Graafschap vs Waalwijk: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As De Graafschap prepare to host RKC on January 23, 2026, with kick-off at 20:00, this NETHERLANDS: Eerste Divisie fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

De Graafschap, currently 3rd in the standings with 37 points from 21 games, trail the leaders by 15 points. They've earned 17 points from 10 home games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 8 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a strong attacking output with 10 goals scored.

RKC, sitting 10th with 29 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 15 points from 11 games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses in their last five matches. They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 4 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 4 goals scored.

Recent meetings between De Graafschap and RKC have favored De Graafschap, with RKC claiming victory in their most recent clash (4-1). Head-to-head results have gone either way in the last few seasons.

In their previous league match against Den Bosch, De Graafschap recorded a 0-0 draw while lining up in a standard formation.

RKC's last outing came against Utrecht-2, where they secured a 0-0 draw using a standard system.

Looking ahead, De Graafschap are expected to maintain their unknown structure, De Graafschap and RKC are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest plenty of goals: De Graafschap's fixtures have averaged 3.7 goals per game, with 8 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 80% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. RKC's games average 2.6 goals, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 40% of those matches, alongside 6 clean sheets. With both sides capable in attack, expect goals at both ends.

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