Netherlands - Eerste DivisieData current as of September 13, 2026

RKC Waalwijk vs Den Bosch: match statistics

RKC Waalwijk crest
RKC Waalwijk
2 : 3half-time 1:0
Den Bosch crest
Den Bosch
155%(1.63)
X25%(3.85)
220%(3.85)

RKC Waalwijk shows solid home form with a 44% win rate at their own stadium and an impressive run in their last 5 overall matches (3 wins, 2 draws). The hosts score an average of 1.63 goals per home match with an xG of 1.71, confirming their efficiency. Den Bosch performs significantly worse in away matches - only a 25% win rate, 56% losses, and a goal difference of -12. The visitors concede an average of 2.19 goals away from home with an xG Against of 1.82, indicating defensive issues. The form from the last 5 matches also favors the hosts (2.2 PTS/M vs 1.2 PTS/M). Considering all statistics, RKC Waalwijk has a clear advantage and should secure three points, although Den Bosch may put up resistance, hence a slight probability of a draw.

RKC Waalwijk vs Den Bosch: form, goals and key statistics

Game details

RKC Waalwijk played against Den Bosch in Eerste Divisie (Netherlands). The game was played on March 21, 2026. Final score: 2:3.

Recent form

RKC Waalwijk has 3 wins, 2 draws and 0 losses over its last five games, averaging 2.20 points per game. Den Bosch has 1 win, 3 draws and 1 loss, with 1.20 points per game.

Scoring records

RKC Waalwijk scores 1.69 goals per game and allows 1.47. Den Bosch scores 1.72 and allows 1.78. Games in this league average 3.19 goals.

BTTS and goal totals

Both teams score in 75% of RKC Waalwijk's games and 72% of Den Bosch's. The Over 2.5 rates are 66% and 69%, compared with league averages of 63% for BTTS and 63% for Over 2.5.

xG and shots

RKC Waalwijk has the higher season xG average, 1.66 to 1.57 per game. RKC Waalwijk takes 14.8 shots per game, while Den Bosch takes 13.3.

First-half and second-half trends

RKC Waalwijk leads at halftime in 44% of its games and scores 0.84 goals per game after halftime. Den Bosch leads at halftime in 34% and scores 0.81 after halftime.

When the teams score

RKC Waalwijk's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (12 goals). For Den Bosch, it is minutes 76-90+ (15 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 63% finish with at least three goals.

Head-to-head record

Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 1 draw and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 4.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% 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

RKC Waalwijk shows solid home form with a 44% win rate at their own stadium and an impressive run in their last 5 overall matches (3 wins, 2 draws). The hosts score an average of 1.63 goals per home match with an xG of 1.71, confirming their efficiency. Den Bosch performs significantly worse in away matches - only a 25% win rate, 56% losses, and a goal difference of -12. The visitors concede an average of 2.19 goals away from home with an xG Against of 1.82, indicating defensive issues. The form from the last 5 matches also favors the hosts (2.2 PTS/M vs 1.2 PTS/M). Considering all statistics, RKC Waalwijk has a clear advantage and should secure three points, although Den Bosch may put up resistance, hence a slight probability of a draw.

View the statistical overview

Stats by half

1 : 0
First half
1 : 3
Second half

Game stats

54Possession (%)46
RKC WaalwijkDen Bosch
17Shots9
RKC WaalwijkDen Bosch
4Shots on target4
RKC WaalwijkDen Bosch
1.73xG1.16
RKC WaalwijkDen Bosch
3Corners2
RKC WaalwijkDen Bosch
52Dangerous attacks41
RKC WaalwijkDen Bosch
9Fouls10
RKC WaalwijkDen Bosch
3Cards1
RKC WaalwijkDen Bosch

Pre-game profilewhat do the season numbers say?

This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.

RKC WaalwijkDen Bosch
1.69Goals scored / game1.72
RKC WaalwijkDen Bosch
1.47Goals allowed / game1.78
RKC WaalwijkDen Bosch
51%Average possession48%
RKC WaalwijkDen Bosch
5.09Shots on target / game5.19
RKC WaalwijkDen Bosch

Team statswho is more efficient?

Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.

14.75Shots per game13.31
RKC WaalwijkDen Bosch
5.09Shots on target5.19
RKC WaalwijkDen Bosch
11.4%Shot conversion12.9%
RKC WaalwijkDen Bosch
51%Possession48%
RKC WaalwijkDen Bosch
1.66xG for1.57
RKC WaalwijkDen Bosch
1.42xG against1.68
RKC WaalwijkDen Bosch

Shooting quality

RKC Waalwijk: AttackingDen Bosch: Balanced
RKC WaalwijkDen Bosch
Accuracy (shots on target)35%39%
Chance quality (xG per shot)0.110.12
Finishing (goals per shot on target)0.330.33

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 formwho is in better shape?

Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.

RKC Waalwijk is 83% better for: last-5 form.

2.2 pts / game - RKC Waalwijk · 1.2 pts / game - Den Bosch

RKC Waalwijk
DWWWD
Unbeaten in the last 5 games
Season result split
41% W28% D31% L
Season (W-D-L)
13-9-10
1.50 pts / game · goal difference +7
Last 5 (W-D-L)
3-2-0
2.20 pts / game
Record at home (W-D-L)
7-4-5
Last 5 at home
3-1-1
DWLWW
Last 5 games - averages
Goals scored: 2.0Goals conceded: 1.0xG: 1.52Opponent xG: 1.43BTTS: 80%Over 2.5: 80%
Den Bosch
DDDLW
Season result split
38% W22% D41% L
Season (W-D-L)
12-7-13
1.34 pts / game · goal difference -2
Last 5 (W-D-L)
1-3-1
1.20 pts / game
Record away (W-D-L)
4-3-9
Last 5 away
0-3-2
DLDDL
Last 5 games - averages
Goals scored: 1.6Goals conceded: 1.6xG: 1.43Opponent xG: 1.67BTTS: 80%Over 2.5: 60%

Goalshow 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.

RKC Waalwijk is 21% better for: goals allowed per game.

1.47 goals / game - RKC Waalwijk · 1.78 goals / game - Den Bosch

RKC Waalwijk scoring profile: very strong

RKC Waalwijk scores in 91% of games (29 of 32 meczów), while Den Bosch keeps a clean sheet in 16% (5 of 32 meczów).

Den Bosch scoring profile: very strong

Den Bosch scores in 88% of games (28 of 32 meczów), while RKC Waalwijk keeps a clean sheet in 19% (6 of 32 meczów).

54Goals scored (season)55
RKC WaalwijkDen Bosch
47Goals conceded (season)57
RKC WaalwijkDen Bosch
3.16Average goals per game3.5
RKC WaalwijkDen Bosch
10Goals scored (last 5)8
RKC WaalwijkDen Bosch
5Goals conceded (last 5)8
RKC WaalwijkDen Bosch

How often they score at least...

91%1 goal88%
RKC WaalwijkDen Bosch
53%2 goals53%
RKC WaalwijkDen Bosch
16%3 goals16%
RKC WaalwijkDen Bosch
9%4 goals9%
RKC WaalwijkDen Bosch

How often they concede at least...

81%1 goal84%
RKC WaalwijkDen Bosch
50%2 goals59%
RKC WaalwijkDen Bosch
13%3 goals25%
RKC WaalwijkDen Bosch
3%4 goals3%
RKC WaalwijkDen Bosch

* 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.

63%
League average

Goal patterns

28%BTTS at half-time34%
RKC WaalwijkDen Bosch
0%BTTS in both halves9%
RKC WaalwijkDen Bosch
28%Scored in both halves25%
RKC WaalwijkDen Bosch

BTTS and goal count

63%Min. 3 goals and BTTS63%
RKC WaalwijkDen Bosch
3%Min. 3 goals without BTTS6%
RKC WaalwijkDen Bosch
80%BTTS - last 580%
RKC WaalwijkDen Bosch

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.

1st half

84%Min. 1 goal before half-time84%
RKC WaalwijkDen Bosch
41%Min. 2 goals before half-time56%
RKC WaalwijkDen Bosch
16%Min. 3 goals before half-time25%
RKC WaalwijkDen Bosch

2nd half

84%Min. 1 goal after half-time84%
RKC WaalwijkDen Bosch
50%Min. 2 goals after half-time47%
RKC WaalwijkDen Bosch
25%Min. 3 goals after half-time25%
RKC WaalwijkDen Bosch

Game halveswhen 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 24% better for: first-half form (half-time points).

1.66 pts / game - RKC Waalwijk · 1.34 pts / game - Den Bosch

RKC Waalwijk - half-time state
44% leading34% draw22% trailing
Den Bosch - half-time state
34% leading31% draw34% trailing

Before half-time (1st half)

1.66Points per game (1st half)1.34
RKC WaalwijkDen Bosch
0.84Goals scored (1st half)0.91
RKC WaalwijkDen Bosch
0.59Goals conceded (1st half)0.91
RKC WaalwijkDen Bosch
1.44Average goals (1st half)1.81
RKC WaalwijkDen Bosch
50%Clean sheet before half-time41%
RKC WaalwijkDen Bosch
38%No goal before half-time41%
RKC WaalwijkDen Bosch

After half-time (2nd half)

1.19Points per game (2nd half)1.34
RKC WaalwijkDen Bosch
0.84Goals scored (2nd half)0.81
RKC WaalwijkDen Bosch
0.88Goals conceded (2nd half)0.88
RKC WaalwijkDen Bosch
1.72Average goals (2nd half)1.69
RKC WaalwijkDen Bosch
38%Clean sheet after half-time38%
RKC WaalwijkDen Bosch
44%No goal after half-time47%
RKC WaalwijkDen Bosch

RKC Waalwijk - second-half results

28% W34% D38% L
53
Half-time points
27
Half-time goals
+8
Goal difference (1st half)
38
Second-half points
-1
Goal difference (2nd half)
1.66
PPG before half-time
Lead holding93%

Leads at halftime in 44% of games and wins 41%. Usually protects a halftime lead through the final whistle.

Defense after halftime+0.3

Allows 0.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.

Den Bosch - second-half results

34% W31% D34% L
43
Half-time points
29
Half-time goals
0
Goal difference (1st half)
43
Second-half points
-2
Goal difference (2nd half)
1.34
PPG before half-time
Lead holding112%

Leads at halftime in 34% of games and wins 38%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.

Defense after halftime-0.0

Defense stays consistent across the full game.

RKC Waalwijk - last 5 games by half
1st half2nd half
Points per game2.201.40
Goals scored / game1.20.8
Goals allowed / game0.60.4
Average goals per game1.81.2
1 goal80%80%
2 goals60%20%
3 goals40%20%
Clean sheet40%60%
No goal20%60%
Goal difference+3+2
Half-time: 60% leading - 40% draw - 0% trailing
2nd half: 40% won - 20% draw - 40% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 60% - Half-time goals total: 6
Den Bosch - last 5 games by half
1st half2nd half
Points per game2.001.00
Goals scored / game1.20.4
Goals allowed / game0.80.8
Average goals per game2.01.2
1 goal100%60%
2 goals60%40%
3 goals20%20%
Clean sheet60%60%
No goal0%60%
Goal difference+2-2
Half-time: 60% leading - 20% draw - 20% trailing
2nd half: 20% won - 40% draw - 40% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 40% - Half-time goals total: 6

* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.

Goals by minutewhen do goals arrive?

The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.

RKC Waalwijk
ScoredConceded
11
3
0-15
9
8
16-30
7
8
31-45
8
6
46-60
7
5
61-75
12
17
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (12 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (17). Late-goal balance (76-90): -5 - late phases are a weakness.

Den Bosch
ScoredConceded
9
7
0-15
12
10
16-30
8
12
31-45
5
6
46-60
6
9
61-75
15
13
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (15 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (13). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.

* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.

Additional team indicatorswhat do xG, efficiency and form show?

A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.

Game profile

3.33
Estimated goals
attack vs. opponent defense
1.7 : 1.6
Estimated goal split
home : away
104%
Pace vs league
100% = league average
74%
Both teams scored (BTTS)
average from both teams' seasons
+20%
Derby effect
H2H goals vs typical matches
80%
BTTS estimate
from both teams' scoring frequency
1%
0:0 risk
about 1 in 100 matches
2-3
Most common goal range
attack vs. defense for both teams

RKC Waalwijk

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
+0.24
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
-0.02
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
-6.6 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
+0.03
Defensive efficiency
Does the defense or goalkeeper outperform the chances allowed? A positive value means the team allows fewer goals than its xGA suggests.
-0.05
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
99%
Defense vs. league
Goals allowed compared with the league average. An 80% score means 20% fewer goals allowed.
99%
Form trend
Compares points from the last five games with the full-season average.
+0.70
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
0.0
Late goals
22% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 20% come in the first quarter-hour.
22%

Den Bosch

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
-0.11
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
+0.05
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
-3.3 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
+0.15
Defensive efficiency
Does the defense or goalkeeper outperform the chances allowed? A positive value means the team allows fewer goals than its xGA suggests.
-0.10
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
116%
Defense vs. league
Goals allowed compared with the league average. An 80% score means 20% fewer goals allowed.
104%
Form trend
Compares points from the last five games with the full-season average.
-0.14
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
-0.1
Late goals
27% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 16% come in the first quarter-hour.
27%

* 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 contextis this a high-scoring league?

How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Eerste Divisie).

Teams vs league

RKC WaalwijkLigaDen Bosch
Average goals per game 3.163.19 3.50
Both teams scored 75%63% 72%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) 66%63% 69%
Clean sheets 19%21% 16%
Goal before half-time 84%77% 84%
Goal after half-time 84%85% 84%

^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.

3.19
Average goals per game
63%
Both teams scored
63%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5)
21%
Clean sheets
1.71
Home goals / game
1.48
Away goals / game
+16%
Home attack advantage
+13%
Home defensive advantage
+6%
Total home advantage
Goals in 1st half (whole league)
77%
1 goal
41%
2 goals
16%
3 goals
5%
4 goals
Goals in 2nd half (whole league)
85%
1 goal
54%
2 goals
27%
3 goals
10%
4 goals

Lineups and player events

Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.

Match timeline

Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.

  1. RKC WaalwijkYellow cardLiam van Gelderen
  2. RKC WaalwijkGoalHarrie KusterAssist: Juan Familio-Castillo
  3. RKC WaalwijkSubstitutionOn: Navajo BakboordOff: Liam van Gelderen
  4. Den BoschSubstitutionOn: Thijs van LeeuwenOff: Sebastian Karlsson Grach
  5. Den BoschGoalNick de GrootAssist: Thijs van Leeuwen
  6. RKC WaalwijkRed cardRoshon van Eijma
  7. Den BoschGoalTim Rafi Wolters
  8. Den BoschYellow cardTeun van Grunsven
  9. RKC WaalwijkGoalJesper Uneken
  10. Den BoschGoalMees LarosAssist: Thijs van Leeuwen

Referee and managers

Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.

Head-to-head

Record from RKC Waalwijk's perspective: 0 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses against Den Bosch. Games average 4.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.

FC Den Bosch
2 : 2
RKC Waalwijk

FAQ

What was the result of RKC Waalwijk vs Den Bosch?

The Eerste Divisie match finished RKC Waalwijk 2:3 Den Bosch. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.

What do the goal statistics show before RKC Waalwijk vs Den Bosch?

RKC Waalwijk score 1.69 goals per game on average and Den Bosch 1.72. The Eerste Divisie average is 3.19 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 63% of games. Both teams score in 75% of RKC Waalwijk's matches and 72% of Den Bosch's.

What form are RKC Waalwijk and Den Bosch in?

Over the last 5 games RKC Waalwijk have a 3-2-0 record (2.20 points per game) and Den Bosch 1-3-1 (1.20 points per game).

Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for RKC Waalwijk vs Den Bosch?

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.