Our HSC '21 vs RKC Prediction: 3-1
HSC '21 vs RKC in the Netherlands Cup is scheduled for an 19:00 GMT kick-off on Thursday December 18, 2025. We predict a 3-1 home victory, but with both teams posing an attacking threat, over 2.5 goals is another solid betting option.
This HSC '21 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.
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Recent Form Insights
HSC '21's Last Match – HSC '21 vs VV Scherpenzeel
After suffering a 0-4 Netherlands Derde Divisie loss to VV Scherpenzeel, HSC '21 must win to get back on track. In that match, HSC '21 controlled 54% of possession and managed 0 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 HSC '21 | 54% | 0 (0) | - | 0 |
VV Scherpenzeel | 46% | 0 (4) | - | 0 |
RKC's Last Match – Vitesse vs RKC
RKC will be eager to respond after suffering a 1-2 Netherlands Eerste Divisie defeat at the hands of Vitesse on December 10. In that match, RKC recorded 62% possession, attempting 7 shots on goal, with 2 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Vitesse | 38% | 8 (2) | 0.67 | 31 |
 RKC | 62% | 7 (2) | 1.62 | 39 |
HSC '21 vs RKC Stats
Key Stats
| HSC '21 | RKC | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.45 | Attacking Strength | 1.49 |
| 0.59 | Defence Strength | 1.22 |
| 0.6 | Points Per Game | 1.8 |
| 2/10 | WIN | 5/10 |
| 0/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 1/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 8/10 |
| 9/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 8/10 |
| 1.3 | Average Scored | 1.9 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
HSC '21 are averaging 1.0 goals scored and 3.1 conceded per match, while RKC average 1.6 scored and 1.8 conceded per game.