll take a chance with this Shots on Target pick as the betting odds look pretty attractive.
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Thom van Bergen (Groningen) has managed two goals in his past five Eredivisie home games. Considering the numbers, we think that odds of +260 offer plenty of appeal when it comes to wagering on Anytime Goalscorer.
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Corners Prediction
All of the past eight Groningen matches have seen the 10.5 Total Corners line not covered, with the same thing happening in the previous two RKC Waalwijk games. We think the teams might fall short of the mark, with odds of -125 available when it comes to this Total Corners pick.
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Bet Builder Tips
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Groningen vs RKC Waalwijk Odds
The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.
Groningen Match Odds Suggest Victory
FC Groningen are regarded as having a 62% chance of winning this Eredivisie match according to the bookies’ latest betting odds who have priced them up at -164. At +440, RKC Waalwijk are regarded as having a lower probability of winning this match.
It’s hard to split the odds between Over 2.5 Goals and Under 2.5 Goals for this match.
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Oskar Zawada Favourite to Find the Net First
Oskar Zawada is the First Goalscorer favourite at +600 and there’s an opportunity to back him to find the net anytime at +245.
- Eredivisie: 17/08 2024 RKC Waalwijk 1 Groningen 2
- Eredivisie: 15/04 2023 RKC Waalwijk 2 Groningen 1
- Eredivisie: 07/10 2022 Groningen 2 RKC Waalwijk 3
- Eredivisie: 01/05 2022 RKC Waalwijk 3 Groningen 1
- Eredivisie: 07/11 2021 Groningen 1 RKC Waalwijk 1
- Eredivisie: 20/03 2021 RKC Waalwijk 3 Groningen 1
- Eredivisie: 12/12 2020 Groningen 2 RKC Waalwijk 0
- Eredivisie: 04/10 2019 Groningen 3 RKC Waalwijk 0
FC Groningen League Stats
RKC Waalwijk League Stats
- 4 wins, 4 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 6 wins, 1 defeat and 3 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 2 wins, 6 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 1 win, 5 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.50 goals scored and 1.60 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.30 goals scored and 0.60 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 3.10 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.90 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 8 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.30 goals scored and 1.80 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.40 goals scored and 1.80 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 3.10 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.20 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 8 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 3.90 corners awarded and 3.50 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 5.80 corners awarded and 3.50 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 7.40 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 9.30 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 5.40 corners awarded and 6.40 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 5.20 corners awarded and 7.80 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 11.80 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 13.00 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 6 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 45.30% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 46.30% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 4 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 3 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 49.60% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 47.10% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 4 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 4 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for FC Groningen this season are Jorg Schreuders (5), Brynjolfur Andersen Willumsson (4), Leandro Bacuna (3)
- Top Assistors for FC Groningen this season are Luciano Valente (6), Leandro Bacuna (2), Marvin Peersman (2)
Groningen vs RKC Waalwijk Lineups & Team News
You’ve found the right place for Groningen vs RKC Waalwijk team news, with all the latest information available including lineups and injuries so you’re fully informed.
The Eredivisie squads highlight the star players operating for every team in the division.
FC Groningen Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
RKC Waalwijk Confirmed Lineup 5-3-2
FC Groningen Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
RKC Waalwijk Confirmed Lineup 5-3-2
FC Groningen Substitutes
- 2Wouter Prins
- 9B. A. Willumsson
- 11Noam Emeran
- 18Tika de Jonge
- 20Mats Seuntjens
- 21Hidde Jurjus
- 22Finn Stam
- 24Dirk Baron
- 25Thijs Oosting
- 27Rui Mendes
- 29Romano Postema
- 46David van der Werff
RKC Waalwijk Substitutes
- 1Jeroen Houwen
- 3Dario van den Buijs
- 7Denilho Cleonise
- 8Patrick Vroegh
- 11Alexander Jakobsen
- 13Joey Kesting
- 18S. van der
- 24Godfried Roemeratoe
- 28Aaron Meijers
- 32Redouan El Yaakoubi
- 35Kevin Felida
Previous FC Groningen Lineups
Previous RKC Waalwijk Lineups
Eredivisie Table
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NEC Nijmegen | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 12:1 | 9 |
| 2 | PSV | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 12:3 | 9 |
| 3 | Ajax | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6:2 | 7 |
| 4 | Feyenoord | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4:1 | 6 |
| 5 | PEC Zwolle | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3:0 | 6 |
| 6 | Utrecht | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 9:3 | 6 |
| 7 | Sp. Rotterdam | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6:7 | 6 |
| 8 | Groningen | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 9:9 | 6 |
| 9 | AZ Alkmaar | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6:3 | 4 |
| 10 | Volendam | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 5:5 | 3 |
| 11 | Twente | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2:4 | 3 |
| 12 | NAC Breda | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2:6 | 3 |
| 13 | Go Ahead E. | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4:7 | 2 |
| 14 | Fortuna Sittard | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3:4 | 1 |
| 15 | SC Heerenveen | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3:5 | 1 |
| 16 | Telstar | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2:6 | 1 |
| 17 | Excelsior | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2:11 | 0 |
| 18 | Heracles | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1:14 | 0 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NEC Nijmegen | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 8:0 | 6 |
| 2 | PSV | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 10:3 | 6 |
| 3 | Utrecht | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 8:1 | 6 |
| 4 | Groningen | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6:1 | 6 |
| 5 | Ajax | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4:0 | 6 |
| 6 | AZ Alkmaar | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4:1 | 3 |
| 7 | Feyenoord | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:0 | 3 |
| 8 | Sp. Rotterdam | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:1 | 3 |
| 9 | NAC Breda | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:1 | 3 |
| 10 | PEC Zwolle | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1:0 | 3 |
| 11 | Volendam | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2:2 | 1 |
| 12 | Fortuna Sittard | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2:2 | 1 |
| 13 | SC Heerenveen | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2:3 | 1 |
| 14 | Telstar | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2:4 | 1 |
| 15 | Go Ahead E. | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2:5 | 1 |
| 16 | Excelsior | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:2 | 0 |
| 17 | Twente | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:2 | 0 |
| 18 | Heracles | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:4 | 0 |
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