FC Utrecht vs Willem II Tilburg, 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
FC Utrecht vs Willem II Tilburg — Eredivisie at Stadion Galgenwaard.
- FC Utrecht 7 games · 5 pts (2026/27)
- Willem II Tilburg 7 games · 2 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Stan Teuben
- Referee Johan Hubers
- Referee Rens Bluemink
- Referee Joey Kooij
- Referee Van der Eijk
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AZ | 7 | 19 |
| 2 | Feyenoord Rotterdam | 7 | 17 |
| 3 | PSV | 7 | 16 |
| 4 | FC Twente '65 | 7 | 16 |
| 5 | AFC Ajax | 7 | 14 |
| 6 | Fortuna Sittard | 7 | 13 |
| 7 | SBV Excelsior | 7 | 11 |
| 8 | FC Groningen | 7 | 11 |
| 9 | Go Ahead Eagles | 7 | 10 |
| 10 | SC Heerenveen | 7 | 9 |
| 11 | NEC | 7 | 8 |
| 12 | Sparta Rotterdam | 7 | 5 |
| 13 | Telstar 1963 | 7 | 5 |
| 14 | SC Cambuur-Leeuwarden | 7 | 5 |
| 15 | FC Utrecht | 7 | 5 |
| 16 | PEC Zwolle | 7 | 4 |
| 17 | ADO Den Haag | 7 | 2 |
| 18 | Willem II Tilburg | 7 | 2 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Jan | Willem II Tilburg | H | 0–1 | L |
| 19 Jan | AZ | A | 0–3 | L |
| 23 Dec | AFC Ajax | H | 1–3 | L |
| 16 Dec | SC Heerenveen | A | 3–2 | W |
| 09 Dec | Heracles Almelo | H | 3–1 | W |
| 30 Nov | SBV Excelsior | A | 3–3 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Jan | FC Utrecht | A | 1–0 | W |
| 20 Jan | NAC Breda | H | 2–0 | W |
| 23 Dec | FC Emmen | A | 2–0 | W |
| 14 Dec | ADO Den Haag | H | 0–3 | L |
| 08 Dec | SC Heerenveen | H | 1–5 | L |
| 01 Dec | AZ | A | 2–0 | W |
Season Stats
| FC Utrecht | Willem II Tilburg | |
|---|---|---|
| #15 | Position | #18 |
| 5 | Points | 2 |
| 7 | Played | 7 |
| 1 / 2 / 4 | W / D / L | 0 / 2 / 5 |
| 11 | Scored | 6 |
| 24 | Conceded | 20 |
| -13 | GD | -14 |
| 0.71 | PPG | 0.29 |
| 14% | Win % | 0% |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (10 games)
H2H (10 games)
60%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
FC Utrecht this season
FC Utrecht this season
0%
Clean Sheets
Willem II Tilburg this season
Willem II Tilburg this season
FC Utrecht are 15th (5 pts). Willem II Tilburg are 18th (2 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
FC Utrecht
0-15
1/4
16-30
1/1
31-45
1/4
46-60
1/6
61-75
2/2
76+
5/7
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Willem II Tilburg
0-15
1/1
16-30
–/1
31-45
–/5
46-60
–/1
61-75
1/8
76+
4/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
FC Utrecht
| Artem Stepanov | 5 G |
| Dani de Wit | 2 G |
| Matisse Didden | 2 G |
| Adrian Blake | 2 G |
Willem II Tilburg
| Devin Haen | 3 G | 1 A |
| Thomas Verheydt | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The game is set. FC Utrecht kicks off things out of here…
- 5' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 10' FC Utrecht currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 15' Urby Emanuelson, a Netherlands , has 2 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 20' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 25' Willem II Tilburg is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 30' Daniel Crowley is having his name booked by the referee on 30.
- 35' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Willem II Tilburg that had 168 games and scored 218 goals.
- 40' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Freek Heerkens made 168 appearances and scored 5 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 45' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 46' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Daniel Crowley makes it 0-1.
- 46' The supporters are chanting for Sander van de Streek. He replaces Riechedly Bazoer on 46 minute.
- 51' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 56' Sweden international Simon Gustafson has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 60' Vangelis Pavlidis makes way for Alexander Isak at the 60 minute mark. A tactical switch from Willem II Tilburg.
- 64' Nick Venema has so much to prove this time. He replaces Jean-Christophe Bahebeck on 64 minute.
- 65' Othman Boussaid is replacing Urby Emanuelson for the FC Utrecht side.
- 70' The 39-year-old Jordens Peters has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 75' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both FC Utrecht and Willem II Tilburg are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 76' It’s a booking for Willem II Tilburg player. Timon Wellenreuther gets a Yellow card.
- 80' Willem II Tilburg ring the changes. Daniel Crowley has done his job and it is now time for Vurnon Anita to step up.
- 85' It looks surprising Willem II Tilburg does not make any changes. Pol Llonch has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 90' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- Willem II Tilburg celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
FC Utrecht Lineups
Starting XI
- 24
- 15
- 10
- 1
- 14
- 17
- 28
- 19
- 8
- 21
- 23
Bench
- 5
- 2
-
22
Sander van de Streek ↑ 46'
- 27
- 7
-
29
Nick Venema ↑ 64'
- 41
-
26
Othman Boussaid ↑ 65'
- 13
- 30
Coach
Dick Advocaat
Willem II Tilburg Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 3
- 4
- 2
- 25
-
15
Damil Dankerlui ↓ Aras Ozbiliz 80'
-
14
Daniel Crowley ↓ Vurnon Anita 80'
- 8
- 26
- 10
- 16
Bench
-
23
Vurnon Anita ↑ 80'
- 22
- 31
- 27
- 11
- 21
-
7
Aras Ozbiliz ↑ 80'
- 17
- 12
-
9
Alexander Isak ↑ 60'
Coach
Adrie Koster
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Bart Ramselaar | 5 |
| Gyrano Kerk | 3 |
| Sander van de Streek | 3 |
| Willem Janssen | 2 |
| Jizz Hornkamp | 2 |
| Cisse Sandra | 2 |
| Noah Ohio | 2 |
| Kwasi Okyere Wriedt | 2 |
Head to Head
FC Utrecht Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.62
FC Utrecht xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.35
Willem II Tilburg xG
I would bet for:
FC Utrecht or Willem II Tilburg 72% + Both teams to score 60%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Willem II Tilburg win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.97
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 80% |
|
20% |
| ± 2.5 | 56% |
|
44% |
| ± 3.5 | 35% |
|
65% |
| ± 4.5 | 19% |
|
81% |
Double Chance
FC Utrecht or Draw
68%
Draw or Willem II Tilburg
60%
FC Utrecht or Willem II Tilburg
72%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.1%
2 – 1
8.7%
1 – 0
7.4%
1 – 2
7.3%
0 – 0
6.9%
2 – 0
6.6%
0 – 1
Actual
2 – 2
5.9%
3 – 1
4.7%
0 – 2
4.6%
3 – 0
3.5%
1 – 3
3.3%
Asian Handicap — FC Utrecht
| Handicap | FC Utrecht covers | Push | Willem II Tilburg covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -2 | 9% | 13% | 78% |
| -1.5 | 22% | — | 78% |
| -1 | 22% | 20% | 57% |
| -0.5 | 43% | — | 57% |
| +0.5 | 69% | — | 31% |
| +1 | 69% | 17% | 14% |
| +1.5 | 86% | — | 14% |
| +2 | 86% | 9% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
FC Utrecht keeps clean sheet
27%
✓
Willem II Tilburg keeps clean sheet
21%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.
