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Heracles Almelo vs RKC Waalwijk: lineups

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Heracles Almelo 1 · 22 points
RKC Waalwijk 7 · 14 points

Predicted lineups Heracles Almelo vs RKC Waalwijk

Heracles Almelo 4-2-3-1
1 de Keijzer
25 Rodríguez
14 Wrusch
4 Mirani
2 Benita
32 Scheperman
5 van der Kust
18 Hauswirth
17 van Gilst
7 Abbas
27 N'djoli

Predicted lineup for Heracles Almelo: de Keijzer, Rodríguez, Wrusch, Mirani, Benita, Scheperman, van der Kust, Hauswirth, van Gilst, Abbas, N'djoli

RKC Waalwijk 4-2-3-1
16 Spenkelink
55 Held
30 de Wijs
3 van der Plas
42 Kemmeren
8 Nap
6 Postma
93 Misidjan
10 van Leeuwen
7 Fage
9 van de Haar

Predicted lineup for RKC Waalwijk: Spenkelink, Held, de Wijs, van der Plas, Kemmeren, Nap, Postma, Misidjan, van Leeuwen, Fage, van de Haar

Heracles Almelo

Heracles Almelo have another opportunity to secure the first period title when they host RKC Waalwijk on Friday. Vincent Heilmann's side were held to a 2-2 draw by Helmond Sport last weekend after David Vicente Robles was sent off in the eighth minute. Despite dropping points, Heilmann remains pleased with his team's progress and has emphasised that promotion back to the Eredivisie remains the main objective.

Heracles have an almost fully fit squad, with Robles the only confirmed absentee due to a two-match suspension. Mimeirhel Benita is expected to replace him in defence. Heilmann has indicated that he intends to make few changes, meaning Sem Scheperman, Tristan van Gilst and Chafik Abbas should all retain their starting positions. Jean-Paul N'djoli is set to continue as the focal point of the attack.

RKC Waalwijk

RKC Waalwijk travel to Almelo following a 1-1 draw against FC Emmen. Sander Duits' side took the lead through Jesse van de Haar, who finished a quick counterattack after being set up by Ryan Fage. However, RKC conceded an equaliser in the second half and had to settle for a point.

Duits is expected to name the same starting eleven that faced FC Emmen. Mark Spenkelink should continue in goal, with Jordy de Wijs and Sven van der Plas forming the central defensive partnership. Jochem Nap and Loek Postma are likely to operate as the holding midfielders. Jesse van de Haar should once again lead the attack, supported by Virgil Misidjan, Thijs van Leeuwen and Ryan Fage.

Injuries and suspensions

Heracles Almelo

  • Rhys Bozinovski Ankle injury Unavailable
  • Yvandro Borges Sanches Torn cruciate ligament Unavailable
  • David Vicente Red card Suspended after a red card

RKC Waalwijk

  • Bjarn Zorgdrager Injury Unavailable

Players to watch

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

Heracles Almelo

  1. Jean-Paul N'djoli 11 goals 1 assists
  2. Tristan van Gilst 6 goals 2 assists
  3. Sem Scheperman 3 goals 2 assists
  4. Djevencio van der Kust 1 goals 3 assists
  5. Chafik Abbas 1 goals 3 assists

RKC Waalwijk

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

Playing time and form

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

Heracles Almelo

Player Starts Min. Form
Fabian de Keijzer 5/5 450 mixed
Damon Mirani 5/5 445 strong
Djevencio van der Kust 5/5 444 solid
Jean-Paul N'djoli 5/5 440 excellent
Sem Scheperman 5/5 435 strong
Manny Rodríguez 5/5 411 solid
Maurice Wrusch 5/5 409 strong
David Vicente 5/5 368 solid

RKC Waalwijk

Player Starts Min. Form
Thijs van Leeuwen 5/5 450 solid
Jordy de Wijs 5/5 434 strong
Jochem Nap 5/5 430 solid
Loek Postma 5/5 385 solid
Ryan Fage 5/5 340 solid
Finn Stokkers 4/5 295 mixed
Niek Schiks 3/3 270 solid
Faissal Al Mazyani 3/3 270 excellent

Pre-match prediction

Pre-match goals forecast
2.55 1.76
  • Predicted goals3.1
  • Both teams to score50%
  • Over 2.5 goals38%
  • Corners12.5

Team comparison

HER home Per match RKC away
3.00 Points 1.25
3.25 Goals for 1.00
1.00 Goals against 1.00
2.55 xG for 1.76
1.01 xG against 1.09
8.0 Corners 4.5
WWWW Home and away form DDWL

Heracles Almelo vs RKC Waalwijk: head-to-head record

20 previous meetings
10 Heracles Almelo 5 draws 5 RKC Waalwijk
  • Goals per match2.95
  • Both teams scored45%
  • Over 2.5 goals55%
  • Apr 2025 RKC Waalwijk 0 - 0 Heracles Almelo
  • Nov 2024 Heracles Almelo 2 - 2 RKC Waalwijk
  • May 2024 Heracles Almelo 0 - 5 RKC Waalwijk
  • Jan 2024 RKC Waalwijk 1 - 2 Heracles Almelo
  • May 2022 RKC Waalwijk 2 - 0 Heracles Almelo
  • Sep 2021 Heracles Almelo 1 - 0 RKC Waalwijk
  • Feb 2021 RKC Waalwijk 3 - 0 Heracles Almelo
  • Oct 2020 Heracles Almelo 0 - 1 RKC Waalwijk
  • Mar 2020 Heracles Almelo 4 - 2 RKC Waalwijk
  • Nov 2019 RKC Waalwijk 2 - 0 Heracles Almelo

Frequently asked questions

When will the lineup for Heracles Almelo 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 Heracles Almelo against RKC Waalwijk?

Heracles Almelo are without Rhys Bozinovski (ankle injury), Yvandro Borges Sanches (torn cruciate ligament) and David Vicente (red card).

Who is unavailable for RKC Waalwijk against Heracles Almelo?

RKC Waalwijk are without Bjarn Zorgdrager (injury).

What formation do Heracles Almelo play?

Heracles Almelo 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.

What formation do RKC Waalwijk play?

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

How did the last meeting between Heracles Almelo and RKC Waalwijk finish?

On 6 April 2025, RKC Waalwijk vs Heracles Almelo finished 0-0.

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