FC Groningen are undefeated in 9 of their last 10 home matches against RKC Waalwijk in all competitions.
FC Groningen come into this latest round of fixtures sitting in 12th with eight points. Last time out they suffered a 4-1 home loss against AZ. So far this season Ricardo Pepi and Cyril Ngonge have impressed for the hosts. The two players are Groningen's joint top scorers with two goals. Pepi and Ngonge also share the same number of match-opening goals with one each. On matchday eight, RKC Waalwijk played out a 2-2 draw with Sparta Rotterdam at Mandemakers Stadion, leaving them in ninth place on 10 points. Iliass Bel Hassani and Michiel Kramer, who have scored four times, are Waalwijk's main attacking threats. On home soil this season, Groningen have one win, one draw and two losses across four Eredivisie contests. Waalwijk are seeking their first road win this season as they have one loss and two draws away from home. 1:2
Jan Hoekstra, Nordin Musampa and Liam van Gelderen sit out this game for Groningen through injury. Head coach Frank Wormuth could make a few changes after their 4-1 loss against AZ last time out. RKC head coach Joseph Oostinghas a fully available squad to choose from. He could make slight tweaks from the side that drew 2-2 with Sparta Rotterdam last time out. Among those pushing for a start are Patrick Vroegh and Roy Kuijpers.