Probable Lineups

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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(17) 11 Goals 9 (14)
(9) 3 Assists 10 (11)
(6.4) 6.4 Average Ratings 6.6 (6.4)
27.1 Average Age 24.9
184.5 Average Height (cm) 183.2
(0.8) 0.9 Shots pg 0.7 (0.7)
(55%) 58% Aerial Duel Success 47% (45%)
(0.4) 0.6 Dribbles pg 0.5 (0.5)
(1.3) 1.3 Tackles pg 1.1 (1.2)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Eredivisie.

Missing Players

RKC Waalwijk
FC Groningen
Player Reason Status Rating
Nouri El Harmazi Out N/A
Player Reason Status Rating
Thijmen Blokzijl Out 6.26
Wouter Prins Out 6.48
Romano Postema Out 6.18

Team News

RKC Waalwijk
FC Groningen
  • Nouri El Harmazi is sidelined with a shoulder injury and is the only player unavailable to head coach Henk Fraser.
  • Thijmen Blokzijl, Wouter Prins and Romano Postema missing for Groningen heading into Matchday Two.

Prediction

  • Groningen secured a 4-1 victory over NAC Breda in their first Eredivisie match of the 2024/2025 season at home. Meanwhile, RKC Waalwijk suffered a 5-1 defeat in their opening Eredivisie match at the Philips Stadion against champions PSV.
  • In the last Eredivisie meeting between the clubs, RKC won 2-1 at the Mandemakers Stadion in April 2023. Michiel Kramer scored for RKC in the 64th and 86th minutes, while Ricardo Pepi scored Groningers' lone goal in the 67th minute.
  • In recent matches, Waalwijk has had the upper hand against Groningen, remaining undefeated in their last five Eredivisie encounters (4 wins and 1 draw). Groningen is aiming for their first league victory against Waalwijk since December 2020. During their unbeaten streak, Waalwijk has outscored Groningen 12-6.
  • With goals against NAC Breda, the early leading scorers for Groningen are Marco Rente, Leandro Bacuna, Jörgen Strand Larsen, and Rui Mendes.
  • Richard van der Venne netted the consolation goal for Waalwijk against PSV, making him their leading scorer for the season.
  • Across their 17 Eredivisie contests at home last season, RKC secured four wins, six draws, and seven losses. Meanwhile, Groningen registered ten wins, four draws, and five losses in their 19 Eerste Divisie road games.
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