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SBV Vitesse vs FC Groningen, Eredivisie 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON

Eredivisie · 2020-21
SBV Vitesse
1 – 0
Full Time
FC Groningen
Sat 23 Jan 2021 · 17:45 UTC GelreDome HT 45+4' · FT 45+5'
Y 45' Ahmed El Messaoudi
Y 58' Alessio Da Cruz
Oussama Tannane 73' Y
Patrick Vroegh 79' Y

Overview

Match Preview

SBV Vitesse vs FC Groningen — Eredivisie at GelreDome.

Match Details

  • Referee Bjorn Kuipers
  • Referee Sander van Roekel
  • Referee Erwin Zeinstra
  • Referee Richard Martens
  • Referee Luca Cantineau

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 PSV 12 26
2 Feyenoord Rotterdam 12 25
3 AFC Ajax 12 25
4 FC Twente '65 12 24
5 AZ 12 23
6 SC Heerenveen 12 21
7 Fortuna Sittard 12 20
8 Go Ahead Eagles 12 17
9 FC Groningen 12 15
10 SC Cambuur-Leeuwarden 12 15
11 NEC 12 14
12 Sparta Rotterdam 12 12
13 PEC Zwolle 12 12
14 FC Utrecht 12 12
15 SBV Excelsior 12 11
16 Telstar 1963 12 10
17 ADO Den Haag 12 9
18 Willem II Tilburg 12 3

Head-to-Head

7
2
5
SBV Vitesse 14 games · Avg 2.6 goals FC Groningen
Last 5 meetings
2021-01-23 SBV Vitesse 1–0 FC Groningen 2020-11-21 FC Groningen 1–1 SBV Vitesse 2020-02-08 FC Groningen 1–0 SBV Vitesse 2019-11-08 SBV Vitesse 1–2 FC Groningen 2019-05-21 SBV Vitesse 3–1 FC Groningen

Recent Form

SBV Vitesse
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
23 Jan FC Groningen H 1–0 W
16 Jan FC Emmen A 4–1 W
12 Jan FC Utrecht H 1–0 W
09 Jan Heracles Almelo A 2–0 W
23 Dec AZ A 1–3 L
20 Dec Feyenoord Rotterdam H 1–0 W
FC Groningen
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
23 Jan SBV Vitesse A 0–1 L
17 Jan FC Twente '65 H 2–2 D
14 Jan Willem II Tilburg A 3–2 W
09 Jan FC Utrecht A 2–2 D
23 Dec Heracles Almelo H 0–1 L
19 Dec Sparta Rotterdam A 3–2 W

Key Stats

50% Both Teams to Score
H2H (14 games)
50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
8% Clean Sheets
FC Groningen this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

FC Groningen
0-15
7/4
16-30
6/3
31-45
4/5
46-60
4/5
61-75
3/5
76+
3/5
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

FC Groningen
Brynjolfur Darri Willumsson 9 G 1 A
Thom van Bergen 8 G 3 A
David van der Werff 2 G 3 A
Tygo Land 2 G 1 A

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at GelreDome!
  • 5' A quiet spell here at GelreDome. SBV Vitesse seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 10' Alessio Da Cruz has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 10 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 15' It is a cagey affair so far. SBV Vitesse in their trying to find a way past FC Groningen's compact .
  • 20' The home supporters are growing impatient. SBV Vitesse must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 25' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 30' The energy levels are beginning to show. Thomas Letsch might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 35' Jorgen Larsen is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for FC Groningen so far.
  • 36' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Riechedly Bazoer makes no mistake. 1-0!
  • 41' SBV Vitesse is showing some good football. However, SBV Vitesse are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
  • 45' A moment of madness from Ahmed El Messaoudi on 45 minutes earns him a Yellow card. FC Groningen will be frustrated.
  • 50' FC Groningen come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • 55' It looks surprising FC Groningen does not make any changes. Jacob Rasmussen has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 58' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Alessio Da Cruz on 58 minutes.
  • 63' 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.
  • 65' It is a substitution in SBV Vitesse team. Armando Broja is replaced by Idrissa Toure on 65 minute.
  • 66' Fresh legs for SBV Vitesse! Patrick Vroegh comes on to replace Thomas Bruns.
  • 69' The FC Groningen manager makes a substitution. Alessio Da Cruz departs to be replaced by Tomas Suslov.
  • 73' SBV Vitesse player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
  • 78' The FC Groningen manager makes a substitution. Mike te Wierik departs to be replaced by Bart van Hintum.
  • 79' Patrick Vroegh is having his name booked by the referee on 79.
  • 79' Sam Schreck has so much to prove this time. He replaces Damil Dankerlui on 79 minute.
  • 84' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Maximilian Wittek made 325 appearances and scored 7 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 85' Daan Huisman is ready to make an impact after coming on for Oussama Tannane at the 85 minute mark.
  • 86' Ahmed El Messaoudi makes way for Patrick Joosten at the 86 minute mark. A tactical switch from FC Groningen.
  • The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for FC Groningen.

Lineups

SBV Vitesse Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Thomas Letsch

FC Groningen Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Danny Buijs

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Tim Matavz 3
Million Manhoef 3
Bryan Linssen 2
Joel Asoro 2
Matus Bero 2
Kaj Sierhuis 2
Samir Memisevic 1
Jorgen Larsen 1

Head to Head

2021-01-23 SBV Vitesse 1–0 FC Groningen 2020-11-21 FC Groningen 1–1 SBV Vitesse 2020-02-08 FC Groningen 1–0 SBV Vitesse 2019-11-08 SBV Vitesse 1–2 FC Groningen 2019-05-21 SBV Vitesse 3–1 FC Groningen

SBV Vitesse Form

2021-01-23 SBV Vitesse 1–0 FC Groningen W 2021-01-16 FC Emmen 1–4 SBV Vitesse W 2021-01-12 SBV Vitesse 1–0 FC Utrecht W 2021-01-09 Heracles Almelo 0–2 SBV Vitesse W 2020-12-23 AZ 3–1 SBV Vitesse L 2020-12-20 SBV Vitesse 1–0 Feyenoord Rotterdam W

FC Groningen Form

2021-01-23 SBV Vitesse 1–0 FC Groningen L 2021-01-17 FC Groningen 2–2 FC Twente '65 D 2021-01-14 Willem II Tilburg 2–3 FC Groningen W 2021-01-09 FC Utrecht 2–2 FC Groningen D 2020-12-23 FC Groningen 0–1 Heracles Almelo L 2020-12-19 Sparta Rotterdam 2–3 FC Groningen W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.31 SBV Vitesse xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1 FC Groningen xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 60%

Match Result

✓ Correct
SBV Vitesse46% Draw28% FC Groningen26%
Actual: SBV Vitesse win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes47% 0% No53%
Avg goals/match: 2.31
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 88%
12%
± 1.5 67%
33%
± 2.5 40%
60%
± 3.5 21%
79%
± 4.5 9%
91%

Double Chance

SBV Vitesse or Draw
75%
Draw or FC Groningen
54%
SBV Vitesse or FC Groningen
72%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
SBV Vitesse29% Draw51% FC Groningen20%
Actual: SBV Vitesse win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.9%
0 – 0
12.1%
1 – 0
Actual
0 – 1
8.7%
2 – 1
8.2%
2 – 0
8.2%
1 – 2
6.3%
0 – 2
4.8%
2 – 2
4.2%
3 – 1
3.7%
3 – 0
3.5%
1 – 3
2.1%

Asian Handicap — SBV Vitesse

Handicap SBV Vitesse covers Push FC Groningen covers
-2.5 7% — 93%
-2 7% 13% 80%
-1.5 20% — 80%
-1 20% 22% 58%
-0.5 42% — 58%
+0.5 73% — 27%
+1 73% 17% 10%
+1.5 90% — 10%
+2 90% 7% 3%
+2.5 97% — 3%

Clean Sheet

SBV Vitesse keeps clean sheet
37% ✗
FC Groningen keeps clean sheet
28% ✓

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