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PEC Zwolle vs VBV De Graafschap, 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON

Eredivisie · 2018-19
PEC Zwolle
0 – 3
Full Time
VBV De Graafschap
Sat 23 Feb 2019 · 18:45 UTC MACВіPARK Stadion HT 45' · FT 45'
Bram van Polen 61' Y
Y 72' Bart Straalman
R 77' Fabian Serrarens

Overview

Match Preview

PEC Zwolle vs VBV De Graafschap — Eredivisie at MACВіPARK Stadion.

Match Details

  • Referee Erwin Zeinstra
  • Referee Stan Teuben
  • Referee Siemen Mulder
  • Referee Richard Martens
  • Referee Mark Strijker

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

1
1
PEC Zwolle 2 games · Avg 2.5 goals VBV De Graafschap
Last 5 meetings
2019-02-23 PEC Zwolle 0–3 VBV De Graafschap 2018-12-01 VBV De Graafschap 0–2 PEC Zwolle

Recent Form

PEC Zwolle
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
23 Feb VBV De Graafschap H 0–3 L
15 Feb ADO Den Haag A 0–1 L
09 Feb SC Heerenveen A 1–1 D
03 Feb FC Utrecht H 4–3 W
26 Jan Heracles Almelo A 2–0 W
19 Jan Feyenoord Rotterdam H 3–1 W
VBV De Graafschap
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
23 Feb PEC Zwolle A 3–0 W
17 Feb FC Utrecht H 0–1 L
09 Feb Feyenoord Rotterdam A 0–4 L
01 Feb NAC Breda H 3–0 W
26 Jan SBV Excelsior A 0–2 L
20 Jan Fortuna Sittard H 5–1 W

Key Stats

0% Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
14% Clean Sheets
PEC Zwolle this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

PEC Zwolle
0-15
–/1
16-30
2/4
31-45
1/3
46-60
1/1
61-75
1/5
76+
1/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

PEC Zwolle
Koen Kostons 3 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' PEC Zwolle have kicked off against VBV De Graafschap. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
  • 5' PEC Zwolle is showing some good football. However, PEC Zwolle are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
  • 10' The travelling VBV De Graafschap supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 15' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Leeroy Owusu suffering a number of foals already.
  • 20' VBV De Graafschap fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 25' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 30' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
  • 35' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His PEC Zwolle side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 36' Thomas Lam doubles the advantage! 1-0 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
  • 41' 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.
  • 46' The 40-year-old Bram van Polen has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 51' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 56' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering PEC Zwolle that had 239 games and scored 265 goals.
  • 61' A moment of madness from Bram van Polen on 61 minutes earns him a Yellow card. PEC Zwolle will be frustrated.
  • 64' Magnificent from Charlison Benschop! That is 10 goals in 169 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 69' PEC Zwolle are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against VBV De Graafschap's shape.
  • 71' Clint Leemans is ready to make an impact after coming on for Ouasim Bouy at the 71 minute mark.
  • 72' Bart Straalman picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 72' Vito van Crooy makes way for Stanley Elbers at the 72 minute mark. A tactical switch from PEC Zwolle.
  • 75' Daryl van Mieghem is replacing Furdjel Narsingh for the VBV De Graafschap side.
  • 77' Controversy at the stadium! Fabian Serrarens argues furiously but the Red card stands.
  • 80' What a strike from Delano Burgzorg! The score is 1-2.
  • 85' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 90' A change in the VBV De Graafschap ranks — Delano Burgzorg exits the field as Sven Nieuwpoort enters on 90.
  • The referee brings this contest to a close. VBV De Graafschap take all three points.

Lineups

PEC Zwolle Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Jaap Stam

VBV De Graafschap Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Henk de Jong

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Thomas Lam 1
Charlison Benschop 1
Delano Burgzorg 1
Clint Leemans 1
Younes Namli 1

Head to Head

2019-02-23 PEC Zwolle 0–3 VBV De Graafschap 2018-12-01 VBV De Graafschap 0–2 PEC Zwolle

PEC Zwolle Form

2019-02-23 PEC Zwolle 0–3 VBV De Graafschap L 2019-02-15 ADO Den Haag 1–0 PEC Zwolle L 2019-02-09 SC Heerenveen 1–1 PEC Zwolle D 2019-02-03 PEC Zwolle 4–3 FC Utrecht W 2019-01-26 Heracles Almelo 0–2 PEC Zwolle W 2019-01-19 PEC Zwolle 3–1 Feyenoord Rotterdam W

VBV De Graafschap Form

2019-02-23 PEC Zwolle 0–3 VBV De Graafschap W 2019-02-17 VBV De Graafschap 0–1 FC Utrecht L 2019-02-09 Feyenoord Rotterdam 4–0 VBV De Graafschap L 2019-02-01 VBV De Graafschap 3–0 NAC Breda W 2019-01-26 SBV Excelsior 2–0 VBV De Graafschap L 2019-01-20 VBV De Graafschap 5–1 Fortuna Sittard W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.43 PEC Zwolle xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.45 VBV De Graafschap xG
I would bet for: PEC Zwolle or VBV De Graafschap 73% + Both teams to score 58%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
PEC Zwolle38% Draw27% VBV De Graafschap35%
Actual: VBV De Graafschap win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes58% 0% No42%
Avg goals/match: 2.88
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 93%
7%
± 1.5 78%
22%
± 2.5 54%
46%
± 3.5 33%
67%
± 4.5 17%
83%

Double Chance

PEC Zwolle or Draw
65%
Draw or VBV De Graafschap
62%
PEC Zwolle or VBV De Graafschap
73%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
PEC Zwolle27% Draw45% VBV De Graafschap28%
Actual: VBV De Graafschap win at HT

Correct Score

✗ 0–3 not predicted
0 – 3
Actual
1 – 1
12.6%
1 – 2
8.1%
2 – 1
8%
0 – 0
7.5%
0 – 1
7.2%
1 – 0
7.1%
2 – 2
5.8%
0 – 2
5.8%
2 – 0
5.7%
1 – 3
3.9%
3 – 1
3.8%
2 – 3
2.9%

Asian Handicap — PEC Zwolle

Handicap PEC Zwolle covers Push VBV De Graafschap covers
-2.5 7% — 93%
-2 7% 11% 83%
-1.5 17% — 83%
-1 17% 19% 64%
-0.5 36% — 64%
+0.5 63% — 37%
+1 63% 19% 18%
+1.5 82% — 18%
+2 82% 11% 7%
+2.5 93% — 7%

Clean Sheet

PEC Zwolle keeps clean sheet
24% ✓
VBV De Graafschap keeps clean sheet
25% ✗

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