FC Groningen vs Willem II Tilburg, Eredivisie 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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FC Groningen vs Willem II Tilburg — Eredivisie at Hitachi Capital Mobility Stadion.
- FC Groningen 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Willem II Tilburg 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Pol van Boekel
- Referee Richard Polman
- Referee Clay Ruperti
- Referee Ingmar Oostrom
- Referee Angelo Boonman
4 games this season
🟨 1.8/game
⚽ 5.8 goals/game
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Nov | Willem II Tilburg | H | 2–0 | W |
| 27 Oct | SC Heerenveen | A | 1–1 | D |
| 20 Oct | Sparta Rotterdam | H | 2–0 | W |
| 04 Oct | RKC Waalwijk | H | 3–0 | W |
| 28 Sep | AFC Ajax | A | 0–2 | L |
| 25 Sep | PSV | A | 1–3 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Nov | FC Groningen | A | 0–2 | L |
| 26 Oct | RKC Waalwijk | H | 2–1 | W |
| 19 Oct | FC Twente '65 | A | 1–0 | W |
| 06 Oct | AZ | H | 1–1 | D |
| 29 Sep | FC Utrecht | A | 0–2 | L |
| 21 Sep | VVV Venlo | H | 1–0 | W |
Season Stats
| FC Groningen | Willem II Tilburg | |
|---|---|---|
| #4 | Position | #18 |
| 0 | Points | 0 |
| 0 | Played | 0 |
| 0 / 0 / 0 | W / D / L | 0 / 0 / 0 |
| 0 | Scored | 0 |
| 0 | Conceded | 0 |
| +0 | GD | +0 |
| – | PPG | – |
| – | Win % | – |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (10 games)
H2H (10 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
FC Groningen are 4th (0 pts). Willem II Tilburg are 18th (0 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' The wait is over. Willem II Tilburg get us underway at Hitachi Capital Mobility Stadion.
- 5' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 10' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 15' Willem II Tilburg are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 20' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His FC Groningen side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 25' Willem II Tilburg have won 214 goals from 165 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 30' The 28-year-old Mats Kohlert has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 35' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Kaj Sierhuis suffering a number of foals already.
- 40' GOAL! Kaj Sierhuis scores on 40. Assisted by Django Warmerdam
- 43' Dries Saddiki was booked on 43.
- 46' Che Nunnely makes way for Johnny Quinonez at the 46 minute mark. A tactical switch from Willem II Tilburg.
- 47' Goal! Kaj Sierhuis scores his 31 goal in 480 matches.
- 52' FC Groningen are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Willem II Tilburg's shape.
- 53' The referee has no hesitation. Ahmed El Messaoudi is booked for FC Groningen — Yellow card on 53.
- 58' Timon Wellenreuther is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for FC Groningen tonight.
- 60' Another substitution for Willem II Tilburg to replace Dries Saddiki by Bart Nieuwkoop on 60 minute.
- 63' Another change for FC Groningen made on 63 minute. Kaj Sierhuis leaves to be changed by Charlison Benschop.
- 66' Paul Gladon is replacing Miquel Nelom for the Willem II Tilburg side.
- 71' The crowd applauds Ajdin Hrustic as he leaves the pitch. Samir Memisevic steps in for FC Groningen.
- 76' Jordens Peters was booked on 76.
- 80' A moment of madness from Charlison Benschop on 80 minutes earns him a Yellow card. FC Groningen will be frustrated.
- 85' Vangelis Pavlidis needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
- 86' The supporters are chanting for Sam Schreck. He replaces Mo El Hankouri on 86 minute.
- With this win, FC Groningen is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.
Lineups
FC Groningen Lineups
Starting XI
- 11
- 6
- 9
-
14
Mo El Hankouri ↓ Sam Schreck 86'
- 1
- 4
- 42
-
23
Ajdin Hrustic ↓ Samir Memisevic 71'
- 21
- 17
- 18
Bench
- 3
- 16
- 20
-
5
Samir Memisevic ↑ 71'
- 26
-
8
Sam Schreck ↑ 86'
-
35
Charlison Benschop ↑ 63'
- 32
Coach
Danny Buijs
Willem II Tilburg Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 3
- 4
-
17
Dries Saddiki ↓ Bart Nieuwkoop 60'
- 8
- 11
- 10
-
18
Miquel Nelom ↓ Paul Gladon 66'
- 25
- 21
-
7
Che Nunnely ↓ Johnny Quinonez 46'
Bench
- 24
- 27
- 12
-
26
Bart Nieuwkoop ↑ 60'
-
9
Paul Gladon ↑ 66'
- 33
- 14
-
28
Johnny Quinonez ↑ 46'
- 13
Coach
Adrie Koster
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Kaj Sierhuis | 3 |
| Vangelis Pavlidis | 2 |
| Stije Resink | 2 |
| Che Nunnely | 2 |
| Ahmed El Messaoudi | 2 |
| Mo El Hankouri | 2 |
| Marious Vrousai | 1 |
| Kwasi Okyere Wriedt | 1 |
Head to Head
FC Groningen Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
0.85
FC Groningen xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.3
Willem II Tilburg xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 88% + Under — clean sheet likely 83%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: FC Groningen win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 1.15
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 66% |
|
34% |
| ± 1.5 | 32% |
|
68% |
| ± 2.5 | 12% |
|
88% |
| ± 3.5 | 4% |
|
96% |
| ± 4.5 | 1% |
|
99% |
Double Chance
FC Groningen or Draw
86%
Draw or Willem II Tilburg
52%
FC Groningen or Willem II Tilburg
62%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: FC Groningen win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
34.4%
1 – 0
25.4%
2 – 0
Actual
1 – 1
9%
0 – 1
7.8%
2 – 1
3.9%
3 – 0
2.9%
1 – 2
1.2%
3 – 1
1.2%
0 – 2
1.1%
2 – 2
0.7%
4 – 0
0.6%
Asian Handicap — FC Groningen
| Handicap | FC Groningen covers | Push | Willem II Tilburg covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 12% | 84% |
| -1.5 | 16% | — | 84% |
| -1 | 16% | 30% | 55% |
| -0.5 | 45% | — | 55% |
| +0.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
| +1 | 90% | 9% | 1% |
| +1.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
| +2 | 99% | 1% | 0% |
| +2.5 | 100% | — | 0% |
Clean Sheet
FC Groningen keeps clean sheet
74%
✓
Willem II Tilburg keeps clean sheet
43%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.