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FC Emmen vs VVV Venlo, 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON

Eredivisie · 2018-19
FC Emmen
1 – 1
Full Time
VVV Venlo
Fri 26 Oct 2018 · 18:00 UTC HT 45' · FT 45'
R 19' Roel Janssen
Y 26' Moreno Rutten
Y 34' Danny Post
Stef Gronsveld 54' Y
Anco Jansen 68' Y
Hilal Ben Moussa 90' Y

Overview

Match Preview

FC Emmen vs VVV Venlo — Eredivisie .

Match Details

  • Referee Rob Dieperink
  • Referee Mark Strijker
  • Referee Alex Bos
  • Referee Van der Eijk
  • Referee Sjoerd Nanninga

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 AZ 7 19
2 Feyenoord Rotterdam 7 17
3 PSV 7 16
4 FC Twente '65 7 16
5 AFC Ajax 7 14
6 Fortuna Sittard 7 13
7 SBV Excelsior 7 11
8 FC Groningen 7 11
9 Go Ahead Eagles 7 10
10 SC Heerenveen 7 9
11 NEC 7 8
12 Sparta Rotterdam 7 5
13 Telstar 1963 7 5
14 SC Cambuur-Leeuwarden 7 5
15 FC Utrecht 7 5
16 PEC Zwolle 7 4
17 ADO Den Haag 7 2
18 Willem II Tilburg 7 2

Head-to-Head

3
1
2
FC Emmen 6 games · Avg 4.0 goals VVV Venlo
Last 5 meetings
2018-10-26 FC Emmen 1–1 VVV Venlo

Recent Form

FC Emmen
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
26 Oct VVV Venlo H 1–1 D
20 Oct PSV A 0–6 L
07 Oct Fortuna Sittard H 3–3 D
30 Sep Heracles Almelo A 1–2 L
23 Sep PEC Zwolle H 0–1 L
16 Sep FC Utrecht A 2–1 W
VVV Venlo
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
26 Oct FC Emmen A 1–1 D
21 Oct ADO Den Haag H 2–0 W
06 Oct PSV A 0–4 L
29 Sep SBV Excelsior A 0–1 L
22 Sep NAC Breda H 3–0 W
15 Sep VBV De Graafschap A 2–1 W

Key Stats

50% Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
67% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — FC Emmen and VVV Venlo get this one started.
  • 5' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 10' Danny Post has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 15' Magnificent from Peniel Mlapa! That is 15 goals in 171 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 19' The referee shows VVV Venlo player a Red card on 19.
  • 21' A change in the VVV Venlo ranks — Patrick Joosten exits the field as Chris Kum enters on 21.
  • 23' FC Emmen ring the changes. Alexander Bannink has done his job and it is now time for Reuven Niemeijer to step up.
  • 26' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Moreno Rutten on 26 minutes.
  • 31' It’s high time Dick Lukkien made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
  • 34' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Danny Post.
  • 39' With 0 assists to his name this season, Johnatan Opoku is clearly more than just a goal scorer for FC Emmen.
  • 44' VVV Venlo fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 49' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering VVV Venlo that had 171 games and scored 118 goals.
  • 54' Stef Gronsveld is having his name booked by the referee on 54.
  • 59' It is a substitution in VVV Venlo team. Peniel Mlapa is replaced by Peter van Ooijen on 59 minute.
  • 64' FC Emmen is showing some good football. However, FC Emmen are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
  • 65' What a moment for Stef Gronsveld! That strike on 65 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 65' The whistle greets Stef Gronsveld as he departs to be replaced by Luciano Slagveer.
  • 68' The referee calls foul for Anco Jansen. He receives a Yellow card.
  • 73' VVV Venlo are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 78' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 83' Patrick Joosten needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
  • 88' 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 Roel Janssen suffering a number of foals already.
  • 90' Hilal Ben Moussa is having his name booked by the referee on 90.
  • 90' Tino-Sven Susic makes way for Jay-Roy Grot at the 90 minute mark. A tactical switch from VVV Venlo.
  • The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from to claim maximum points.

Lineups

FC Emmen Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Dick Lukkien

VVV Venlo Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Maurice Steijn

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.36 FC Emmen xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.1 VVV Venlo xG
I would bet for: FC Emmen or VVV Venlo 71% + Under 2.5 goals 56%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
FC Emmen41% Draw29% VVV Venlo30%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes50% 0% No50%
Avg goals/match: 2.46
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 89%
11%
± 1.5 71%
29%
± 2.5 44%
56%
± 3.5 24%
76%
± 4.5 11%
89%

Double Chance

FC Emmen or Draw
70%
Draw or VVV Venlo
59%
FC Emmen or VVV Venlo
71%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
FC Emmen29% Draw49% VVV Venlo22%
Actual: VVV Venlo win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
10.7%
1 – 0
10.5%
2 – 1
8.4%
0 – 1
8.3%
2 – 0
7.7%
1 – 2
6.8%
0 – 2
5%
2 – 2
4.7%
3 – 1
3.8%
3 – 0
3.4%
1 – 3
2.5%

Asian Handicap — FC Emmen

Handicap FC Emmen covers Push VVV Venlo covers
-2.5 7% — 93%
-2 7% 12% 80%
-1.5 20% — 80%
-1 20% 21% 59%
-0.5 41% — 59%
+0.5 71% — 29%
+1 71% 17% 12%
+1.5 88% — 12%
+2 88% 8% 4%
+2.5 96% — 4%

Clean Sheet

FC Emmen keeps clean sheet
34% ✓
VVV Venlo keeps clean sheet
26% ✓

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