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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 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
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
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' It looks like no one’s ball. SBV Vitesse is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 10' 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.
  • 15' Both keepers have barely been tested. SBV Vitesse and FC Groningen are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 18' Controversy at the stadium! Jorgen Larsen argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 23' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
  • 28' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. SBV Vitesse needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
  • 33' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 35' A moment of madness from Lois Openda on 35 minutes earns him a Red card. SBV Vitesse will be frustrated.
  • 36' It’s a booking for SBV Vitesse player. Lois Openda gets a Red card.
  • 39' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Jorgen Larsen makes no mistake. 0-1!
  • 44' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both SBV Vitesse and FC Groningen are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 46' SBV Vitesse make a change. Enzo Cornelisse trudges off to be replaced by Matus Bero on 46 minutes.
  • 51' Romano Postema has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 56' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 61' A quiet spell here at GelreDome. SBV Vitesse seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 66' FC Groningen fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 67' Magnificent from Michael de Leeuw! That is 37 goals in 295 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 69' A change in the FC Groningen ranks — Michael de Leeuw exits the field as Daniel van Kaam enters on 69.
  • 71' The Netherlands Daniel van Kaam breaks the deadlock on 71 minutes. 0-3!
  • 75' SBV Vitesse ring the changes. Thomas Buitink has done his job and it is now time for Nikolai Baden Frederiksen to step up.
  • 76' SBV Vitesse manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Tomas Hajek is hanging Adrian Grbic on the field on 76 minute.
  • 76' A goal from the Croatia international Dominik Oroz! He fires home on 76 to make it 1-3!
  • 77' The FC Groningen bench stirs into life. Melayro Bogarde is withdrawn and Wessel Dammers gets his opportunity.
  • 78' The FC Groningen bench stirs into life. Paulos Abraham is withdrawn and Romano Postema gets his opportunity.
  • 80' Mike te Wierik catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 80.
  • 85' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Thomas Letsch will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 88' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Nikolai Baden Frederiksen.
  • 89' Another change for FC Groningen made on 89 minute. Jorgen Larsen leaves to be changed by Marin Sverko.
  • 90' The referee has no hesitation. Wessel Dammers is booked for FC Groningen — Yellow card on 90.
  • Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 1-3.

Lineups

SBV Vitesse Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Thomas Letsch

FC Groningen Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Danny Buijs

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Million Manhoef 3
Tim Matavz 3
Matus Bero 2
Kaj Sierhuis 2
Bryan Linssen 2
Joel Asoro 2
Sondre Tronstad 1
Lois Openda 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.