FC Utrecht vs SBV Vitesse, 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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FC Utrecht vs SBV Vitesse — Eredivisie at Stadion Galgenwaard.
- FC Utrecht 2 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- SBV Vitesse 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Dennis Higler
- Referee Laurens Gerrets
- Referee Rens Bluemink
- Referee Edgar Bijl
- Referee Peter Janson
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AZ | 2 | 6 |
| 2 | FC Groningen | 2 | 6 |
| 3 | Go Ahead Eagles | 2 | 4 |
| 4 | Fortuna Sittard | 2 | 4 |
| 5 | PSV | 2 | 4 |
| 6 | Feyenoord Rotterdam | 2 | 4 |
| 7 | SBV Excelsior | 2 | 3 |
| 8 | NEC | 2 | 3 |
| 9 | AFC Ajax | 1 | 3 |
| 10 | Sparta Rotterdam | 2 | 3 |
| 11 | FC Twente '65 | 2 | 3 |
| 12 | SC Heerenveen | 1 | 3 |
| 13 | Telstar 1963 | 2 | 3 |
| 14 | FC Utrecht | 2 | 0 |
| 15 | PEC Zwolle | 2 | 0 |
| 16 | ADO Den Haag | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Apr | SBV Vitesse | H | 0–0 | D |
| 06 Apr | ADO Den Haag | A | 0–5 | L |
| 03 Apr | VVV Venlo | A | 6–2 | W |
| 31 Mar | Feyenoord Rotterdam | H | 3–2 | W |
| 16 Mar | NAC Breda | A | 4–0 | W |
| 08 Mar | FC Groningen | H | 0–0 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Apr | FC Utrecht | A | 0–0 | D |
| 07 Apr | PSV | H | 3–3 | D |
| 02 Apr | AZ | H | 2–2 | D |
| 30 Mar | ADO Den Haag | A | 3–3 | D |
| 16 Mar | Heracles Almelo | A | 2–3 | L |
| 10 Mar | Feyenoord Rotterdam | H | 1–1 | D |
Key Stats
47%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (15 games)
H2H (15 games)
33%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
FC Utrecht this season
FC Utrecht this season
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
Events
Match Events
- 0' KICK OFF: SBV Vitesse gets underway.
- 5' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 10' It’s high time Leonid Slutsky made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 15' The 35-year-old Bryan Linssen has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 20' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 25' Martin Odegaard, a Norway , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 30' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 33' The referee shows FC Utrecht player a Yellow card on 33.
- 37' That is a Yellow card for FC Utrecht. Willem Janssen will be fuming at that decision.
- 42' Netherlands international Willem Janssen has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 46' Urby Emanuelson has so much to prove this time. He replaces Rico Strieder on 46 minute.
- 51' Sean Klaiber has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 1 cards already picked up this season.
- 53' A moment of madness from Thulani Serero on 53 minutes earns him a Yellow card. SBV Vitesse will be frustrated.
- 58' It is a cagey affair so far. FC Utrecht in their trying to find a way past SBV Vitesse's compact .
- 63' Over 63 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 66' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Simon Gustafson.
- 70' FC Utrecht manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Othman Boussaid is hanging Gyrano Kerk on the field on 70 minute.
- 72' The supporters are chanting for Dauda Mohammed. He replaces Thomas Buitink on 72 minute.
- 76' A tactical swap from FC Utrecht — Lukas Gortler on, Willem Janssen off on 76 minutes.
- 81' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 85' The crowd applauds Bryan Linssen as he leaves the pitch. Tim Matavz steps in for SBV Vitesse.
- 88' Time for substitution for SBV Vitesse. Alexander Buttner is replaced by Navarone Foor.
- 90' It’s a booking for SBV Vitesse player. Jake Clarke-Salter gets a Yellow card.
- will have plenty to reflect on. were simply the better side today.
Lineups
FC Utrecht Lineups
Starting XI
- 24
- 15
- 10
- 1
- 2
- 14
- 17
-
6
Rico Strieder ↓ Urby Emanuelson 46'
- 22
-
7
Gyrano Kerk ↓ Othman Boussaid 70'
- 19
Bench
- 5
- 16
-
28
Urby Emanuelson ↑ 46'
-
27
Lukas Gortler ↑ 76'
- 29
- 11
-
26
Othman Boussaid ↑ 70'
Coach
Dick Advocaat
SBV Vitesse Lineups
Starting XI
- 14
- 18
- 22
- 28
- 8
- 17
-
11
Bryan Linssen C ↓ Tim Matavz 85'
-
29
Thomas Buitink ↓ Dauda Mohammed 72'
- 5
- 21
- 30
Bench
-
25
Navarone Foor ↑ 88'
- 23
-
9
Tim Matavz ↑ 85'
- 7
- 1
- 26
-
10
Dauda Mohammed ↑ 72'
Coach
Leonid Slutsky
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Moussa Sylla | 2 |
| Million Manhoef | 2 |
| Danilho Doekhi | 2 |
| Oussama Darfalou | 2 |
| Cyriel Dessers | 2 |
| Maximilian Wittek | 2 |
| Tim Matavz | 2 |
| Simon Gustafson | 1 |
Head to Head
FC Utrecht Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.3
FC Utrecht xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.1
SBV Vitesse xG
I would bet for:
FC Utrecht or Draw 71% + Under 2.5 goals 57%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.4
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 1.5 | 69% |
|
31% |
| ± 2.5 | 43% |
|
57% |
| ± 3.5 | 23% |
|
77% |
| ± 4.5 | 10% |
|
90% |
Double Chance
FC Utrecht or Draw
71%
Draw or SBV Vitesse
58%
FC Utrecht or SBV Vitesse
71%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.9%
0 – 0
Actual
1 – 0
10.7%
0 – 1
8.8%
2 – 1
8.2%
2 – 0
7.5%
1 – 2
6.8%
0 – 2
5.3%
2 – 2
4.6%
3 – 1
3.6%
3 – 0
3.2%
1 – 3
2.5%
Asian Handicap — FC Utrecht
| Handicap | FC Utrecht covers | Push | SBV Vitesse covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -2 | 7% | 12% | 82% |
| -1.5 | 18% | — | 82% |
| -1 | 18% | 21% | 60% |
| -0.5 | 40% | — | 60% |
| +0.5 | 70% | — | 30% |
| +1 | 70% | 18% | 12% |
| +1.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
| +2 | 88% | 8% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
FC Utrecht keeps clean sheet
34%
✗
SBV Vitesse keeps clean sheet
28%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.