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FC Groningen vs SBV Vitesse, 2018-19 EUROPA LEAGUE PLAYOFF SEMI FINALS

Eredivisie · 2018-19
FC Groningen
2 – 1
Full Time
SBV Vitesse
Sat 18 May 2019 · 18:45 UTC HT 45' · FT 45'
Deyovaisio Zeefuik 10' Y
Y 78' Navarone Foor

Overview

Match Preview

FC Groningen vs SBV Vitesse — Eredivisie .

Match Details

  • Referee Dennis Higler
  • Referee Allard Lindhout
  • Referee Stan Teuben
  • Referee Rens Bluemink
  • Referee Rogier Honig
4 games this season 🟨 1.3/game ⚽ 4.0 goals/game

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 AZ 7 19
2 Feyenoord Rotterdam 7 17
3 PSV 7 16
4 FC Twente '65 7 16
5 AFC Ajax 7 14
6 Fortuna Sittard 7 13
7 SBV Excelsior 7 11
8 FC Groningen 7 11
9 Go Ahead Eagles 7 10
10 SC Heerenveen 7 9
11 NEC 7 8
12 Sparta Rotterdam 7 5
13 Telstar 1963 7 5
14 SC Cambuur-Leeuwarden 7 5
15 FC Utrecht 7 5
16 PEC Zwolle 7 4
17 ADO Den Haag 7 2
18 Willem II Tilburg 7 2

Head-to-Head

5
2
7
FC Groningen 14 games · Avg 2.6 goals SBV Vitesse
Last 5 meetings
2019-05-18 FC Groningen 2–1 SBV Vitesse 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
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
SBV Vitesse
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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)
50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
14% Clean Sheets
FC Groningen this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

FC Groningen
0-15
3/2
16-30
5/1
31-45
3/3
46-60
1/3
61-75
1/1
76+
1/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

FC Groningen
Thom van Bergen 4 G 2 A
Brynjolfur Darri Willumsson 4 G
David van der Werff 2 G 3 A
Tygo Land 2 G 1 A

Events

Match Events

  • 0' We are underway at . The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
  • 5' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 10' FC Groningen player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
  • 15' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Thulani Serero made 282 appearances and scored 1 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 19' Matus Bero makes way for Alexander Buttner at the 19 minute mark. A tactical switch from SBV Vitesse.
  • 24' Thomas Bruns is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for FC Groningen so far.
  • 29' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
  • 34' SBV Vitesse fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 39' The travelling SBV Vitesse supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 44' Netherlands international Remko Pasveer has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 46' Time for substitution for SBV Vitesse. Thomas Buitink is replaced by Tim Matavz.
  • 46' Mimoun Mahi adds to his 0 season tally! FC Groningen lead 1-0 — and this changes everything.
  • 51' Deyovaisio Zeefuik has been relatively quiet despite scoring 5 goals in his last 312 appearances.
  • 56' Samir Memisevic doubles the advantage! 2-0 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
  • 61' SBV Vitesse are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 66' Bryan Linssen is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for SBV Vitesse tonight.
  • 70' What composure from Max Clark! The England international strokes it home. 2-1.
  • 70' The FC Groningen bench stirs into life. Kaj Sierhuis is withdrawn and Paul Gladon gets his opportunity.
  • 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 FC Groningen bench stirs into life. Mimoun Mahi is withdrawn and Ajdin Hrustic gets his opportunity.
  • 78' A moment of madness from Navarone Foor on 78 minutes earns him a Yellow card. SBV Vitesse will be frustrated.
  • 81' A change in the SBV Vitesse ranks — Bryan Linssen exits the field as Dauda Mohammed enters on 81.
  • 85' The supporters are chanting for Tommie van de Looi. He replaces Thomas Bruns on 85 minute.
  • 90' The energy levels are beginning to show. Leonid Slutsky might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • The points are shared — FC Groningen 2-1 SBV Vitesse. Honours even.

Lineups

FC Groningen Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Danny Buijs

SBV Vitesse Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Leonid Slutsky

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Million Manhoef 3
Tim Matavz 3
Matus Bero 2
Kaj Sierhuis 2
Bryan Linssen 2
Joel Asoro 2
Sondre Tronstad 1
Lois Openda 1

Head to Head

2019-05-18 FC Groningen 2–1 SBV Vitesse 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

2019-05-18 FC Groningen 2–1 SBV Vitesse W 2019-05-15 FC Emmen 1–0 FC Groningen L 2019-05-12 FC Groningen 3–0 Fortuna Sittard W 2019-04-29 PEC Zwolle 3–2 FC Groningen L 2019-04-20 FC Groningen 0–1 AFC Ajax L 2019-04-14 SC Heerenveen 1–1 FC Groningen D

SBV Vitesse Form

2019-05-18 FC Groningen 2–1 SBV Vitesse L 2019-05-15 VVV Venlo 1–3 SBV Vitesse W 2019-05-12 SBV Vitesse 6–1 VBV De Graafschap W 2019-04-23 AFC Ajax 4–2 SBV Vitesse L 2019-04-20 SBV Vitesse 4–1 PEC Zwolle W 2019-04-14 FC Utrecht 0–0 SBV Vitesse D

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

✓ Correct
FC Groningen43% Draw28% SBV Vitesse29%
Actual: FC Groningen win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes54% 0% No46%
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

✗ Wrong
FC Groningen29% Draw47% SBV Vitesse24%
Actual: 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.