Waalwijk vs NAC Breda: Brabant Derby in Eerste Divisie
RKC Waalwijk welcome NAC Breda to the Mandemakers Stadion on Friday, 4 September 2026, for a Round 5 Eerste Divisie meeting between two North Brabant neighbours. The early-season table shows Waalwijk in 11th place, while NAC Breda sit 7th, with the visitors averaging 1.75 goals per game in the opening weeks.
Team News and Injury Latest
Both sides are expected to be near full strength, with no fresh injury concerns reported. Waalwijk have a clean bill of health heading into the derby. For NAC Breda, teenage defender Rayan van Aarst is yet to make a senior appearance this season, so the 17-year-old is unlikely to feature from the start.
Early Season Form
Waalwijk have scored and conceded at a rate of 1.5 goals per game, reflecting a mixed start that leaves them just outside the top half. NAC Breda, meanwhile, have been more dynamic in attack, finding the net 1.75 times per outing. That extra cutting edge has helped the visitors claim a top-seven spot, and they will travel the short distance to Waalwijk with confidence.