FC Groningen vs SC Heerenveen, 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
FC Groningen vs SC Heerenveen — Eredivisie .
- FC Groningen 2 games · 6 pts (2026/27)
- SC Heerenveen 1 games · 3 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Jeroen Manschot
- Referee Cristian Dobre
- Referee Martin van den Kerkhof
- Referee Rogier Honig
- Referee Van der Eijk
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 | PSV | 2 | 4 |
| 6 | Feyenoord Rotterdam | 2 | 4 |
| 7 | SBV Excelsior | 2 | 3 |
| 8 | NEC | 2 | 3 |
| 9 | AFC Ajax | 1 | 3 |
| 10 | Sparta Rotterdam | 2 | 3 |
| 11 | FC Twente '65 | 2 | 3 |
| 12 | SC Heerenveen | 1 | 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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Nov | SC Heerenveen | H | 2–0 | W |
| 02 Nov | SBV Excelsior | A | 4–2 | W |
| 27 Oct | PSV | H | 1–2 | L |
| 21 Oct | Heracles Almelo | A | 1–4 | L |
| 06 Oct | ADO Den Haag | A | 0–1 | L |
| 30 Sep | FC Utrecht | H | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Nov | FC Groningen | A | 0–2 | L |
| 04 Nov | FC Emmen | H | 1–1 | D |
| 28 Oct | AZ | A | 3–2 | W |
| 20 Oct | AFC Ajax | H | 0–4 | L |
| 06 Oct | VBV De Graafschap | A | 5–0 | W |
| 29 Sep | ADO Den Haag | H | 1–1 | D |
Season Stats
| FC Groningen | SC Heerenveen | |
|---|---|---|
| #2 | Position | #12 |
| 6 | Points | 3 |
| 2 | Played | 1 |
| 2 / 0 / 0 | W / D / L | 1 / 0 / 0 |
| 6 | Scored | 1 |
| 2 | Conceded | 0 |
| +4 | GD | +1 |
| 3.00 | PPG | 3.00 |
| 100% | Win % | 100% |
Key Stats
60%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (15 games)
H2H (15 games)
27%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
FC Groningen this season
FC Groningen this season
100%
Clean Sheets
SC Heerenveen this season
SC Heerenveen this season
FC Groningen are 2nd (6 pts). SC Heerenveen are 12th (3 pts).
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
SC Heerenveen
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
1/–
61-75
–/–
76+
–/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' KICK OFF: FC Groningen gets underway.
- 5' 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.
- 10' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Jordy Bruijn made 369 appearances and scored 11 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 15' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 20' FC Groningen are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined SC Heerenveen backline.
- 25' Ben Rienstra catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 25.
- 27' Brilliant from the ! Django Warmerdam makes it 1-0 with a superb finish on 27.
- 32' SC Heerenveen is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 37' SC Heerenveen are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 38' What a moment for Ritsu Doan! That strike on 38 puts his side firmly in control.
- 43' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 48' Sheral Floranus is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for SC Heerenveen so far.
- 53' SC Heerenveen come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 56' The SC Heerenveen bench stirs into life. Yuki Kobayashi is withdrawn and Mitchell van Bergen gets his opportunity.
- 61' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 66' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 70' Fresh legs for SC Heerenveen! Jizz Hornkamp comes on to replace Michel Vlap.
- 74' FC Groningen ring the changes. Mimoun Mahi has done his job and it is now time for Jannik Pohl to step up.
- 77' Rodney Kongolo makes way for Jordy Bruijn at the 77 minute mark. A tactical switch from SC Heerenveen.
- 79' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Morten Thorsby.
- 84' The travelling SC Heerenveen supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 85' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Ajdin Hrustic.
- 85' The whistle greets Mateo Casierra as he departs to be replaced by Ajdin Hrustic.
- 90' Another substitution for FC Groningen to replace Ritsu Doan by Tommie van de Looi on 90 minute.
- Both sets of fans can go home satisfied — a 2-0 draw is a fair result on the day.
Lineups
FC Groningen Lineups
Starting XI
- 29
- 1
- 4
- 42
- 5
- 21
-
7
Ritsu Doan ↓ Tommie van de Looi 90'
- 6
-
10
Mimoun Mahi ↓ Jannik Pohl 74'
-
9
Mateo Cassierra ↓ Ajdin Hrustic 85'
- 24
Bench
- 16
- 31
- 20
- 12
-
23
Ajdin Hrustic ↑ 85'
-
36
Tommie van de Looi ↑ 90'
- 14
- 22
- 33
-
11
Jannik Pohl ↑ 74'
- 18
- 58
Coach
Danny Buijs
SC Heerenveen Lineups
Starting XI
-
15
Rodney Kongolo ↓ Jordy Bruijn 77'
- 10
- 1
- 5
- 14
- 8
- 13
-
18
Michel Vlap ↓ Jizz Hornkamp 70'
- 21
- 9
- 2
Bench
- 24
- 16
- 4
-
26
Jordy Bruijn ↑ 77'
- 7
- 19
- 17
-
35
Jizz Hornkamp ↑ 70'
-
11
Mitchell van Bergen ↑ 56'
- 23
Coach
Jan Olde Riekerink
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Sydney van Hooijdonk | 6 |
| Pelle van Amersfoort | 2 |
| Neraysho Kasanwirjo | 2 |
| Amin Sarr | 2 |
| Luciano Valente | 2 |
| Tibor Halilovic | 2 |
| Ritsu Doan | 1 |
| Sven van Beek | 1 |
Head to Head
FC Groningen Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
0.68
FC Groningen xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.96
SC Heerenveen xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 77% + SC Heerenveen or Draw 69%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: FC Groningen win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 1.64
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 78% |
|
22% |
| ± 1.5 | 49% |
|
51% |
| ± 2.5 | 23% |
|
77% |
| ± 3.5 | 9% |
|
91% |
| ± 4.5 | 3% |
|
97% |
Double Chance
FC Groningen or Draw
65%
Draw or SC Heerenveen
69%
FC Groningen or SC Heerenveen
66%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: FC Groningen win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
22%
0 – 1
17.2%
1 – 1
13.6%
1 – 0
11.5%
0 – 2
8.5%
1 – 2
6.1%
2 – 1
4.2%
2 – 0
Actual
0 – 3
2.7%
2 – 2
2.2%
1 – 3
2%
3 – 1
1%
Asian Handicap — FC Groningen
| Handicap | FC Groningen covers | Push | SC Heerenveen covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 1% | — | 99% |
| -2 | 1% | 5% | 94% |
| -1.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -1 | 6% | 16% | 77% |
| -0.5 | 23% | — | 77% |
| +0.5 | 61% | — | 39% |
| +1 | 61% | 24% | 15% |
| +1.5 | 85% | — | 15% |
| +2 | 85% | 11% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
FC Groningen keeps clean sheet
39%
✗
SC Heerenveen keeps clean sheet
51%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.