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Sven van der Plas🔄Wessel Kuhn🔄Liam van Gelderen🔄Godfried Roemeratoe🔄Ryan Fage🟨Denilho Cleonise⚽Harrie Kuster🔄Jean-Paul Boetius🔄Rein van Hedel🟥Sami Bouhoudane⚽Denilho Cleonise🔄Tim van der Leij🟨Jordy Bawuah🔄Jim Koller🔄Nicolas Verkooijen🔄Richard van der Venne⚽Richard van der Venne⚽Match Statistics
Starting Lineups
Waalwijk1:1
Starting XI
Jong PSV U211:1
Starting XI
Head-to-Head
📈 Team Form & Statistics
ELO comparison
Pre-match ratings
 WaalwijkHome | Rating |  Jong PSV U21Away |
|---|---|---|
| Strength | ||
| 1,493.1 | Overall | 1,414.3 |
| 1,509.3 | Match venue | 1,414.6 |
| 1,509.3 | At home | 1,418.2 |
| 1,497 | Away | 1,414.6 |
| Attack & defence | ||
| 1,538.1 | Attack | 1,476.7 |
| 1,473 | Defence | 1,453.1 |
| 1,520.7 | Home attack | 1,495.8 |
| 1,528.1 | Away attack | 1,500.9 |
| 1,485.1 | Home defence | 1,424.4 |
| 1,493.6 | Away defence | 1,423 |
| Match profile | ||
| 1,815 | Goal environment | 2,433.3 |
| 1,641.7 | Home goals | 1,968.3 |
| 1,673.3 | Away goals | 1,965 |
| 1,502.6 | Possession | 1,509.6 |
| Specialist ratings | ||
| 1,498.3 | Set-piece attack | 1,484.2 |
| 1,498 | Set-piece defence | 1,483.6 |
| 1,460.8 | Close games | 1,404 |
| 1,503.6 | Winning margin | 1,415.4 |
Match venue compares Waalwijk at home with Jong PSV U21 away. All ratings are within this league.
Higher goal environment ratings mean higher-scoring games, not necessarily a stronger team. A starting league rating is 1500.
📝 Match Preview
The Eerste Divisie season is reaching its climax, and Waalwijk hosts Jong PSV U21 in a crucial fixture on April 24, 2026. With both teams fighting for final standings, the tactical battle promises high intensity. Waalwijk sits 7th with 55 points, while Jong PSV U21 is 6th with 56 points. Waalwijk's home form is the standout metric here. In their last four home games, they have secured a 75% win rate, averaging an impressive 2.75 goals per game while conceding 1.25. Their recent 5-0 victory against Emmen demonstrates their attacking potency at the De Waalwijk stadium. Conversely, Jong PSV U21 has been solid on the road, winning 60% of their last five away matches and averaging 1.40 goals per game. The head-to-head history is a decisive factor. In the last seven meetings, Jong PSV U21 has won five times, yet the scoring pattern is consistent: six of those seven matches saw Over 2.5 Goals. This historical trend aligns with the current goal expectancy data. Mathematical analysis suggests a combined goal expectancy of 3.09 (Home 1.77 + Away 1.32). Defensive vulnerabilities also support the goals market. Waalwijk has a 20% clean sheet rate in their last 10 games, while Jong PSV U21 has a 30% clean sheet rate. The "Goal Environment" signals indicate a high-scoring context for both sides. Waalwijk's home goal environment is elevated, and PSV's away goal environment is even higher. Given the odds of 1.36 for Over 2.5 Goals, the implied probability is 73.5%. Based on the H2H record (6/7 matches) and current scoring averages (2.75 home + 1.40 away = 4.15), the actual probability appears closer to 80%. This creates a positive expected value. While a Waalwijk win is tempting at 1.57, the H2H dominance of PSV makes the result market riskier. The goals market offers a safer edge. Key Points: - Waalwijk averages 2.75 goals at home. - Jong PSV U21 averages 1.40 goals away. - 6 of 7 H2H matches ended Over 2.5 Goals. - Combined goal expectancy is 3.09. - Odds of 1.36 offer value if probability is ~80%. **Verdict:** The statistical evidence points strongly towards a high-scoring affair. With a combined goal expectancy of 3.09 and a 6/7 H2H history of Over 2.5 Goals, the value lies in the goals market. **Recommended Bet: Over 2.5 Goals**
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