RKC Waalwijk
- RKC Waalwijk have won two, drawn one and lost two of their last five matches in all competitions.
- Sander Duits was appointed RKC’s Head Coach in July 2025 and he has installed a possession-based style of control at Mandemakers Stadion.
- Duits’ side are patient in build-up and aim to dictate games, with moderate pressing intensity.
FC Dordrecht
- FC Dordrecht have failed to win any of their last five games, drawing once and losing four.
- Dirk Kuyt took over as Dordrecht boss in July 2025 and he has brought an entirely different style to the club.
- FC Dordrecht’s 3-4-3/3-5-2 set-up is high-octane, with the wingbacks providing width and an abundance of high pressing.
- The Schappenkooi can be lethal in transition, especially with talented finisher Yannick Eduardo at the top of the field.
- Eduardo has scored 9 Eerste Divisie goals this season from 20 appearances, but despite his 9 goals, FC Dordrecht are without a win in their last five, and 14th in 2025/2026 Eerste Divisie standings with 24 points from 21 games.
Head-to-Head
RKC Waalwijk won the reverse fixture 2-1 two months ago.
Key Players
- Jesper Uneken has been a reliable finisher for RKC this season and has six Eerste Divisie goals from 19 appearances.
- Uneken can take advantage of space in behind Dordrecht’s press, and looks a good choice for an anytime scorer on Sunday.
- Yannick Eduardo is Dordrecht’s main threat in transition and finishing.
Betting Insights
- RKC Waalwijk are the favorites for this game at 1.64, while the visitors are outsiders at 4.6 and the draw is set at 4.2.
- With two contrasting styles on show, there should be plenty of goals in this match-up, as the hosts’ possession control will be tested by the visitors’ high-intensity pressing, while Dordrecht will also give the game plenty of energy, which will create space for the hosts to take advantage of.
- Over 2.5 goals is priced at 1.5, so the bookies are expecting a wide open game and plenty of goalmouth action.
Prediction
RKC Waalwijk are in better form, have the home advantage and have a superior recent record in this fixture, so the value selection is a home victory , albeit a narrow one.
