FC Groningen vs Fortuna Sittard, 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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FC Groningen vs Fortuna Sittard — Eredivisie at Hitachi Capital Mobility Stadion.
- FC Groningen 2 games · 6 pts (2026/27)
- Fortuna Sittard 2 games · 4 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Jeroen Manschot
- Referee Rob van de Ven
- Referee Erik Kleinjan
- Referee Martin van den Kerkhof
- Referee Alex Bos
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 | ADO Den Haag | 2 | 0 |
| 16 | FC Utrecht | 2 | 0 |
| 17 | Willem II Tilburg | 2 | 0 |
| 18 | SC Cambuur-Leeuwarden | 2 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 May | Fortuna Sittard | H | 3–0 | W |
| 29 Apr | PEC Zwolle | A | 2–3 | L |
| 20 Apr | AFC Ajax | H | 0–1 | L |
| 14 Apr | SC Heerenveen | A | 1–1 | D |
| 06 Apr | SBV Excelsior | H | 1–0 | W |
| 02 Apr | VBV De Graafschap | H | 1–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 May | FC Groningen | A | 0–3 | L |
| 24 Apr | FC Utrecht | A | 1–2 | L |
| 21 Apr | NAC Breda | H | 2–1 | W |
| 13 Apr | VVV Venlo | H | 1–1 | D |
| 07 Apr | PEC Zwolle | A | 0–5 | L |
| 03 Apr | ADO Den Haag | H | 0–0 | D |
Season Stats
| FC Groningen | Fortuna Sittard | |
|---|---|---|
| #2 | Position | #3 |
| 6 | Points | 4 |
| 2 | Played | 2 |
| 2 / 0 / 0 | W / D / L | 1 / 1 / 0 |
| 3 | Scored | 5 |
| 1 | Conceded | 3 |
| +2 | GD | +2 |
| 3.00 | PPG | 2.00 |
| 100% | Win % | 50% |
Key Stats
46%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (13 games)
H2H (13 games)
54%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
FC Groningen this season
FC Groningen this season
0%
Clean Sheets
Fortuna Sittard this season
Fortuna Sittard this season
FC Groningen are 2nd (6 pts). Fortuna Sittard are 3rd (4 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
FC Groningen
0-15
1/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
1/–
61-75
–/–
76+
–/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Fortuna Sittard
0-15
2/–
16-30
–/1
31-45
1/–
46-60
–/1
61-75
–/1
76+
2/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Hitachi Capital Mobility Stadion!
- 5' FC Groningen are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Fortuna Sittard's shape.
- 10' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 15' Fortuna Sittard are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 20' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 25' Fortuna Sittard is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 30' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Fortuna Sittard that had 265 games and scored 303 goals.
- 35' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 39' FC Groningen is taking the lead after the goal scored by Paul Gladon on 39.
- 44' 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 Ritsu Doan suffering a number of foals already.
- 49' Fortuna Sittard come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 53' The deadlock is broken! Ritsu Doan gets on the scoresheet on 53 minutes.
- 56' The supporters are chanting for Andrija Balic. He replaces Ahmed El Messaoudi on 56 minute.
- 61' Alexei Coselev has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 64' Fortuna Sittard ring the changes. Andrij Novakovich has done his job and it is now time for Lisandro Semedo to step up.
- 69' 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.
- 74' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Branislav Ninaj made 265 appearances and scored 4 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 75' Another change for FC Groningen made on 75 minute. Mimoun Mahi leaves to be changed by Mo El Hankouri.
- 76' The whistle greets Mark Diemers as he departs to be replaced by Agim Zeka.
- 80' Another substitution for FC Groningen to replace Paul Gladon by Ajdin Hrustic on 80 minute.
- 85' Tim Handwerker is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for FC Groningen tonight.
- 89' Tommie van de Looi makes way for Thomas Bruns at the 89 minute mark. A tactical switch from FC Groningen.
- 3-0 the final result. Fortuna Sittard will be bitterly disappointed.
Lineups
FC Groningen Lineups
Starting XI
- 9
- 29
- 1
- 4
- 42
- 5
- 7
- 6
- 36
-
10
Mimoun Mahi ↓ Mo El Hankouri 75'
- 24
-
19
Paul Gladon ↓ Ajdin Hrustic 80'
Bench
- 8
-
15
Thomas Bruns ↑ 89'
-
14
Mo El Hankouri ↑ 75'
- 16
- 31
- 20
- 12
-
23
Ajdin Hrustic ↑ 80'
- 21
- 22
- 17
Coach
Danny Buijs
Fortuna Sittard Lineups
Starting XI
- 8
- 9
-
10
Mark Diemers ↓ Agim Zeka 76'
- 5
- 77
- 23
- 34
- 4
- 6
- 19
- 15
Bench
-
99
Andrija Balic ↑ 56'
- 31
- 17
- 97
- 1
- 2
- 13
-
14
Lisandro Semedo ↑ 64'
- 28
-
33
Agim Zeka ↑ 76'
Coach
Rene Eijer
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Ricardo Pepi | 3 |
| Jorgen Larsen | 3 |
| Paul Gladon | 3 |
| Mats Seuntjens | 2 |
| Inigo Cordoba | 2 |
| Bart van Hintum | 1 |
| Brynjolfur Darri Willumsson | 1 |
| Paulos Abraham | 1 |
Head to Head
FC Groningen Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.86
FC Groningen xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.48
Fortuna Sittard xG
I would bet for:
Under — clean sheet likely 67% + FC Groningen to win 66%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: FC Groningen win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.34
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 88% |
|
12% |
| ± 1.5 | 67% |
|
33% |
| ± 2.5 | 41% |
|
59% |
| ± 3.5 | 21% |
|
79% |
| ± 4.5 | 10% |
|
90% |
Double Chance
FC Groningen or Draw
88%
Draw or Fortuna Sittard
34%
FC Groningen or Fortuna Sittard
77%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: FC Groningen win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 0
17.4%
2 – 0
16.1%
0 – 0
11.5%
3 – 0
Actual
1 – 1
9.1%
2 – 1
7.8%
3 – 1
5%
4 – 0
4.6%
0 – 1
3.8%
4 – 1
2.4%
1 – 2
1.9%
2 – 2
1.9%
Asian Handicap — FC Groningen
| Handicap | FC Groningen covers | Push | Fortuna Sittard covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 21% | — | 79% |
| -2 | 21% | 22% | 57% |
| -1.5 | 43% | — | 57% |
| -1 | 43% | 27% | 31% |
| -0.5 | 69% | — | 31% |
| +0.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
| +1 | 92% | 6% | 2% |
| +1.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
| +2 | 98% | 1% | 0% |
| +2.5 | 100% | — | 0% |
Clean Sheet
FC Groningen keeps clean sheet
62%
✓
Fortuna Sittard keeps clean sheet
17%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.