FC Groningen vs SBV Vitesse, 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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FC Groningen vs SBV Vitesse — Eredivisie at Hitachi Capital Mobility Stadion.
- FC Groningen 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- SBV Vitesse 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Bjorn Kuipers
- Referee Sander van Roekel
- Referee Erwin Zeinstra
- Referee Ingmar Oostrom
- Referee Freek van Herk
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ADO Den Haag | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | AFC Ajax | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | AZ | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | FC Groningen | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | FC Twente '65 | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | FC Utrecht | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | Feyenoord Rotterdam | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | Fortuna Sittard | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | Go Ahead Eagles | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | NEC | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | PEC Zwolle | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | PSV | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | SBV Excelsior | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | SC Cambuur-Leeuwarden | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | SC Heerenveen | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | Sparta Rotterdam | 0 | 0 |
| 17 | Telstar 1963 | 0 | 0 |
| 18 | Willem II Tilburg | 0 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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)
H2H (14 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' Welcome to Hitachi Capital Mobility Stadion that hosts another battle between FC Groningen and SBV Vitesse.
- 5' The energy levels are beginning to show. Leonid Slutsky might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 10' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 13' Brilliant from the ! Kaj Sierhuis makes it 1-0 with a superb finish on 13.
- 18' FC Groningen are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against SBV Vitesse's shape.
- 23' The home supporters are growing impatient. FC Groningen must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 28' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 33' A quiet spell here at Hitachi Capital Mobility Stadion. SBV Vitesse seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 34' The deadlock is broken! Oussama Darfalou gets on the scoresheet on 34 minutes.
- 39' FC Groningen is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 44' It is a cagey affair so far. FC Groningen in their trying to find a way past SBV Vitesse's compact .
- 49' Samir Memisevic needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 5 Yellow cards this season.
- 52' FC Groningen manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Mo El Hankouri is hanging Django Warmerdam on the field on 52 minute.
- 57' FC Groningen have won 243 goals from 307 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 59' The FC Groningen manager makes a substitution. Iliass Bel Hassani departs to be replaced by Tommie van de Looi.
- 64' It looks surprising SBV Vitesse does not make any changes. Dauda Mohammed has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 69' FC Groningen are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 74' Supporters expect more eagerness from Navarone Foor, as he is very good at scoring at Hitachi Capital Mobility Stadion with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 78' SBV Vitesse make a change. Oussama Darfalou trudges off to be replaced by Dauda Mohammed on 78 minutes.
- 83' It’s high time Leonid Slutsky made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 84' FC Groningen ring the changes. Thomas Bruns has done his job and it is now time for Paul Gladon to step up.
- 87' A meaty challenge results in booking for Julian Chabot on 87.
- 90' Brilliant from the ! Mo El Hankouri makes it 2-1 with a superb finish on 90.
- It finishes all square. FC Groningen and SBV Vitesse share the spoils 2-1.
Lineups
FC Groningen Lineups
Starting XI
- 8
-
15
Thomas Bruns ↓ Paul Gladon 84'
- 9
- 29
- 1
- 4
- 5
- 21
- 7
- 6
- 24
Bench
-
14
Mo El Hankouri ↑ 52'
- 16
- 31
- 20
- 23
-
36
Tommie van de Looi ↑ 59'
- 67
- 17
-
19
Paul Gladon ↑ 84'
Coach
Danny Buijs
SBV Vitesse Lineups
Starting XI
- 14
- 18
- 3
- 8
- 25
- 17
- 23
- 1
- 5
- 21
- 13
Bench
- 22
- 29
- 26
- 30
-
10
Dauda Mohammed ↑ 78'
- 38
- 39
Coach
Leonid Slutsky
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Tim Matavz | 3 |
| Million Manhoef | 3 |
| Bryan Linssen | 2 |
| Joel Asoro | 2 |
| Matus Bero | 2 |
| Kaj Sierhuis | 2 |
| Ritsu Doan | 1 |
| Max Clark | 1 |
Head to Head
FC Groningen Form
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
✓ CorrectActual: FC Groningen win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
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
✓ CorrectActual: 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.