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FC Groningen vs SBV Vitesse, 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON

Eredivisie · 2018-19
FC Groningen
2 – 1
Full Time
SBV Vitesse
Sun 10 Feb 2019 · 13:30 UTC Hitachi Capital Mobility Stadion HT 45' · FT 45'
Julian Chabot 87' Y

Overview

Match Preview

FC Groningen vs SBV Vitesse — Eredivisie at Hitachi Capital Mobility Stadion.

Match Details

  • Referee Bjorn Kuipers
  • Referee Sander van Roekel
  • Referee Erwin Zeinstra
  • Referee Ingmar Oostrom
  • Referee Freek van Herk

Standings

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

Head-to-Head

5
2
7
FC Groningen 14 games · Avg 2.6 goals SBV Vitesse
Last 5 meetings
2019-02-10 FC Groningen 2–1 SBV Vitesse 2018-08-12 SBV Vitesse 5–1 FC Groningen 2016-02-21 SBV Vitesse 1–0 FC Groningen 2015-09-05 FC Groningen 0–0 SBV Vitesse

Recent Form

FC Groningen
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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
16 Dec FC Emmen H 1–2 L
SBV Vitesse
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
10 Feb FC Groningen A 1–2 L
02 Feb SC Heerenveen H 2–2 D
27 Jan Fortuna Sittard A 1–2 L
18 Jan SBV Excelsior H 3–2 W
23 Dec VBV De Graafschap A 2–2 D
15 Dec VVV Venlo H 2–1 W

Key Stats

50% Both Teams to Score
H2H (14 games)
50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
FC Groningen this season

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' Welcome to Hitachi Capital Mobility Stadion that hosts another battle between FC Groningen and SBV Vitesse.
  • 5' Julian Chabot, a Germany , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 10' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. SBV Vitesse needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
  • 13' Kaj Sierhuis puts FC Groningen on the lead.
  • 18' Supporters expect more eagerness from Matus Bero, as he is very good at scoring at Hitachi Capital Mobility Stadion with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 23' 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.
  • 28' Dauda Mohammed has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 33' FC Groningen are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined SBV Vitesse backline.
  • 34' A stunning finish from Oussama Darfalou — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 39' The travelling SBV Vitesse supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 44' The energy levels are beginning to show. Danny Buijs might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 49' Thomas Bruns is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for SBV Vitesse so far.
  • 52' Time for substitution for FC Groningen. Django Warmerdam is replaced by Mo El Hankouri.
  • 57' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 59' The supporters are chanting for Tommie van de Looi. He replaces Iliass Bel Hassani on 59 minute.
  • 64' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 69' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 74' Tim Handwerker has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 78' Time for substitution for SBV Vitesse. Oussama Darfalou is replaced by Dauda Mohammed.
  • 83' The 34-year-old Mike te Wierik has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 84' The FC Groningen bench stirs into life. Thomas Bruns is withdrawn and Paul Gladon gets his opportunity.
  • 87' The referee calls foul for Julian Chabot. He receives a Yellow card.
  • 90' Mo El Hankouri adds to his 0 season tally! FC Groningen lead 2-1 — and this changes everything.
  • The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from FC Groningen to claim maximum points.

Lineups

FC Groningen Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Danny Buijs

SBV Vitesse Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Leonid Slutsky

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Tim Matavz 3
Million Manhoef 3
Kaj Sierhuis 2
Bryan Linssen 2
Joel Asoro 2
Matus Bero 2
Riechedly Bazoer 1
Tim Matavz 1

Head to Head

2019-02-10 FC Groningen 2–1 SBV Vitesse 2018-08-12 SBV Vitesse 5–1 FC Groningen 2016-02-21 SBV Vitesse 1–0 FC Groningen 2015-09-05 FC Groningen 0–0 SBV Vitesse

FC Groningen Form

2019-02-10 FC Groningen 2–1 SBV Vitesse W 2019-02-02 Willem II Tilburg 1–2 FC Groningen W 2019-01-26 PSV 2–1 FC Groningen L 2019-01-19 FC Groningen 3–0 Heracles Almelo W 2018-12-22 Fortuna Sittard 0–0 FC Groningen D 2018-12-16 FC Groningen 1–2 FC Emmen L

SBV Vitesse Form

2019-02-10 FC Groningen 2–1 SBV Vitesse L 2019-02-02 SBV Vitesse 2–2 SC Heerenveen D 2019-01-27 Fortuna Sittard 2–1 SBV Vitesse L 2019-01-18 SBV Vitesse 3–2 SBV Excelsior W 2018-12-23 VBV De Graafschap 2–2 SBV Vitesse D 2018-12-15 SBV Vitesse 2–1 VVV Venlo W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.45 FC Groningen xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.22 SBV Vitesse xG
I would bet for: FC Groningen or SBV Vitesse 73%

Match Result

✓ Correct
FC Groningen44% Draw27% SBV Vitesse29%
Actual: FC Groningen win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes55% 0% No45%
Avg goals/match: 2.67
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 91%
9%
± 1.5 75%
25%
± 2.5 49%
51%
± 3.5 28%
72%
± 4.5 14%
86%

Double Chance

FC Groningen or Draw
71%
Draw or SBV Vitesse
56%
FC Groningen or SBV Vitesse
73%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
FC Groningen30% Draw47% SBV Vitesse23%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.2%
1 – 0
9%
0 – 0
8.9%
2 – 1
Actual
0 – 1
7.4%
1 – 2
7.2%
2 – 0
7.1%
2 – 2
5.3%
0 – 2
5.1%
3 – 1
4.2%
3 – 0
3.4%
1 – 3
3%

Asian Handicap — FC Groningen

Handicap FC Groningen covers Push SBV Vitesse covers
-2.5 8% — 92%
-2 8% 12% 80%
-1.5 20% — 80%
-1 20% 21% 59%
-0.5 41% — 59%
+0.5 70% — 30%
+1 70% 17% 13%
+1.5 87% — 13%
+2 87% 9% 4%
+2.5 96% — 4%

Clean Sheet

FC Groningen keeps clean sheet
30% ✓
SBV Vitesse keeps clean sheet
24% ✓

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