Go Ahead Eagles vs Waalwijk
Eredivisie
Saturday
2nd March 2024
De Adelaarshorst
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Go Ahead Eagles form analysis
Kowet have found mixed results amid defensive struggles in recent Eredivisie matches. On January 28th, they blew an early lead and needed a late penalty to draw NEC 2-2 at home. The defense improved in a gritty 0-2 away win at Vitesse on February 4th powered by goals from O. Edvardsen and J. Breum. However, struggles at the back returned in a 1-1 home draw with PEC Zwolle on the 11th, requiring another stoppage time penalty from M. Deijl to salvage the result.
Go Ahead’s defending let them down again during a 0-2 loss away to Heerenveen on the 18th. Most recently on the 25th, the struggles continued in a lopsided 0-3 defeat away to Twente. Overall, Go Ahead Eagles have lacked organization and concentration at the back, conceding costly goals. But the attack has shown productivity when given opportunities. Tighter defensive discipline and structure to limit clear chances could help translate scoring opportunities into improved results. Maximizing their talent during strong spells with better finishing is also vital.
Waalwijk form analysis
RKC Waalwijk have produced inconsistent results amid defensive issues recently in the Eredivisie. After fighting to a 1-1 draw with Sparta Rotterdam on January 27th, RKC’s defending faltered in a lopsided 0-3 loss away to Twente on February 3rd. Signs of improvement followed in a professional 2-0 home win over NEC on the 10th powered by a D. Min brace. However, lapses returned in a narrow 0-1 loss away at Feyenoord on the 18th, hurt by losing the lead before conceding late.
Most recently on February 24th, focus again abandoned RKC as they let in a harsh 89th minute winner at home for a 0-1 defeat to Fortuna Sittard. Overall, RKC have struggled badly for a full 90 minute concentration, losing leads or focus at inopportune moments to undo earlier positive play. Establishing more disciplined organization at the back and greater composure overall could help them see out more wins when favorable situations arise. The talent seems present to compete higher up the table with improved consistency. Upgrading their quality remains vital.
