FC Groningen vs Willem II Tilburg, Eredivisie 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
FC Groningen vs Willem II Tilburg — Eredivisie at Hitachi Capital Mobility Stadion.
- FC Groningen 1 games · 3 pts (2026/27)
- Willem II Tilburg 2 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 | AZ | 2 | 6 |
| 2 | Fortuna Sittard | 2 | 4 |
| 3 | PSV | 2 | 4 |
| 4 | SBV Excelsior | 2 | 3 |
| 5 | Go Ahead Eagles | 1 | 3 |
| 6 | NEC | 2 | 3 |
| 7 | AFC Ajax | 1 | 3 |
| 8 | Sparta Rotterdam | 2 | 3 |
| 9 | FC Groningen | 1 | 3 |
| 10 | Feyenoord Rotterdam | 1 | 3 |
| 11 | SC Heerenveen | 1 | 3 |
| 12 | Telstar 1963 | 2 | 3 |
| 13 | FC Twente '65 | 1 | 0 |
| 14 | ADO Den Haag | 1 | 0 |
| 15 | PEC Zwolle | 1 | 0 |
| 16 | FC Utrecht | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| #9 | Position | #17 |
| 3 | Points | 0 |
| 1 | Played | 2 |
| 1 / 0 / 0 | W / D / L | 0 / 0 / 2 |
| 2 | Scored | 2 |
| 1 | Conceded | 8 |
| +1 | GD | -6 |
| 3.00 | PPG | 0.00 |
| 100% | Win % | 0% |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (10 games)
H2H (10 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
FC Groningen this season
FC Groningen this season
0%
Clean Sheets
Willem II Tilburg this season
Willem II Tilburg this season
FC Groningen are 9th (3 pts). Willem II Tilburg are 17th (0 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
FC Groningen
0-15
1/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
1/–
61-75
–/–
76+
–/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Willem II Tilburg
0-15
1/–
16-30
–/1
31-45
–/1
46-60
–/1
61-75
–/5
76+
1/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' Temperatures are rising at Hitachi Capital Mobility Stadion as FC Groningen face off against Willem II Tilburg in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
- 5' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 10' 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.
- 15' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His FC Groningen side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 20' Willem II Tilburg fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 25' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering FC Groningen that had 307 games and scored 243 goals.
- 30' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 35' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both FC Groningen and Willem II Tilburg are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 40' Magnificent from Kaj Sierhuis! That is 31 goals in 480 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 43' The referee shows Willem II Tilburg player a Yellow card on 43.
- 46' The supporters are chanting for Johnny Quinonez. He replaces Che Nunnely on 46 minute.
- 47' Kaj Sierhuis with the second goal in the match!
- 52' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. FC Groningen needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 53' Poor challenge from Ahmed El Messaoudi. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 58' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Vangelis Pavlidis made 165 appearances and scored 124 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 60' Dries Saddiki makes way for Bart Nieuwkoop at the 60 minute mark. A tactical switch from Willem II Tilburg.
- 63' It is a substitution in FC Groningen team. Kaj Sierhuis is replaced by Charlison Benschop on 63 minute.
- 66' Willem II Tilburg manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Paul Gladon is hanging Miquel Nelom on the field on 66 minute.
- 71' The crowd applauds Ajdin Hrustic as he leaves the pitch. Samir Memisevic steps in for FC Groningen.
- 76' The referee has no hesitation. Jordens Peters is booked for Willem II Tilburg — Yellow card on 76.
- 80' The referee shows FC Groningen player a Yellow card on 80.
- 85' FC Groningen are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Willem II Tilburg's shape.
- 86' Sam Schreck has so much to prove this time. He replaces Mo El Hankouri on 86 minute.
- FC Groningen celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
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 |
| Wessel Dammers | 1 |
| Daniel Crowley | 1 |
Head to Head
FC Groningen Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
3.65
FC Groningen xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.48
Willem II Tilburg xG
I would bet for:
FC Groningen to win 80% + Over 2.5 goals 75%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: FC Groningen win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 4.13
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 98% |
|
2% |
| ± 1.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 2.5 | 75% |
|
25% |
| ± 3.5 | 56% |
|
44% |
| ± 4.5 | 37% |
|
63% |
Double Chance
FC Groningen or Draw
92%
Draw or Willem II Tilburg
20%
FC Groningen or Willem II Tilburg
88%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: FC Groningen win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
3 – 0
13.3%
4 – 0
11.8%
2 – 0
Actual
5 – 0
8.6%
1 – 0
6.5%
3 – 1
6.2%
4 – 1
5.7%
6 – 0
5.3%
2 – 1
5.2%
5 – 1
4.2%
1 – 1
3.3%
7 – 0
2.9%
Asian Handicap — FC Groningen
| Handicap | FC Groningen covers | Push | Willem II Tilburg covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 58% | — | 42% |
| -2 | 58% | 19% | 23% |
| -1.5 | 77% | — | 23% |
| -1 | 77% | 13% | 9% |
| -0.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
| +0.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
| +1 | 98% | 2% | 0% |
| +1.5 | 100% | — | 0% |
| +2 | 100% | — | 0% |
| +2.5 | 100% | — | 0% |
Clean Sheet
FC Groningen keeps clean sheet
62%
✓
Willem II Tilburg keeps clean sheet
3%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.