FC Groningen vs PSV, 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
FC Groningen vs PSV — Eredivisie .
- FC Groningen 12 games · 15 pts (2026/27)
- PSV 12 games · 26 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Serdar Gozubuyuk
- Referee Mario Diks
- Referee Hessel Steegstra
- Referee Danny Makkelie
- Referee Erwin Blank
12 games this season
🟨 4.2/game
⚽ 13.9 goals/game
🟥 2 total
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
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Oct | PSV | H | 1–2 | L |
| 21 Oct | Heracles Almelo | A | 1–4 | L |
| 06 Oct | ADO Den Haag | A | 0–1 | L |
| 30 Sep | FC Utrecht | H | 1–1 | D |
| 23 Sep | AZ | H | 1–3 | L |
| 15 Sep | AFC Ajax | A | 0–3 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Oct | FC Groningen | A | 2–1 | W |
| 24 Oct | Tottenham Hotspur FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 20 Oct | FC Emmen | H | 6–0 | W |
| 06 Oct | VVV Venlo | H | 4–0 | W |
| 03 Oct | FC Internazionale Milano | H | 1–2 | L |
| 29 Sep | NAC Breda | A | 2–0 | W |
Season Stats
| FC Groningen | PSV | |
|---|---|---|
| #9 | Position | #1 |
| 15 | Points | 26 |
| 12 | Played | 12 |
| 4 / 3 / 5 | W / D / L | 8 / 2 / 2 |
| 29 | Scored | 40 |
| 28 | Conceded | 15 |
| +1 | GD | +25 |
| 1.25 | PPG | 2.17 |
| 33% | Win % | 67% |
Key Stats
67%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (15 games)
H2H (15 games)
80%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
8%
Clean Sheets
FC Groningen this season
FC Groningen this season
17%
Clean Sheets
PSV this season
PSV this season
FC Groningen are 9th (15 pts). PSV are 1st (26 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
PSV
0-15
5/4
16-30
8/1
31-45
6/2
46-60
6/3
61-75
3/–
76+
10/5
■ 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 |
PSV
| Sven Mijnans | 9 G | 2 A |
| Guus Til | 7 G | 1 A |
| Ruben van Bommel | 4 G | 3 A |
| Ricardo Pepi | 4 G | 1 A |
| Sergino Dest | 2 G | 2 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' We are underway at . The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
- 5' It’s high time Danny Buijs made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 10' It looks like no one’s ball. PSV is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 15' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 20' The travelling PSV supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 25' The home supporters are growing impatient. FC Groningen must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 30' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 35' Deyovaisio Zeefuik has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 11 appearances with only 1 goals this season.
- 40' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 42' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Samir Memisevic makes it 1-0.
- 44' The referee has no hesitation. Tim Handwerker is booked for FC Groningen — Yellow card on 44.
- 45' What composure from Donyell Malen! The Netherlands international strokes it home. 1-1.
- 46' Donyell Malen adds to his 15 season tally! PSV lead 1-2 — and this changes everything.
- 51' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His FC Groningen side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 56' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 61' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Ludovit Reis on 61 minutes.
- 66' 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 Tim Handwerker suffering a number of foals already.
- 67' PSV manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Erick Gutierrez is hanging Jorrit Hendrix on the field on 67 minute.
- 72' The 29-year-old Angelino has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 77' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 77 minutes.
- 80' The referee shows FC Groningen player a Yellow card on 80.
- 80' The whistle greets Gaston Pereiro as he departs to be replaced by Mauro Junior.
- 84' FC Groningen make a change. Jannik Pohl trudges off to be replaced by Tim Freriks on 84 minutes.
- 86' Brilliant from the defender! Denzel Dumfries makes it 1-3 with a superb finish on 86.
- 89' Another change for PSV made on 89 minute. Donyell Malen leaves to be changed by Matthias Verreth.
- 90' Uriel Antuna gets the nod from FC Groningen. He replaces Mateo Casierra and will look to change the dynamic.
- Both sets of fans can go home satisfied — a 1-2 draw is a fair result on the day.
Lineups
FC Groningen Lineups
Starting XI
- 29
- 1
- 4
- 42
- 5
- 21
- 7
- 6
-
9
Mateo Cassierra ↓ Uriel Antuna 90'
- 24
-
11
Jannik Pohl ↓ Tim Freriks 84'
Bench
- 16
- 31
- 23
- 36
-
14
Uriel Antuna ↑ 90'
-
33
Tim Freriks ↑ 84'
-
18
Ahmad Mendes Moreira ↑ 90'
Coach
Danny Buijs
PSV Lineups
Starting XI
- 11
- 22
- 1
- 8
- 5
-
7
Gaston Pereiro ↓ Mauro Junior 80'
- 18
- 9
- 14
- 4
- 6
Bench
- 20
- 3
- 31
- 13
- 2
- 23
-
47
Mauro Junior ↑ 80'
-
29
Matthias Verreth ↑ 89'
- 19
-
25
Erick Gutierrez ↑ 67'
- 44
Coach
Mark van Bommel
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Cyril Ngonge | 4 |
| Ricardo Pepi | 4 |
| Ivan Perisic | 3 |
| Bruma | 3 |
| Cody Gakpo | 3 |
| Eran Zahavi | 3 |
| Denzel Dumfries | 3 |
| Guus Til | 3 |
Head to Head
FC Groningen Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.36
FC Groningen xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.95
PSV xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 79% + Both teams to score 70%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: PSV win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 4.31
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 98% |
|
2% |
| ± 1.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 2.5 | 79% |
|
21% |
| ± 3.5 | 61% |
|
39% |
| ± 4.5 | 42% |
|
58% |
Double Chance
FC Groningen or Draw
39%
Draw or PSV
81%
FC Groningen or PSV
80%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 2
Actual
1 – 3
7.6%
1 – 1
6.1%
0 – 2
6%
0 – 3
5.7%
1 – 4
5.6%
2 – 2
5.2%
2 – 3
5.1%
0 – 4
4.2%
0 – 1
3.8%
2 – 4
3.8%
2 – 1
3.7%
Asian Handicap — FC Groningen
| Handicap | FC Groningen covers | Push | PSV covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 2% | — | 98% |
| -2 | 2% | 4% | 94% |
| -1.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -1 | 6% | 9% | 85% |
| -0.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| +0.5 | 32% | — | 68% |
| +1 | 32% | 19% | 49% |
| +1.5 | 51% | — | 49% |
| +2 | 51% | 19% | 31% |
| +2.5 | 69% | — | 31% |
Clean Sheet
FC Groningen keeps clean sheet
6%
✓
PSV keeps clean sheet
26%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.