FC Emmen vs FC Groningen, 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
FC Emmen vs FC Groningen — Eredivisie at De Oude Meerdijk.
- FC Emmen 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- FC Groningen 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Pol van Boekel
- Referee Kevin Blom
- Referee Johan Balder
- Referee Bas van Dongen
- Referee Laurens Gerrets
4 games this season
🟨 1.8/game
⚽ 5.8 goals/game
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ADO Den Haag | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | AFC Ajax | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | AZ | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | FC Groningen | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | FC Twente '65 | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | FC Utrecht | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | Feyenoord Rotterdam | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | Fortuna Sittard | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | Go Ahead Eagles | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | NEC | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | PEC Zwolle | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | PSV | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | SBV Excelsior | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | SC Cambuur-Leeuwarden | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | SC Heerenveen | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | Sparta Rotterdam | 0 | 0 |
| 17 | Telstar 1963 | 0 | 0 |
| 18 | Willem II Tilburg | 0 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 May | FC Groningen | H | 1–0 | W |
| 12 May | Willem II Tilburg | A | 3–2 | W |
| 23 Apr | VBV De Graafschap | A | 0–1 | L |
| 20 Apr | FC Utrecht | H | 2–0 | W |
| 12 Apr | NAC Breda | A | 1–1 | D |
| 07 Apr | SC Heerenveen | H | 2–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 May | FC Emmen | A | 0–1 | L |
| 12 May | Fortuna Sittard | H | 3–0 | W |
| 29 Apr | PEC Zwolle | A | 2–3 | L |
| 20 Apr | AFC Ajax | H | 0–1 | L |
| 14 Apr | SC Heerenveen | A | 1–1 | D |
| 06 Apr | SBV Excelsior | H | 1–0 | W |
Key Stats
38%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
H2H (8 games)
25%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' KICK OFF: FC Groningen gets underway.
- 5' FC Emmen are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined FC Groningen backline.
- 10' Netherlands international Paul Gladon has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 15' Sven Braken is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for FC Emmen tonight.
- 20' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His FC Emmen side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 25' The travelling FC Groningen supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 27' FC Emmen is taking the lead after the goal scored by Michael Chacon on 27.
- 32' FC Groningen are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 37' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 42' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 43' Another change for FC Emmen made on 43 minute. Jafar Arias leaves to be changed by Alexander Bannink.
- 48' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Michael de Leeuw made 275 appearances and scored 37 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 52' That is a Yellow card for FC Emmen. Glenn Bijl will be fuming at that decision.
- 57' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Dick Lukkien will be considering his options from the bench.
- 60' Mo El Hankouri gets the nod from FC Groningen. He replaces Tim Handwerker and will look to change the dynamic.
- 65' The energy levels are beginning to show. Danny Buijs might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 70' Nick Kuipers needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
- 74' A change in the FC Groningen ranks — Tommie van de Looi exits the field as Thomas Bruns enters on 74.
- 76' The supporters are chanting for Dennis Telgenkamp. He replaces Kjell Scherpen on 76 minute.
- 81' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 86' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 89' The crowd applauds Sven Braken as he leaves the pitch. Tim Siekman steps in for FC Emmen.
- Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 1-0.
Lineups
FC Emmen Lineups
Starting XI
- 33
- 17
-
25
Jafar Arias ↓ Alexander Bannink 43'
- 12
- 4
- 23
- 20
- 8
- 22
- 15
-
99
Sven Braken ↓ Tim Siekman 89'
Bench
- 32
-
26
Dennis Telgenkamp ↑ 76'
- 1
-
3
Tim Siekman ↑ 89'
- 2
- 13
-
10
Alexander Bannink ↑ 43'
- 5
- 27
- 44
Coach
Dick Lukkien
FC Groningen Lineups
Starting XI
-
9
Kaj Sierhuis ↓ Ajdin Hrustic 60'
-
29
Tim Handwerker ↓ Mo El Hankouri 60'
- 1
- 4
- 42
- 5
- 7
- 6
- 36
- 10
- 19
Bench
- 8
-
15
Thomas Bruns ↑ 74'
-
14
Mo El Hankouri ↑ 60'
- 16
- 31
- 20
- 12
-
23
Ajdin Hrustic ↑ 60'
- 21
- 22
- 11
- 17
Coach
Danny Buijs
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Alessio Da Cruz | 3 |
| Miguel Araujo | 2 |
| Nicklas Pedersen | 2 |
| Kaj Sierhuis | 2 |
| Ricardo Pepi | 1 |
| Mimoun Mahi | 1 |
| Michael Chacon | 1 |
| Ajdin Hrustic | 1 |
FC Emmen Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.46
FC Emmen xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.77
FC Groningen xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 62% + Under — clean sheet likely 58%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: FC Emmen win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.23
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 87% |
|
13% |
| ± 1.5 | 65% |
|
35% |
| ± 2.5 | 38% |
|
62% |
| ± 3.5 | 19% |
|
81% |
| ± 4.5 | 8% |
|
92% |
Double Chance
FC Emmen or Draw
82%
Draw or FC Groningen
45%
FC Emmen or FC Groningen
73%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: FC Emmen win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 0
Actual
0 – 0
13%
1 – 1
12.9%
2 – 0
11%
2 – 1
8.6%
0 – 1
7.1%
3 – 0
5.3%
1 – 2
4.5%
3 – 1
4.2%
2 – 2
3.4%
0 – 2
3%
4 – 0
1.9%
Asian Handicap — FC Emmen
| Handicap | FC Emmen covers | Push | FC Groningen covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 11% | — | 89% |
| -2 | 11% | 16% | 73% |
| -1.5 | 27% | — | 73% |
| -1 | 27% | 25% | 48% |
| -0.5 | 52% | — | 48% |
| +0.5 | 82% | — | 18% |
| +1 | 82% | 13% | 6% |
| +1.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
| +2 | 94% | 4% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
FC Emmen keeps clean sheet
47%
✗
FC Groningen keeps clean sheet
24%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.