PSV vs VBV De Graafschap, 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
PSV vs VBV De Graafschap — Eredivisie at Philips Stadion.
- PSV 2 games · 4 pts (2026/27)
- VBV De Graafschap 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Jochem Kamphuis
- Referee Allard Lindhout
- Referee Richard Polman
- Referee Roy de Nas
- Referee Christian Mulder
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 | PSV | 2 | 4 |
| 6 | Feyenoord Rotterdam | 2 | 4 |
| 7 | SBV Excelsior | 2 | 3 |
| 8 | NEC | 2 | 3 |
| 9 | AFC Ajax | 1 | 3 |
| 10 | Sparta Rotterdam | 2 | 3 |
| 11 | FC Twente '65 | 2 | 3 |
| 12 | SC Heerenveen | 1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Apr | VBV De Graafschap | H | 2–1 | W |
| 07 Apr | SBV Vitesse | A | 3–3 | D |
| 04 Apr | PEC Zwolle | H | 4–0 | W |
| 31 Mar | AFC Ajax | A | 1–3 | L |
| 17 Mar | VVV Venlo | A | 1–0 | W |
| 09 Mar | NAC Breda | H | 2–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Apr | PSV | A | 1–2 | L |
| 06 Apr | AZ | H | 1–1 | D |
| 02 Apr | FC Groningen | A | 0–1 | L |
| 30 Mar | Heracles Almelo | H | 1–2 | L |
| 16 Mar | SC Heerenveen | A | 3–0 | W |
| 09 Mar | Willem II Tilburg | A | 2–3 | L |
Key Stats
100%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
H2H (2 games)
100%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
PSV this season
PSV this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
PSV
0-15
1/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/1
46-60
2/1
61-75
1/–
76+
–/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and PSV launch into their encounter with VBV De Graafschap.
- 5' It looks surprising VBV De Graafschap does not make any changes. Nigel Bertrams has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 10' Ruben Ligeon has been relatively quiet despite scoring 0 goals in his last 232 appearances.
- 15' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His PSV side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 20' It’s high time Henk de Jong made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 25' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 26' Delano Burgzorg is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the forward.
- 31' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 36' The energy levels are beginning to show. Henk de Jong might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 41' The home supporters are growing impatient. PSV must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 46' Donyell Malen is ready to make an impact after coming on for Mohammed Ihattaren at the 46 minute mark.
- 51' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 52' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Michal Sadilek.
- 57' PSV are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against VBV De Graafschap's shape.
- 62' VBV De Graafschap receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 62.
- 65' What a moment for Steven Bergwijn! That strike on 65 puts his side firmly in control.
- 70' The VBV De Graafschap bench stirs into life. Sven Nieuwpoort is withdrawn and Lars Nieuwpoort gets his opportunity.
- 73' Luuk de Jong makes no mistake. The score reads 2-1 and PSV are in front.
- 78' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 82' VBV De Graafschap manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Ruben Ligeon is hanging Leeroy Owusu on the field on 82 minute.
- 87' VBV De Graafschap fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 90' A meaty challenge results in booking for Luuk de Jong on 90.
- 90' Cody Gakpo has so much to prove this time. He replaces Steven Bergwijn on 90 minute.
- Time to leave. No sensation happened. Another win for PSV players.
Lineups
PSV Lineups
Starting XI
- 11
- 22
- 1
- 5
- 18
- 9
-
17
Steven Bergwijn ↓ Cody Gakpo 90'
- 4
- 6
- 32
- 52
Bench
- 20
- 3
- 41
- 13
- 8
- 15
- 7
- 16
-
14
Donyell Malen ↑ 46'
-
19
Cody Gakpo ↑ 90'
- 25
- 33
Coach
Mark van Bommel
VBV De Graafschap Lineups
Starting XI
- 35
- 7
-
44
Leeroy Owusu ↓ Ruben Ligeon 82'
- 8
- 2
- 23
- 5
- 20
- 22
- 25
- 12
Bench
-
24
Ruben Ligeon ↑ 82'
- 1
- 10
- 18
- 13
-
4
Lars Nieuwpoort ↑ 70'
- 6
- 28
-
11
Daryl van Mieghem ↑ 82'
- 9
Coach
Henk de Jong
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Luuk de Jong | 3 |
| Steven Bergwijn | 2 |
| Donyell Malen | 1 |
| Youssef Jebli | 1 |
| Delano Burgzorg | 1 |
PSV Form
VBV De Graafschap Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.92
PSV xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.01
VBV De Graafschap xG
I would bet for:
PSV to win 59% + Over 2.5 goals 55%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: PSV win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.93
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 79% |
|
21% |
| ± 2.5 | 55% |
|
45% |
| ± 3.5 | 34% |
|
66% |
| ± 4.5 | 18% |
|
82% |
Double Chance
PSV or Draw
82%
Draw or VBV De Graafschap
41%
PSV or VBV De Graafschap
77%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: VBV De Graafschap win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.2%
2 – 0
9.7%
1 – 0
9.6%
2 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
7.1%
3 – 1
6.1%
3 – 0
6.1%
1 – 2
5%
2 – 2
4.8%
0 – 1
4.6%
3 – 2
3.2%
4 – 1
3%
Asian Handicap — PSV
| Handicap | PSV covers | Push | VBV De Graafschap covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 16% | — | 84% |
| -2 | 16% | 18% | 66% |
| -1.5 | 34% | — | 66% |
| -1 | 34% | 23% | 43% |
| -0.5 | 57% | — | 43% |
| +0.5 | 82% | — | 18% |
| +1 | 82% | 12% | 7% |
| +1.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
| +2 | 93% | 5% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
PSV keeps clean sheet
37%
✓
VBV De Graafschap keeps clean sheet
16%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

