RKC Waalwijk vs Heracles Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 06 Apr 2025

We Think Over 2.5 is the Value Bet

When RKC meet Heracles, there could be a few goals scored. That leads us to back the Over 2.5 selection when it comes to Total Goals, with the betting odds of -143 looking like excellent value.

2-2 Draw in Previous H2H

RKC Waalwijk drew on the road in their last game. A 2-2 scoreline was played out against AZ Alkmaar at AFAS Stadion. Henk Fraser's men ended up with just 38% possession and had two shots on target, while Michiel Kramer and Chris Lokesa scored one goal each.

Heracles won their previous game which was at home. It was a 2-1 victory against FC Twente at Asito Stadion. The Almelo outfit had 42% possession and managed four shots on goal, while Jizz Hornkamp netted twice.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The most recent clash between the teams saw RKC draw 2-2 away to Heracles at Asito Stadion. In the past 10 H2H meetings, we have seen five RKC wins, four Heracles victories and one draw.

3 wins, 5 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.6 goals from 4.2 shots on goal and 13.9 attempts. RKC have had 48.2% possession, 416.5 passes and 5.6 corners per game. On average, their opponents have scored 1.5 goals from 5.0 shots on goal and 16.2 attempts, while being awarded 6.5 corners.

Top goalscorer Oskar Zawada has found the net 4 times, with Chris Lokesa, Yassin Oukili and Mohammed Ihattaren scoring 2 each. The leading assistors are Richonell Margaret and Yassin Oukili with 3, while goalie Jeroen Houwen has recorded 2 clean sheets.

Heracles have 4 victories, 2 defeats and 4 draws, with an average of 3.9 shots on goal, 11.5 attempts and 1.6 goals. Erwin van de Looi's team average 47.4% possession, 386.0 passes, 4.8 corners awarded and 5.0 corners against, while 1.4 goals have been conceded from 12.4 attempts and 4.5 shots on goal.

Jizz Hornkamp is top of the team’s scoring charts with 5, while Thomas Bruns, Brian De Keersmaecker, Juho Talvitie and Luka Kulenovic have 2. Suf Podgoreanu, Brian De Keersmaecker and Mario Engels are top assists providers with 2, while Fabian de Keijzer has recorded one clean sheet in the previous 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

RKC Waalwijk confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Jeroen Houwen (GK), Faissal Al Mazyani, Julian Lelieveld, Liam van Gelderen, Kevin Felida, Tim van de Loo, Yassin Oukili, Juan Familia-Castillo, Mohammed Ihattaren, Oskar Zawada, Richonell Margaret.

Heracles confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Fabian de Keijzer (GK), Jannes Wieckhoff, Damon Mirani, Ivan Mesik, Mats Rots, Sem Scheperman, Daniel van Kaam, Brian De Keersmaecker, Juho Talvitie, Jizz Hornkamp, Suf Podgoreanu.

RKC Waalwijk vs Heracles Prediction & Betting Tips

We are backing Over 2.5 Goals at -143, with this Eredivisie game set to be a high-scoring affair. We think the odds are attractive when it comes to at least three goals being scored.

We use the injury and suspension information to come up with the best possible football tips. You will also see that we take a stats-led approach by considering the key numbers.

Key RKC Waalwijk vs Heracles league stats:

• The 2.5 line has been covered in 13 of the last 20 RKC games.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 11 of the last 18 RKC games at home.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in the last 3 RKC games at home.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 3 of the last 5 Heracles games.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 10 of the last 18 Heracles games on the road.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in the last 3 games between these teams.

Over 2.5 Probability

The bookies are estimating that there is a 58.8% likelihood of this pick landing a return. Taking all factors into consideration, our tipsters think there’s a stronger chance of success and have a probability interval between 65-70%. This is why we regard this as a value bet.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

RKC 2 - 1 Heracles

There are betting odds of +750 that RKC land a 2-1 victory. The correct score option is popular due to the potential return that can be achieved.

Corners Prediction

RKC To Have Most Corners -102

RKC Waalwijk have had an average of 6.60 corners in the past 5 home games, with Heracles averaging 3.60 corners in their last 10 away matches. We think that the value can be found by backing RKC to win the Corner Match Bet and you can get attractive odds of -102.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

RKC

Total

12.10 5.60 6.50

Home

11.70 4.80 6.90

Away

12.80 4.70 8.10

Heracles

Total

9.80 4.80 5.00

Home

9.50 5.50 4.00

Away

9.30 3.60 5.70

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 10.5

-110

Under 10.5

-125

RKC Corners

Over 4.5

-150

Under 4.5

+110

Heracles Corners

Over 4.5

-150

Under 4.5

+110

Most Corners

1

-102

X

+550

2

-102

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RKC Waalwijk vs Heracles Odds

The bookies have priced up the draw at +260, with RKC Waalwijk available to back at betting odds of +135. Heracles are +175 to win this Eredivisie match.

For those expecting a high-scoring game, Over 2.5 Goals is the shortest price.

You can back RKC Waalwijk at -138 on the Draw No Bet market, with money back if the game is a draw. Heracles are -100 with the football betting sites to win this Eredivisie game.

Full-Time Result

1

+135

X

+260

2

+175

Half-Time Result

1

+200

X

+125

2

+240

Double Chance

1X

-250

12

-350

X2

-175

Draw No Bet

1

-138

2

-100

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp 0.0

-125

2 Hcp 0.0

+110

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+107.5

Over 2.5

-138

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-163

No

+120

RKC Waalwijk vs Heracles Lineups & Team News

It’s good to know about any injuries and this is reflected in our RKC Waalwijk vs Heracles team news, with this leading to predicted and confirmed lineups.

The Eredivisie squad information is a great asset when it comes to making your bets.

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