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As Helmond Sport prepares to host RKC Waalwijk in the Dutch Eerste Divisie on August 21, 2026, both teams enter the match with similar struggles, having each secured just one win in their last five outings.
Helmond Sport faces challenges with consistency, indicated by their recent form. Despite a strong home advantage, their overall performance has not lived up to expectations, with tactical execution needing improvement. They will likely focus on leveraging their home ground to maximize pressure on their opponents and secure crucial points.
On the other hand, RKC Waalwijk’s performance has shown moments of promise, but like Helmond, they too have battled inconsistency, which has hindered their ability to capitalize on opportunities. Their away record remains a concern, but they will aim to assert themselves with a more aggressive attacking strategy, given their slim edge in bookmaker odds at 2.03.
According to predictions, RKC Waalwijk holds a slightly higher probability of securing victory at 47.7%. However, with both squads eager to improve their standings, fans can expect a competitive match where anything can happen. As both teams seek to break their recent patterns, this encounter promises intrigue without any guarantees of outcome.
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| Helmond Sport 26.1% |
Draw 26.4% |
Waalwijk 47.5% |
Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.64 | 3.54 | 1.96 | ||
| 3.45 | 3.45 | 1.98 | ||
| 3.59 | 3.55 | 1.95 | ||
| 3.55 | 3.45 | 1.92 | ||
| 3.55 | 3.59 | 1.96 |
Latest Results
| 14.08.26 Roda JC – Helmond Sport – 2:1 09.08.26 Helmond Sport – De Graafschap – 1:1 01.08.26 Helmond Sport – Sint-Truidense VV – 1:0 17.07.26 Helmond Sport – Al-Taawoun FC – 0:2 12.07.26 Helmond Sport – KVC Westerlo – 0:2 |
14.08.26 RKC Waalwijk – FC Dordrecht – 2:2 07.08.26 Vitesse Arnhem – RKC Waalwijk – 1:1 02.08.26 RKC Waalwijk – AE Kifisia FC – 3:0 29.07.26 RKC Waalwijk – Patro Eisden Maasmechelen – 1:2 18.07.26 RKC Waalwijk – FC Volendam – 2:2 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 06.04.26 Helmond Sport – RKC Waalwijk – 2:2 15.08.25 RKC Waalwijk – Helmond Sport – 1:1 22.03.19 RKC Waalwijk – Helmond Sport – 2:1 17.11.18 Helmond Sport – RKC Waalwijk – 0:2 28.04.18 Helmond Sport – RKC Waalwijk – 2:2 |
Standings
Main
| Pl | W | D | L | Diff | Pts | |||
| 1 | Heracles | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7:5 | 2 | 6 |
| 2 | Maastricht | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5:3 | 2 | 6 |
| 3 | Almere City | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4:2 | 2 | 4 |
| 4 | Dordrecht | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4:3 | 1 | 4 |
| 5 | FC Emmen | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1:0 | 1 | 3 |
| 6 | Venlo | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5:4 | 1 | 3 |
| 7 | Eindhoven FC | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3:3 | 0 | 3 |
| 8 | Roda | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2:2 | 0 | 3 |
| 9 | Jong PSV | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4:5 | -1 | 3 |
| 10 | NAC Breda | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2:3 | -1 | 3 |
| 11 | Waalwijk | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3:3 | 0 | 2 |
| 12 | De Graafschap | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1:1 | 0 | 1 |
| 13 | Vitesse | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1:1 | 0 | 1 |
| 14 | Den Bosch | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3:4 | -1 | 1 |
| 15 | Helmond | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2:3 | -1 | 1 |
| 16 | FC Volendam | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2:3 | -1 | 0 |
| 17 | Oss | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:2 | -1 | 0 |
| 18 | Jong Ajax | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:2 | -1 | 0 |
| 19 | Jong Utrecht | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:2 | -1 | 0 |
| 20 | Jong AZ | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:1 | -1 | 0 |
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