FC Groningen vs PEC Zwolle, 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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FC Groningen vs PEC Zwolle — Eredivisie .
- FC Groningen 2 games · 6 pts (2026/27)
- PEC Zwolle 2 games · 1 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Serdar Gozubuyuk
- Referee Joey Kooij
- Referee Alex Bos
- Referee Maarten Ketting
- Referee Freek Vandeursen
7 games this season
🟨 0.1/game
⚽ 3.4 goals/game
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AZ | 2 | 6 |
| 2 | FC Groningen | 2 | 6 |
| 3 | Feyenoord Rotterdam | 2 | 6 |
| 4 | Fortuna Sittard | 2 | 4 |
| 5 | PSV | 2 | 4 |
| 6 | SBV Excelsior | 2 | 3 |
| 7 | NEC | 2 | 3 |
| 8 | AFC Ajax | 1 | 3 |
| 9 | Go Ahead Eagles | 2 | 3 |
| 10 | Sparta Rotterdam | 2 | 3 |
| 11 | SC Heerenveen | 1 | 3 |
| 12 | Telstar 1963 | 2 | 3 |
| 13 | FC Twente '65 | 2 | 1 |
| 14 | PEC Zwolle | 2 | 1 |
| 15 | FC Utrecht | 2 | 0 |
| 16 | ADO Den Haag | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 12 Aug | SBV Vitesse | A | 1–5 | L |
| 12 Aug | Wroxham FC | H | 0–3 | L |
| 21 May | FC Erzgebirge Aue | A | 1–4 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Sep | FC Groningen | A | 1–0 | W |
| 25 Aug | PSV | H | 1–2 | L |
| 19 Aug | FC Utrecht | A | 0–2 | L |
| 10 Aug | SC Heerenveen | H | 2–3 | L |
| 11 Aug | VfB Stuttgart | H | 1–2 | L |
| 20 Aug | VfL Bochum 1848 | H | 2–2 | D |
Season Stats
| FC Groningen | PEC Zwolle | |
|---|---|---|
| #2 | Position | #14 |
| 6 | Points | 1 |
| 2 | Played | 2 |
| 2 / 0 / 0 | W / D / L | 0 / 1 / 1 |
| 6 | Scored | 1 |
| 2 | Conceded | 3 |
| +4 | GD | -2 |
| 3.00 | PPG | 0.50 |
| 100% | Win % | 0% |
Key Stats
42%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
H2H (12 games)
17%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
FC Groningen this season
FC Groningen this season
0%
Clean Sheets
PEC Zwolle this season
PEC Zwolle this season
FC Groningen are 2nd (6 pts). PEC Zwolle are 14th (1 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
FC Groningen
0-15
2/–
16-30
1/–
31-45
1/–
46-60
1/1
61-75
–/–
76+
1/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for FC Groningen to score. At the same time, PEC Zwolle does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 5' FC Groningen are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against PEC Zwolle's shape.
- 10' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Danny Buijs will be considering his options from the bench.
- 15' Sergio Padt has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 20' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 25' FC Groningen are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined PEC Zwolle backline.
- 30' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Denis Genreau.
- 34' It’s a booking for PEC Zwolle player. Kenneth Paal gets a Yellow card.
- 39' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 44' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 46' The whistle greets Denis Genreau as he departs to be replaced by Gianluca Scamacca.
- 51' 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.
- 52' The referee has no hesitation. Rick Dekker is booked for PEC Zwolle — Yellow card on 52.
- 53' The supporters are chanting for Ouasim Bouy. He replaces Clint Leemans on 53 minute.
- 54' The supporters are chanting for Jannik Pohl. He replaces Mateo Casierra on 54 minute.
- 59' FC Groningen seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 63' Mimoun Mahi is ready to make an impact after coming on for Michael Breij at the 63 minute mark.
- 64' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Vito van Crooy makes no mistake. 0-1!
- 69' The travelling PEC Zwolle supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 70' A meaty challenge results in booking for Deyovaisio Zeefuik on 70.
- 74' A change in the FC Groningen ranks — Tim Handwerker exits the field as Uriel Antuna enters on 74.
- 79' The 26-year-old Ludovit Reis has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 84' The PEC Zwolle manager makes a substitution. Younes Namli departs to be replaced by Gustavo Hamer.
- 85' Mimoun Mahi was booked on 85.
- 90' A moment of madness from Thomas Lam on 90 minutes earns him a Yellow card. PEC Zwolle will be frustrated.
- Both sets of fans can go home satisfied — a 0-1 draw is a fair result on the day.
Lineups
FC Groningen Lineups
Starting XI
-
29
Tim Handwerker ↓ Uriel Antuna 74'
- 1
- 4
- 42
- 5
- 23
- 21
- 7
- 6
-
22
Michael Breij ↓ Mimoun Mahi 63'
-
9
Mateo Cassierra ↓ Jannik Pohl 54'
Bench
- 45
- 31
- 20
- 12
- 36
-
14
Uriel Antuna ↑ 74'
-
10
Mimoun Mahi ↑ 63'
- 24
-
11
Jannik Pohl ↑ 54'
- 18
Coach
Danny Buijs
PEC Zwolle Lineups
Starting XI
- 17
- 3
-
8
Clint Leemans ↓ Ouasim Bouy 53'
- 7
- 9
- 5
- 16
- 20
- 33
- 19
-
21
Younes Namli ↓ Gustavo Hamer 84'
Bench
-
10
Gianluca Scamacca ↑ 46'
- 23
- 25
- 29
- 40
- 2
-
6
Gustavo Hamer ↑ 84'
-
34
Ouasim Bouy ↑ 53'
- 14
Coach
John van 't Schip
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Lennart Thy | 2 |
| Yuta Nakayama | 2 |
| Jorgen Larsen | 1 |
| Ko Itakura | 1 |
| Vito van Crooij | 1 |
| Mees De Wit | 1 |
| Vito van Crooij | 1 |
| Thomas van den Belt | 1 |
Head to Head
FC Groningen Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.74
FC Groningen xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.68
PEC Zwolle xG
I would bet for:
Under — clean sheet likely 59% + Under 2.5 goals 57%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: PEC Zwolle win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.42
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 1.5 | 69% |
|
31% |
| ± 2.5 | 43% |
|
57% |
| ± 3.5 | 23% |
|
77% |
| ± 4.5 | 10% |
|
90% |
Double Chance
FC Groningen or Draw
81%
Draw or PEC Zwolle
46%
FC Groningen or PEC Zwolle
73%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 0
14.8%
2 – 0
13.1%
1 – 1
11.2%
0 – 0
10.9%
2 – 1
8.9%
3 – 0
7.5%
3 – 1
5.2%
0 – 1
Actual
1 – 2
3.4%
4 – 0
3.3%
2 – 2
3%
4 – 1
2.4%
Asian Handicap — FC Groningen
| Handicap | FC Groningen covers | Push | PEC Zwolle covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 16% | — | 84% |
| -2 | 16% | 19% | 64% |
| -1.5 | 36% | — | 64% |
| -1 | 36% | 26% | 39% |
| -0.5 | 61% | — | 39% |
| +0.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
| +1 | 87% | 9% | 4% |
| +1.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
| +2 | 96% | 3% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
FC Groningen keeps clean sheet
51%
✗
PEC Zwolle keeps clean sheet
18%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.