FC Utrecht vs Heracles Almelo, 2018-19 EUROPA LEAGUE PLAYOFF SEMI FINALS
Overview
Match Preview
FC Utrecht vs Heracles Almelo — Eredivisie .
- FC Utrecht 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Heracles Almelo 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Dennis Higler
- Referee Allard Lindhout
- Referee Rob Dieperink
- Referee Roy de Nas
- Referee Richard Brondijk
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 May | Heracles Almelo | H | 3–0 | W |
| 18 May | Heracles Almelo | A | 2–0 | W |
| 15 May | SC Heerenveen | H | 3–1 | W |
| 12 May | AFC Ajax | A | 1–4 | L |
| 24 Apr | Fortuna Sittard | H | 2–1 | W |
| 20 Apr | FC Emmen | A | 0–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 May | FC Utrecht | A | 0–3 | L |
| 18 May | FC Utrecht | H | 0–2 | L |
| 15 May | PSV | A | 1–3 | L |
| 12 May | SBV Excelsior | H | 4–5 | L |
| 23 Apr | AZ | A | 1–2 | L |
| 19 Apr | SC Heerenveen | H | 2–1 | W |
Key Stats
40%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (15 games)
H2H (15 games)
47%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' The game is set. FC Utrecht kicks off things out of here…
- 5' Both keepers have barely been tested. FC Utrecht and Heracles Almelo are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 10' Emil Bergstrom is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Heracles Almelo so far.
- 15' Heracles Almelo are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 20' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both FC Utrecht and Heracles Almelo are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 24' FC Utrecht ring the changes. Riechedly Bazoer has done his job and it is now time for Jean-Christophe Bahebeck to step up.
- 25' A moment of madness from Mats Knoester on 25 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Heracles Almelo will be frustrated.
- 29' The whistle greets Wout Droste as he departs to be replaced by Bart van Hintum.
- 34' The 31-year-old Sean Klaiber has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 39' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 44' It’s high time Frank Wormuth made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 46' FC Utrecht manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Lukas Gortler is hanging Othman Boussaid on the field on 46 minute.
- 51' With 0 assists to his name this season, Alexander Merkel is clearly more than just a goal scorer for FC Utrecht.
- 56' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 57' Against the run of play, Simon Gustafson has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 62' Rico Strieder has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 67' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both FC Utrecht and Heracles Almelo are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 69' A tactical swap from Heracles Almelo — Silvester van der Water on, Tim Breukers off on 69 minutes.
- 74' A quiet spell here at . FC Utrecht seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 75' Time for substitution for FC Utrecht. Gyrano Kerk is replaced by Mark van der Maarel.
- 76' Joey Konings gets the nod from Heracles Almelo. He replaces Alexander Merkel and will look to change the dynamic.
- 80' GOAL! Jean-Christophe Bahebeck scores on 80. Assisted by Simon Gustafson
- 85' Heracles Almelo 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.
- 90' The deadlock is broken! Jean-Christophe Bahebeck gets on the scoresheet on 90 minutes.
- Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 3-0.
Lineups
FC Utrecht Lineups
Starting XI
- 24
- 10
- 1
- 14
- 17
- 6
- 7
- 11
-
26
Othman Boussaid ↓ Lukas Gortler 46'
- 13
- 23
Bench
- 16
-
2
Mark van der Maarel ↑ 75'
- 28
- 22
-
27
Lukas Gortler ↑ 46'
- 29
-
19
Jean-Christophe Bahebeck ↑ 24'
- 33
- 30
Coach
Dick Advocaat
Heracles Almelo Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 2
-
12
Wout Droste ↓ Bart van Hintum 29'
- 6
- 14
- 17
- 24
-
52
Alexander Merkel ↓ Joey Konings 76'
- 9
- 3
- 13
Bench
- 16
-
5
Bart van Hintum ↑ 29'
- 34
- 10
- 18
-
11
Silvester van der Water ↑ 69'
- 31
- 26
-
25
Joey Konings ↑ 76'
Coach
Frank Wormuth
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Simon Gustafson | 5 |
| Rai Vloet | 4 |
| Gyrano Kerk | 3 |
| Jean-Christophe Bahebeck | 2 |
| Victor Jensen | 2 |
| Bart Ramselaar | 2 |
| Sander van de Streek | 2 |
| Riechedly Bazoer | 1 |
Head to Head
FC Utrecht Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
2.18
FC Utrecht xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.81
Heracles Almelo xG
I would bet for:
FC Utrecht to win 68% + Over 2.5 goals 56%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: FC Utrecht win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.99
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 79% |
|
21% |
| ± 2.5 | 56% |
|
44% |
| ± 3.5 | 35% |
|
65% |
| ± 4.5 | 19% |
|
81% |
Double Chance
FC Utrecht or Draw
88%
Draw or Heracles Almelo
32%
FC Utrecht or Heracles Almelo
80%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
2 – 0
11.8%
1 – 0
10.5%
1 – 1
9.6%
2 – 1
9.3%
3 – 0
Actual
3 – 1
6.8%
0 – 0
6.6%
4 – 0
4.6%
4 – 1
3.8%
2 – 2
3.8%
1 – 2
3.4%
0 – 1
3.4%
Asian Handicap — FC Utrecht
| Handicap | FC Utrecht covers | Push | Heracles Almelo covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 24% | — | 76% |
| -2 | 24% | 20% | 56% |
| -1.5 | 44% | — | 56% |
| -1 | 44% | 23% | 33% |
| -0.5 | 67% | — | 33% |
| +0.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
| +1 | 88% | 8% | 4% |
| +1.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
| +2 | 96% | 3% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
FC Utrecht keeps clean sheet
45%
✗
Heracles Almelo keeps clean sheet
12%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.