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De Graafschap vs RKC Waalwijk: lineups

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De Graafschap 17 · 11 points
RKC Waalwijk 10 · 15 points

Predicted lineups De Graafschap vs RKC Waalwijk

De Graafschap 4-3-3
1 Wieggers
5 Schoppema
15 Kok or Bolk
3 Besselink
16 Martens
23 Diemers
27 Ahmeti-Grainca
8 Warmerdam
11 Mero
10 de Jong
20 Finocchiaro

Predicted lineup for De Graafschap: Wieggers, Schoppema, Kok, Besselink, Martens, Diemers, Ahmeti-Grainca, Warmerdam, Mero, de Jong, Finocchiaro

RKC Waalwijk 4-3-3
1 Schiks
5 Familia-Castillo
30 de Wijs
4 van Gelderen
33 Al Mazyani
22 van de Loo
6 Postma
8 Nap
20 Varela
9 van de Haar
7 Fage

Predicted lineup for RKC Waalwijk: Schiks, Familia-Castillo, de Wijs, van Gelderen, Al Mazyani, van de Loo, Postma, Nap, Varela, van de Haar, Fage

De Graafschap

Fedde de Jong is expected to lead De Graafschap's attack against RKC Waalwijk on Friday. Head coach Thomas Duivenvoorden is considering moving him into the central striker position after expressing concerns about the contributions of Julian Kania and Kyano Kwint in recent weeks. De Graafschap suffered a 2-1 defeat against Jong Ajax on Monday and sit seventeenth in the Eerste Divisie with eleven points from eleven matches. Following that result, Duivenvoorden held discussions with several club figures, including Guus Hiddink, about the team's disappointing performances and the playing style best suited to his squad.

Few other major changes are anticipated. Ties Wieggers is expected to continue in goal despite his mistake for Jong Ajax's winning goal. Paul Reverson will get an opportunity in Tuesday's cup match against Roda JC before Duivenvoorden reassesses the goalkeeping situation. Nart Ahmeti-Grainca is likely to return in midfield, while Clint Leemans can play a maximum of thirty minutes following his recovery from a knee injury. Duivenvoorden will be looking for a more controlled performance against RKC.

RKC Waalwijk

Jochem Nap is expected to return to RKC Waalwijk's starting lineup for Friday's visit to De Graafschap after featuring only briefly as a substitute against FC Volendam. Sander Duits' side drew that match 1-1 and have now gone four league games without a victory. RKC conceded an early goal but improved significantly after half-time. Substitute Yoram van der Veen equalised in the 81st minute, although the hosts were unable to turn their chances into a winning goal.

Duits acknowledges the growing pressure but remains confident in his squad's ability to compete near the top of the table. The head coach faces his former club without injured trio Bjarn Zorgdrager, Thijs van Leeuwen and Othmane El Harchaoui. Major defensive changes are not expected, while Keyan Varela, Ryan Fage and Jesse van de Haar should continue in attack. Improving their finishing will be important after RKC managed just one goal from 22 attempts against Volendam.

Injuries and suspensions

De Graafschap

  • Jason Meerstadt Ankle injury Unavailable

RKC Waalwijk

  • Amin el Harchaoui Injury Unavailable
  • Bjarn Zorgdrager Injury Unavailable
  • Thijs van Leeuwen Injury Unavailable

Players to watch

The five players from each team with the most combined goals and assists this season.

De Graafschap

  1. Julian Kania 5 goals 0 assists
  2. Fedde de Jong 2 goals 3 assists
  3. Donny Warmerdam 3 goals 0 assists
  4. Bjorn van Zijl 2 goals 0 assists
  5. Nolan Martens 0 goals 3 assists

RKC Waalwijk

  1. Jesse van de Haar 3 goals 1 assists
  2. Keyan Varela 3 goals 1 assists
  3. Yorem van der Veen 3 goals 1 assists
  4. Faissal Al Mazyani 2 goals 1 assists
  5. Juan Carlos Familia-Castillo 1 goals 3 assists

Playing time and form

Who has played the most in recent weeks, and how have they performed?

De Graafschap

Player Starts Min. Form
Ties Wieggers 5/5 450 strong
Nolan Martens 5/5 450 mixed
Fedde de Jong 5/5 450 solid
Rowan Besselink 5/5 444 solid
Donny Warmerdam 5/5 435 solid
Kaya Symons 4/4 294 mixed
Gijs Bolk 3/3 270 poor
Thomas Kok 3/4 268 mixed

RKC Waalwijk

Player Starts Min. Form
Jordy de Wijs 5/5 434 strong
Loek Postma 5/5 407 solid
Jochem Nap 4/5 357 solid
Ryan Fage 5/5 329 solid
Jesse van de Haar 3/5 292 solid
Nazjir Held 3/4 276 poor
Niek Schiks 3/3 270 mixed
Faissal Al Mazyani 3/3 270 solid

Pre-match prediction

Pre-match goals forecast
1.70 1.54
  • Predicted goals3.0
  • Both teams to score60%
  • Over 2.5 goals50%
  • Corners9.6

Team comparison

GRA home Per match RKC away
1.20 Points 1.00
1.40 Goals for 0.80
2.40 Goals against 1.40
1.70 xG for 1.54
1.92 xG against 1.38
5.0 Corners 4.6
LLLWW Home and away form DDWLL

De Graafschap vs RKC Waalwijk: head-to-head record

10 previous meetings
4 De Graafschap 2 draws 4 RKC Waalwijk
  • Goals per match3.10
  • Both teams scored50%
  • Over 2.5 goals60%
  • Jan 2026 De Graafschap 2 - 4 RKC Waalwijk
  • Nov 2025 RKC Waalwijk 1 - 4 De Graafschap
  • Mar 2018 De Graafschap 1 - 0 RKC Waalwijk
  • Sep 2017 RKC Waalwijk 0 - 0 De Graafschap
  • Apr 2017 De Graafschap 4 - 0 RKC Waalwijk
  • Nov 2016 RKC Waalwijk 2 - 1 De Graafschap
  • Feb 2015 RKC Waalwijk 0 - 5 De Graafschap
  • Aug 2014 De Graafschap 1 - 1 RKC Waalwijk
  • Mar 2012 RKC Waalwijk 1 - 0 De Graafschap
  • Dec 2011 De Graafschap 1 - 3 RKC Waalwijk

Frequently asked questions

When will the lineup for De Graafschap vs RKC Waalwijk be announced?

Predicted lineups will appear on this page a few days before the match. Confirmed teams usually follow around an hour before kick-off, scheduled for .

Who is unavailable for De Graafschap against RKC Waalwijk?

De Graafschap are without Jason Meerstadt (ankle injury).

Who is unavailable for RKC Waalwijk against De Graafschap?

RKC Waalwijk are without Amin el Harchaoui (injury), Bjarn Zorgdrager (injury) and Thijs van Leeuwen (injury).

What formation do De Graafschap play?

De Graafschap have used a 4-2-3-1 in 2 of their last 5 matches. In their last match, they played a 4-3-3.

What formation do RKC Waalwijk play?

RKC Waalwijk have used a 4-2-3-1 in 4 of their last 5 matches. In their last match, they played a 4-2-3-1.

How did the last meeting between De Graafschap and RKC Waalwijk finish?

On 23 January 2026, De Graafschap vs RKC Waalwijk finished 2-4.

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