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FC Utrecht vs Willem II Tilburg, 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON

Eredivisie · 2018-19
Sun 27 Jan 2019 · 13:30 UTC Stadion Galgenwaard HT 45' · FT 45'

Overview

Match Preview

FC Utrecht vs Willem II Tilburg — Eredivisie at Stadion Galgenwaard.

Match Details

  • Referee Stan Teuben
  • Referee Johan Hubers
  • Referee Rens Bluemink
  • Referee Joey Kooij
  • Referee Van der Eijk

Head-to-Head

7
1
2
FC Utrecht 10 games · Avg 3.6 goals Willem II Tilburg

Recent Form

DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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)
60% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
FC Utrecht this season
0% Clean Sheets
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)

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

H2H

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

✗ Wrong
FC Utrecht40% Draw28% Willem II Tilburg32%
Actual: Willem II Tilburg win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes60% 0% No40%
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

✓ Correct
FC Utrecht32% Draw44% Willem II Tilburg24%
Actual: 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.