FC Utrecht vs FC Groningen, 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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FC Utrecht vs FC Groningen — Eredivisie at Stadion Galgenwaard.
- FC Utrecht 2 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- FC Groningen 2 games · 6 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Bjorn Kuipers
- Referee Sander van Roekel
- Referee Erwin Zeinstra
- Referee Martin Perez
- Referee Freek van Herk
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AZ | 2 | 6 |
| 2 | FC Groningen | 2 | 6 |
| 3 | Fortuna Sittard | 2 | 4 |
| 4 | PSV | 2 | 4 |
| 5 | SBV Excelsior | 2 | 3 |
| 6 | Go Ahead Eagles | 1 | 3 |
| 7 | NEC | 2 | 3 |
| 8 | AFC Ajax | 1 | 3 |
| 9 | Sparta Rotterdam | 2 | 3 |
| 10 | Feyenoord Rotterdam | 1 | 3 |
| 11 | SC Heerenveen | 1 | 3 |
| 12 | Telstar 1963 | 2 | 3 |
| 13 | FC Twente '65 | 1 | 0 |
| 14 | PEC Zwolle | 1 | 0 |
| 15 | ADO Den Haag | 2 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Mar | FC Groningen | H | 0–0 | D |
| 02 Mar | Heracles Almelo | A | 5–1 | W |
| 23 Feb | SBV Excelsior | H | 0–0 | D |
| 17 Feb | VBV De Graafschap | A | 1–0 | W |
| 10 Feb | PSV | H | 2–2 | D |
| 03 Feb | PEC Zwolle | A | 3–4 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Mar | FC Utrecht | A | 0–0 | D |
| 03 Mar | VVV Venlo | H | 3–2 | W |
| 23 Feb | NAC Breda | A | 0–0 | D |
| 17 Feb | Feyenoord Rotterdam | H | 1–0 | W |
| 10 Feb | SBV Vitesse | H | 2–1 | W |
| 02 Feb | Willem II Tilburg | A | 2–1 | W |
Season Stats
| FC Utrecht | FC Groningen | |
|---|---|---|
| #16 | Position | #2 |
| 0 | Points | 6 |
| 2 | Played | 2 |
| 0 / 0 / 2 | W / D / L | 2 / 0 / 0 |
| 2 | Scored | 3 |
| 6 | Conceded | 1 |
| -4 | GD | +2 |
| 0.00 | PPG | 3.00 |
| 0% | Win % | 100% |
Key Stats
57%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (14 games)
H2H (14 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
FC Utrecht this season
FC Utrecht this season
0%
Clean Sheets
FC Groningen this season
FC Groningen this season
FC Utrecht are 16th (0 pts). FC Groningen are 2nd (6 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
FC Utrecht
0-15
–/1
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/1
46-60
–/3
61-75
1/–
76+
1/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
FC Groningen
0-15
1/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
1/–
61-75
–/–
76+
–/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' We are underway at Stadion Galgenwaard. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
- 5' The 30-year-old Ajdin Hrustic has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 10' The energy levels are beginning to show. Danny Buijs might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 15' FC Groningen started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 15.
- 20' 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.
- 25' With 0 assists to his name this season, Samir Memisevic is clearly more than just a goal scorer for FC Utrecht.
- 30' Simon Gustafson has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 35' FC Utrecht seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 40' FC Utrecht are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined FC Groningen backline.
- 45' Over 45 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 50' Thomas Bruns is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for FC Groningen so far.
- 52' A meaty challenge results in booking for Julian Chabot on 52.
- 57' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 62' 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.
- 67' Another change for FC Utrecht made on 67 minute. Joris van Overeem leaves to be changed by Othman Boussaid.
- 72' FC Groningen receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 72.
- 73' A change in the FC Groningen ranks — Kaj Sierhuis exits the field as Mo El Hankouri enters on 73.
- 78' It is a cagey affair so far. FC Utrecht in their trying to find a way past FC Groningen's compact .
- 80' Riechedly Bazoer makes way for Nick Venema at the 80 minute mark. A tactical switch from FC Utrecht.
- 85' FC Utrecht is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 87' Ajdin Hrustic gets the nod from FC Groningen. He replaces Iliass Bel Hassani and will look to change the dynamic.
- 88' Willem Janssen has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 88.
- 89' A tactical swap from FC Groningen — Paul Gladon on, Mimoun Mahi off on 89 minutes.
- 90' A meaty challenge results in booking for Thomas Bruns on 90.
- The points are shared — FC Utrecht 0-0 FC Groningen. Honours even.
Lineups
FC Utrecht Lineups
Starting XI
- 24
- 15
- 10
- 1
- 14
- 17
- 22
- 7
- 8
-
23
Riechedly Bazoer ↓ Nick Venema 80'
- 30
Bench
- 16
- 2
- 6
- 28
- 27
-
29
Nick Venema ↑ 80'
- 19
-
26
Othman Boussaid ↑ 67'
Coach
Dick Advocaat
FC Groningen Lineups
Starting XI
- 8
- 15
-
9
Kaj Sierhuis ↓ Mo El Hankouri 73'
- 29
- 1
- 4
- 42
- 5
- 6
-
10
Mimoun Mahi ↓ Paul Gladon 89'
- 24
Bench
-
14
Mo El Hankouri ↑ 73'
- 16
- 31
- 20
- 12
-
23
Ajdin Hrustic ↑ 87'
- 36
- 22
-
19
Paul Gladon ↑ 89'
Coach
Danny Buijs
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Bart Ramselaar | 3 |
| Michael de Leeuw | 2 |
| Sander van de Streek | 2 |
| Yoann Cathline | 2 |
| Jorgen Larsen | 2 |
| Brynjolfur Darri Willumsson | 1 |
| Taylor Booth | 1 |
| Thom van Bergen | 1 |
FC Utrecht Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
0.39
FC Utrecht xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.62
FC Groningen xG
I would bet for:
Under — clean sheet likely 73% + Under 2.5 goals 67%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.01
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 85% |
|
15% |
| ± 1.5 | 59% |
|
41% |
| ± 2.5 | 33% |
|
67% |
| ± 3.5 | 15% |
|
85% |
| ± 4.5 | 6% |
|
94% |
Double Chance
FC Utrecht or Draw
44%
Draw or FC Groningen
82%
FC Utrecht or FC Groningen
74%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 1
20.9%
0 – 2
16.9%
0 – 0
Actual
0 – 3
9%
1 – 1
9%
1 – 2
6.8%
1 – 0
4.2%
1 – 3
3.9%
0 – 4
3.7%
1 – 4
1.7%
2 – 1
1.6%
2 – 2
1.4%
Asian Handicap — FC Utrecht
| Handicap | FC Utrecht covers | Push | FC Groningen covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 0% | — | 100% |
| -2 | 0% | 1% | 99% |
| -1.5 | 1% | — | 99% |
| -1 | 1% | 6% | 93% |
| -0.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| +0.5 | 33% | — | 67% |
| +1 | 33% | 29% | 38% |
| +1.5 | 62% | — | 38% |
| +2 | 62% | 21% | 17% |
| +2.5 | 83% | — | 17% |
Clean Sheet
FC Utrecht keeps clean sheet
21%
✗
FC Groningen keeps clean sheet
68%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.