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FC Groningen vs Willem II Tilburg, Eredivisie 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON

Eredivisie · 2021-22
FC Groningen
1 – 0
Full Time
Willem II Tilburg
Sat 26 Feb 2022 · 17:45 UTC Euroborg HT 45' · FT 45'
Tomas Suslov 62' Y
Danny Buijs 89' Y

Overview

Match Preview

FC Groningen vs Willem II Tilburg — Eredivisie at Euroborg.

Match Details

  • Referee Richard Martens
  • Referee Martin van den Kerkhof
  • Referee Ingmar Oostrom
  • Referee Freek Vandeursen
  • Referee Yorick Weterings
  • Referee Bas Persoon (Netherlands)

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

7
3
FC Groningen 10 games · Avg 2.6 goals Willem II Tilburg
Last 5 meetings
2022-02-26 FC Groningen 1–0 Willem II Tilburg 2021-09-18 Willem II Tilburg 2–1 FC Groningen 2021-01-14 Willem II Tilburg 2–3 FC Groningen 2020-11-29 FC Groningen 1–0 Willem II Tilburg 2020-02-28 Willem II Tilburg 3–1 FC Groningen

Recent Form

FC Groningen
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
26 Feb Willem II Tilburg H 1–0 W
20 Feb PEC Zwolle A 1–1 D
12 Feb Fortuna Sittard H 0–1 L
06 Feb Go Ahead Eagles H 2–1 W
22 Jan SBV Vitesse A 3–1 W
16 Jan PSV H 0–1 L
Willem II Tilburg
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
26 Feb FC Groningen A 0–1 L
19 Feb AFC Ajax H 0–1 L
13 Feb Sparta Rotterdam A 0–1 L
06 Feb RKC Waalwijk H 3–1 W
22 Jan FC Twente '65 H 0–1 L
14 Jan PEC Zwolle A 0–2 L

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)
50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
FC Groningen this season
0% Clean Sheets
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' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — FC Groningen and Willem II Tilburg get this one started.
  • 5' FC Groningen started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 5.
  • 10' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 14' What a moment for Bjorn Meijer! That strike on 14 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 19' FC Groningen is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 24' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 29' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 29 minutes.
  • 34' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 39' 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 Michael de Leeuw suffering a number of foals already.
  • 44' FC Groningen are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 49' Jorgen Larsen has been relatively quiet despite scoring 33 goals in his last 14 appearances.
  • 54' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Tomas Suslov made 307 appearances and scored 7 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 59' Supporters expect more eagerness from Mo El Hankouri, as he is very good at scoring at Euroborg with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 62' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Tomas Suslov.
  • 65' Willem II Tilburg make a change. Che Nunnely trudges off to be replaced by Elton Kabangu on 65 minutes.
  • 68' Michael de Leeuw makes way for Daleho Irandust at the 68 minute mark. A tactical switch from FC Groningen.
  • 73' Willem II Tilburg fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 78' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 81' The whistle greets Daniel Crowley as he departs to be replaced by Godfried Roemeratoe.
  • 84' FC Groningen make a change. Mo El Hankouri trudges off to be replaced by Cyril Ngonge on 84 minutes.
  • 85' The Willem II Tilburg manager makes a substitution. Freek Heerkens departs to be replaced by Argyris Kampetsis.
  • 89' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Danny Buijs on 89 minutes.
  • The points are shared — FC Groningen 1-0 Willem II Tilburg. Honours even.

Lineups

FC Groningen Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Danny Buijs

Willem II Tilburg Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Fred Grim

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Kaj Sierhuis 3
Vangelis Pavlidis 2
Stije Resink 2
Che Nunnely 2
Ahmed El Messaoudi 2
Mo El Hankouri 2
Tomas Suslov 1
Django Warmerdam 1

Head to Head

2022-02-26 FC Groningen 1–0 Willem II Tilburg 2021-09-18 Willem II Tilburg 2–1 FC Groningen 2021-01-14 Willem II Tilburg 2–3 FC Groningen 2020-11-29 FC Groningen 1–0 Willem II Tilburg 2020-02-28 Willem II Tilburg 3–1 FC Groningen

FC Groningen Form

2022-02-26 FC Groningen 1–0 Willem II Tilburg W 2022-02-20 PEC Zwolle 1–1 FC Groningen D 2022-02-12 FC Groningen 0–1 Fortuna Sittard L 2022-02-06 FC Groningen 2–1 Go Ahead Eagles W 2022-01-22 SBV Vitesse 1–3 FC Groningen W 2022-01-16 FC Groningen 0–1 PSV L

Willem II Tilburg Form

2022-02-26 FC Groningen 1–0 Willem II Tilburg L 2022-02-19 Willem II Tilburg 0–1 AFC Ajax L 2022-02-13 Sparta Rotterdam 1–0 Willem II Tilburg L 2022-02-06 Willem II Tilburg 3–1 RKC Waalwijk W 2022-01-22 Willem II Tilburg 0–1 FC Twente '65 L 2022-01-14 PEC Zwolle 2–0 Willem II Tilburg L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
3.41 FC Groningen xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.68 Willem II Tilburg xG
I would bet for: FC Groningen to win 79% + Over 2.5 goals 75%

Match Result

✓ Correct
FC Groningen79% Draw13% Willem II Tilburg8%
Actual: FC Groningen win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes47% 0% No53%
Avg goals/match: 4.09
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 97%
3%
± 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
21%
FC Groningen or Willem II Tilburg
87%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
FC Groningen67% Draw27% Willem II Tilburg6%
Actual: FC Groningen win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
3 – 0
11.2%
2 – 0
10.3%
4 – 0
9.3%
3 – 1
7.4%
2 – 1
6.6%
5 – 0
6.3%
4 – 1
6.3%
1 – 0
Actual
1 – 1
4.5%
5 – 1
4.3%
6 – 0
3.7%
0 – 0
2.6%

Asian Handicap — FC Groningen

Handicap FC Groningen covers Push Willem II Tilburg covers
-2.5 50% — 50%
-2 50% 20% 30%
-1.5 70% — 30%
-1 70% 16% 14%
-0.5 86% — 14%
+0.5 96% — 4%
+1 96% 3% 1%
+1.5 99% — 1%
+2 99% 1% 0%
+2.5 100% — 0%

Clean Sheet

FC Groningen keeps clean sheet
51% ✓
Willem II Tilburg keeps clean sheet
4% ✓

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