RKC Waalwijk
- With 37 points from 26 games, RKC Waalwijk are eighth in the 2025-2026 Eerste Divisie standings.
- Both sides are pushing for promotion playoff spots, and a Friday night win could help maintain some momentum for both in the second tier.
- Sander Duits has instilled some tactical discipline and a pragmatic, possession-based approach on his side.
- Recent stats:
- 2 wins, 2 draws, 1 loss in their last 5 league games.
- 5 wins, 4 draws, 4 losses at home this season and unbeaten in three (W1, D2).
Roda JC Kerkrade
- Roda JC Kerkrade sit seventh with 39 points from 26 games.
- Their preferred system is a 4-2-3-1 or 4-3-3 which sees them press high and with ferocity to try and force a turnover before launching their forwards.
- The visitors have scored 22 goals in 13 away games and have been a real threat wherever they’ve gone.
- Recent stats:
- 1 win, 2 draws, 2 losses in their last 5 league games.
- 7 wins, 4 draws, 2 defeats on the road this season and unbeaten in their last two away matches (W1, D1).
Key Players
Tim van der Leij ( RKC Waalwijk ) has scored 9 goals in 21 appearances .
Prediction
Expect a lively match with both teams looking to control it.
