Eredivisie prediction: PSV should edge out RKC Waalwijk on their own turf

This arena has grass, which is not RKC Waalwijk's usual surface at their own ground. When appearing on grass RKC Waalwijk have performed like this: Played 29 matches earning 5 wins, 6 draws and 18 defeats with the goal production 35-59 (scored/conceded).

The hosts PSV saw competitive action as recent as three days ago, playing in the Europa Conference League. At least it's nice to return home after that away game at Leicester City.

PSV form and stats

PSV are steadily winning Eredivisie games and points here at Philips Stadion. 11 wins, 0 draws and 3 defeats is the summary from 14 games. It’s been three wins in a row for PSV here at Philips Stadion, hoping to make this one the fourth consecutive victory.

The PSV manager Schmidt and his team return home after a 0-0 draw away versus Leicester City in the Europa Conference League. Júnior, defender, was given a rating of 7.8/10 in that game, top of the team. Júnior hit one key pass and won 7 of 8 duels.

A 3-3 draw away in the Eredivisie before that, with FC Twente the opponent.

Everyone expects PSV to win this match. We have checked our database for matches where they have been as big a favourite and found eight games: eight home wins, zero draws and zero defeats. PSV have won with at least two goals margin seven times in similar situations.

Another home game is coming up fairly shortly for the hosts, as Leicester City are coming to town in four days.

PSV are showing their attacking force in their league home games this season, scoring more than 2,5 goals per game on average (40 goals in 14 games). PSV's goalkeeper has had to pick the ball out of their own net 18 times. For more goal stats, check the Statistics tab above. There's been improvement defensively lately, as only 2 of these goals has been conceded in their last three home matches.

RKC Waalwijk form and stats

RKC Waalwijk have only collected 13 points from their away games in the Eredivisie, after 2-7-5 (14 played).

RKC Waalwijk delivered a 1-1 draw playing at home against FC Utrecht (placed 6th) in their previous game. Adewoye, who plays in defense, got the "man of the match" on his team with the rating 7.14. Adewoye hit one key pass and won 7 of 11 duels.

Ahead of that game was the 0-0 draw at home against SC Heerenveen.

The visitors come into this game as huge outsiders. This role is not totally unknown to them, as they have played four away matches before with similar winning odds. These games have ended with zero wins, zero draws and four defeats. three games were lost by at least two goals margin.

The visiting Waalwijk have scored more than one goal per away game in the league so far. The grand total is 19 goals from 14 games. RKC Waalwijk's defence is not exactly unbeatable as they have conceded 22 goals from these trips. Waalwijk has visited these top teams four times, and 4 of 4 has ended with 2 goals or more!

Head 2 Head

RKC Waalwijk - PSV 1-4 was the product when these participants last met, some time ago this season. H2H stats regardless of arena (last ten matches): PSV seven wins, zero draws and RKC Waalwijk three victories. As for goals, six matches ended with three or more goals (over 2,5), four games had two or less.

Top Goalscorers

M. Kramer 10 goals

C. Gakpo 9 goals

E. Zahavi 8 goals

PSV missing players

RKC Waalwijk missing players