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FC Groningen vs VBV De Graafschap, 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON

Eredivisie · 2018-19
FC Groningen
1 – 0
Full Time
VBV De Graafschap
Tue 2 Apr 2019 · 18:45 UTC Hitachi Capital Mobility Stadion HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 49' Javier Vet
Y 79' Ted van de Pavert
Y 90' Azor Matusiwa

Overview

Match Preview

FC Groningen vs VBV De Graafschap — Eredivisie at Hitachi Capital Mobility Stadion.

Match Details

  • Referee Stan Teuben
  • Referee Cristian Dobre
  • Referee Richard Martens
  • Referee Joey Kooij
  • Referee Maarten Ketting

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 AZ 2 6
2 FC Groningen 2 6
3 AFC Ajax 2 6
4 Go Ahead Eagles 2 4
5 Fortuna Sittard 2 4
6 PSV 2 4
7 Feyenoord Rotterdam 2 4
8 SBV Excelsior 2 3
9 NEC 2 3
10 Sparta Rotterdam 2 3
11 FC Twente '65 2 3
12 SC Heerenveen 2 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

2
FC Groningen 2 games · Avg 1.0 goals VBV De Graafschap
Last 5 meetings
2019-04-02 FC Groningen 1–0 VBV De Graafschap 2018-08-25 VBV De Graafschap 0–1 FC Groningen

Recent Form

FC Groningen
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
02 Apr VBV De Graafschap H 1–0 W
30 Mar AZ A 0–1 L
17 Mar ADO Den Haag H 1–0 W
08 Mar FC Utrecht A 0–0 D
03 Mar VVV Venlo H 3–2 W
23 Feb NAC Breda A 0–0 D
VBV De Graafschap
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
02 Apr FC Groningen A 0–1 L
30 Mar Heracles Almelo H 1–2 L
16 Mar SC Heerenveen A 3–0 W
09 Mar Willem II Tilburg A 2–3 L
01 Mar ADO Den Haag H 1–1 D
23 Feb PEC Zwolle A 3–0 W

Key Stats

0% Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
0% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
FC Groningen this season

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

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Temperatures are rising at Hitachi Capital Mobility Stadion as FC Groningen face off against VBV De Graafschap in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
  • 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' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 15' Furdjel Narsingh has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 20' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 25' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both FC Groningen and VBV De Graafschap are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 30' FC Groningen currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 35' VBV De Graafschap is showing some good football. However, VBV De Graafschap are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
  • 40' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 45' VBV De Graafschap started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 45.
  • 49' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Javier Vet on 49 minutes.
  • 54' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Sergio Padt made 307 appearances and scored 1 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 59' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 64' Paul Gladon gets the nod from FC Groningen. He replaces Thomas Bruns and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 65' Django Warmerdam gets the nod from FC Groningen. He replaces Iliass Bel Hassani and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 70' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 75' 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.
  • 76' GOAL! Paul Gladon fires home to make it 1-0!
  • 79' Ted van de Pavert has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 79.
  • 83' The crowd applauds Ted van de Pavert as he leaves the pitch. Daryl van Mieghem steps in for VBV De Graafschap.
  • 84' It is a substitution in VBV De Graafschap team. Furdjel Narsingh is replaced by Nabil Bahoui on 84 minute.
  • 88' Tommie van de Looi is replacing Kaj Sierhuis for the FC Groningen side.
  • 90' The referee has no hesitation. Azor Matusiwa is booked for VBV De Graafschap — Yellow card on 90.
  • The final score is 1-0.

Lineups

FC Groningen Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Danny Buijs

VBV De Graafschap Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Henk de Jong

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.25 FC Groningen xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.88 VBV De Graafschap xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 64% + Under — clean sheet likely 57%

Match Result

✓ Correct
FC Groningen48% Draw29% VBV De Graafschap23%
Actual: FC Groningen win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes43% 0% No57%
Avg goals/match: 2.13
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 86%
14%
± 1.5 63%
37%
± 2.5 36%
64%
± 3.5 17%
83%
± 4.5 7%
93%

Double Chance

FC Groningen or Draw
77%
Draw or VBV De Graafschap
52%
FC Groningen or VBV De Graafschap
71%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
FC Groningen29% Draw53% VBV De Graafschap18%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 0
14.2%
1 – 1
14%
1 – 0
Actual
0 – 1
9.2%
2 – 0
8.9%
2 – 1
7.9%
1 – 2
5.6%
0 – 2
4.4%
3 – 0
3.7%
2 – 2
3.6%
3 – 1
3.4%
1 – 3
1.7%

Asian Handicap — FC Groningen

Handicap FC Groningen covers Push VBV De Graafschap covers
-2.5 7% — 93%
-2 7% 13% 80%
-1.5 20% — 80%
-1 20% 23% 57%
-0.5 43% — 57%
+0.5 76% — 24%
+1 76% 16% 8%
+1.5 92% — 8%
+2 92% 6% 2%
+2.5 98% — 2%

Clean Sheet

FC Groningen keeps clean sheet
42% ✗
VBV De Graafschap keeps clean sheet
29% ✓

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