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 2 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Willem II Tilburg 2 games · 0 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 | 2 | 6 |
| 2 | FC Groningen | 2 | 6 |
| 3 | Go Ahead Eagles | 2 | 4 |
| 4 | Fortuna Sittard | 2 | 4 |
| 5 | AFC Ajax | 2 | 4 |
| 6 | PSV | 2 | 4 |
| 7 | Feyenoord Rotterdam | 2 | 4 |
| 8 | SC Heerenveen | 2 | 4 |
| 9 | SBV Excelsior | 2 | 3 |
| 10 | NEC | 2 | 3 |
| 11 | Sparta Rotterdam | 2 | 3 |
| 12 | FC Twente '65 | 2 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| #14 | Position | #17 |
| 0 | Points | 0 |
| 2 | Played | 2 |
| 0 / 0 / 2 | W / D / L | 0 / 0 / 2 |
| 2 | Scored | 2 |
| 6 | Conceded | 8 |
| -4 | GD | -6 |
| 0.00 | PPG | 0.00 |
| 0% | 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 14th (0 pts). Willem II Tilburg are 17th (0 pts).
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
Willem II Tilburg
0-15
1/–
16-30
–/1
31-45
–/1
46-60
–/1
61-75
–/5
76+
1/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' We are underway at Stadion Galgenwaard. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
- 5' Both keepers have barely been tested. FC Utrecht and Willem II Tilburg are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 10' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 15' The 26-year-old Alexander Isak has been sensational this season — 1 goals and 3 assists is a remarkable return.
- 20' Willem II Tilburg fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 25' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Simon Gustafson made 317 appearances and scored 26 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 30' Daniel Crowley picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 35' Willem II Tilburg come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 40' It’s high time Dick Advocaat made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 45' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Willem II Tilburg needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 46' The deadlock is broken! Daniel Crowley gets on the scoresheet on 46 minutes.
- 46' Another substitution for FC Utrecht to replace Riechedly Bazoer by Sander van de Streek on 46 minute.
- 51' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 51 minutes.
- 56' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 60' Alexander Isak is ready to make an impact after coming on for Vangelis Pavlidis at the 60 minute mark.
- 64' FC Utrecht ring the changes. Jean-Christophe Bahebeck has done his job and it is now time for Nick Venema to step up.
- 65' A change in the FC Utrecht ranks — Urby Emanuelson exits the field as Othman Boussaid enters on 65.
- 70' Timo Letschert is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Willem II Tilburg tonight.
- 75' It is a cagey affair so far. FC Utrecht in their trying to find a way past Willem II Tilburg's compact .
- 76' Timon Wellenreuther is having his name booked by the referee on 76.
- 80' Another change for Willem II Tilburg made on 80 minute. Daniel Crowley leaves to be changed by Vurnon Anita.
- 85' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Dick Advocaat will be considering his options from the bench.
- 90' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- It finishes all square. FC Utrecht and Willem II Tilburg share the spoils 0-1.
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 |
| Kwasi Okyere Wriedt | 2 |
| Willem Janssen | 2 |
| Jizz Hornkamp | 2 |
| Cisse Sandra | 2 |
| Noah Ohio | 2 |
Head to Head
FC Utrecht Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.58
FC Utrecht xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.43
Willem II Tilburg xG
I would bet for:
FC Utrecht or Willem II Tilburg 72% + Both teams to score 61%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Willem II Tilburg win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 3.01
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 80% |
|
20% |
| ± 2.5 | 57% |
|
43% |
| ± 3.5 | 36% |
|
64% |
| ± 4.5 | 19% |
|
81% |
Double Chance
FC Utrecht or Draw
66%
Draw or Willem II Tilburg
61%
FC Utrecht or Willem II Tilburg
72%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12%
2 – 1
8.5%
1 – 2
7.7%
1 – 0
6.9%
0 – 0
6.6%
0 – 1
Actual
2 – 0
6.1%
2 – 2
6.1%
0 – 2
5%
3 – 1
4.5%
1 – 3
3.7%
3 – 2
3.3%
Asian Handicap — FC Utrecht
| Handicap | FC Utrecht covers | Push | Willem II Tilburg covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -2 | 8% | 12% | 80% |
| -1.5 | 20% | — | 80% |
| -1 | 20% | 19% | 60% |
| -0.5 | 40% | — | 60% |
| +0.5 | 67% | — | 33% |
| +1 | 67% | 17% | 16% |
| +1.5 | 84% | — | 16% |
| +2 | 84% | 10% | 6% |
| +2.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
Clean Sheet
FC Utrecht keeps clean sheet
25%
✓
Willem II Tilburg keeps clean sheet
21%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.