FC Groningen vs Feyenoord Rotterdam, 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
FC Groningen vs Feyenoord Rotterdam — Eredivisie at Hitachi Capital Mobility Stadion.
- FC Groningen 12 games · 15 pts (2026/27)
- Feyenoord Rotterdam 12 games · 25 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Mario Diks
- Referee Hessel Steegstra
- Referee Danny Makkelie
- Referee Christiaan Bax
- Referee Van der Eijk
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PSV | 12 | 26 |
| 2 | Feyenoord Rotterdam | 12 | 25 |
| 3 | AFC Ajax | 12 | 25 |
| 4 | FC Twente '65 | 12 | 24 |
| 5 | AZ | 12 | 23 |
| 6 | SC Heerenveen | 12 | 21 |
| 7 | Fortuna Sittard | 12 | 20 |
| 8 | Go Ahead Eagles | 12 | 17 |
| 9 | FC Groningen | 12 | 15 |
| 10 | SC Cambuur-Leeuwarden | 12 | 15 |
| 11 | NEC | 12 | 14 |
| 12 | Sparta Rotterdam | 12 | 12 |
| 13 | PEC Zwolle | 12 | 12 |
| 14 | FC Utrecht | 12 | 12 |
| 15 | SBV Excelsior | 12 | 11 |
| 16 | Telstar 1963 | 12 | 10 |
| 17 | ADO Den Haag | 12 | 9 |
| 18 | Willem II Tilburg | 12 | 3 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Feb | Feyenoord Rotterdam | H | 1–0 | W |
| 10 Feb | SBV Vitesse | H | 2–1 | W |
| 02 Feb | Willem II Tilburg | A | 2–1 | W |
| 26 Jan | PSV | A | 1–2 | L |
| 19 Jan | Heracles Almelo | H | 3–0 | W |
| 22 Dec | Fortuna Sittard | A | 0–0 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Feb | FC Groningen | A | 0–1 | L |
| 09 Feb | VBV De Graafschap | H | 4–0 | W |
| 03 Feb | SBV Excelsior | A | 1–2 | L |
| 27 Jan | AFC Ajax | H | 6–2 | W |
| 19 Jan | PEC Zwolle | A | 1–3 | L |
| 23 Dec | ADO Den Haag | A | 2–2 | D |
Season Stats
| FC Groningen | Feyenoord Rotterdam | |
|---|---|---|
| #9 | Position | #2 |
| 15 | Points | 25 |
| 12 | Played | 12 |
| 4 / 3 / 5 | W / D / L | 7 / 4 / 1 |
| 29 | Scored | 36 |
| 28 | Conceded | 17 |
| +1 | GD | +19 |
| 1.25 | PPG | 2.08 |
| 33% | Win % | 58% |
Key Stats
46%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (13 games)
H2H (13 games)
31%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
8%
Clean Sheets
FC Groningen this season
FC Groningen this season
33%
Clean Sheets
Feyenoord Rotterdam this season
Feyenoord Rotterdam this season
FC Groningen are 9th (15 pts). Feyenoord Rotterdam are 2nd (25 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
FC Groningen
0-15
7/4
16-30
6/3
31-45
4/5
46-60
4/5
61-75
3/5
76+
3/5
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Feyenoord Rotterdam
0-15
4/1
16-30
5/2
31-45
8/2
46-60
7/3
61-75
8/4
76+
2/5
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
FC Groningen
| Brynjolfur Darri Willumsson | 9 G | 1 A |
| Thom van Bergen | 8 G | 3 A |
| David van der Werff | 2 G | 3 A |
| Tygo Land | 2 G | 1 A |
Feyenoord Rotterdam
| Anis Moussa | 7 G | 2 A |
| Nacho Ferri | 6 G | 3 A |
| Gjivai Zechiel | 5 G | 4 A |
| Luciano Valente | 5 G | 2 A |
| Sem Steijn | 3 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' We are underway at Hitachi Capital Mobility Stadion. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
- 5' The energy levels are beginning to show. Danny Buijs might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 10' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 15' The travelling Feyenoord Rotterdam supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 20' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both FC Groningen and Feyenoord Rotterdam are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 25' FC Groningen started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 25.
- 26' A stunning finish from Sven van Beek — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 31' Both keepers have barely been tested. FC Groningen and Feyenoord Rotterdam are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 36' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 41' 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 Deyovaisio Zeefuik suffering a number of foals already.
- 46' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 51' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 54' Sam Larsson gets the nod from Feyenoord Rotterdam. He replaces Jens Toornstra and will look to change the dynamic.
- 59' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Giovanni van Bronckhorst will be considering his options from the bench.
- 61' A moment of madness from Tonny Vilhena on 61 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Feyenoord Rotterdam will be frustrated.
- 66' A quiet spell here at Hitachi Capital Mobility Stadion. FC Groningen seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 71' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 72' Yassin Ayoub has so much to prove this time. He replaces Calvin Verdonk on 72 minute.
- 77' FC Groningen is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 81' Paul Gladon is ready to make an impact after coming on for Thomas Bruns at the 81 minute mark.
- 86' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 88' The crowd applauds Mimoun Mahi as he leaves the pitch. Mo El Hankouri steps in for FC Groningen.
- With this win, FC Groningen is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.
Lineups
FC Groningen Lineups
Starting XI
-
15
Thomas Bruns ↓ Paul Gladon 81'
- 9
- 29
- 1
- 4
- 42
- 5
- 7
- 6
-
10
Mimoun Mahi ↓ Mo El Hankouri 90'
- 24
Bench
-
8
Iliass Bel Hassani ↑ 72'
-
14
Mo El Hankouri ↑ 90'
- 16
- 31
- 20
- 12
- 36
- 22
- 11
- 17
-
19
Paul Gladon ↑ 81'
Coach
Danny Buijs
Feyenoord Rotterdam Lineups
Starting XI
- 24
- 9
- 3
- 4
- 10
-
28
Jens Toornstra ↓ Sam Larsson 54'
- 19
- 32
- 1
- 8
-
29
Calvin Verdonk ↓ Yassin Ayoub 73'
Bench
-
18
Yassin Ayoub ↑ 73'
- 30
- 38
- 2
- 6
- 23
- 34
-
11
Sam Larsson ↑ 54'
- 13
- 17
- 26
Coach
Giovanni van Bronckhorst
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Igor Paixao | 4 |
| Ayase Ueda | 2 |
| Brynjolfur Darri Willumsson | 2 |
| Gernot Trauner | 1 |
| Jordan Bos | 1 |
| Michael de Leeuw | 1 |
| Jorg Schreuders | 1 |
| Jens Toornstra | 1 |
Head to Head
FC Groningen Form
Feyenoord Rotterdam Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.7
FC Groningen xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.01
Feyenoord Rotterdam xG
I would bet for:
FC Groningen or Feyenoord Rotterdam 77% + Over 2.5 goals 70%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: FC Groningen win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 3.71
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 96% |
|
4% |
| ± 1.5 | 88% |
|
12% |
| ± 2.5 | 70% |
|
30% |
| ± 3.5 | 50% |
|
50% |
| ± 4.5 | 32% |
|
68% |
Double Chance
FC Groningen or Draw
62%
Draw or Feyenoord Rotterdam
60%
FC Groningen or Feyenoord Rotterdam
77%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: FC Groningen win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
9.2%
1 – 2
8.1%
2 – 1
6.9%
2 – 2
6.8%
1 – 3
5.4%
0 – 2
5%
2 – 3
4.6%
0 – 1
4.4%
3 – 2
3.9%
3 – 1
3.9%
0 – 0
3.7%
1 – 0
Actual
Asian Handicap — FC Groningen
| Handicap | FC Groningen covers | Push | Feyenoord Rotterdam covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -2 | 7% | 10% | 84% |
| -1.5 | 16% | — | 84% |
| -1 | 16% | 16% | 68% |
| -0.5 | 32% | — | 68% |
| +0.5 | 55% | — | 45% |
| +1 | 55% | 19% | 26% |
| +1.5 | 74% | — | 26% |
| +2 | 74% | 14% | 12% |
| +2.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
Clean Sheet
FC Groningen keeps clean sheet
14%
✗
Feyenoord Rotterdam keeps clean sheet
19%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.