FC Groningen vs SBV Vitesse, 2018-19 EUROPA LEAGUE PLAYOFF SEMI FINALS
Overview
Match Preview
FC Groningen vs SBV Vitesse — Eredivisie .
- FC Groningen 1 games · 3 pts (2026/27)
- SBV Vitesse 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Dennis Higler
- Referee Allard Lindhout
- Referee Stan Teuben
- Referee Rens Bluemink
- Referee Rogier Honig
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AZ | 2 | 6 |
| 2 | Fortuna Sittard | 2 | 4 |
| 3 | PSV | 2 | 4 |
| 4 | SBV Excelsior | 2 | 3 |
| 5 | Go Ahead Eagles | 1 | 3 |
| 6 | NEC | 2 | 3 |
| 7 | AFC Ajax | 1 | 3 |
| 8 | Sparta Rotterdam | 2 | 3 |
| 9 | FC Groningen | 1 | 3 |
| 10 | Feyenoord Rotterdam | 1 | 3 |
| 11 | SC Heerenveen | 1 | 3 |
| 12 | Telstar 1963 | 2 | 3 |
| 13 | FC Twente '65 | 1 | 0 |
| 14 | ADO Den Haag | 1 | 0 |
| 15 | PEC Zwolle | 1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 May | SBV Vitesse | H | 2–1 | W |
| 15 May | FC Emmen | A | 0–1 | L |
| 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 |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 May | FC Groningen | A | 1–2 | L |
| 15 May | VVV Venlo | A | 3–1 | W |
| 12 May | VBV De Graafschap | H | 6–1 | W |
| 23 Apr | AFC Ajax | A | 2–4 | L |
| 20 Apr | PEC Zwolle | H | 4–1 | W |
| 14 Apr | FC Utrecht | A | 0–0 | D |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (14 games)
H2H (14 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
FC Groningen this season
FC Groningen this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
FC Groningen
0-15
1/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
1/–
61-75
–/–
76+
–/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' FC Groningen have kicked off against SBV Vitesse. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
- 5' FC Groningen is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 10' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Deyovaisio Zeefuik.
- 15' SBV Vitesse fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 19' It is a substitution in SBV Vitesse team. Matus Bero is replaced by Alexander Buttner on 19 minute.
- 24' It looks like no one’s ball. FC Groningen is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 29' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His FC Groningen side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 34' FC Groningen are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 39' 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.
- 44' Maikel van der Werff is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for FC Groningen so far.
- 46' Tim Matavz has so much to prove this time. He replaces Thomas Buitink on 46 minute.
- 46' A stunning finish from Mimoun Mahi — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 51' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 56' Against the run of play, Samir Memisevic has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 61' Danilho Doekhi, a Suriname centre-back, has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 66' FC Groningen is showing some good football. However, FC Groningen are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 70' GOAL! Max Clark scores on 70. Assisted by Alexander Buttner
- 70' A tactical swap from FC Groningen — Paul Gladon on, Kaj Sierhuis off on 70 minutes.
- 75' 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.
- 77' The supporters are chanting for Ajdin Hrustic. He replaces Mimoun Mahi on 77 minute.
- 78' The referee shows SBV Vitesse player a Yellow card on 78.
- 81' Dauda Mohammed gets the nod from SBV Vitesse. He replaces Bryan Linssen and will look to change the dynamic.
- 85' FC Groningen ring the changes. Thomas Bruns has done his job and it is now time for Tommie van de Looi to step up.
- 90' FC Groningen are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against SBV Vitesse's shape.
- FC Groningen celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
FC Groningen Lineups
Starting XI
- 15
- 9
- 29
- 1
- 4
- 42
- 5
- 21
- 7
- 6
- 36
-
10
Mimoun Mahi ↓ Ajdin Hrustic 77'
- 19
Bench
- 8
- 14
- 16
- 31
- 20
- 12
-
23
Ajdin Hrustic ↑ 77'
- 22
- 11
- 17
Coach
Danny Buijs
SBV Vitesse Lineups
Starting XI
- 14
- 18
- 22
- 3
- 8
- 25
- 17
- 11
-
29
Thomas Buitink ↓ Tim Matavz 46'
- 5
-
21
Matus Bero ↓ Alexander Buttner 19'
- 30
Bench
-
28
Alexander Buttner ↑ 19'
- 23
-
9
Tim Matavz ↑ 46'
- 7
- 1
- 26
-
10
Dauda Mohammed ↑ 81'
- 38
Coach
Leonid Slutsky
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Million Manhoef | 3 |
| Tim Matavz | 3 |
| Joel Asoro | 2 |
| Matus Bero | 2 |
| Kaj Sierhuis | 2 |
| Bryan Linssen | 2 |
| Melle Meulensteen | 1 |
| Roy Beerens | 1 |
Head to Head
FC Groningen Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.43
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 72%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: FC Groningen win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.65
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 74% |
|
26% |
| ± 2.5 | 49% |
|
51% |
| ± 3.5 | 28% |
|
72% |
| ± 4.5 | 14% |
|
86% |
Double Chance
FC Groningen or Draw
71%
Draw or SBV Vitesse
57%
FC Groningen or SBV Vitesse
72%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: FC Groningen win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.2%
1 – 0
9.1%
0 – 0
9%
2 – 1
Actual
0 – 1
7.6%
1 – 2
7.2%
2 – 0
7.1%
2 – 2
5.2%
0 – 2
5.1%
3 – 1
4.1%
3 – 0
3.3%
1 – 3
2.9%
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 | 69% | — | 31% |
| +1 | 69% | 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
25%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.