Our Heerenveen vs RKC Prediction: 2-3
Heerenveen vs RKC in the Netherlands Cup is scheduled for an 17:45 GMT kick-off on Thursday January 15, 2026. Our prediction leans towards a 2-3 away victory, though another solid betting option is over 2.5 goals, considering both teams’ attacking form.
This Heerenveen vs RKC prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
→ View Today's Full-Time Score Predictions
Recent Form Insights
Heerenveen's Last Match – Heerenveen vs Feyenoord
Heerenveen will be determined to find a winning touch after a 2-2 Netherlands Eredivisie draw against Feyenoord on January 11. In that match, Heerenveen controlled 56% of possession and managed 12 shots on goal, with 7 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Heerenveen | 56% | 12 (7) | 0.92 | 49 |
 Feyenoord | 44% | 6 (3) | 1.07 | 46 |
RKC's Last Match – Ajax Reserves vs RKC
RKC will want to continue their winning form after a 2-0 Netherlands Eerste Divisie victory over Ajax Reserves, knowing this is a must-win match for their campaign. In that match, RKC had 49% possession and 4 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Ajax Reserves | 51% | 0 (6) | 0.71 | 50 |
 RKC | 49% | 0 (4) | 1.32 | 69 |
Heerenveen vs RKC Stats
Key Stats
| Heerenveen | RKC | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.97 | Attacking Strength | 2.2 |
| 0.75 | Defence Strength | 0.97 |
| 1.7 | Points Per Game | 1.4 |
| 5/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 4/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 7/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 7/10 |
| 1.9 | Average Scored | 2.1 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Heerenveen are averaging 1.9 goals scored and 1.2 conceded per match, while RKC average 2.1 scored and 1.5 conceded per game.
Heerenveen 19-12
RKC 21-15
What are the odds for this match?
Heerenveen to win: @1.363
Draw: @5
RKC to win: @8.5