FC Utrecht vs VVV Venlo, Eredivisie 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
FC Utrecht vs VVV Venlo — Eredivisie .
- FC Utrecht 2 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- VVV Venlo 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Jochem Kamphuis
- Referee Clay Ruperti
- Referee Maarten Ketting
- Referee Freek Vandeursen
- Referee Sam Droge
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Aug | VVV Venlo | H | 1–2 | L |
| 18 Aug | Feyenoord Rotterdam | A | 1–1 | D |
| 11 Aug | PEC Zwolle | H | 3–1 | W |
| 04 Aug | ADO Den Haag | A | 4–2 | W |
| 01 Aug | HSK Zrinjski Mostar | A | 1–2 | L |
| 25 Jul | HSK Zrinjski Mostar | H | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Aug | FC Utrecht | A | 2–1 | W |
| 17 Aug | AFC Ajax | H | 1–4 | L |
| 09 Aug | Sparta Rotterdam | A | 1–4 | L |
| 03 Aug | RKC Waalwijk | H | 3–1 | W |
| 15 May | SBV Vitesse | H | 1–3 | L |
| 12 May | PEC Zwolle | A | 4–2 | W |
Key Stats
75%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
H2H (8 games)
38%
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' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and FC Utrecht launch into their encounter with VVV Venlo.
- 5' VVV Venlo 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.
- 10' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 15' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both FC Utrecht and VVV Venlo are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 18' The referee has no hesitation. Jerome Sinclair is booked for VVV Venlo — Yellow card on 18.
- 23' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His FC Utrecht side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 28' Sean Klaiber is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for FC Utrecht so far.
- 29' Roel Janssen has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 29.
- 34' VVV Venlo fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 37' What a strike from Evert Linthorst! The score is 0-1.
- 42' Over 42 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 44' Evert Linthorst has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 44 minutes.
- 46' A tactical swap from FC Utrecht — Adrian Dalmau on, Rico Strieder off on 46 minutes.
- 51' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 51 minutes.
- 56' FC Utrecht have won 433 goals from 317 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 61' The crowd applauds Abass Issah as he leaves the pitch. Jean-Christophe Bahebeck steps in for FC Utrecht.
- 66' It is a substitution in FC Utrecht team. Patrick Joosten is replaced by Vaclav Cerny on 66 minute.
- 71' Willem Janssen has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 73' The VVV Venlo manager makes a substitution. Danny Post departs to be replaced by Lee Cattermole.
- 75' Another change for VVV Venlo made on 75 minute. Jerome Sinclair leaves to be changed by Samuel Scheimann.
- 76' What a moment for Adrian Dalmau! That strike on 76 puts his side firmly in control.
- 81' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Elia Soriano made 171 appearances and scored 2 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 84' VVV Venlo receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 84.
- 88' It is a substitution in VVV Venlo team. Chris Kum is replaced by Steffen Schafer on 88 minute.
- The referee brings this contest to a close. VVV Venlo take all three points.
Lineups
FC Utrecht Lineups
Starting XI
-
19
Patrick Joosten ↓ Vaclav Cerny 66'
- 6
- 5
- 10
- 14
- 17
-
15
Rico Strieder ↓ Adrian Dalmau 46'
- 7
- 16
- 21
- 3
Bench
- 20
- 1
- 2
- 28
- 29
-
9
Jean-Christophe Bahebeck ↑ 61'
- 13
-
11
Adrian Dalmau ↑ 46'
-
32
Vaclav Cerny ↑ 66'
Coach
John van den Brom
VVV Venlo Lineups
Starting XI
-
14
Chris Kum ↓ Steffen Schafer 88'
- 13
- 4
-
6
Danny Post C ↓ Lee Cattermole 73'
- 21
- 8
- 15
- 1
- 11
- 2
- 9
Bench
- 16
- 17
- 20
-
31
Lee Cattermole ↑ 73'
- 7
-
5
Steffen Schafer ↑ 88'
-
18
Samuel Scheimann ↑ 75'
- 30
Coach
Robert Maaskant
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Sean Klaiber | 2 |
| Mimoun Mahi | 2 |
| Riechedly Bazoer | 2 |
| Evert Linthorst | 2 |
| Bart Ramselaar | 1 |
| Sander van de Streek | 1 |
| Michiel Kramer | 1 |
| Tino-Sven Susic | 1 |
Head to Head
FC Utrecht Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.59
FC Utrecht xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.38
VVV Venlo xG
I would bet for:
FC Utrecht or VVV Venlo 73% + Both teams to score 60%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: VVV Venlo win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.97
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 80% |
|
20% |
| ± 2.5 | 56% |
|
44% |
| ± 3.5 | 34% |
|
66% |
| ± 4.5 | 18% |
|
82% |
Double Chance
FC Utrecht or Draw
68%
Draw or VVV Venlo
60%
FC Utrecht or VVV Venlo
73%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: VVV Venlo win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.2%
2 – 1
8.6%
1 – 2
Actual
1 – 0
7.3%
0 – 0
6.9%
2 – 0
6.4%
0 – 1
6.2%
2 – 2
5.9%
0 – 2
4.8%
3 – 1
4.6%
1 – 3
3.4%
3 – 0
3.4%
Asian Handicap — FC Utrecht
| Handicap | FC Utrecht covers | Push | VVV Venlo covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -2 | 9% | 13% | 79% |
| -1.5 | 21% | — | 79% |
| -1 | 21% | 20% | 59% |
| -0.5 | 41% | — | 59% |
| +0.5 | 68% | — | 32% |
| +1 | 68% | 17% | 15% |
| +1.5 | 85% | — | 15% |
| +2 | 85% | 9% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
FC Utrecht keeps clean sheet
26%
✓
VVV Venlo keeps clean sheet
21%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.