- Roda JC Kerkrade are winless in 5 (D3, L2) and have failed to win their last 3 home matches.
- Willem II Tilburg have won 3 of their last 5 matches and have won all of their last 3 away.
- Willem II play a high-tempo, high-pressing 4-3-3 while Roda JC prefer a slower tempo and compact defensive shape.
Visitors are in better form and play the better soccer
Willem II are a much-improved team in 2025-2026 with new manager John Stegeman getting the most out of a talented squad by introducing a Bosz-like pressing style of football that is tailor-made for Devin Haen, who has 17 goals from 28 appearances.
Stegeman’s attack-minded approach is beginning to show its results with Willem II winning 3 of their last 5 fixtures, including a 5-0 demolition of MVV Maastricht in their most recent away game. Our Roda JC Kerkrade vs Willem II Tilburg preview highlights that Willem II are currently 4th in Eerste Divisie 2025/2026 with 53 points from 33 games, 5 points above Roda JC in 8th.
This Roda JC Kerkrade vs Willem II Tilburg prediction notes that Roda JC are in poor form with 2 defeats and 3 draws in their last 5 games, and have failed to win any of their last 3 home matches, losing 1-0 to Vitesse and drawing 1-1 with struggling Helmond Sport. Roda JC have conceded 25 goals in 17 home matches.
Back the visitors to secure the win
Willem II are the superior team in the best form and have won 8 of their 17 Eerste Divisie 2025/2026 away games, conceding an average of just 1.47 goals per game away from home. The Roda JC Kerkrade vs Willem II Tilburg betting tips suggest Roda JC have won just 4 of 17 home games in Eerste Divisie 2025/2026, losing 7.
Kevin van Dessel likes to set his team up in a compact 4-2-3-1, with a strong emphasis on his midfielders to control the tempo and use their #10 and wingers to transition vertically. According to this Roda JC Kerkrade vs Willem II Tilburg prediction, Roda JC’s style will be well tested by Willem II’s pressing and attacking players.
Willem II have Nick Doodeman, the creative engine of their squad who has contributed 17 assists in 33 Eerste Divisie 2025/2026 games, while Roda JC have Michael Breij, who has scored 2 of his team’s last 4 goals. Roda JC have Anthony van den Hurk, who has 12 in 31 appearances, but he’s unlikely to receive as much service as he usually does when facing a team of Willem II’s quality.
We’re going to go for Willem II to get the 3 points on Monday and increase the gap between the two sides in the league table. The odds of 2.97 on an away win seem too good to ignore.
