A Eredivisie match between RKC Waalwijk and FC Utrecht will hold on April 28th, 2024, Sunday at 12:30h (UTC), in Netherlands, check the RKC Waalwijk vs FC Utrecht betting tip 2023/2024 to win with your bets.
Stadium and City where RKC Waalwijk vs FC Utrecht will occur
The game takes place in the small Mandemakers Stadion stadium, in the city of Waalwijk, with a capacity for 7500 spectators, that will try to help the team achieve a positive result.
Where to follow the live game
You can find all the follow-up to the match live on Betarena, bringing odds, events, statistics, and more to help with your sports betting.
Introduction to the RKC Waalwijk vs FC Utrecht betting tip 2023/2024
In the current edition of the Eredivisie, we can see a growth in the average goals. While last season the tournament had an average of 3.04 goals per match, now the competition has an average of 3.19 goals per match.
RKC Waalwijk last match
RKC Waalwijk comes from a loss in the last match played. On that occasion the opponent was AZ, in a match valid for Eredivisie, and the match ended 3-2. Coach H. Fraser’s team lined up with this formation: 4-2-3-1.
The odds for them to win, of 9.50 left no room for doubt. The defeat was clear before the match started.
The whole defensive section of the team suffered a lot from the opponent’s raids, but the most in trouble seemed to be Jurien Gaari. The player made many crucial mistakes during the match, and he will have to regain his lucidity as early as the next match in order to return useful to his team.
FC Utrecht last match
On the other hand, the visiting team arrives at this match after a victory in the last round. In a dispute valid for Eredivisie, FC Utrecht, who used a 4-2-3-1 formation, faced the Go Ahead Eagles team with a final score of 2-1.
The positive result confirmed that the team’s favoritism before the start of the match was certain, making the odds 1.73.
RKC Waalwijk vs FC Utrecht h2h
FC Utrecht was in 13th place in the Eredivisie while RKC Waalwijk was in 15th place, the last time these teams faced each other. FC Utrecht team entered the field with the 4-2-3-1 formation, the same tactic RKC Waalwijk used in the match.
Their last 2023/2024 Eredivisie match which took place on 16-12-2023 was such a competitive game it ended in a 1-1 draw.
Last time a draw between these teams, what to expect now?
The FC Utrecht team in the last five matches has achieved more regular results, with a total of 4 wins, compared to the RKC Waalwijk team, which has no wins recently.
RKC Waalwijk
Eredivisie leaderboard now
The RKC Waalwijk team with 24 points currently occupies the 16th place of the leaderboard, being in the qualifying place for the Relegation Play-off, with a campaign of 6 wins, 6 draws and 18 losses.
Excelsior ranks just above, occupying 15th place in the 31st round, the team suffers a small disadvantage of 2 points.
RKC Waalwijk analysis
The goal difference is not positive for RKC Waalwijk: at the end of the round 30 it registers 29 goals scored against 50 taken by its goalkeeper.
RKC Waalwijk team comes to this game with a sequence of 2 losses in the Eredivisie that has been affecting the team’s morale.
With 46.17% of ball possession averaged per game over the course of this league, RKC Waalwijk can hardly be said to be the kind of team that imposes its textures on the field. However,in the next match of the season against FC Utrecht they will have to come down with a whole different attitude on the pitch, and try to build more scoring chances.
Best goalscorer from RKC Waalwijk
Individually, the team’s main offensive standout in the competition so far is Michiel Kramer. The Attacker has already scored 8 times this season and has helped RKC Waalwijk come away with the positive result on several occasions.
It should also be noted that 4 of the goals scored by the player were from the penalty spot.
FC Utrecht
Eredivisie leaderboard now
The FC Utrecht team with 45 points currently occupies the 7th place of the leaderboard, being in the qualifying place for the UEFA Conference League Qualifiers Play-off, with a campaign of 12 wins, 9 draws, and 9 losses.
In the 31st round, the team suffers a small disadvantage of 2 points compared to NEC team who occupies position 6.
FC Utrecht analysis
FC Utrecht goal quotient is definitely positive, with 43 down scored and 41 conceded after 30 rounds played.
With a sequence of 3 wins in the Eredivisie, FC Utrecht is in that excellent moment of being the favorite.
As we approach the Regular Season, FC Utrecht is gearing up for another gripping match. In the opening game, the team managed 4.3 shots on target, offering a glimpse into their offensive capabilities.
FC Utrecht is a more offensive team than RKC Waalwijk, having 3089 attacks vs. 2878 from RKC Waalwijk, having scored 43 times, in comparison, RKC Waalwijk converted into goal 29 times.
Best goalscorer from FC Utrecht
Sam Lammers has proved to be a tremendous individual asset for the team’s offense this season. With 8 goals scored in the competition, the Attacker has been instrumental in leading FC Utrecht to obtain favorable outcomes on several occasions.
It should also be noted that 1 of the goals scored by the player were from the penalty spot.
Bet suggestions for this game:
Goals Top Betting Tips
It can also be interesting to bet on who will score in this match. The featured player of RKC Waalwijk is Michiel Kramer, who has already scored 8 goals in the competition. On the other hand, the leading scorer of FC Utrecht is Sam Lammers, he has scored in 8 opportunities.
75-90 minutes into the game is where most goals occur, a good time to bet if one is following the live game.
Taking into consideration that FC Utrecht scores an average of 1 goal per match when playing away, we should consider the under 2.5 betting market, especially because this team usually does not concede goals when playing out of their stadium.
At the bookmaker Bet365, the market of Total Goals Under 2.5 is with great odds.
Corners Top Betting Tips
One should consider that the combined number of corners of both teams will give an average of 4.72 corners per game if one would like to have good betting results.
Cards Top Betting Tips
Highly disciplined, the teams have an average of only 3.17 yellow cards per match, when added together. In other words, the ‘Under 4.5 cards’ option looks like a great alternative for bettors.
On the RKC Waalwijk side, we know that it is a more aggressive team having received the red card 3 times this season, very different from FC Utrecht who only saw the red card twice. Both the red and yellow cards market can be a good bet.
This is a match with several good betting entries to have some return on sports betting.
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RKC Waalwijk vs FC Utrecht betting tip 2023/2024: FAQ
The match will be played on April 28th, 2024, Sunday.
The match will take place at the Mandemakers Stadion stadium in Waalwijk.
The last time these teams faced each other was in Eredivisie match, referring to the 2023/2024 season, and ended with a 1-1 draw.
For this match, the probability indicates that the net is more likely to swing between 75-90 minutes.
The bookmaker with the best odds for this match is Bet365.
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Yes, statistics can be a useful tool when analyzing football matches for betting purposes. At Betarena, we provide access to a wealth of statistical information such as team and player form, goals scored and conceded, possession percentage, shots on target, and corner kicks. However, it’s important to not rely solely on statistics and to also consider the subjective factors mentioned earlier.
