Almere City vs RKC Waalwijk: match statistics
Almere City display impressive home form with a 53% win rate and a +15 goal difference at their own stadium. The hosts score an average of 2.2 goals per home match, which, paired with a 2.01 xG, highlights their attacking efficiency. RKC Waalwijk have been in solid form over their last 5 matches (2.0 PPG), but they are less reliable on the road - only a 40% win rate and an average of 1.73 goals scored against a 1.63 xG. A key factor is Almere's advantage in expected goals on their home pitch (2.01 xG vs 1.43 xGA) and the fact that the hosts have failed to score in only 13% of their home fixtures. Taking all statistics into account, Almere City hold the edge, although an in-form RKC could provide a tough test, making it an open match with a slight advantage for the hosts.
Almere City vs RKC Waalwijk: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Almere City played against RKC Waalwijk in Eerste Divisie (Netherlands). The game was played on March 17, 2026. Final score: 2:2.
Recent form
Almere City has 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.80 points per game. RKC Waalwijk has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss, with 2.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Almere City scores 2.06 goals per game and allows 1.65. RKC Waalwijk scores 1.68 and allows 1.45. Games in this league average 3.19 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 65% of Almere City's games and 74% of RKC Waalwijk's. The Over 2.5 rates are 71% and 65%, compared with league averages of 63% for BTTS and 64% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Almere City has the higher season xG average, 1.86 to 1.67 per game. Almere City takes 16.8 shots per game, while RKC Waalwijk takes 14.9.
First-half and second-half trends
Almere City leads at halftime in 29% of its games and scores 1.23 goals per game after halftime. RKC Waalwijk leads at halftime in 42% and scores 0.87 after halftime.
When the teams score
Almere City's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (19 goals). For RKC Waalwijk, it is minutes 76-90+ (12 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Eerste Divisie games average 3.19 goals. Both teams score in 63% of games, and 64% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 2.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Almere City display impressive home form with a 53% win rate and a +15 goal difference at their own stadium. The hosts score an average of 2.2 goals per home match, which, paired with a 2.01 xG, highlights their attacking efficiency. RKC Waalwijk have been in solid form over their last 5 matches (2.0 PPG), but they are less reliable on the road - only a 40% win rate and an average of 1.73 goals scored against a 1.63 xG. A key factor is Almere's advantage in expected goals on their home pitch (2.01 xG vs 1.43 xGA) and the fact that the hosts have failed to score in only 13% of their home fixtures. Taking all statistics into account, Almere City hold the edge, although an in-form RKC could provide a tough test, making it an open match with a slight advantage for the hosts.
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Almere City | RKC Waalwijk | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 38% | 35% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.32 | 0.32 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
RKC Waalwijk is 11% better for: last-5 form.
1.8 pts / game - Almere City · 2 pts / game - RKC Waalwijk
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Almere City is 23% better for: goals scored per game.
2.06 goals / game - Almere City · 1.68 goals / game - RKC Waalwijk
RKC Waalwijk is 14% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.65 goals / game - Almere City · 1.45 goals / game - RKC Waalwijk
Almere City scores in 87% of games (27 of 31 meczów), while RKC Waalwijk keeps a clean sheet in 19% (6 of 31 meczów).
RKC Waalwijk scores in 90% of games (28 of 31 meczów), while Almere City keeps a clean sheet in 23% (7 of 31 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Almere City
Over / Under - RKC Waalwijk
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
RKC Waalwijk is 25% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.29 pts / game - Almere City · 1.61 pts / game - RKC Waalwijk
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Almere City - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 29% of games and wins 48%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
RKC Waalwijk - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 42% of games and wins 42%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.60 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 1.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.0 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.6 | 2.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 0% |
| Goal difference | -2 | +4 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +1 | +3 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (19 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (14). Late-goal balance (76-90): +5 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (12 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (16). Late-goal balance (76-90): -4 - late phases are a weakness.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Almere City
RKC Waalwijk
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Eerste Divisie).
Teams vs league
| Almere City | Liga | RKC Waalwijk | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 3.71 | 3.19 | • 3.13 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 65% | 63% | ▲ 74% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 71% | 64% | • 65% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 23% | 21% | ▼ 19% |
| Goal before half-time | • 77% | 77% | ▲ 84% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 97% | 85% | • 84% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Head-to-head
Record from Almere City's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against RKC Waalwijk. Games average 2.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Almere City vs RKC Waalwijk?
The Eerste Divisie match finished Almere City 2:2 RKC Waalwijk. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Almere City vs RKC Waalwijk?
Almere City score 2.06 goals per game on average and RKC Waalwijk 1.68. The Eerste Divisie average is 3.19 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 64% of games. Both teams score in 65% of Almere City's matches and 74% of RKC Waalwijk's.
What form are Almere City and RKC Waalwijk in?
Over the last 5 games Almere City have a 3-0-2 record (1.80 points per game) and RKC Waalwijk 3-1-1 (2.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Almere City vs RKC Waalwijk?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.