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FC Groningen vs FC Emmen, 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON

Eredivisie · 2018-19
FC Groningen
1 – 2
Full Time
FC Emmen
Sun 16 Dec 2018 · 13:30 UTC Hitachi Capital Mobility Stadion HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 29' Michael Chacon
Deyovaisio Zeefuik 90' Y

Overview

Match Preview

FC Groningen vs FC Emmen — Eredivisie at Hitachi Capital Mobility Stadion.

Match Details

  • Referee Bjorn Kuipers
  • Referee Sander van Roekel
  • Referee Erwin Zeinstra
  • Referee Pol van Boekel
  • Referee Rob Dieperink

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 FC Utrecht 2 0
16 ADO Den Haag 2 0
17 Willem II Tilburg 2 0
18 SC Cambuur-Leeuwarden 2 0

Head-to-Head

3
3
2
FC Groningen 8 games · Avg 1.9 goals FC Emmen
Last 5 meetings
2018-12-16 FC Groningen 1–2 FC Emmen

Recent Form

FC Groningen
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
16 Dec FC Emmen H 1–2 L
09 Dec VVV Venlo A 0–0 D
02 Dec NAC Breda H 5–2 W
25 Nov Feyenoord Rotterdam A 0–1 L
11 Nov SC Heerenveen H 2–0 W
02 Nov SBV Excelsior A 4–2 W
FC Emmen
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
16 Dec FC Groningen A 2–1 W
09 Dec Feyenoord Rotterdam H 1–4 L
01 Dec SBV Vitesse A 1–1 D
25 Nov SBV Excelsior H 1–2 L
10 Nov NAC Breda H 2–0 W
04 Nov SC Heerenveen A 1–1 D

Key Stats

38% Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
25% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
FC Groningen this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

FC Groningen
0-15
2/–
16-30
1/–
31-45
1/–
46-60
1/1
61-75
–/–
76+
1/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. FC Groningen is hosting FC Emmen for another epic battle.
  • 5' Both keepers have barely been tested. FC Groningen and FC Emmen are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 10' The energy levels are beginning to show. Danny Buijs might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 15' FC Emmen are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 20' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 25' 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.
  • 29' A moment of madness from Michael Chacon on 29 minutes earns him a Yellow card. FC Emmen will be frustrated.
  • 34' Julian Chabot is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for FC Emmen tonight.
  • 39' Ritsu Doan needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 1 Red cards this season.
  • 44' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 49' The home supporters are growing impatient. FC Groningen must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 54' Wouter Marinus has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 59' Caner Cavlan, a Netherlands , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 64' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering FC Groningen that had 307 games and scored 243 goals.
  • 66' The crowd applauds Mateo Casierra as he leaves the pitch. Michael Breij steps in for FC Groningen.
  • 71' Netherlands international Alexander Bannink has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 75' Jafar Arias makes way for Nicklas Pedersen at the 75 minute mark. A tactical switch from FC Emmen.
  • 79' Ahmad Mendes Moreira has so much to prove this time. He replaces Django Warmerdam on 79 minute.
  • 83' FC Emmen ring the changes. Alexander Bannink has done his job and it is now time for Wouter Marinus to step up.
  • 87' GOAL! Mimoun Mahi scores on 87. Assisted by Ahmad Mendes Moreira
  • 88' Nicklas Pedersen does the damage! The net is bulging and FC Emmen surge ahead!
  • 90' What a moment for Nicklas Pedersen! That strike on 90 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 90' It’s a booking for FC Groningen player. Deyovaisio Zeefuik gets a Yellow card.
  • 90' Gersom Klok gets the nod from FC Emmen. He replaces Anco Jansen and will look to change the dynamic.
  • The points are shared — FC Groningen 1-2 FC Emmen. Honours even.

Lineups

FC Groningen Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Danny Buijs

FC Emmen Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Dick Lukkien

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.41 FC Groningen xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.4 FC Emmen xG
I would bet for: FC Groningen or FC Emmen 72% + Both teams to score 57%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
FC Groningen37% Draw28% FC Emmen35%
Actual: FC Emmen win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes57% 0% No43%
Avg goals/match: 2.81
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 92%
8%
± 1.5 77%
23%
± 2.5 53%
47%
± 3.5 31%
69%
± 4.5 16%
84%

Double Chance

FC Groningen or Draw
65%
Draw or FC Emmen
63%
FC Groningen or FC Emmen
72%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
FC Groningen27% Draw46% FC Emmen27%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.8%
2 – 1
8.1%
1 – 2
Actual
0 – 0
7.9%
1 – 0
7.5%
0 – 1
7.4%
2 – 0
5.9%
0 – 2
5.8%
2 – 2
5.7%
3 – 1
3.8%
1 – 3
3.8%
3 – 2
2.7%

Asian Handicap — FC Groningen

Handicap FC Groningen covers Push FC Emmen covers
-2.5 7% — 93%
-2 7% 11% 83%
-1.5 17% — 83%
-1 17% 19% 64%
-0.5 36% — 64%
+0.5 64% — 36%
+1 64% 19% 17%
+1.5 83% — 17%
+2 83% 11% 6%
+2.5 94% — 6%

Clean Sheet

FC Groningen keeps clean sheet
25% ✓
FC Emmen keeps clean sheet
25% ✓

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