Netherlands · Eerste Divisie · kick-off 27 Sept 2026 01:00
Full time · score 2-0
pPS pre-match readiness (0-100): Roda JC Kerkrade 34 · RKC Waalwijk 43
mPS in-play performance (0-100): Roda JC Kerkrade 49 · RKC Waalwijk 52
Shots on target 3-6 · corners 1-5 · possession 43-57
NextGOAL tip: Roda JC Kerkrade (level) · 2 stars
Roda JC Kerkrade and RKC Waalwijk meet in the Eerste Divisie, with the hosts sitting 8th and the visitors 4th, just a point apart. Neither side has lost in the league for several matches, so this is a game where a single point can instantly change the standings. Roda JC Kerkrade are unbeaten in 5 matches, but 3 of those were draws. Their attack still lacks sharpness, scoring 7 and conceding 5 in 7 matches. As for RKC Waalwijk, they have won 3 in a row and just thrashed their opponents 6-1. Their attack is red-hot, having already scored 18 goals in the league. The game shape should be a trade of punches, because RKC Waalwijk hold slightly more possession (52.1% per match) and clearly put more shots on target than the hosts. Meanwhile, Roda JC Kerkrade are solid at home and do not give opponents an easy time. The first thing to watch after kick-off is how well the hosts cope with the visitors' quick attacking transitions.