Cambuur vs Waalwijk Prediction & Betting Tips

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Cambuur host Waalwijk in the Dutch Eerste Divisie with both sides involved in high scoring matches in recent weeks. Cambuur have been dominant in Leeuwarden, while Waalwijk’s away games rarely lack intensity.

There is attacking quality on both sides, and recent head to head meetings suggest this could open up quickly if either side gains early control.

Cambuur Thriving in Leeuwarden

Cambuur head into this fixture after a 2-1 away win at Jong Ajax. That result followed a narrow 3-2 defeat at Jong PSV, but overall their recent sequence shows attacking consistency, with four wins in their last five league matches.

At home, Cambuur have been particularly strong. They beat MVV Maastricht 4-0, Den Bosch 2-1 and Den Haag 2-0, with only a 0-0 draw against Helmond interrupting a run of victories. Across those four home matches they scored eight goals and conceded just once.

Their approach in Leeuwarden is assertive. They start quickly, commit numbers forward and maintain pressure in wide areas. Clean sheets against MVV and Den Haag highlight defensive control when they dictate the tempo.

Waalwijk Seeking Stability on the Road

Waalwijk come into this match after a 1-2 home defeat to Roda. Before that they lost 2-1 at Willem II, though they had beaten TOP Oss 2-0 and drawn 2-2 with Jong Utrecht in the previous home fixtures.

Away form has been mixed. They won convincingly at De Graafschap 4-2 and at Jong Ajax 2-0, yet also suffered defeats at Vitesse 2-1, Jong PSV 3-1 and Willem II 2-1. Defensive consistency has been an issue, with goals conceded in four of their last five overall matches.

Head to head meetings have often produced goals. Waalwijk won 3-2 and 4-2 in two clashes earlier in the 2025 campaign, while Cambuur recorded a 4-0 home win in May 2023. When these sides meet, open contests are common.

Cambuur vs Waalwijk Prediction

The first prediction for this fixture is HT/FT Cambuur/Cambuur at 2.33 odds. Cambuur’s recent home wins over MVV Maastricht and Den Haag were built on early control and defensive authority. Waalwijk have conceded in each of their last three matches and have struggled to keep games tight away from home. If Cambuur establish rhythm early, they are well placed to lead at the break and carry that advantage through.

The over 3.5 goals priced at 2.12 is a value bet given the scoring patterns of both teams. Four of Cambuur’s last five league matches produced at least three goals, while Waalwijk’s away win at De Graafschap ended 4-2 and their recent defeats have also featured multiple goals.

The correct score prediction is Cambuur 4-0 offered at 21.00 odds. Cambuur have already beaten MVV Maastricht 4-0 and showed similar control in other home victories. If they dominate possession and limit Waalwijk’s transitions, a clear margin is not unrealistic in this matchup.

Ezekiel- February 17, 2026

Cambuur vs Waalwijk Betting Tips

HT/FT - Cambuur/Cambuur

OK

2.33 Odds

Over 3.5 goals

OK

2.12 Odds

Cambuur 4-0

OK

21.00 Odds