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FC Groningen vs FC Twente '65, Eredivisie 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON

Eredivisie · 2019-20
FC Groningen
1 – 3
Full Time
FC Twente '65
Sat 10 Aug 2019 · 16:30 UTC HT 45+11' · FT 45+9'
Ko Itakura 41' Y
Ramon-Pascal Lundqvist 41' R
Mike te Wierik 45' R
Amir Absalem 46' Y
Y 64' Javier Espinosa
Azor Matusiwa 83' Y
Y 85' Giorgi Aburjania

Overview

Match Preview

FC Groningen vs FC Twente '65 — Eredivisie .

Match Details

  • Referee Bas van Dongen
  • Referee Richard Brondijk
  • Referee Christiaan Bax
  • Referee Don Frijn
  • Referee Robin Gansner

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

6
6
FC Groningen 12 games · Avg 2.6 goals FC Twente '65
Last 5 meetings
2019-08-10 FC Groningen 1–3 FC Twente '65

Recent Form

FC Groningen
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
10 Aug FC Twente '65 H 1–3 L
03 Aug FC Emmen A 1–0 W
21 May SBV Vitesse A 1–3 L
18 May SBV Vitesse H 2–1 W
15 May FC Emmen A 0–1 L
12 May Fortuna Sittard H 3–0 W
FC Twente '65
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
10 Aug FC Groningen A 3–1 W
03 Aug PSV H 1–1 D

Season Stats

FC Groningen FC Twente '65
#9 Position #13
3 Points 0
1 Played 1
1 / 0 / 0 W / D / L 0 / 0 / 1
2 Scored 0
1 Conceded 1
+1 GD -1
3.00 PPG 0.00
100% Win % 0%

Key Stats

67% Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
FC Groningen this season
0% Clean Sheets
FC Twente '65 this season

FC Groningen are 9th (3 pts). FC Twente '65 are 13th (0 pts).

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' Temperatures are rising at as FC Groningen face off against FC Twente \'65 in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
  • 5' 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.
  • 10' FC Twente \'65 is showing some good football. However, FC Twente \'65 are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
  • 15' A quiet spell here at . FC Twente \'65 seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 20' 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.
  • 25' Over 25 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 30' The home supporters are growing impatient. FC Groningen must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 35' The 29-year-old Ko Itakura has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 1 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 40' Giorgi Aburjania has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 41' Kou Itakura catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 41.
  • 45' It’s a booking for FC Groningen player. Mike te Wierik gets a Red card.
  • 46' The whistle greets Paul Verhaegh as he departs to be replaced by Julio Pleguezuelo.
  • 46' FC Groningen player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
  • 51' FC Twente \'65 fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 55' What a moment for Keito Nakamura! That strike on 55 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 60' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 62' Fresh legs for FC Groningen! Charlison Benschop comes on to replace Kaj Sierhuis.
  • 64' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Javier Espinosa.
  • 69' It is a cagey affair so far. FC Groningen in their trying to find a way past FC Twente \'65's compact .
  • 70' The deadlock is broken! Aitor Cantalapiedra gets on the scoresheet on 70 minutes.
  • 75' FC Groningen is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 76' Another change for FC Twente '65 made on 76 minute. Keito Nakamura leaves to be changed by Rafik Zekhnini.
  • 80' Another substitution for FC Groningen to replace Gabriel Gudmundsson by Django Warmerdam on 80 minute.
  • 83' The referee has no hesitation. Azor Matusiwa is booked for FC Groningen — Yellow card on 83.
  • 84' A stunning finish from Ritsu Doan — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 84' Giorgi Aburjania is ready to make an impact after coming on for Lindon Selahi at the 84 minute mark.
  • 85' It’s a booking for FC Twente '65 player. Giorgi Aburjania gets a Yellow card.
  • 90' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • FC Twente \'65 celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.

Lineups

FC Groningen Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Danny Buijs

FC Twente \'65 Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Gonzalo Garcia-Garcia

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.34 FC Groningen xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.36 FC Twente \'65 xG
I would bet for: FC Groningen or FC Twente \'65 71% + Both teams to score 55%

Match Result

✓ Correct
FC Groningen35% Draw29% FC Twente \'6536%
Actual: FC Twente \'65 win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes55% 0% No45%
Avg goals/match: 2.7
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 91%
9%
± 1.5 75%
25%
± 2.5 50%
50%
± 3.5 29%
71%
± 4.5 14%
86%

Double Chance

FC Groningen or Draw
64%
Draw or FC Twente \'65
65%
FC Groningen or FC Twente \'65
71%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
FC Groningen26% Draw47% FC Twente \'6527%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.2%
0 – 0
8.7%
0 – 1
8.1%
1 – 0
8%
1 – 2
8%
2 – 1
7.9%
0 – 2
6.1%
2 – 0
5.9%
2 – 2
5.4%
1 – 3
Actual
3 – 1
3.6%
0 – 3
2.7%

Asian Handicap — FC Groningen

Handicap FC Groningen covers Push FC Twente \'65 covers
-2.5 6% — 94%
-2 6% 11% 84%
-1.5 16% — 84%
-1 16% 19% 65%
-0.5 35% — 65%
+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
27% ✓
FC Twente \'65 keeps clean sheet
27% ✓

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