FC Utrecht vs FC Groningen, 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
FC Utrecht vs FC Groningen — Eredivisie at Stadion Galgenwaard.
- FC Utrecht 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- FC Groningen 0 games · 0 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 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| #6 | Position | #4 |
| 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
54%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (13 games)
H2H (13 games)
46%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
FC Utrecht are 6th (0 pts). FC Groningen are 4th (0 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against FC Utrecht and FC Groningen has kicked off!
- 5' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Michiel Kramer made 317 appearances and scored 48 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 10' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 15' Gyrano Kerk has been relatively quiet despite scoring 51 goals in his last 317 appearances.
- 20' 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.
- 25' FC Utrecht currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 30' FC Utrecht are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined FC Groningen backline.
- 35' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 40' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 45' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His FC Utrecht side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 50' Sander van de Streek has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 52' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Julian Chabot.
- 57' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 62' FC Groningen started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 62.
- 67' The supporters are chanting for Othman Boussaid. He replaces Joris van Overeem on 67 minute.
- 72' A moment of madness from Ludovit Reis on 72 minutes earns him a Yellow card. FC Groningen will be frustrated.
- 73' FC Groningen make a change. Kaj Sierhuis trudges off to be replaced by Mo El Hankouri on 73 minutes.
- 78' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 80' A change in the FC Utrecht ranks — Riechedly Bazoer exits the field as Nick Venema enters on 80.
- 85' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 87' The FC Groningen manager makes a substitution. Iliass Bel Hassani departs to be replaced by Ajdin Hrustic.
- 88' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Willem Janssen on 88 minutes.
- 89' Fresh legs for FC Groningen! Paul Gladon comes on to replace Mimoun Mahi.
- 90' Poor challenge from Thomas Bruns. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- The final score is 0-0.
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 |
| Sander van de Streek | 2 |
| Yoann Cathline | 2 |
| Jorgen Larsen | 2 |
| Michael de Leeuw | 2 |
| Ahmad Mendes Moreira | 1 |
| Bas Dost | 1 |
| Anastasios Douvikas | 1 |
FC Utrecht Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
0.3
FC Utrecht xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.3
FC Groningen xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 97% + Under — clean sheet likely 90%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 0.6
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 42% |
|
58% |
| ± 1.5 | 14% |
|
86% |
| ± 2.5 | 3% |
|
97% |
| ± 3.5 | 1% |
|
99% |
| ± 4.5 | 0% |
|
100% |
Double Chance
FC Utrecht or Draw
79%
Draw or FC Groningen
75%
FC Utrecht or FC Groningen
46%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
Actual
0 – 1
14%
1 – 0
14%
1 – 1
7.1%
0 – 2
1.9%
2 – 0
1.9%
1 – 2
1.1%
2 – 1
1.1%
2 – 2
0.3%
0 – 3
0.2%
3 – 0
0.2%
1 – 3
0.1%
Asian Handicap — FC Utrecht
| Handicap | FC Utrecht covers | Push | FC Groningen covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 0% | — | 100% |
| -2 | 0% | 2% | 98% |
| -1.5 | 2% | — | 98% |
| -1 | 2% | 15% | 83% |
| -0.5 | 17% | — | 83% |
| +0.5 | 83% | — | 17% |
| +1 | 83% | 15% | 2% |
| +1.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
| +2 | 98% | 2% | 0% |
| +2.5 | 100% | — | 0% |
Clean Sheet
FC Utrecht keeps clean sheet
74%
✓
FC Groningen keeps clean sheet
74%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.