RKC Waalwijk vs. Go Ahead Eagles – Preview, Prediction, Team news, Lineups – Football News, Previews, Predictions, Transfers

RKC Waalwijk is bracing themselves for the challenge as they aim to avoid a fourth consecutive defeat when they play host to Go Ahead Eagles at the Mandemakers Stadion this Saturday.

In contrast, Go Ahead Eagles are on a winning streak and will be determined to secure their third consecutive victory across all competitions as they travel to Waalwijk this weekend.

Match Preview

Waalwijk suffered a narrow 2-1 defeat against Feyenoord in their recent encounter, with Denilho Cleonise giving them an early lead, only to be pegged back and eventually overtaken by the defending champions.

This loss has seen RKC drop to 15th place in the Eredivisie table, with just one point keeping them clear of the relegation zone, despite having played one game less.

Next up, they face an opposing team that has managed only one win in the last eight editions of this fixture since 2019, a statistic that offers some hope to the struggling RKC side.

However, it’s worth noting that the solitary win for Go Ahead Eagles came in their most recent encounter back in April, where they secured a 3-2 victory over RKC.

On the contrary, Go Ahead Eagles demonstrated their strength with a resounding 5-1 victory over Vitesse in their previous match, showcasing an impressive performance that places them fifth in the standings with 18 points from 11 matches this season.

Having recently put an end to a nine-game winless run on the road, the visitors are now seeking back-to-back wins away from home for the first time since January.

Eredivisie Form

RKC Waalwijk: W-W-L-W-L-L

Go Ahead Eagles: L-L-W-D-D-W

Team News

For Go Ahead Eagles, twenty-two-year-old Luca Everink remains sidelined due to a muscle injury sustained during pre-season, while Finn Stokkers has been absent for the last six months due to a long-term injury.

Meanwhile, RKC’s first-choice goalkeeper, Etienne Vaessen, continues to be unavailable due to a head injury suffered in September, and Shawn Adewoye will miss the upcoming match after receiving a red card in the defeat to Feyenoord.

Possible Starting Lineups

RKC Waalwijk:

• Spenkelink;
• Meijers, Gaari, Bruma, Lelieveld;
• Roemeratoe, Oukili, Felida;
• Cleonise, Stevanovic;
• Kramer

Go Ahead Eagles:

• De Lange;
• Kuipers, Kramer, Amofa, Deijl;
• Rommens, Linthorst;
• Breum, Willumsson, Edvardsen;
• Edvardsen

Prediction

Go Ahead Eagles. Despite expecting a spirited performance from Waalwijk, we anticipate Go Ahead Eagles to continue their winning momentum and emerge victorious in the end.

• Our prediction for this match is RKC Waalwijk 1-2