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FC Emmen vs SC Heerenveen, Eredivisie 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON

Eredivisie · 2020-21
FC Emmen
3 – 1
Full Time
SC Heerenveen
Thu 13 May 2021 · 12:30 UTC De Oude Meerdijk HT 45' · FT 45'
R 27' Lasse Schone
R 28' Lasse Schone
Y 52' Jan Paul van Hecke
Y 76' Siem de Jong
Y 90' Syb Van Ottele
Y 90' Syb Van Ottele
R 90' Syb Van Ottele

Overview

Match Preview

FC Emmen vs SC Heerenveen — Eredivisie at De Oude Meerdijk.

Match Details

  • Referee Charles Schaap
  • Referee Rob Dieperink
  • Referee Bas Nijhuis
  • Referee Edwin van de Graaf
  • Referee Rens Bluemink
  • Referee Richard Brondijk

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 AZ 2 6
2 Fortuna Sittard 2 4
3 PSV 2 4
4 SBV Excelsior 2 3
5 Go Ahead Eagles 1 3
6 NEC 2 3
7 AFC Ajax 1 3
8 Sparta Rotterdam 2 3
9 FC Groningen 1 3
10 Feyenoord Rotterdam 1 3
11 SC Heerenveen 1 3
12 Telstar 1963 2 3
13 FC Twente '65 1 0
14 ADO Den Haag 1 0
15 PEC Zwolle 1 0
16 FC Utrecht 2 0
17 Willem II Tilburg 2 0
18 SC Cambuur-Leeuwarden 2 0

Head-to-Head

4
2
1
FC Emmen 7 games · Avg 2.7 goals SC Heerenveen
Last 5 meetings
2021-05-13 FC Emmen 3–1 SC Heerenveen 2020-10-24 SC Heerenveen 4–0 FC Emmen 2019-08-17 FC Emmen 2–0 SC Heerenveen 2019-04-07 FC Emmen 2–0 SC Heerenveen 2018-11-04 SC Heerenveen 1–1 FC Emmen

Recent Form

FC Emmen
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
13 May SC Heerenveen H 3–1 W
09 May FC Groningen H 0–4 L
02 May AFC Ajax A 0–4 L
25 Apr Heracles Almelo H 3–1 W
10 Apr Fortuna Sittard A 3–1 W
04 Apr RKC Waalwijk H 3–1 W
SC Heerenveen
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
13 May FC Emmen A 1–3 L
08 May FC Utrecht H 0–0 D
02 May PSV A 2–2 D
24 Apr PEC Zwolle H 0–2 L
11 Apr FC Groningen A 2–0 W
04 Apr AFC Ajax H 1–2 L

Key Stats

43% Both Teams to Score
H2H (7 games)
43% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
100% Clean Sheets
SC Heerenveen this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

SC Heerenveen
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
1/–
61-75
–/–
76+
–/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against FC Emmen and SC Heerenveen has kicked off!
  • 5' It looks like no one’s ball. SC Heerenveen is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 10' Michael Verrips has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 15' SC Heerenveen is showing some good football. However, SC Heerenveen are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
  • 20' With 0 assists to his name this season, Erwin Mulder is clearly more than just a goal scorer for FC Emmen.
  • 21' A goal from the Peru international Sergio Pena! He fires home on 21 to make it 1-0!
  • 26' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering SC Heerenveen that had 369 games and scored 356 goals.
  • 27' A moment of madness from Lasse Schone on 27 minutes earns him a Red card. SC Heerenveen will be frustrated.
  • 28' It’s gonna be a Red card for Lasse Schone.
  • 33' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 38' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Henk Veerman suffering a number of foals already.
  • 43' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 46' It is a substitution in SC Heerenveen team. Ibrahim Dresevic is replaced by Siem de Jong on 46 minute.
  • 51' Supporters expect more eagerness from Michael de Leeuw, as he is very good at scoring at De Oude Meerdijk with 14 goals in the last 12 games.
  • 52' The referee has no hesitation. Jan Paul van Hecke is booked for SC Heerenveen — Yellow card on 52.
  • 53' Sergio Pena does the damage! The net is bulging and FC Emmen surge ahead!
  • 58' The 29-year-old Ibrahim Dresevic has been sensational this season — 1 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 63' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. SC Heerenveen needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
  • 68' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 73' FC Emmen manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Keziah Veendorp is hanging Luka Adzic on the field on 73 minute.
  • 76' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Siem de Jong.
  • 79' The whistle greets Joey Veerman as he departs to be replaced by Rodney Kongolo.
  • 81' Fresh legs for SC Heerenveen! Rami Hajal comes on to replace Tibor Halilovic.
  • 82' What a moment for Sergio Pena! That strike on 82 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 82' A tactical swap from FC Emmen — Keziah Veendorp on, Luka Adzic off on 82 minutes.
  • 84' Paul Gladon is replacing Kerim Frei for the FC Emmen side.
  • 88' Brilliant from the ! Benjamin Nygren makes it 3-1 with a superb finish on 88.
  • 90' A moment of madness from Syb Van Ottele on 90 minutes earns him a Yellow card. SC Heerenveen will be frustrated.
  • 90' A change in the FC Emmen ranks — Sergio Pena exits the field as Robbert de Vos enters on 90.
  • FC Emmen celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.

Lineups

FC Emmen Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Dick Lukkien

SC Heerenveen Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Sergio Pena 3
Ole Romeny 3
Caner Cavlan 2
Henk Veerman 2
Benjamin Nygren 2
Sydney van Hooijdonk 2
Reuven Niemeijer 1
Glenn Bijl 1

Head to Head

2021-05-13 FC Emmen 3–1 SC Heerenveen 2020-10-24 SC Heerenveen 4–0 FC Emmen 2019-08-17 FC Emmen 2–0 SC Heerenveen 2019-04-07 FC Emmen 2–0 SC Heerenveen 2018-11-04 SC Heerenveen 1–1 FC Emmen

FC Emmen Form

2021-05-13 FC Emmen 3–1 SC Heerenveen W 2021-05-09 FC Emmen 0–4 FC Groningen L 2021-05-02 AFC Ajax 4–0 FC Emmen L 2021-04-25 FC Emmen 3–1 Heracles Almelo W 2021-04-10 Fortuna Sittard 1–3 FC Emmen W 2021-04-04 FC Emmen 3–1 RKC Waalwijk W

SC Heerenveen Form

2021-05-13 FC Emmen 3–1 SC Heerenveen L 2021-05-08 SC Heerenveen 0–0 FC Utrecht D 2021-05-02 PSV 2–2 SC Heerenveen D 2021-04-24 SC Heerenveen 0–2 PEC Zwolle L 2021-04-11 FC Groningen 0–2 SC Heerenveen W 2021-04-04 SC Heerenveen 1–2 AFC Ajax L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.62 FC Emmen xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.32 SC Heerenveen xG
I would bet for: Both teams to score 59% + Over 2.5 goals 55%

Match Result

✓ Correct
FC Emmen48% Draw25% SC Heerenveen27%
Actual: FC Emmen win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes59% 0% No41%
Avg goals/match: 2.94
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 93%
7%
± 1.5 79%
21%
± 2.5 55%
45%
± 3.5 34%
66%
± 4.5 18%
82%

Double Chance

FC Emmen or Draw
73%
Draw or SC Heerenveen
52%
FC Emmen or SC Heerenveen
75%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
FC Emmen32% Draw45% SC Heerenveen23%
Actual: FC Emmen win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.2%
2 – 1
8.8%
1 – 0
7.7%
1 – 2
7.2%
0 – 0
7.1%
2 – 0
6.9%
0 – 1
6.1%
2 – 2
5.8%
3 – 1
Actual
0 – 2
4.5%
3 – 0
3.6%
3 – 2
3.2%

Asian Handicap — FC Emmen

Handicap FC Emmen covers Push SC Heerenveen covers
-2.5 10% — 90%
-2 10% 13% 77%
-1.5 23% — 77%
-1 23% 20% 57%
-0.5 43% — 57%
+0.5 70% — 30%
+1 70% 16% 13%
+1.5 87% — 13%
+2 87% 9% 5%
+2.5 95% — 5%

Clean Sheet

FC Emmen keeps clean sheet
28% ✓
SC Heerenveen keeps clean sheet
21% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.