FC Groningen vs FC Utrecht, 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
FC Groningen vs FC Utrecht — Eredivisie .
- FC Groningen 1 games · 3 pts (2026/27)
- FC Utrecht 2 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Jeroen Manschot
- Referee Rob Dieperink
- Referee Bas Nijhuis
- Referee Rens Bluemink
- Referee Peter Janson
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
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Sep | FC Utrecht | H | 1–1 | D |
| 23 Sep | AZ | H | 1–3 | L |
| 15 Sep | AFC Ajax | A | 0–3 | L |
| 02 Sep | PEC Zwolle | H | 0–1 | L |
| 25 Aug | VBV De Graafschap | A | 1–0 | W |
| 17 Aug | Willem II Tilburg | H | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Sep | FC Groningen | A | 1–1 | D |
| 23 Sep | Feyenoord Rotterdam | A | 0–1 | L |
| 16 Sep | FC Emmen | H | 1–2 | L |
| 01 Sep | Fortuna Sittard | A | 1–1 | D |
| 26 Aug | VVV Venlo | H | 1–1 | D |
| 19 Aug | PEC Zwolle | H | 2–0 | W |
Season Stats
| FC Groningen | FC Utrecht | |
|---|---|---|
| #9 | Position | #16 |
| 3 | Points | 0 |
| 1 | Played | 2 |
| 1 / 0 / 0 | W / D / L | 0 / 0 / 2 |
| 2 | Scored | 2 |
| 1 | Conceded | 6 |
| +1 | GD | -4 |
| 3.00 | PPG | 0.00 |
| 100% | Win % | 0% |
Key Stats
57%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (14 games)
H2H (14 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
FC Groningen this season
FC Groningen this season
0%
Clean Sheets
FC Utrecht this season
FC Utrecht this season
FC Groningen are 9th (3 pts). FC Utrecht are 16th (0 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
FC Groningen
0-15
1/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
1/–
61-75
–/–
76+
–/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
FC Utrecht
0-15
–/1
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/1
46-60
–/3
61-75
1/–
76+
1/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' FC Groningen have kicked off against FC Utrecht. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
- 5' FC Groningen are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against FC Utrecht's shape.
- 10' It looks surprising FC Groningen does not make any changes. Willem Janssen has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 15' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 16' The deadlock is broken! Sander van de Streek gets on the scoresheet on 16 minutes.
- 20' FC Utrecht player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 25' FC Groningen are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined FC Utrecht backline.
- 30' FC Groningen currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 33' That is a Yellow card for FC Groningen. Mike te Wierik will be fuming at that decision.
- 38' The travelling FC Utrecht supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 43' Gyrano Kerk has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 46' Fresh legs for FC Groningen! Uriel Antuna comes on to replace Jannik Pohl.
- 51' 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 Mike te Wierik suffering a number of foals already.
- 56' FC Groningen are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 61' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 65' The FC Groningen bench stirs into life. Michael Breij is withdrawn and Ahmad Mendes Moreira gets his opportunity.
- 66' That is a Red card for FC Utrecht. Simon Gustafson will be fuming at that decision.
- 67' A meaty challenge results in booking for Timo Letschert on 67.
- 72' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both FC Groningen and FC Utrecht are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 75' FC Groningen manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Tim Freriks is hanging Tim Handwerker on the field on 75 minute.
- 76' Magnificent from Ahmad Mendes Moreira! That is 2 goals in 307 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 79' Time for substitution for FC Utrecht. Sander van de Streek is replaced by Mark van der Maarel.
- 83' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Sean Klaiber.
- 88' Germany international Tim Handwerker has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- It finishes all square. FC Groningen and FC Utrecht share the spoils 1-1.
Lineups
FC Groningen Lineups
Starting XI
-
29
Tim Handwerker ↓ Tim Freriks 75'
- 1
- 4
- 5
- 21
- 7
- 6
- 36
- 22
- 24
-
11
Jannik Pohl ↓ Uriel Antuna 46'
Bench
- 16
- 31
- 20
- 12
-
14
Uriel Antuna ↑ 46'
-
33
Tim Freriks ↑ 75'
-
18
Ahmad Mendes Moreira ↑ 65'
- 67
Coach
Danny Buijs
FC Utrecht Lineups
Starting XI
- 24
- 15
- 5
- 10
- 1
- 14
- 17
- 28
- 22
-
7
Gyrano Kerk ↓ Cyriel Dessers 79'
- 8
Bench
-
2
Mark van der Maarel ↑ 79'
- 25
- 29
-
11
Cyriel Dessers ↑ 79'
- 41
- 26
- 13
Coach
Dick Advocaat
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Bart Ramselaar | 3 |
| Michael de Leeuw | 2 |
| Sander van de Streek | 2 |
| Yoann Cathline | 2 |
| Jorgen Larsen | 2 |
| Mo El Hankouri | 1 |
| Adrian Blake | 1 |
| Brynjolfur Darri Willumsson | 1 |
Head to Head
FC Groningen Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
2.56
FC Groningen xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.85
FC Utrecht xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 65% + FC Groningen to win 64%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.41
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 85% |
|
15% |
| ± 2.5 | 65% |
|
35% |
| ± 3.5 | 44% |
|
56% |
| ± 4.5 | 26% |
|
74% |
Double Chance
FC Groningen or Draw
84%
Draw or FC Utrecht
36%
FC Groningen or FC Utrecht
80%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: FC Utrecht win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
2 – 0
10.9%
3 – 0
9%
2 – 1
8.9%
1 – 0
8.2%
1 – 1
Actual
3 – 1
7.6%
4 – 0
5.7%
4 – 1
4.9%
0 – 0
4.6%
2 – 2
3.8%
3 – 2
3.3%
5 – 0
3%
Asian Handicap — FC Groningen
| Handicap | FC Groningen covers | Push | FC Utrecht covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 31% | — | 69% |
| -2 | 31% | 21% | 48% |
| -1.5 | 52% | — | 48% |
| -1 | 52% | 21% | 27% |
| -0.5 | 73% | — | 27% |
| +0.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
| +1 | 90% | 7% | 3% |
| +1.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
| +2 | 97% | 2% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
FC Groningen keeps clean sheet
43%
✓
FC Utrecht keeps clean sheet
9%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.