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SBV Vitesse vs FC Groningen, Eredivisie 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON

Eredivisie · 2021-22
SBV Vitesse
1 – 3
Full Time
FC Groningen
Sat 22 Jan 2022 · 17:45 UTC GelreDome HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 18' Jorgen Larsen
Lois Openda 35' R
Lois Openda 36' R
Y 80' Mike te Wierik
Nikolai Baden Frederiksen 88' Y
Y 90' Wessel Dammers
Y 90' Romano Postema
Matus Bero 90' Y

Overview

Match Preview

SBV Vitesse vs FC Groningen — Eredivisie at GelreDome.

Match Details

  • Referee Erwin Zeinstra
  • Referee Dennis Higler
  • Referee Bas van Dongen
  • Referee Luca Cantineau
  • Referee Alex Bos
  • Referee Dyon Fikkert

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 ADO Den Haag 2 0
16 FC Utrecht 2 0
17 Willem II Tilburg 2 0
18 SC Cambuur-Leeuwarden 2 0

Head-to-Head

7
2
5
SBV Vitesse 14 games · Avg 2.6 goals FC Groningen
Last 5 meetings
2022-01-22 SBV Vitesse 1–3 FC Groningen 2021-09-22 FC Groningen 0–1 SBV Vitesse 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

Recent Form

SBV Vitesse
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
22 Jan FC Groningen H 1–3 L
15 Jan Feyenoord Rotterdam A 1–0 W
21 Dec PEC Zwolle H 1–0 W
18 Dec Sparta Rotterdam A 2–2 D
12 Dec Heracles Almelo H 2–1 W
04 Dec SC Cambuur-Leeuwarden A 6–1 W
FC Groningen
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
22 Jan SBV Vitesse A 3–1 W
16 Jan PSV H 0–1 L
21 Dec AZ A 0–1 L
18 Dec Heracles Almelo A 2–4 L
12 Dec Feyenoord Rotterdam H 1–1 D
03 Dec PEC Zwolle H 1–1 D

Key Stats

50% Both Teams to Score
H2H (14 games)
50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
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.
  • 5' FC Groningen are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 10' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 15' FC Groningen is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 18' The referee has no hesitation. Jorgen Larsen is booked for FC Groningen — Yellow card on 18.
  • 23' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 28' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 33' FC Groningen come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • 35' Controversy at the stadium! Lois Openda argues furiously but the Red card stands.
  • 36' Lois Openda was booked on 36.
  • 39' A stunning finish from Jorgen Larsen — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 44' Danilho Doekhi, a Suriname centre-back, has 16 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 46' It is a substitution in SBV Vitesse team. Enzo Cornelisse is replaced by Matus Bero on 46 minute.
  • 51' A quiet spell here at GelreDome. SBV Vitesse seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 56' SBV Vitesse have won 317 goals from 282 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 61' Toni Domgjoni has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 66' 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.
  • 67' Michael de Leeuw has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 67 minutes.
  • 69' Daniel van Kaam is ready to make an impact after coming on for Michael de Leeuw at the 69 minute mark.
  • 71' A goal from the Netherlands international Daniel van Kaam! He fires home on 71 to make it 0-3!
  • 75' The SBV Vitesse bench stirs into life. Thomas Buitink is withdrawn and Nikolai Baden Frederiksen gets his opportunity.
  • 76' Tomas Hajek is replacing Adrian Grbic for the SBV Vitesse side.
  • 76' Brilliant from the ! Dominik Oroz makes it 1-3 with a superb finish on 76.
  • 77' Wessel Dammers is replacing Melayro Bogarde for the FC Groningen side.
  • 78' The crowd applauds Paulos Abraham as he leaves the pitch. Romano Postema steps in for FC Groningen.
  • 80' The referee shows FC Groningen player a Yellow card on 80.
  • 85' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 88' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Nikolai Baden Frederiksen.
  • 89' Marin Sverko is ready to make an impact after coming on for Jorgen Larsen at the 89 minute mark.
  • 90' The referee shows FC Groningen player a Yellow card on 90.
  • Another three points 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
Kaj Sierhuis 2
Bryan Linssen 2
Joel Asoro 2
Matus Bero 2
Yann Gboho 1
Roy Beerens 1

Head to Head

2022-01-22 SBV Vitesse 1–3 FC Groningen 2021-09-22 FC Groningen 0–1 SBV Vitesse 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

SBV Vitesse Form

2022-01-22 SBV Vitesse 1–3 FC Groningen L 2022-01-15 Feyenoord Rotterdam 0–1 SBV Vitesse W 2021-12-21 SBV Vitesse 1–0 PEC Zwolle W 2021-12-18 Sparta Rotterdam 2–2 SBV Vitesse D 2021-12-12 SBV Vitesse 2–1 Heracles Almelo W 2021-12-04 SC Cambuur-Leeuwarden 1–6 SBV Vitesse W

FC Groningen Form

2022-01-22 SBV Vitesse 1–3 FC Groningen W 2022-01-16 FC Groningen 0–1 PSV L 2021-12-21 AZ 1–0 FC Groningen L 2021-12-18 Heracles Almelo 4–2 FC Groningen L 2021-12-12 FC Groningen 1–1 Feyenoord Rotterdam D 2021-12-03 FC Groningen 1–1 PEC Zwolle D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.3 SBV Vitesse xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.26 FC Groningen xG
I would bet for: SBV Vitesse or FC Groningen 72%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
SBV Vitesse40% Draw28% FC Groningen32%
Actual: FC Groningen win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes53% 0% No47%
Avg goals/match: 2.56
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 90%
10%
± 1.5 73%
27%
± 2.5 47%
53%
± 3.5 26%
74%
± 4.5 12%
88%

Double Chance

SBV Vitesse or Draw
68%
Draw or FC Groningen
60%
SBV Vitesse or FC Groningen
72%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
SBV Vitesse26% Draw48% FC Groningen26%
Actual: FC Groningen win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.6%
0 – 0
9.8%
1 – 0
9%
0 – 1
8.7%
2 – 1
7.9%
1 – 2
7.7%
2 – 0
6.3%
0 – 2
6%
2 – 2
5.1%
3 – 1
3.4%
1 – 3
Actual
3 – 0
2.7%

Asian Handicap — SBV Vitesse

Handicap SBV Vitesse covers Push FC Groningen covers
-2.5 6% — 94%
-2 6% 11% 84%
-1.5 16% — 84%
-1 16% 20% 64%
-0.5 36% — 64%
+0.5 66% — 34%
+1 66% 19% 15%
+1.5 85% — 15%
+2 85% 10% 5%
+2.5 95% — 5%

Clean Sheet

SBV Vitesse keeps clean sheet
29% ✓
FC Groningen keeps clean sheet
28% ✓

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