Sun, 8 Feb 2026, 13:30
Eerste Divisie
Netherlands
Netherlands
Full Time
2:1
HT: 1 - 1

Match Timeline

1'
H. Kuster⚽
Normal Goal β†’ R. van Hedel
29'
T. Verheydt🟨
Yellow Card
31'
T. Verheydt⚽
Normal Goal β†’ N. Doodeman
56'
L. Wouters🟨
Yellow Card
68'
T. van der LeijπŸ”„
Substitution 2 β†’ R. Fage
68'
R. van HedelπŸ”„
Substitution 1 β†’ G. Roemeratoe
68'
J. Familia-CastilloπŸ”„
Substitution 3 β†’ N. Held
71'
M. El AllouchiπŸ”„
Substitution 1 β†’ A. Culum
77'
N. DoodemanπŸ”„
Substitution 3 β†’ S. Bamba
77'
G. BesselinkπŸ”„
Substitution 2 β†’ A. Zarrouk
83'
N. Held⚽
Own Goal
86'
H. KusterπŸ”„
Substitution 4 β†’ D. Cleonise
86'
L. WoutersπŸ”„
Substitution 5 β†’ M. Kramer
87'
T. VerheydtπŸ”„
Substitution 4 β†’ U. van Aalst
87'
M. Kramer🟨
Yellow Card
90+2'
K. de Leeuw🟨
Yellow Card

Match Statistics

4Shots on Goal5
5Shots off Goal2
11Total Shots10
2Blocked Shots3
6Shots insidebox6
5Shots outsidebox4
17Fouls15
10Corner Kicks2
2Offsides2
55Ball Possession45
1Yellow Cards1
4Goalkeeper Saves3
442Total passes369
361Passes accurate299
82Passes %81

Starting Lineups

Willem IIWillem II1:1

Starting XI

31Karst de LeeuwG
24Nathan Tjoe-A-OnD
20Mounir El AllouchiM
28Thomas VerheydtF
4Justin HoogmaD
6Gijs BesselinkM
9Devin HaenF
30Raffael BehounekD
8Calvin TwigtM
15Amine Et-TaibiD
7Nick DoodemanM

WaalwijkWaalwijk1:1

Starting XI

16Mark SpenkelinkG
5Juan Familia-CastilloD
11Tim van der LeijM
9Jesper UnekenF
4Liam van GelderenD
20Harrie KusterM
15Luuk WoutersD
18Rein van HedelM
35Loek PostmaD
8Daniel van KaamM
33Faissal Al MazyaniD

Head-to-Head

πŸ“ˆ Team Form & Statistics

Willem II
Willem II
Form: L-W-W-D-L
Waalwijk
Waalwijk
Form: W-D-W-D-L
Record
4 W
2 D
4 L
β€’
4 W
2 D
4 L
Goals Per Game
1.4
Scored
vs
2.4
Scored
1.4
Conceded
vs
1.5
Conceded
Betting Indicators
Clean Sheets
30%
Clean Sheets
30%
BTTS
60%
BTTS
70%
Home/Away Performance
Scored
Home:1.2
Away:1.6
Conceded
Home:1.6
Away:1.2
Scored
Home:1.5
Away:3.0
Conceded
Home:1.3
Away:1.7

⚑ Elo Ratings

Long Term Elo Rating
1586
Average
1505
Average
Short Term Elo Rating
1568
↓ Momentum (-18)
1494
↓ Momentum (-11)
Expected Outcome
43%
Home Win
30%
Draw
27%
Away Win
Attack & Defence Elo
Long Term
1521
Attack
1504
1547
Defence
1478
Recent Form
1475
Attack
1509
1522
Defence
1473
Post-Match Changes
+9
Rating Change
0
Rating Change
Elo ratings measure team strength based on match results and opponent quality. Higher ratings indicate stronger teams.

πŸ“ Match Preview

Willem II vs Waalwijk: Goals on the Menu in Tight Eerste Divisie Battle
Recommendation:OVER_2_5
Odds:1.55
Expected Value:+8.5%
Confidence:70

Listen up, braai masters and football lovers! We've got a proper Eerste Divisie showdown coming up between two teams separated by just one point on the table. Willem II in 8th (36 points) hosting Waalwijk in 7th (37 points). This is the kind of match that separates the men from the boys, and I'm here to tell you where the value lies. Let's start with the form guide, because that's where the real story is. Both teams have identical records over their last ten: 4 wins, 2 draws, 4 losses, 1.40 points per game. But don't let that fool you – Waalwijk's attack is firing like a boerewors on a hot grill! They've smashed 24 goals in those ten games, averaging 2.40 per match. Away from home? Even better – a ridiculous 3.00 goals per game. Look at their recent results: a 4-2 demolition of De Graafschap (a strong side with 2.10 points per game), a 2-0 win at Jong Ajax, and a 9-0 cup thrashing (against weaker opposition, but still). They're scoring for fun. Willem II, meanwhile, are more steady. They've scored 13 in ten (1.30 per game) and conceded the same. Their home form shows just 1.00 goals scored per game but 1.40 conceded. They've had some decent results – a 2-1 win over VVV Venlo, a 2-0 away win at FC Eindhoven, and a solid 0-0 draw with league leaders ADO Den Haag. But they also lost 2-1 to a struggling Jong Ajax side recently, which raises questions. Now, the head-to-head history is where Willem II fans can smile. They've won 5 of the 8 meetings, with just 2 losses. At home, it's even better: 3 wins from 3, a perfect 100% record. The last meeting in October 2025 was a cracker – Willem II won 3-2. Five of the eight meetings have seen over 2.5 goals, including that last thriller. So what does all this mean for Sunday? Waalwijk travels with an attack that averages 3 goals per away game. Willem II concedes 1.40 at home. Willem II has a strong historical hold over Waalwijk at their ground. The goal expectancies provided point to a combined 3.53 goals. This has all the makings of a goal fest, my friends. Waalwijk's defense isn't watertight either – they concede 1.67 away. Willem II might not score loads at home, but against this defense and with H2H confidence, they should find the net. Both teams have scored in 70% of Waalwijk's last ten games. **Key Points:** * Waalwijk's away attack is explosive: 3.00 goals per game on the road. * Willem II has a perfect home record vs Waalwijk (3 wins from 3). * Five of the eight H2H meetings have seen Over 2.5 goals. * Goal expectancies suggest a high-scoring game (combined 3.53). * Both teams have scored in 70% of Waalwijk's recent matches. * The teams are separated by just one point in the table, adding extra spice. In summary, while Willem II has the historical edge at home, Waalwijk's current attacking form is impossible to ignore. This sets up perfectly for goals. The value isn't in picking a winner at tight odds, but in backing the net to bulge. So grab your beer, fire up the braai, and get ready for some entertainment. **My Bet:** OVER 2.5 GOALS. The stats scream it, the form confirms it, and at odds of 1.55, it's the smart play for this SA tipster who loves a winner.

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Goal Fest Incoming: Willem II vs Waalwijk Promises Plenty of Action
Recommendation:OVER_2_5
Odds:1.55
Expected Value:+5.4%
Confidence:70

Alright, let's talk about a match that has 'The Big O' written all over it. Willem II hosting Waalwijk in the Eerste Divisie is a clash between two mid-table sides separated by just a single point. But forget the standings for a secondβ€”this is about goals, excitement, and value. And my friends, the data is screaming for an Over. First, let's look at the visitors. Waalwijk are an absolute goal machine on their travels. In their last six away games, they've been averaging a staggering **3.00 goals scored per game**. That's not a typo. Their recent away results include a 4-2 demolition of a strong De Graafschap side and a 3-1 defeat at Jong PSV U21. They don't do boring. Over their last ten matches overall, they've netted 24 times, conceding 15, for an average total of 3.9 goals per game. They are in an 'Improving' trend for goals scored, and their 3-game moving average sits at a juicy 2.67 goals. When Waalwijk show up, the net bulges. Now, Willem II. They've been a bit more reserved, especially at home, scoring just 1.00 goal per game on their own turf. But here's the kicker: they've conceded in six of their last ten, and their head-to-head history with Waalwijk is a goal-fest. Five of the last eight meetings between these two have seen Over 2.5 goals land, including a thrilling 3-2 victory for Willem II just a few months ago in October 2025. Willem II also loves this fixture at home, winning all three previous encounters, but those wins came with scores of 3-0, 3-1, and 3-2. Do you see a pattern? Goals. The underlying numbers support the fireworks. The goal expectancy model points to a combined 3.53 expected goals. Waalwijk's away matches are averaging a combined 4.67 total goals. Even if Willem II's home games are lower-scoring (2.40 on average), the sheer firepower Waalwijk brings on the road should push this comfortably over the line. Key Points: * **Waalwijk's Road Show:** Averaging 3.00 goals scored in their last six away matches. * **Historic High-Scoring Affairs:** 5 of the last 8 H2H matches (62.5%) have seen Over 2.5 goals. * **Recent Form Trend:** Waalwijk's last three matches averaged 4.0 total goals. * **Goal Expectancy:** The combined expected goals (Ξ») of 3.53 strongly suggests a high-scoring game. * **Defensive Vulnerabilities:** Both teams have conceded in the majority of their recent games (Willem II 60%, Waalwijk 70%). In summary, this has all the ingredients for a classic Eerste Divisie shootout. Waalwijk's attack is too potent, the history is too goal-friendly, and the market odds for Over 2.5 at 1.55 still offer value against a probability I believe is closer to 70%. I'm all about that action, and this match promises to deliver. Let's get ready for the Big O.

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Willem II Host Waalwijk in Tight Eerste Divisie Battle
Recommendation:OVER_2_5
Odds:1.55
Expected Value:+5.4%
Confidence:68

Two sides separated by just a single point in the Eerste Divisie table meet when Willem II welcomes Waalwijk. With the visitors holding seventh place on 37 points and the hosts one point behind in eighth but with a game in hand, this clash carries significant weight in the promotion race. The historical record heavily favors the home side, but current form tells a different story entirely. Willem II's recent results present a mixed picture. They've shown resilience against top opposition, notably holding league leaders ADO Den Haag to a 0-0 draw and securing a 2-0 away win against a solid FC Eindhoven side. However, concerning losses like the 2-1 defeat to struggling Jong Ajax and a 1-2 loss at Den Bosch highlight inconsistency. At home, their record is balanced with two wins, one draw, and two losses in their last five, scoring a modest 1.00 goals per game while conceding 1.40. Their defensive solidity is a strength, boasting a 40% clean sheet rate over their last ten matches. Waalwijk, in contrast, arrives with the league's most explosive recent attack. Averaging 2.40 goals per game over their last ten, their away form is particularly fearsome, netting 3.00 goals per contest on the road. Their 4-2 demolition of fifth-placed De Graafschap and a 9-0 cup rout demonstrate their firepower. This attacking verve comes with defensive vulnerability, however, conceding 1.50 goals per game overall and 1.67 away from home, with both teams scoring in 70% of their recent matches. The head-to-head history cannot be ignored. Willem II boasts a commanding 5-2-1 record against Waalwijk and a perfect 3-0-0 record at home in this fixture, including a 3-2 victory in their most recent meeting in October 2025. Five of the eight historical clashes have featured over 2.5 goals. Statistically, this sets up a classic clash of styles. Willem II will rely on home advantage and historical dominance, coupled with a disciplined defense that has kept four clean sheets in ten. Waalwijk will trust their rampant attack, which has produced 24 goals in the same periodβ€”nearly double Willem II's output. The visitors' away matches have been notably high-scoring, with four of their last six surpassing the 2.5 goal line. **Key Points:** * **Table Position:** Waalwijk (7th, 37pts) vs Willem II (8th, 36pts) – incredibly tight. * **Home Fortress?** Willem II has a 100% win rate at home against Waalwijk (3 wins from 3). * **Goal Machines:** Waalwijk averages 3.00 goals per game in recent away matches. * **Defensive Discipline:** Willem II has kept a clean sheet in 40% of their last ten games. * **Recent Form:** Both teams have identical recent points per game (1.40). * **Head-to-Head Trend:** 5 of the last 8 meetings have seen Over 2.5 goals. **Summary & Betting Verdict:** The data paints a clear picture: Waalwijk's matches, especially on the road, are goal-laden affairs. Their last six away games average 4.67 total goals, with four exceeding 2.5. While Willem II's historical dominance and home defensive record provide a counter-narrative, Waalwijk's relentless attack is the defining characteristic of this fixture. For a tipster who demands a greater than 65% true probability, the evidence supporting a high-scoring game meets the strict threshold. The market odds of 1.55 for Over 2.5 Goals represent value against an estimated 68% chance of success, making it the disciplined, value-focused selection.

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In the Balance, Goals There Will Be
Recommendation:OVER_2_5
Odds:1.55
Expected Value:+8.5%
Confidence:65

Close in the table, these two sides are. Seventh place for Waalwijk with thirty-seven points, eighth for Willem II with thirty-six. Yet, the story of this match, in the numbers it is written. Look beyond the standings, we must. Strong at home against this opponent, Willem II has been. Three victories from three meetings at their ground, a perfect record. The last clash in October, a 3-2 victory for the home side. A psychological fortress, this history builds. But the present, a different tale it tells. At home, Willem II scores but one goal per game on average. Their recent results show a mix: a brave 0-0 draw with leaders ADO Den Haag, but a 2-1 loss to Jong Ajax just days ago. Defensively, they have been solid enough, conceding 1.40 per game at home. Four clean sheets in their last ten outings, a shield they sometimes raise. From the away side, a storm of goals approaches. Waalwijk, they travel with firepower. Three goals per game on their travels, this is no small thing. In their last ten matches, twenty-four goals they have scored. Look at their recent journeys: a 4-2 triumph at De Graafschap, a 2-0 win at Jong Ajax. Even in a 2-2 draw with Jong Utrecht, the net bulged. But a leaky ship it is also; 1.67 goals conceded per away game. Attack they must, for defend consistently they cannot. The data, it sings a song of many goals. Waalwijk's away matches average 4.67 total goals. The head-to-head history sees over 2.5 goals in five of the eight meetings. The goal expectancy numbers whisper of 3.53 goals in this fixture. When a team that scores three away meets a team with historical dominance at home, a spectacle often unfolds. A profound truth in betting, there is: sometimes, the simplest path is the wisest. Do not overcomplicate what the numbers clearly show. Waalwijk's attack is relentless, Willem II's home record against them is strong. A recipe for goals, this is. **Key Points:** * Willem II holds a perfect 3-0-0 home record against Waalwijk historically. * Waalwijk averages a remarkable 3.00 goals scored per away game. * Waalwijk's recent away matches have seen an average of 4.67 total goals. * Five of the last eight head-to-head meetings have featured over 2.5 goals. * Willem II's home matches average 2.40 total goals, lower but facing an exceptional attack. **Summary:** The force is strong with the goal markets for this encounter. Waalwijk's offensive form on the road is too potent to ignore, and Willem II's historical edge at home suggests they will not go quietly. While a home win is possible, the clearest signal from the data points towards a match with at least three goals. The value, in the 'Over 2.5 Goals' market, it lies.

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Tilburg Test: Can Willem II Tame Waalwijk's Road Warriors?
Recommendation:OVER_2_5
Odds:1.55
Expected Value:+16.3%
Confidence:75

Right then, let's get stuck into this Eerste Divisie clash. It's a proper mid-table six-pointer, with Willem II just a point behind Waalwijk. On paper, it's tight as a drum, but the story here is all about the goals, my friends. Waalwijk have been turning on the style away from home, haven't they? They're averaging a whopping three goals a game on their travels. That's not just against the minnows either – they stuck four past a decent De Graafschap side just a couple of weeks ago. They either win or lose on the road, no messing about with draws. It's all or nothing, which makes for a great watch. Willem II, on the other hand, are a bit more of a mixed bag at home. They've shown they can dig in, like that solid 0-0 draw with league leaders ADO Den Haag. But they've also been turned over, like the 2-1 loss to Jong Ajax recently. The key stat for them is the head-to-head. They've never lost to Waalwijk at home. Not once. Three wins from three. That's a proper mental hold, that is. So what's gonna give? Waalwijk's free-scoring away form, or Willem II's home fortress against this particular opponent? I reckon we're in for goals. Waalwijk concede nearly 1.7 per game away, and Willem II, while only scoring one a game on average at home, will fancy their chances against that defence. Meanwhile, Waalwijk's attack is so hot right now they could trouble anyone. The numbers scream 'Over 2.5 Goals'. Five of the last eight meetings between these two have seen three or more goals, including a 3-2 thriller back in October. Waalwijk's last ten games have seen both teams score 70% of the time. It's got all the ingredients for a proper end-to-end game. Key Points: * **Head-to-Head Hoodoo:** Willem II have a perfect 3-0 home record against Waalwijk. * **Goal Gluttons:** Waalwijk are scoring 3 goals per game on average away from home. * **Leaky Defences:** Both sides concede more than a goal a game on their current ground splits. * **Recent Form:** Identical records (W4 D2 L4) over the last ten, but Waalwijk's matches are much higher scoring. * **Market Expectation:** The odds heavily favour goals, with Over 2.5 priced at just 1.55. **The Simple Verdict:** Forget trying to pick a winner here. The value, and the most likely outcome, is in the goals market. With Waalwijk's firepower and both teams' defensive vulnerabilities, backing Over 2.5 Goals is the smart play.

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Goal Glut Expected as Waalwijk's Road Show Rolls Into Town
Recommendation:OVER_2_5
Odds:1.55
Expected Value:+8.5%
Confidence:70

The Eerste Divisie serves up a mid-table clash with a tantalising statistical profile. Willem II, sitting eighth with 36 points, host seventh-placed Waalwijk, who are just a point ahead but have played a game more. On paper, it's close. But my numbers aren't looking at the table; they're looking at the goal column, and they're screaming one thing: value. Let's start with the head-to-head, because it's a glaring anomaly. Willem II have dominated this fixture, winning five of the eight meetings, including all three at home. The most recent encounter in October 2025 was a 3-2 thriller in Willem II's favour. History, it seems, is wearing the home shirt. However, recent form paints a more complex picture. Willem II are the definition of inconsistent: a gritty 0-0 draw with league leaders ADO Den Haag sits alongside a disappointing 2-1 loss to a struggling Jong Ajax side. Their home form is particularly meek, scoring just 1.00 goals per game on average. They are solid defensively, boasting a 40% clean sheet rate, but they lack a cutting edge in front of their own fans. Enter Waalwijk. If Willem II are a cautious painter, Waalwijk are a graffiti artist with a fire hose. Their last ten games have seen them net 24 times – that's 2.40 per game. But the real story is on the road. In their last six away matches, they've been scoring at a ridiculous rate of 3.00 goals per game. Let that sink in. This includes a 4-2 demolition of a strong De Graafschap side and a 9-0 cup romp. The flip side? They concede 1.67 per game on their travels. They are the ultimate 'you score, we'll score more' outfit, with 70% of their recent games seeing Both Teams To Score. This creates a delicious mathematical contradiction. Willem II have the historical and defensive credentials to suggest a tight game. Waalwijk have the explosive, leaky attack that suggests a shootout. The market's goal expectancy model (Ξ» Home 1.33, Away 2.20) points to an expected total of over 3.5 goals. Yet, the odds for Over 2.5 Goals sit at a generous 1.55, implying a probability of just 64.5%. My analysis suggests that's an underestimation. Waalwijk's away matches are a carnival of goals, averaging nearly 4.7 total goals recently. Even if Willem II's defence holds firm for a period, Waalwijk's firepower alone can push this over the line. Conversely, if Willem II exploit Waalwijk's defensive generosity as they have in past H2Hs, we get the same result. The 3-2 scoreline from their last meeting is the blueprint. **Key Points:** * **Historical Edge:** Willem II have a perfect 3-0-0 home record against Waalwijk. * **Attacking Juggernaut:** Waalwijk average 3.00 goals per game in their last six away matches. * **Defensive Trade-Off:** That attack comes at a cost; Waalwijk concede 1.67 goals per game on the road. * **Goal Environment:** The combined recent goal trends and Poisson expectancy strongly favour a high-scoring affair. * **Market Inefficiency:** The odds for Over 2.5 Goals (1.55) do not fully reflect the overwhelming probability suggested by the data. **The Value Verdict:** Forget trying to pick a winner in this unpredictable match-up. The real value lies in the goal market. With Waalwijk incapable of playing a dull away game and Willem II always likely to chip in against their favoured opponent, the conditions are perfect for goals. The maths is clear, and the price is wrong. We're backing Over 2.5 Goals. **Recommended Bet: OVER 2.5 GOALS**

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