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FC Groningen vs FC Volendam, Eredivisie 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON

Eredivisie · 2022-23
FC Groningen
2 – 2
Full Time
FC Volendam
Sun 7 Aug 2022 · 10:15 UTC Euroborg HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 83' Benaissa Benamar
Y 84' Benaissa Benamar

Overview

Match Preview

FC Groningen vs FC Volendam — Eredivisie at Euroborg.

Match Details

  • Referee Joey Kooij
  • Referee Alex Bos
  • Referee Marco Ribbink
  • Referee Joey Waleveld (Netherlands)
  • Referee Martin Beijer
  • Referee Wouter Wiersma (Netherlands)

Standings

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

Head-to-Head

1
1
2
FC Groningen 4 games · Avg 4.3 goals FC Volendam
Last 5 meetings
2022-08-07 FC Groningen 2–2 FC Volendam

Recent Form

FC Groningen
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
07 Aug FC Volendam H 2–2 D
15 May SC Cambuur-Leeuwarden H 2–3 L
11 May FC Twente '65 A 0–3 L
07 May Sparta Rotterdam H 1–2 L
01 May RKC Waalwijk A 1–3 L
24 Apr Heracles Almelo H 0–1 L
FC Volendam
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
07 Aug FC Groningen A 2–2 D

Key Stats

75% Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
100% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and FC Groningen launch into their encounter with FC Volendam.
  • 2' A stunning finish from Cyril Ngonge — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 7' Over 7 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 12' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Frank Wormuth will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 17' The travelling FC Volendam supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 22' Benaissa Benamar has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 10 cards already picked up this season.
  • 27' Netherlands international Damon Mirani has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 32' 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.
  • 34' The Norway Jorgen Larsen breaks the deadlock on 34 minutes. 2-0!
  • 35' Jorgen Larsen has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 35 minutes.
  • 38' The Netherlands Daryl van Mieghem breaks the deadlock on 38 minutes. 3-1!
  • 40' The FC Volendam manager makes a substitution. Ibrahim El Kadiri departs to be replaced by Henk Veerman.
  • 45' 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 Daleho Irandust suffering a number of foals already.
  • 50' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 55' 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.
  • 60' A quiet spell here at Euroborg. FC Groningen seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 65' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both FC Groningen and FC Volendam are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 66' It is a substitution in FC Groningen team. Tomas Suslov is replaced by Paulos Abraham on 66 minute.
  • 67' Ramon-Pascal Lundqvist makes way for Ragnar Oratmangoen at the 67 minute mark. A tactical switch from FC Groningen.
  • 70' What a strike from Benaissa Benamar! The score is 3-2.
  • 70' A tactical swap from FC Groningen — Daleho Irandust on, Cyril Ngonge off on 70 minutes.
  • 75' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 79' Gaetano Oristanio is replacing Francesco Antonucci for the FC Volendam side.
  • 83' Controversy at the stadium! Benaissa Benamar argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 84' The referee calls foul for Benaissa Benamar. He receives a Yellow card.
  • 86' FC Volendam ring the changes. Benaissa Benamar has done his job and it is now time for Walid Ould Chikh to step up.
  • celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.

Lineups

FC Groningen Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Frank Wormuth

FC Volendam Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Wim Jonk

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.6 FC Groningen xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.59 FC Volendam xG
I would bet for: FC Groningen or FC Volendam 73% + Both teams to score 64%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
FC Groningen37% Draw27% FC Volendam36%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes64% 0% No36%
Avg goals/match: 3.19
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 94%
6%
± 1.5 83%
17%
± 2.5 61%
39%
± 3.5 39%
61%
± 4.5 22%
78%

Double Chance

FC Groningen or Draw
64%
Draw or FC Volendam
63%
FC Groningen or FC Volendam
73%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
FC Groningen29% Draw43% FC Volendam28%
Actual: FC Groningen win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.4%
2 – 1
8.1%
1 – 2
8%
2 – 2
Actual
1 – 0
5.8%
0 – 1
5.8%
0 – 0
5.7%
2 – 0
5.3%
0 – 2
5.2%
3 – 1
4.3%
1 – 3
4.2%
3 – 2
3.5%

Asian Handicap — FC Groningen

Handicap FC Groningen covers Push FC Volendam covers
-2.5 8% — 92%
-2 8% 11% 81%
-1.5 19% — 81%
-1 19% 18% 63%
-0.5 37% — 63%
+0.5 63% — 37%
+1 63% 18% 19%
+1.5 81% — 19%
+2 81% 11% 8%
+2.5 92% — 8%

Clean Sheet

FC Groningen keeps clean sheet
21% ✓
FC Volendam keeps clean sheet
21% ✓

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