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FC Groningen vs SBV Vitesse, Eredivisie 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON

Eredivisie · 2019-20
FC Groningen
1 – 0
Full Time
SBV Vitesse
Sat 8 Feb 2020 · 17:30 UTC HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 86' Nouha Dicko

Overview

Match Preview

FC Groningen vs SBV Vitesse — Eredivisie .

Match Details

  • Referee Marc Nagtegaal
  • Referee Martin van den Kerkhof
  • Referee Terry Hoekstra
  • Referee Mark Strijker
  • Referee Robin Gansner

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

5
2
7
FC Groningen 14 games · Avg 2.6 goals SBV Vitesse
Last 5 meetings
2020-02-08 FC Groningen 1–0 SBV Vitesse 2019-11-08 SBV Vitesse 1–2 FC Groningen 2019-05-21 SBV Vitesse 3–1 FC Groningen 2019-05-18 FC Groningen 2–1 SBV Vitesse 2019-02-10 FC Groningen 2–1 SBV Vitesse

Recent Form

FC Groningen
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
08 Feb SBV Vitesse H 1–0 W
01 Feb PEC Zwolle A 0–1 L
26 Jan AFC Ajax H 2–1 W
18 Jan FC Twente '65 A 0–0 D
22 Dec FC Emmen H 2–0 W
14 Dec ADO Den Haag A 1–1 D
SBV Vitesse
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
08 Feb FC Groningen A 0–1 L
01 Feb ADO Den Haag A 0–0 D
26 Jan FC Emmen H 1–1 D
18 Jan Fortuna Sittard A 3–1 W
22 Dec VVV Venlo H 3–0 W
14 Dec FC Twente '65 A 3–0 W

Key Stats

50% Both Teams to Score
H2H (14 games)
50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The ball is rolling at . FC Groningen are looking to make home advantage count against SBV Vitesse.
  • 5' 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.
  • 10' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 13' What a moment for Ramon-Pascal Lundqvist! That strike on 13 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 18' 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.
  • 23' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both FC Groningen and SBV Vitesse are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 28' 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.
  • 33' Curacao international Riechedly Bazoer has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 38' It’s high time Edward Sturing made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
  • 43' The 26-year-old Patrick Vroegh has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 46' SBV Vitesse manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Jay-Roy Grot is hanging Patrick Vroegh on the field on 46 minute.
  • 48' The FC Groningen manager makes a substitution. Romano Postema departs to be replaced by Daishawn Redan.
  • 53' Bart van Hintum, a Netherlands , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 58' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 58 minutes.
  • 63' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 68' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 71' Another change for SBV Vitesse made on 71 minute. Tim Matavz leaves to be changed by Thomas Buitink.
  • 76' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 80' FC Groningen manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Ahmed El Messaoudi is hanging Joel Asoro on the field on 80 minute.
  • 85' Both keepers have barely been tested. FC Groningen and SBV Vitesse are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 86' Nouha Dicko catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 86.
  • 87' Joshua Brenet is ready to make an impact after coming on for Max Clark at the 87 minute mark.
  • 90' Another substitution for FC Groningen to replace Ajdin Hrustic by Ko Itakura on 90 minute.
  • Both sets of fans can go home satisfied — a 1-0 draw is a fair result on the day.

Lineups

FC Groningen Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Danny Buijs

SBV Vitesse Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Edward Sturing

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Tim Matavz 3
Million Manhoef 3
Bryan Linssen 2
Joel Asoro 2
Matus Bero 2
Kaj Sierhuis 2
Michael de Leeuw 1
Jake Clarke-Salter 1

Head to Head

2020-02-08 FC Groningen 1–0 SBV Vitesse 2019-11-08 SBV Vitesse 1–2 FC Groningen 2019-05-21 SBV Vitesse 3–1 FC Groningen 2019-05-18 FC Groningen 2–1 SBV Vitesse 2019-02-10 FC Groningen 2–1 SBV Vitesse

FC Groningen Form

2020-02-08 FC Groningen 1–0 SBV Vitesse W 2020-02-01 PEC Zwolle 1–0 FC Groningen L 2020-01-26 FC Groningen 2–1 AFC Ajax W 2020-01-18 FC Twente '65 0–0 FC Groningen D 2019-12-22 FC Groningen 2–0 FC Emmen W 2019-12-14 ADO Den Haag 1–1 FC Groningen D

SBV Vitesse Form

2020-02-08 FC Groningen 1–0 SBV Vitesse L 2020-02-01 ADO Den Haag 0–0 SBV Vitesse D 2020-01-26 SBV Vitesse 1–1 FC Emmen D 2020-01-18 Fortuna Sittard 1–3 SBV Vitesse W 2019-12-22 SBV Vitesse 3–0 VVV Venlo W 2019-12-14 FC Twente '65 0–3 SBV Vitesse W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.31 FC Groningen xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1 SBV Vitesse xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 60%

Match Result

✓ Correct
FC Groningen47% Draw28% SBV Vitesse25%
Actual: FC Groningen win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes47% 0% No53%
Avg goals/match: 2.31
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 88%
12%
± 1.5 67%
33%
± 2.5 40%
60%
± 3.5 21%
79%
± 4.5 9%
91%

Double Chance

FC Groningen or Draw
75%
Draw or SBV Vitesse
53%
FC Groningen or SBV Vitesse
72%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
FC Groningen29% Draw51% SBV Vitesse20%
Actual: FC Groningen win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.9%
0 – 0
12.2%
1 – 0
Actual
0 – 1
8.8%
2 – 1
8.2%
2 – 0
8.2%
1 – 2
6.3%
0 – 2
4.8%
2 – 2
4.2%
3 – 1
3.6%
3 – 0
3.5%
1 – 3
2.1%

Asian Handicap — FC Groningen

Handicap FC Groningen covers Push SBV Vitesse covers
-2.5 7% — 93%
-2 7% 13% 80%
-1.5 20% — 80%
-1 20% 22% 58%
-0.5 42% — 58%
+0.5 73% — 27%
+1 73% 17% 10%
+1.5 90% — 10%
+2 90% 7% 3%
+2.5 97% — 3%

Clean Sheet

FC Groningen keeps clean sheet
37% ✗
SBV Vitesse keeps clean sheet
28% ✓

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