WILLEM II VS RKC - NETHERLANDS: EERSTE DIVISIE MATCH PREVIEW
NETHERLANDS: EERSTE DIVISIE MATCH DETAILS: WILLEM II VS RKC
As Willem II prepare to host RKC on February 8, 2026, with kick-off at 14:30 under referee van der Eijk, this NETHERLANDS: Eerste Divisie fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.
WILLEM II PREVIEW IN NETHERLANDS: EERSTE DIVISIE
Willem II, currently 8th in the standings with 36 points from 24 games, trail the leaders by 20 points. They've earned 18 points from 11 home games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss in their last five matches.
They've shown defensive issues, conceding 5 goals.
At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 7 goals.
RKC PREVIEW IN NETHERLANDS: EERSTE DIVISIE
RKC, sitting 7th with 37 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 18 points from 12 games this season.
Their recent form has been strong, with 3 wins and 2 draws in their last five matches.
They've shown defensive issues, conceding 5 goals.
At the same time, they've displayed a strong attacking output with 11 goals scored.
HEAD-TO-HEAD AND TACTICAL CONTEXT FOR WILLEM II VS RKC
Recent meetings between Willem II and RKC have favored Willem II, with RKC claiming victory in their most recent clash (3-2).
Head-to-head results have gone either way in the last few seasons.
In their previous league match against Ajax-2, Willem II recorded a 1-2 defeat while lining up in a 4-2-3-1 formation.
Their starting XI featured Didillon-Hodl, Tjoe-a-On, Hoogma, Behounek, Et-Taibi, El Allouchi, Zarrouk, Besselink, Doodeman, van Aalst , Haen. A double pivot offered defensive protection while the attacking midfielder linked play between lines.
RKC's last outing came against FC Oss, where they secured a 2-0 victory using a 4-3-3 system.
Their starting XI featured Spenkelink, Wouters, Postma, Van Gelderen, Held, Van Kaam, Kuster, van Hedel, Al Mazyani, van der Leij, Uneken. The setup allowed the team to control central areas while maintaining width through their wide attackers.
Looking ahead, Willem II are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Willem II 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 AND PREDICTION FOR WILLEM II VS RKC
Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest plenty of goals: Willem II's fixtures have averaged 2.6 goals per game, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 4 clean sheets. RKC's games average 3.5 goals, with 6 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 60% of those matches, alongside 4 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect goals mainly from one team.
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