Heerenveen vs RKC Waalwijk

The KNVB beker continues this Thursday with a round of 32 clash as SC Heerenveen welcomes RKC Waalwijk to the Abe Lenstra Stadion. This cup tie presents a clear opportunity for the hosts, who are the strong favorites with average moneyline odds of 1.35. RKC, sitting in the lower half of the Eredivisie, faces a significant challenge as an away underdog at 6.81, while a draw after 90 minutes is priced at 4.71.

Heerenveen will be expected to control proceedings and use their home advantage to secure a path to the next round. For RKC Waalwijk, the match is a chance to defy expectations, but they will need to be defensively resolute to contain Heerenveen's attack. The substantial disparity in the odds reflects the general consensus on the likely outcome, though cup competitions are known for producing surprises.