RKC Waalwijk vs PSV Eindhoven Prediction: Half-time Brilliance From The Lightbulbs On The Cards!

RKC Waalwijk face a daunting challenge ahead of this clash as they play host to high-flying PSV Eindhoven at the Mandemakers Stadion in the fourth round of the Eredivisie.

Let's have a look at the latest Netherlands Eredivisie predictions between RKC Waalwijk vs. PSV Eindhoven, probable lineups, match facts, and betting odds for you to consider!

Note: Odds are subject to change at any time!

RKC Waalwijk

Henk Fraser, who signed a two-year deal to lead the club to great achievements this season following Joseph Oosting's departure to FC Twente, has been walking on thin ice as his appointment has been nothing but a disaster due to a three-match losing streak in the league.

In their season opener, Fraser's men lost 3-1 to Heerenveen on the road, which was later followed by another 3-1 defeat this time around at the hands of AZ Alkmaar at home. Their most recent match against NEC Nijmegen on the road saw them concede three unanswered goals to suffer a sound 3-0 defeat.

With three games in, they already find themselves trending for the wrong reasons in the league, as they are ranked the league's second worst defensive side with nine goals conceded, with newly promoted side Almere City conceding more than them with 12. Their aspirations of claiming their first win of the season will have to be put on hold in this match as they take on a side that they have failed to defeat in their last four home matches, suffering defeats in those matches.

They currently occupy 17th place within the relegation zone and are one of four sides in the league yet to secure points. Their bid for safety is hindered by a one-point deficit, and they are six points adrift of their opponents in this impending clash.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-4-2

E. Vaessen; T. Lutonda, J. Bruma, J. Gaari, J. Lelieveld; D. Cleonise, Y. Oukili, K. Felida, Z. Bakkali; M. Kramer, D. Min.

PSV Eindhoven

The Lightbulbs comfortably cruised past Scotland's Rangers in the second leg of the Champions League play-off in commanding fashion by winning 5-1 at home, Philips Stadion, to bring the aggregate score to a commanding 7-3 win to book their place in the draw for the group stages. This comes after their 2-2 draw at Ibrox in the first leg.

In the league, they have been a joy to watch, asserting their dominance in the early stages by securing back-to-back wins. A 2-0 win at home against FC Utrecht in the season opener paved the way for a convincing 3-1 win against Vitesse away from home in the second match day.

Peter Bosz's charges come into this match boasting a seven-match unbeaten run in their competitive matches, where they've picked up six wins and a draw. Their unwavering dominance over Henk Fraser's floundering side in this fixture suggests that streak will be extended to eight games as they seek to chart course under the guidance of Bosz to a new dawn of an era where they'll be considered a formidable challenge among their adversaries in the league.

They currently occupy 4th place with 6 points, and their bid for the zenith, which is occupied by Sparta Rotterdam, is hindered by a one-point deficit.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 3-4-3

W. Benitez; J. Teze, O. Boscagli, S. Dest; J. Veerman, J. Schouten, I. Sangare, I. Saibari; J. Bakayoko, L. De Jong, N. Lang

Match Facts

• RKC Waalwijk has lost six consecutive matches in all competitions.
• PSV Eindhoven are unbeaten in their last ten matches in all competitions.
• RKC Waalwijk averages 0.6 goals per game when playing at home, and PSV Eindhoven averages 2.3 goals per game when playing away.

Head-To-Head

In the last 46 meetings, RKC Waalwijk have won 4 times, PSV Eindhoven have won 34 times, and there have been 8 draws, with the goal difference being 121-42 in favor of PSV Eindhoven.

Expert Betting Tips

Throughout history, RKC Waalwijk has struggled dearly when it comes to confronting PSV Eindhoven, and those difficulties are to be seen once again here as their poor start to the season doesn't do them any favors for a positive outcome in front of their supporters, which makes nothing but a convincing defeat the only outcome. They have won three of their last fourteen matches against PSV Eindhoven.

PSV Eindhoven will be eager to make it three wins in a row, as they remain hopeful that will be enough to propel them to the pinnacle of the standings before the upcoming international break. The Lightbulbs have won seven consecutive matches against their opponents in this impending clash, and it will be a shock to see them record anything other than a win. Therefore, we anticipate the visitors to claim an early halftime triumph.

• 1 Half - W2 for 1.74
• Both Teams To Score - Yes for 1.60
• Corners - Over 10 for 2.10