The football community is eagerly awaiting the Netherlands Eerste Divisie match between Helmond Sport and Waalwijk on 06.04.2026. This game sees Helmond Sport and Waalwijk vying for dominance in a key league confrontation. Our extensive analysis covers strategies, player performances, and tactical predictions for Helmond Sport and Waalwijk. By examining past encounters and current forms, we provide a unique perspective on what to expect and how to bet wisely on Helmond Sport or Waalwijk. Check out our expert prediction for a comprehensive betting guide.
Standings of both teams
| № | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Jong PSV U21 | 33 | 15 | 5 | 13 | 62/58 | 50 |
| 7 | Waalwijk | 33 | 13 | 9 | 11 | 56/50 | 48 |
| 8 | Roda | 33 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 51/48 | 48 |
| 17 | Jong AZ | 33 | 10 | 4 | 19 | 57/66 | 34 |
| 18 | Helmond Sport | 33 | 9 | 7 | 17 | 38/57 | 34 |
| 19 | Jong Ajax | 33 | 8 | 8 | 17 | 45/59 | 32 |
Key Player Statistics: Helmond Sport vs Waalwijk
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Helmond Sport vs Waalwijk Historical Match Results
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eerste Divisie | Waalwijk | Helmond Sport | 15.08.2025 | 1-1 |
| Eerste Divisie | Waalwijk | Helmond Sport | 22.03.2019 | 2-1 |
| Eerste Divisie | Helmond Sport | Waalwijk | 17.11.2018 | 0-2 |
| Eerste Divisie | Helmond Sport | Waalwijk | 28.04.2018 | 2-2 |
| Eerste Divisie | Waalwijk | Helmond Sport | 01.12.2017 | 1-0 |
| Eerste Divisie | Waalwijk | Helmond Sport | 03.03.2017 | 5-2 |
| Eerste Divisie | Helmond Sport | Waalwijk | 23.09.2016 | 1-1 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eerste Divisie | Jong AZ | Helmond Sport | 03.04.2026 | 2-0 |
| Eerste Divisie | Roda | Helmond Sport | 20.03.2026 | 1-1 |
| Eerste Divisie | Helmond Sport | Cambuur | 16.03.2026 | 0-1 |
| Eerste Divisie | Jong Utrecht | Helmond Sport | 13.03.2026 | 1-0 |
| Eerste Divisie | Helmond Sport | FC OSS | 06.03.2026 | 1-1 |
| Eerste Divisie | Jong Ajax | Helmond Sport | 27.02.2026 | 5-1 |
| Eerste Divisie | Helmond Sport | ADO Den Haag | 20.02.2026 | 1-3 |
| Eerste Divisie | Almere City FC | Helmond Sport | 13.02.2026 | 0-1 |
| Eerste Divisie | Helmond Sport | Den Bosch | 06.02.2026 | 2-0 |
| Eerste Divisie | Dordrecht | Helmond Sport | 03.02.2026 | 3-0 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eerste Divisie | MVV | Waalwijk | 03.04.2026 | 1-3 |
| Eerste Divisie | Waalwijk | Den Bosch | 21.03.2026 | 2-3 |
| Eerste Divisie | Almere City FC | Waalwijk | 17.03.2026 | 2-2 |
| Eerste Divisie | Waalwijk | Jong AZ | 13.03.2026 | 2-1 |
| Eerste Divisie | VVV Venlo | Waalwijk | 06.03.2026 | 0-3 |
| Eerste Divisie | Waalwijk | FC Eindhoven | 27.02.2026 | 2-1 |
| Eerste Divisie | Cambuur | Waalwijk | 20.02.2026 | 1-1 |
| Eerste Divisie | Waalwijk | Roda | 13.02.2026 | 1-2 |
| Eerste Divisie | Willem II | Waalwijk | 08.02.2026 | 2-1 |
| Eerste Divisie | Waalwijk | FC OSS | 30.01.2026 | 2-0 |
Comparative Team Statistics: Helmond Sport VS Waalwijk
Last 20 Matches Statistics: Helmond Sport vs Waalwijk
Bookies' predictions
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Betting Intelligence: Helmond Sport vs Waalwijk
Helmond Sport are fighting for their Eerste Divisie lives. Waalwijk are chasing a play-off spot. When those two missions collide on Friday night, something has to give.
The table tells the story bluntly. Helmond sit 18th with just 34 points from 33 games. Waalwijk are comfortable in 7th on 48. The gap between these two clubs right now is enormous — and the bookmakers know it, pricing Waalwijk at 1.97 and Helmond at 3.35.
Here's what you need to watch for, though. Helmond's recent form is genuinely alarming. They've lost four of their last five league games, conceding 15 goals in that run. Jong PSV put four past them. Dordrecht scored three. Jong Ajax hammered them five. This is a team leaking goals at a terrifying rate — 57 conceded in 33 games tells you everything.
Don't be fooled by the mainstream narrative about Waalwijk being inconsistent. Yes, they lost to Den Bosch last time out. But zoom out and you see a side that has scored 56 league goals this season. J. Uneken leads their attack with 13 goals. Van der Leij has added 10 more. That's a deadly combination heading into a game against the division's most porous defence.
Here's a surprising statistical insight that most casual fans will miss. In their last seven head-to-head meetings, these teams have never produced a goalless encounter. Goals are virtually guaranteed in this fixture — and given Waalwijk's firepower versus Helmond's defensive nightmare, the over 2.5 goals market at likely short odds still represents real value.
I'm going further than that with my specific predictions. Expect Uneken to find the net. He's been clinical all season and Helmond's backline simply cannot cope with mobile, confident strikers right now. I'd also look at the Asian Handicap market — Waalwijk -1 could be genuinely interesting given the form mismatch.
My prediction? Waalwijk win this 3-1. Helmond will fight — they always do when relegation looms — but their defensive frailties are too glaring to ignore.
Friday night football at its most dramatic. One club desperate to survive. Another hunting glory. Get ready for fireworks.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B. Koglin | Germany | 29 | Defender | 189 cm | 77 kg |
| Pol Llonch | Spain | 33 | Midfielder | 170 cm | 70 kg |
| J. Ogenia | Curaçao | 27 | Defender | 180 cm | 73 kg |
| M. Bergsen | Netherlands | 26 | Goalkeeper | 186 cm | n/a |
| L. Daneels | Belgium | 28 | Midfielder | 172 cm | 74 kg |
| F. Van Den Eynden | Belgium | 25 | Defender | 186 cm | 75 kg |
| L. Semić | Germany | 22 | Defender | 169 | 68 |
| A. Et-Taïbi | Morocco | 23 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| D. Vos | Netherlands | 24 | Defender | 181 cm | n/a |
| M. Łukowicz | Poland | 31 | Attacker | 188 | 78 |
| T. Poll | Netherlands | 24 | Defender | 184 cm | 79 kg |
| H. Wentges | Netherlands | 24 | Goalkeeper | 198 cm | 79 kg |
| A. Leipold | Germany | 24 | Midfielder | 181 | 70 |
| M. Ludwig | Germany | 21 | Midfielder | 172 cm | n/a |
| L. Bajrami | Switzerland | 20 | Attacker | 187 | 83 |
| T. Essakkati | Netherlands | 20 | Midfielder | 183 cm | n/a |
| A. Dizdarević | Croatia | 22 | Midfielder | 187 cm | n/a |
| J. Geerts | Netherlands | 20 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| K. Aben | Netherlands | 22 | Goalkeeper | 188 cm | n/a |
| Noah Makanza | Congo DR | 21 | Midfielder | 175 cm | n/a |
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M. Ihattaren | Netherlands | 24 | Midfielder | 183 | 77 |
| R. van Eijma | Curaçao | 27 | Defender | 186 | 78 |
| M. Spenkelink | Netherlands | 29 | Goalkeeper | 196 cm | 86 kg |
| D. van Kaam | Netherlands | 25 | Attacker | 175 | 71 |
| Juan Carlos Familia-Castillo | Netherlands | 26 | Defender | 175 | 56 |
| Marcel Schaapman | Netherlands | 23 | Midfielder | 194 cm | 81 kg |
| D. Cleonise | Netherlands | 24 | Attacker | 179 cm | 69 kg |
| L. Wouters | Netherlands | 26 | Defender | 190 cm | 78 kg |
| R. Kuijpers | Netherlands | 26 | Midfielder | 175 cm | 66 kg |
| L. Postma | Netherlands | 23 | Defender | 181 cm | 73 kg |
| L. Vogels | Netherlands | 22 | Goalkeeper | 191 cm | 78 kg |
| J. Uneken | Netherlands | 21 | Attacker | 177 cm | 61 kg |
| N. Held | Curaçao | 20 | Defender | 178 cm | 60 kg |
| M. Witteveen | Netherlands | 22 | Midfielder | 174 cm | 62 kg |
| H. Kuster | Netherlands | 20 | Midfielder | 161 cm | n/a |
| J. Altena | Netherlands | 22 | Defender | 169 cm | n/a |
| Owen Panneflek | Netherlands | 19 | Attacker | 177 | n/a |
| Xander Mulder | Netherlands | 21 | Goalkeeper | 188 cm | n/a |
| Bjarn Zorgdrager | n/a | Defender | n/a | n/a | |
| T. van der Leij | n/a | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
Helmond Sport vs Waalwijk match odds
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