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Roda JC Kerkrade

Roda JC Kerkrade - RKC Waalwijk

RKC Waalwijk
🇳🇱 EredivisieFinished
Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 16:45

Finished Snapshot

FT1-1
FinishedSettled

Halftime

0-0

Predictions

3W · 7L · 0P

Edges

2W · 0L · 0P

Match Stats

Possession

54%-46%

Shots

9-15

Shots on Target

2-5

Corners

0-8

Quick Take

Roda host RKC in a Keuken Kampioen play-off eliminator where promotion desperation and asymmetric motivation (RKC relegated, fighting return; Roda with home advantage) drive strong BTTS conviction (70% vs 1.50 odds, +3.3 edge) and RKC's away goals advantage (60% over 1.5, +10 edg...

Both Teams to ScoreYes70%+3.0pp
Total Goals AwayOver 1.5 (RKC Waalwijk)60%+10.0pp

Context Signals

Betting Edges

Model probabilities

Both Teams to ScoreYes70%Highwon

RKC's high-scoring profile (2.6 GPG) combined with their leaky defense (1.6 conceded) and the 100% BTTS rate in this season's H2H volatility points strongly to both teams scoring (Core 5: H2H Psychology + Tactical Matchup).

Signal quality: High · Uncertainty band: Strong lean

Shots Over/UnderOver 22.568%Mediumwon

Combined shot averages comfortably exceed 22.5 across recent samples for both sides, supported by attacking intent in a single-leg play-off (Core 5: Tactical Matchup Edge + Motivation/Stakes).

Signal quality: Medium · Uncertainty band: Strong lean

Cards Over/UnderOver 3.566%Mediumlost

High-stakes single-leg play-off plus VAR scrutiny and RKC's elevated discipline issues (red cards in recent matches) supports an above-average card count (Core 5: Motivation/Stakes).

Signal quality: Medium · Uncertainty band: Strong lean

Shots on Target Over/UnderOver 8.565%Mediumlost

Combined shot-on-target averages comfortably clear 8.5, with both sides generating volume from the front foot, supporting an over outcome (Core 5: Tactical Matchup Edge).

Signal quality: Medium · Uncertainty band: Strong lean

Double ChanceHome or Draw (Roda or Draw)64%Mediumwon

Home advantage at a play-off-stakes match plus recent H2H momentum favors Roda not losing, while RKC's volatile away form (heavy defeat to ADO Den Haag) reduces their outright win likelihood (Core 5: Structural Home/Away Edge + H2H Psychology).

Signal quality: Medium · Uncertainty band: Lean

Goals Over/UnderOver 2.562%Mediumlost

Strong attacking output from RKC plus the asymmetric play-off motivation (RKC must push for promotion) supports a higher-scoring tie, reinforced by recent H2H scoring patterns (Core 5: Motivation/Stakes + H2H Psychology).

Signal quality: Medium · Uncertainty band: Lean

Away Goals TotalOver 1.5 (RKC Waalwijk)60%Mediumlost

RKC's high attacking output combined with proven multi-goal performance against Roda this season and play-off motivation supports an over 1.5 away goals line (Core 5: Motivation/Stakes + H2H Psychology).

Signal quality: Medium · Uncertainty band: Lean

Both Teams Score First HalfNo58%Lowlost

Roda's weak first-half scoring (0.6 per match) reduces the chance both sides score before the break, even though RKC tend to score early (Core 5: Tactical Matchup Edge).

Signal quality: Low · Uncertainty band: Lean

Corners Over/UnderOver 8.555%Lowlost

Combined corner averages sit right around the line, with attacking intensity expected to elevate volume in a single-leg promotion eliminator, but data is borderline so confidence remains low (Core 5: Tactical Matchup Edge).

Signal quality: Low · Uncertainty band: Slight lean

Match WinnerRoda JC Kerkrade38%Lowlost

Home edge plus recent H2H victory and RKC's significant injury list (attacker out, two defenders questionable) tilts the balance toward Roda, though RKC's superior scoring output keeps confidence low (Core 5: Structural Home/Away Edge + Injuries Impact).

Signal quality: Low · Uncertainty band: Near coin-flip

Markets to Avoid

Goals Over/Under Over 2.5:Implied probability (63.7%) at @ 1.57 odds nearly matches predictor estimate (62%), offering minimal edge for MEDIUM confidence. Market is fairly priced; no genuine value to justify play.

Pre-match flagged 1 avoid-market areas; caution remains warranted in high-variance spots.

Roda JC Kerkrade hosts a high-stakes Keuken Kampioen Divisie play-off eliminator against RKC Waalwijk on April 28, 2026, with the winner progressing toward Eredivisie promotion. This is a single-leg tie where both sides carry maximum motivation: Roda defend their home advantage at Parkstad Limburg Stadion under stable manager Kevin van Dessel (36% win rate in 2025-26), while RKC—relegated from the Eredivisie and fighting for immediate return under Sander Duits—arrive carrying significant narrative urgency.

Recent Form

Roda JC Kerkrade

Roda JC Kerkrade

L0-2Jong AZApr 24EER
D2-2EmmenApr 17EER
W3-1FC EindhovenApr 10EER
L0-1Willem IIApr 6EER
W3-0DordrechtApr 3EER
D1-1Helmond SportMar 20EER
L0-1VitesseMar 16EER
D1-1CambuurMar 13EER
L0-2Jong PSV U21Mar 6EER
D2-2Den BoschFeb 27EER
RKC Waalwijk

RKC Waalwijk

W4-1Jong PSV U21Apr 24EER
L1-5ADO Den HaagApr 17EER
W5-0EmmenApr 10EER
D2-2Helmond SportApr 6EER
W3-1MVVApr 3EER
L2-3Den BoschMar 21EER
D2-2Almere City FCMar 17EER
W2-1Jong AZMar 13EER
W3-0VVV VenloMar 6EER
W2-1FC EindhovenFeb 27EER

Standings will be available soon.


Head-to-Head

3W · 2D · 0W
W1-2WaalwijkvRodaFeb 13, 2026EER
W1-4RodavWaalwijkSep 19, 2025EER
D0-0RodavWaalwijkJul 27, 2024FRI
W2-4RodavWaalwijkJul 23, 2021FRI
D0-0RodavWaalwijkApr 5, 2019EER
Roda JC Kerkrade unbeaten in 5 meetingsRoda JC Kerkrade: 2 clean sheetsRKC Waalwijk: 2 clean sheets2.8 goals/game avg

Squad & Injuries

Roda JC Kerkrade

4 out
Attackers5
Midfielders2/13
×#10
×#10
Defenders2/9
×#18
×#18
Goalkeeper4
#18 T. Kother — Knee Injury
#10 J. Schwirten — Knee Injury
#18 T. Kother — Knee Injury
#10 J. Schwirten — Knee Injury

RKC Waalwijk

8 out
Attackers2/5
×#17
×#17
Midfielders12
Defenders4/8
×#33
×#2
×#33
×#2
Goalkeeper5
#17 R. Kuijpers — Knee Injury
T. van de Loo — Knee Injury
#33 F. Al Mazyani — Injury
#2 B. Zorgdrager — Injury
#17 R. Kuijpers — Knee Injury
T. van de Loo — Knee Injury
#33 F. Al Mazyani — Injury
#2 B. Zorgdrager — Injury