Feyenoord vs RKC Waalwijk Prediction: A Three-Pointer Is Out Of The Question For Waalwijk But Their Goal Isn't!

Feyenoord will welcome RKC Waalwijk to De Kuip in the 22nd round of the Eredivisie. 

Feyenoord will be aiming for their third consecutive victory in the league as they go up against a RKC Waalwijk side that has been plagued with inconsistency.The Pride of the North boasted a ten-match unbeaten run in this fixture, recording seven wins and three draws, and it goes without a doubt that's a run that will inspire them with confidence to achieve their goal.

Let's have a look at the latest Netherlands Eredivisie predictions between Feyenoord vs. RKC Waalwijk, probable lineups, match facts and betting odds for you to consider!

Note: Odds are subject to change at any time!

Feyenoord

Form: WWDWD

Igor Paixao's headed goal in the stroke of half-time saw him give his side Feyenoord the much-needed lead in the first leg of the Europa League playoff tie on Thursday against Italian outfit AS Roma; however, his efforts were futile at the end as a Romelu Lukaka equalizer in the 67th minute witnessed them being held to a 1-1 draw at home.

This comes after securing a 2-0 victory in the derby against Sparta Rotterdam in the league, marking their second consecutive 2-0 win after seeing off the threat of AZ Alkmaar in the quarterfinals of the KNVB Beker. Boasting a four-match unbeaten run at home (W2 D2), not to mention they've suffered a solitary defeat in their last eleven matches (W7 D3), there's no denying that the Pride of the North will want to build up on that momentum to pick up yet another favorable outcome.

Having accumulated 49 points in 21 matches played, Feyenoord sit in second place in the Eredivisie standings, five points ahead of third-placed FC Twente and ten points adrift of first-placed PSV Eindhoven.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Wellenreuther; Nieuwkoop, Beelen, Hancko, Hartman; Wieffer, Zerrouki; Minteh, Stengs, Paixao; Ueda

RKC Waalwijk

Form: WLDLL

Henk Fraser couldn't hide his grin on a Friday night as his side entered the win column by edging out NEC Nijmegen 2-0 at home courtesy of a David Min brace in the first half. This follows a morale-crushing 3-0 away defeat at the hands of FC Twente. 

With this win, Henk Fraser's wards have snapped an eight-match winless run in the league (L5 D3) and will hope to record their second consecutive win of the season. Away form has been concerning as this has been the root of their downfall this season, and little can be expected from them in this one. Waalwijk have notched two wins in ten matches (L7 D1) and currently find themselves on a four-match winless run (L3 D1) since a 2-1 win over PEC Zwolle on November 25th. 

Having accumulated 18 points in 21 matches played, RKC Waalwijk holds the 16th position, is ensnared in the Eredivisie relegation play-offs, and is six points ahead of the relegation zone, while only three points separate them from safety.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Vaessen; Lelieveld, Adewoye, Van den Buijs, Meijers; Felida, Oukili; Cleonise, Niemeijer, Lokesa; Min

Match Facts

• Feyenoord are currently on a three-match winning streak when playing against RKC Waalwijk.
• RKC Waalwijk have won just one of their last nine matches in the Eredivisie.
• Feyenoord averages 2.55 goals per game when playing at home, and RKC Waalwijk averages 0.7 goals per game when playing away.

Head-To-Head

In the last 45 meetings, Feyenoord have won 25 times, RKC Waalwijk have won 7 times, and there have been 13 draws, with the goal difference being 87-45 in favor of Feyenoord. 

Expert Betting Tips

The Pride of the North are currently unbeaten in ten matches across all competitions (W7 D3) and should be brimming with confidence as they enter this upcoming match, where their dominance has seen them avoid defeat in ten matches (W7 D3).

As such, we don't envision Feyenoord succumbing to defeat in this one rather than dishing it out themselves. However, in this specific match, we will be siding with RKC Waalwijk to score a goal, as they have managed to find the back of the net in five out of their last eight away matches in this fixture.

• Total 2 - Over 0.5 for 2.15
• Result/Both Teams To Score - Feyenoord/Yes for 2.60
• Goals - Over 3.5 for 1.77