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Heracles Almelo vs FC Groningen, 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON

Eredivisie · 2018-19
Heracles Almelo
4 – 1
Full Time
FC Groningen
Sun 21 Oct 2018 · 12:30 UTC HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 56' Ajdin Hrustic
Y 64' Django Warmerdam

Overview

Match Preview

Heracles Almelo vs FC Groningen — Eredivisie .

Match Details

  • Referee Johan Balder
  • Referee Stan Teuben
  • Referee Erik Kleinjan
  • Referee Luca Cantineau
  • Referee Martin van den Kerkhof

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

6
1
4
Heracles Almelo 11 games · Avg 3.1 goals FC Groningen
Last 5 meetings
2018-10-21 Heracles Almelo 4–1 FC Groningen

Recent Form

Heracles Almelo
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
21 Oct FC Groningen H 4–1 W
07 Oct SBV Vitesse A 0–4 L
30 Sep FC Emmen H 2–1 W
21 Sep VBV De Graafschap H 4–0 W
16 Sep SC Heerenveen A 5–3 W
02 Sep AZ H 3–2 W
FC Groningen
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
21 Oct Heracles Almelo A 1–4 L
06 Oct ADO Den Haag A 0–1 L
30 Sep FC Utrecht H 1–1 D
23 Sep AZ H 1–3 L
15 Sep AFC Ajax A 0–3 L
02 Sep PEC Zwolle H 0–1 L

Key Stats

55% Both Teams to Score
H2H (11 games)
64% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
14% Clean Sheets
FC Groningen this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

FC Groningen
0-15
3/2
16-30
5/1
31-45
3/3
46-60
1/3
61-75
1/1
76+
1/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

FC Groningen
Thom van Bergen 4 G 2 A
Brynjolfur Darri Willumsson 4 G
David van der Werff 2 G 3 A
Tygo Land 2 G 1 A

Events

Match Events

  • 0' In just a few seconds will turn into a battlefield for Heracles Almelo and FC Groningen.
  • 5' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 10' FC Groningen are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 14' A stunning finish from Mimoun Mahi — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 19' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 24' It looks like no one’s ball. Heracles Almelo is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 25' Adrian Dalmau has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 25 minutes.
  • 30' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 35' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 40' Deyovaisio Zeefuik has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 45' Heracles Almelo started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 45.
  • 46' Adrian Dalmau adds to his 0 season tally! Heracles Almelo lead 2-1 — and this changes everything.
  • 46' Heracles Almelo make a change. Dario Van den Buijs trudges off to be replaced by Lennart-Marten Czyborra on 46 minutes.
  • 51' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 55' Mateo Casierra gets the nod from FC Groningen. He replaces Uriel Antuna and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 56' A meaty challenge results in booking for Ajdin Hrustic on 56.
  • 61' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 64' That is a Yellow card for FC Groningen. Django Warmerdam will be fuming at that decision.
  • 67' The crowd applauds Ajdin Hrustic as he leaves the pitch. Tim Freriks steps in for FC Groningen.
  • 72' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Heracles Almelo needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
  • 77' Lerin Duarte is replacing Adrian Dalmau for the Heracles Almelo side.
  • 78' What composure from Brandley Kuwas! The Curacao international strokes it home. 3-1.
  • 80' The FC Groningen bench stirs into life. Tim Handwerker is withdrawn and Ahmad Mendes Moreira gets his opportunity.
  • 85' Heracles Almelo is showing some good football. However, Heracles Almelo are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
  • 90' Brandley Kuwas has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 90 minutes.
  • 90' It is a substitution in Heracles Almelo team. Kristoffer Peterson is replaced by Zeki Erkilinc on 90 minute.
  • It finishes all square. Heracles Almelo and FC Groningen share the spoils 4-1.

Lineups

Heracles Almelo Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Frank Wormuth

FC Groningen Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Danny Buijs

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
2.41 Heracles Almelo xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.95 FC Groningen xG
I would bet for: Heracles Almelo to win 67% + Over 2.5 goals 64%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Heracles Almelo67% Draw19% FC Groningen14%
Actual: Heracles Almelo win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes56% 0% No44%
Avg goals/match: 3.36
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 95%
5%
± 1.5 84%
16%
± 2.5 64%
36%
± 3.5 43%
57%
± 4.5 25%
75%

Double Chance

Heracles Almelo or Draw
87%
Draw or FC Groningen
33%
Heracles Almelo or FC Groningen
81%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Heracles Almelo50% Draw38% FC Groningen12%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
2 – 0
10.1%
2 – 1
9.3%
1 – 1
8.7%
1 – 0
8.1%
3 – 0
7.9%
3 – 1
7.4%
0 – 0
4.9%
4 – 0
4.7%
4 – 1
Actual
2 – 2
4.3%
1 – 2
3.6%
3 – 2
3.5%

Asian Handicap — Heracles Almelo

Handicap Heracles Almelo covers Push FC Groningen covers
-2.5 26% — 74%
-2 26% 20% 53%
-1.5 47% — 53%
-1 47% 22% 32%
-0.5 68% — 32%
+0.5 88% — 12%
+1 88% 8% 4%
+1.5 96% — 4%
+2 96% 3% 1%
+2.5 99% — 1%

Clean Sheet

Heracles Almelo keeps clean sheet
39% ✓
FC Groningen keeps clean sheet
10% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.