Helmond vs WaalwijkPrediction, probable lineups, recent form & season stats

Helmond Sport welcome Waalwijk to the GS Staalwerken Stadion with a single point from the first two rounds: a 1-2 defeat at Roda and a 1-1 draw with De Graafschap on their own pitch. Waalwijk have drawn twice, 2-2 with Dordrecht at home and 1-1 at Vitesse: three goals scored, three conceded, never blanked. Their preparation brought a 3-0 over Kifisia but also a 1-2 against Patro Eisden and a 0-2 against Bochum II. The head-to-head record is tight and current: 2-2 in April 2026 at Helmond and 1-1 in August 2025 at Waalwijk. Further back sit a 2-1 and a 0-2 for the visitors, plus a 1-0 in December 2017. Both clubs have found the net in each of their two league appearances this season. The prediction may change in the hours before kick-off. Confirmed line-ups, late injuries, suspensions, rotation ahead of other fixtures and the state of the pitch and the weather can all alter the picture described above. In those cases the selection may be reviewed and updated within 12 to 24 hours of the match: this happens rarely, but when it does, the version published on this page is always the current one. The data and assessments here are provided for information and statistical purposes.