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 2 games · 6 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 | AZ | 2 | 6 |
| 2 | FC Groningen | 2 | 6 |
| 3 | Fortuna Sittard | 2 | 4 |
| 4 | PSV | 2 | 4 |
| 5 | SBV Excelsior | 2 | 3 |
| 6 | Go Ahead Eagles | 1 | 3 |
| 7 | NEC | 2 | 3 |
| 8 | AFC Ajax | 1 | 3 |
| 9 | Sparta Rotterdam | 2 | 3 |
| 10 | Feyenoord Rotterdam | 1 | 3 |
| 11 | SC Heerenveen | 1 | 3 |
| 12 | Telstar 1963 | 2 | 3 |
| 13 | FC Twente '65 | 1 | 0 |
| 14 | PEC Zwolle | 1 | 0 |
| 15 | ADO Den Haag | 2 | 0 |
| 16 | FC Utrecht | 2 | 0 |
| 17 | Willem II Tilburg | 2 | 0 |
| 18 | SC Cambuur-Leeuwarden | 2 | 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
0%
Clean Sheets
FC Groningen this season
FC Groningen this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
FC Groningen
0-15
1/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
1/–
61-75
–/–
76+
–/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for FC Emmen to score. At the same time, FC Groningen does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 5' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 10' Deyovaisio Zeefuik is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for FC Groningen tonight.
- 15' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 20' The travelling FC Groningen supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 25' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 27' A goal from the Netherlands international Michael Chacon! He fires home on 27 to make it 1-0!
- 32' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 37' Ajdin Hrustic has been relatively quiet despite scoring 9 goals in his last 307 appearances.
- 42' FC Groningen is showing some good football. However, FC Groningen are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 43' The FC Emmen manager makes a substitution. Jafar Arias departs to be replaced by Alexander Bannink.
- 48' It looks like no one’s ball. FC Groningen is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 52' The referee calls foul for Glenn Bijl. He receives a Yellow card.
- 57' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 60' Mo El Hankouri is ready to make an impact after coming on for Tim Handwerker at the 60 minute mark.
- 65' FC Emmen currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 70' FC Emmen are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 74' Time for substitution for FC Groningen. Tommie van de Looi is replaced by Thomas Bruns.
- 76' Kjell Scherpen makes way for Dennis Telgenkamp at the 76 minute mark. A tactical switch from FC Emmen.
- 81' The 29-year-old Mo El Hankouri has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 86' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both FC Emmen and FC Groningen are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 89' Tim Siekman is replacing Sven Braken for the FC Emmen side.
- FC Emmen celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
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 |
| Nicklas Pedersen | 2 |
| Kaj Sierhuis | 2 |
| Miguel Araujo | 2 |
| Mimoun Mahi | 1 |
| Michael Chacon | 1 |
| Ajdin Hrustic | 1 |
| Glenn Bijl | 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.