FC Groningen vs VVV Venlo, Eredivisie 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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FC Groningen vs VVV Venlo — Eredivisie at Hitachi Capital Mobility Stadion.
- FC Groningen 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- VVV Venlo 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Jeroen Manschot
- Referee Bjorn Kuipers
- Referee Sander van Roekel
- Referee Erwin Zeinstra
- Referee Edwin van de Graaf
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Feb | VVV Venlo | H | 0–1 | L |
| 16 Feb | Sparta Rotterdam | A | 2–1 | W |
| 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 |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Feb | FC Groningen | A | 1–0 | W |
| 14 Feb | Heracles Almelo | H | 1–0 | W |
| 08 Feb | SC Heerenveen | A | 1–1 | D |
| 02 Feb | FC Utrecht | H | 1–1 | D |
| 25 Jan | RKC Waalwijk | A | 2–1 | W |
| 19 Jan | PSV | H | 1–1 | D |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
H2H (8 games)
38%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against FC Groningen and VVV Venlo has kicked off!
- 5' FC Groningen are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined VVV Venlo backline.
- 10' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 15' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 20' VVV Venlo is showing some good football. However, VVV Venlo are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 25' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 30' Over 30 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 35' The 26-year-old John Yeboah has been sensational this season — 1 goals and 1 assists is a remarkable return.
- 40' 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.
- 45' The travelling VVV Venlo supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 50' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 50 minutes.
- 55' FC Groningen currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 60' VVV Venlo fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 65' FC Groningen are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 70' Oussama Darfalou has been relatively quiet despite scoring 24 goals in his last 282 appearances.
- 73' A moment of madness from Ahmed El Messaoudi on 73 minutes earns him a Yellow card. FC Groningen will be frustrated.
- 73' Another substitution for FC Groningen to replace Daniel van Kaam by Romano Postema on 73 minute.
- 78' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both FC Groningen and VVV Venlo are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 83' FC Groningen are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 87' Assisted by Tobias Pachonik with the perfectly-timed delivery and Oussama Darfalou makes no mistake. 0-1!
- 87' FC Groningen ring the changes. Azor Matusiwa has done his job and it is now time for Tomas Suslov to step up.
- 88' Another change for FC Groningen made on 88 minute. Azor Matusiwa leaves to be changed by Tomas Suslov.
- 89' Mo El Hankouri has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 89.
- 90' The VVV Venlo bench stirs into life. Thomas Bruns is withdrawn and Stan van Dijck gets his opportunity.
- It finishes all square. FC Groningen and VVV Venlo share the spoils 0-1.
Lineups
FC Groningen Lineups
Starting XI
- 10
- 11
- 3
-
6
Azor Matusiwa ↓ Tomas Suslov 88'
- 1
- 42
- 5
- 26
- 17
- 18
-
9
Daishawn Redan ↓ Mo El Hankouri 73'
Bench
-
14
Mo El Hankouri ↑ 73'
- 16
- 28
- 8
- 19
- 32
-
29
Romano Postema ↑ 73'
- 43
- 46
- 51
-
52
Tomas Suslov ↑ 88'
- 22
Coach
Danny Buijs
VVV Venlo Lineups
Starting XI
- 14
- 13
- 6
- 10
-
20
Thomas Bruns ↓ Stan van Dijck 90'
- 29
- 1
- 7
- 2
- 19
- 18
Bench
- 16
- 22
- 17
-
26
Stan van Dijck ↑ 90'
- 21
- 23
- 24
- 15
- 11
- 5
Coach
Hans de Koning
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Mimoun Mahi | 2 |
| Evert Linthorst | 1 |
| John Yeboah | 1 |
| Ajdin Hrustic | 1 |
| Oussama Darfalou | 1 |
| Giorgos Giakoumakis | 1 |
| Patrick Joosten | 1 |
| Daniel van Kaam | 1 |
Head to Head
FC Groningen Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.07
FC Groningen xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.03
VVV Venlo xG
I would bet for:
FC Groningen or VVV Venlo 68% + Under 2.5 goals 65%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: VVV Venlo win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.1
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 85% |
|
15% |
| ± 1.5 | 62% |
|
38% |
| ± 2.5 | 35% |
|
65% |
| ± 3.5 | 17% |
|
83% |
| ± 4.5 | 7% |
|
93% |
Double Chance
FC Groningen or Draw
67%
Draw or VVV Venlo
65%
FC Groningen or VVV Venlo
68%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
14.6%
1 – 1
14.5%
1 – 0
11.7%
0 – 1
Actual
2 – 1
7%
1 – 2
6.8%
2 – 0
6.7%
0 – 2
6.3%
2 – 2
3.8%
3 – 1
2.5%
1 – 3
2.4%
3 – 0
2.3%
Asian Handicap — FC Groningen
| Handicap | FC Groningen covers | Push | VVV Venlo covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 10% | 86% |
| -1.5 | 14% | — | 86% |
| -1 | 14% | 20% | 66% |
| -0.5 | 34% | — | 66% |
| +0.5 | 68% | — | 32% |
| +1 | 68% | 20% | 13% |
| +1.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
| +2 | 87% | 9% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
FC Groningen keeps clean sheet
36%
✓
VVV Venlo keeps clean sheet
35%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.