Preview: RKC Waalwijk vs. Go Ahead Eagles - prediction, team news, lineups

On the other hand, the away side set out to snap a barren run of three matches without a victory and get their league campaign back on track.

Match preview

Waalwijk had far too much for quality for FC Emmen as they cruised to a convincing 2-0 triumph when the sides faced off on Saturday evening.

Joseph Oosting's men broke the deadlock after only three minutes through Michiel Kramer after which Julian Lelieveld made it two just shy of the half-hour mark.

With 22 points amassed from their 18 matches this term, RKC currently sit 10th in the Eredivisie table, albeit a whopping eight points shy of the final Conference League playoff spot.

Up next is the challenge of an opposing outfit without a victory in the most recent six meetings between the teams across all competitions.

Off the back of consecutive home clean sheets for the first time in over two years, Wednesday's hosts will be aiming to keep things tight the back en route to a positive result once again.

Go Ahead Eagles came away empty-handed from the second game running courtesy of a 2-0 defeat against PSV Eindhoven at the Philips Stadion on Saturday.

Rene Hake's men went behind to Joey Veerman's 14th-minute opener before Anwar El-Ghazi struck 20 minutes into the second period to seal the deal.

Consequently, The pride of the IJssel Kowet have dropped to 12th place in the standings, four points off the top half with a game in hand.

Ahead of a crunch mid-table clash against NEC Nijmegen four days later, Wednesday's visitors will be targeting a much-needed return to winning ways.

RKC Waalwijk Eredivisie form:

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RKC Waalwijk form (all competitions):

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Go Ahead Eagles Eredivisie form:

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Team News

Go Ahead Eagles' Bas Kuipers is currently sidelined with an elbow injury and the 28-year-old is not expected to play any part in this one.

Similarly, Patrick Rommens is also ruled out for the away side as he continues to nurse a shoulder problem which will keep him out of a seventh straight match.

Finn Stokkers is yet to score in any of his last eight outings but the forward, who faces off against his former team for the first time, will be looking to make an impact.

In what was only his first start since returning from an injury layoff, Michiel Kramer found the back of the net and the Dutchman should retain his place in the Waalwijk XI.

Iliass Bel Hassani is suspended for the home side as he serves a one-game suspension having received his marching orders in the victory over Emmen last time out.

RKC Waalwijk possible starting lineup:

Vaessen; Lelieveld, Gaari, Adewoye, Van den Buijs, Lutonda; Oukili, Anita, Clement; Kramer, Seuntjens

Go Ahead Eagles possible starting lineup:

De Lange; Fontan, Idzes, Nauber, Deijl; Tekie, Llansana; Fernandes, Edvardsen, Willumsson; Stokkers

We say: RKC Waalwijk 1-1 Go Ahead Eagles

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