RKC Waalwijk vs PEC Zwolle Match Analysis & Prediction
12/05/2024 3:30 pm
It is a crucial match as far as the bottom of the Eredivisie is concerned this Sunday, as RKC Waalwijk looks to secure their survival in the top flight when hosting PEC Zwolle.
Three points could guarantee safety for the hosts depending on other results, placing plenty of pressure on this particular match.
With just two games left to play, time is running out for Waalwijk in their bid to avoid relegation, and while they are currently sitting above the drop zone, the gap is just two points.
A draw or defeat this weekend would open the door for SBV Excelsior to potentially overtake them, and considering Waalwijk’s final game of the season is against the champions PSV Eindhoven, the fans will want to guarantee an extra three points with this particular game.
Should Waalwijk win on Sunday and Excelsior lose or draw, then safety will be confirmed with one game to spare, which is the ideal scenario that everyone associated with the club will be hoping for.
Henk Fraser’s side are unbeaten in their last two games, with the most recent being a remarkable 5-0 victory over Heracles, showcasing the fact that they are not going to accept relegation without a fight.
They have also been stronger when it comes to playing at home, and with the crowd roaring them on, Waalwijk will have the belief they can achieve something special this weekend.
Meanwhile PEC Zwolle were on the receiving end of a 5-0 thrashing during their most recent game, and putting that behind them at the first available opportunity will be the aim this time around.
PEC Zwolle have nothing specific to fight for in this game, as they are not able to achieve European football, nor do they have to worry about potentially being relegated.
However, that does not mean that they will not be pushing for three points, as there is still the opportunity for the visitors to finish higher up the division this season.
Three points on Sunday could see them climb up to 10th depending on other results, and that is what Johnny Jansen will want to see from his squad.
RKC Waalwijk vs. PEC Zwolle Head to head
In the previous 25 meetings between these two teams, they have each claimed eight victories while drawing in nine. Waalwijk have scored 32 goals and conceded 36 in the process.
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06/02/2021PEC Zwolle1RKC Waalwijk1Eredivisie
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27/11/2021PEC Zwolle0RKC Waalwijk0Eredivisie
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23/04/2022RKC Waalwijk0PEC Zwolle2Eredivisie
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12/07/2022PEC Zwolle7RKC Waalwijk3Club Friendlies
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25/11/2023PEC Zwolle1RKC Waalwijk2Eredivisie
RKC Waalwijk Team News
RKC Waalwijk will be without the services of Nouri El Harmazi for this match due to a shoulder injury that the 21-year-old is dealing with.
After an impressive 5-0 victory in their most recent game, it is unlikely that Fraser will look to make any change to the starting lineup.
RKC Waalwijk's Last 5 Matches
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04/04/2024RKC Waalwijk0Almere City0Eredivisie
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07/04/2024Volendam3RKC Waalwijk2Eredivisie
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13/04/2024AZ3RKC Waalwijk2Eredivisie
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28/04/2024RKC Waalwijk2Utrecht2Eredivisie
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05/05/2024Heracles0RKC Waalwijk5Eredivisie
PEC Zwolle Team News
Jansen could bring Thomas Lam and Younes Namli back into the starting lineup for PEC Zwolle after their recent suspensions.
Considering their recent heavy defeat there is a good chance the PEC Zwolle manager will make wholesale changes to give other players an opportunity.
PEC Zwolle's Last 5 Matches
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03/04/2024Utrecht5PEC Zwolle1Eredivisie
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06/04/2024PEC Zwolle2Excelsior1Eredivisie
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14/04/2024NEC2PEC Zwolle2Eredivisie
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28/04/2024PEC Zwolle3Heracles1Eredivisie
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05/05/2024Feyenoord5PEC Zwolle0Eredivisie
RKC Waalwijk vs. PEC Zwolle: Odds and Predictions
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