SBV Vitesse vs FC Groningen, 2018-19 EUROPA LEAGUE PLAYOFF SEMI FINALS
Overview
Match Preview
SBV Vitesse vs FC Groningen — Eredivisie .
- SBV Vitesse 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- FC Groningen 2 games · 6 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Dave Goossens
- Referee Bas Nijhuis
- Referee Joey Kooij
- Referee Mark Strijker
- Referee Christiaan Bax
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AZ | 2 | 6 |
| 2 | FC Groningen | 2 | 6 |
| 3 | Fortuna Sittard | 2 | 4 |
| 4 | PSV | 2 | 4 |
| 5 | SBV Excelsior | 2 | 3 |
| 6 | Go Ahead Eagles | 1 | 3 |
| 7 | NEC | 2 | 3 |
| 8 | AFC Ajax | 1 | 3 |
| 9 | Sparta Rotterdam | 2 | 3 |
| 10 | Feyenoord Rotterdam | 1 | 3 |
| 11 | SC Heerenveen | 1 | 3 |
| 12 | Telstar 1963 | 2 | 3 |
| 13 | FC Twente '65 | 1 | 0 |
| 14 | PEC Zwolle | 1 | 0 |
| 15 | FC Utrecht | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 May | FC Groningen | H | 3–1 | W |
| 18 May | FC Groningen | A | 1–2 | L |
| 15 May | VVV Venlo | A | 3–1 | W |
| 12 May | VBV De Graafschap | H | 6–1 | W |
| 23 Apr | AFC Ajax | A | 2–4 | L |
| 20 Apr | PEC Zwolle | H | 4–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 May | SBV Vitesse | A | 1–3 | L |
| 18 May | SBV Vitesse | H | 2–1 | W |
| 15 May | FC Emmen | A | 0–1 | L |
| 12 May | Fortuna Sittard | H | 3–0 | W |
| 29 Apr | PEC Zwolle | A | 2–3 | L |
| 20 Apr | AFC Ajax | H | 0–1 | L |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (14 games)
H2H (14 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
FC Groningen this season
FC Groningen this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
FC Groningen
0-15
1/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
1/–
61-75
–/–
76+
–/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — SBV Vitesse and FC Groningen get this one started.
- 2' Martin Odegaard puts SBV Vitesse on the lead.
- 7' Supporters expect more eagerness from Tim Matavz, as he is very good at scoring at with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 12' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 17' SBV Vitesse are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 22' 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.
- 27' A quiet spell here at . SBV Vitesse seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 28' Tim Matavz makes no mistake. The score reads 2-0 and SBV Vitesse are in front.
- 31' Magnificent from Tim Matavz! That is 28 goals in 282 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 36' SBV Vitesse have won 317 goals from 282 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 41' The energy levels are beginning to show. Leonid Slutsky might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 46' Ludovit Reis, a Netherlands , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 51' Tim Handwerker has been relatively quiet despite scoring 3 goals in his last 307 appearances.
- 55' Another substitution for FC Groningen to replace Tim Handwerker by Ajdin Hrustic on 55 minute.
- 60' SBV Vitesse seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 62' SBV Vitesse ring the changes. Tim Matavz has done his job and it is now time for Thomas Buitink to step up.
- 67' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both SBV Vitesse and FC Groningen are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 72' The referee calls foul for Thomas Bruns. He receives a Yellow card.
- 74' A tactical swap from FC Groningen — Mo El Hankouri on, Mimoun Mahi off on 74 minutes.
- 76' The whistle greets Bryan Linssen as he departs to be replaced by Mukhtar Ali.
- 81' Against the run of play, Kaj Sierhuis has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 81' A meaty challenge results in booking for Mukhtar Ali on 81.
- 86' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Sergio Padt made 307 appearances and scored 1 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from SBV Vitesse to claim maximum points.
Lineups
SBV Vitesse Lineups
Starting XI
- 18
- 22
- 3
- 28
- 8
- 25
- 17
-
11
Bryan Linssen C ↓ Mukhtar Ali 76'
-
9
Tim Matavz ↓ Thomas Buitink 62'
- 30
- 10
Bench
-
23
Mukhtar Ali ↑ 76'
- 34
-
29
Thomas Buitink ↑ 62'
- 1
- 38
- 32
Coach
Leonid Slutsky
FC Groningen Lineups
Starting XI
- 15
- 9
-
29
Tim Handwerker ↓ Ajdin Hrustic 55'
- 1
- 4
- 42
- 5
- 21
- 7
-
6
Ludovit Reis ↓ Paul Gladon 55'
-
10
Mimoun Mahi ↓ Mo El Hankouri 74'
Bench
- 8
-
14
Mo El Hankouri ↑ 74'
- 16
- 31
- 20
- 12
-
23
Ajdin Hrustic ↑ 55'
- 36
- 22
- 11
- 17
-
19
Paul Gladon ↑ 55'
Coach
Danny Buijs
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Tim Matavz | 3 |
| Million Manhoef | 3 |
| Kaj Sierhuis | 2 |
| Bryan Linssen | 2 |
| Joel Asoro | 2 |
| Matus Bero | 2 |
| Riechedly Bazoer | 1 |
| Tim Matavz | 1 |
Head to Head
SBV Vitesse Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
2.13
SBV Vitesse xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.07
FC Groningen xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 61% + SBV Vitesse to win 59%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: SBV Vitesse win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.2
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 83% |
|
17% |
| ± 2.5 | 61% |
|
39% |
| ± 3.5 | 39% |
|
61% |
| ± 4.5 | 22% |
|
78% |
Double Chance
SBV Vitesse or Draw
81%
Draw or FC Groningen
41%
SBV Vitesse or FC Groningen
78%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: SBV Vitesse win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10.1%
2 – 1
9.5%
2 – 0
9.1%
1 – 0
8.1%
3 – 1
Actual
3 – 0
6.3%
0 – 0
5.6%
2 – 2
5.1%
1 – 2
4.8%
0 – 1
3.7%
3 – 2
3.7%
4 – 1
3.6%
Asian Handicap — SBV Vitesse
| Handicap | SBV Vitesse covers | Push | FC Groningen covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 20% | — | 80% |
| -2 | 20% | 18% | 62% |
| -1.5 | 38% | — | 62% |
| -1 | 38% | 22% | 40% |
| -0.5 | 60% | — | 40% |
| +0.5 | 82% | — | 18% |
| +1 | 82% | 11% | 7% |
| +1.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
| +2 | 93% | 5% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
SBV Vitesse keeps clean sheet
35%
✓
FC Groningen keeps clean sheet
13%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.