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FC Utrecht vs Heracles Almelo, 2018-19 EUROPA LEAGUE PLAYOFF SEMI FINALS

Eredivisie · 2018-19
FC Utrecht
3 – 0
Full Time
Heracles Almelo
Tue 21 May 2019 · 16:30 UTC HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 25' Mats Knoester

Overview

Match Preview

FC Utrecht vs Heracles Almelo — Eredivisie .

Match Details

  • Referee Dennis Higler
  • Referee Allard Lindhout
  • Referee Rob Dieperink
  • Referee Roy de Nas
  • Referee Richard Brondijk
7 games this season 🟨 2.1/game ⚽ 10.1 goals/game

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 PSV 12 26
2 Feyenoord Rotterdam 12 25
3 AFC Ajax 12 25
4 FC Twente '65 12 24
5 AZ 12 23
6 SC Heerenveen 12 21
7 Fortuna Sittard 12 20
8 Go Ahead Eagles 12 17
9 FC Groningen 12 15
10 SC Cambuur-Leeuwarden 12 15
11 NEC 12 14
12 Sparta Rotterdam 12 12
13 PEC Zwolle 12 12
14 FC Utrecht 12 12
15 SBV Excelsior 12 11
16 Telstar 1963 12 10
17 ADO Den Haag 12 9
18 Willem II Tilburg 12 3

Head-to-Head

11
2
2
FC Utrecht 15 games · Avg 2.7 goals Heracles Almelo
Last 5 meetings
2019-05-21 FC Utrecht 3–0 Heracles Almelo 2019-05-18 Heracles Almelo 0–2 FC Utrecht 2019-03-02 Heracles Almelo 1–5 FC Utrecht 2018-12-09 FC Utrecht 3–1 Heracles Almelo

Recent Form

FC Utrecht
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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
Heracles Almelo
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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)
47% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
FC Utrecht this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

FC Utrecht
0-15
1/5
16-30
1/3
31-45
2/7
46-60
5/9
61-75
5/3
76+
7/7
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

FC Utrecht
Artem Stepanov 5 G
Yoann Cathline 4 G 2 A
Angel Alarcon 4 G 1 A
Dani de Wit 3 G 1 A
Adrian Blake 2 G 1 A

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Welcome to that hosts another battle between FC Utrecht and Heracles Almelo.
  • 5' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 10' It looks surprising FC Utrecht does not make any changes. Alexander Merkel has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 15' 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 Mohammed Osman suffering a number of foals already.
  • 20' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Heracles Almelo needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
  • 24' The crowd applauds Riechedly Bazoer as he leaves the pitch. Jean-Christophe Bahebeck steps in for FC Utrecht.
  • 25' Mats Knoester was booked on 25.
  • 29' Another change for Heracles Almelo made on 29 minute. Wout Droste leaves to be changed by Bart van Hintum.
  • 34' It looks like no one’s ball. Heracles Almelo is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 39' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both FC Utrecht and Heracles Almelo are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 44' 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.
  • 46' Fresh legs for FC Utrecht! Lukas Gortler comes on to replace Othman Boussaid.
  • 51' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 56' Heracles Almelo is showing some good football. However, Heracles Almelo are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
  • 57' Simon Gustafson is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
  • 62' Supporters expect more eagerness from Brandley Kuwas, as he is very good at scoring at with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 67' The 27-year-old Lennart-Marten Czyborra has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 1 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 69' The Heracles Almelo manager makes a substitution. Tim Breukers departs to be replaced by Silvester van der Water.
  • 74' FC Utrecht are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 75' Mark van der Maarel has so much to prove this time. He replaces Gyrano Kerk on 75 minute.
  • 76' Heracles Almelo manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Joey Konings is hanging Alexander Merkel on the field on 76 minute.
  • 80' GOAL! Jean-Christophe Bahebeck scores on 80. Assisted by Simon Gustafson
  • 85' Heracles Almelo come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • 90' The France Jean-Christophe Bahebeck breaks the deadlock on 90 minutes. 3-0!
  • Another three points for FC Utrecht.

Lineups

FC Utrecht Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Dick Advocaat

Heracles Almelo Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Frank Wormuth

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Simon Gustafson 5
Rai Vloet 4
Gyrano Kerk 3
Bart Ramselaar 2
Sander van de Streek 2
Jean-Christophe Bahebeck 2
Victor Jensen 2
Orestis Kiomourtzoglou 1

Head to Head

2019-05-21 FC Utrecht 3–0 Heracles Almelo 2019-05-18 Heracles Almelo 0–2 FC Utrecht 2019-03-02 Heracles Almelo 1–5 FC Utrecht 2018-12-09 FC Utrecht 3–1 Heracles Almelo

FC Utrecht Form

2019-05-21 FC Utrecht 3–0 Heracles Almelo W 2019-05-18 Heracles Almelo 0–2 FC Utrecht W 2019-05-15 FC Utrecht 3–1 SC Heerenveen W 2019-05-12 AFC Ajax 4–1 FC Utrecht L 2019-04-24 FC Utrecht 2–1 Fortuna Sittard W 2019-04-20 FC Emmen 2–0 FC Utrecht L

Heracles Almelo Form

2019-05-21 FC Utrecht 3–0 Heracles Almelo L 2019-05-18 Heracles Almelo 0–2 FC Utrecht L 2019-05-15 PSV 3–1 Heracles Almelo L 2019-05-12 Heracles Almelo 4–5 SBV Excelsior L 2019-04-23 AZ 2–1 Heracles Almelo L 2019-04-19 Heracles Almelo 2–1 SC Heerenveen W

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

✓ Correct
FC Utrecht68% Draw20% Heracles Almelo12%
Actual: FC Utrecht win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes49% 0% No51%
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

✗ Wrong
FC Utrecht48% Draw41% Heracles Almelo11%
Actual: 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.