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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 7 19
2 Feyenoord Rotterdam 7 17
3 PSV 7 16
4 FC Twente '65 7 16
5 AFC Ajax 7 14
6 Fortuna Sittard 7 13
7 SBV Excelsior 7 11
8 FC Groningen 7 11
9 Go Ahead Eagles 7 10
10 SC Heerenveen 7 9
11 NEC 7 8
12 Sparta Rotterdam 7 5
13 Telstar 1963 7 5
14 SC Cambuur-Leeuwarden 7 5
15 FC Utrecht 7 5
16 PEC Zwolle 7 4
17 ADO Den Haag 7 2
18 Willem II Tilburg 7 2

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
14% Clean Sheets
FC Groningen this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

FC Groningen
0-15
3/2
16-30
5/1
31-45
3/3
46-60
1/3
61-75
1/1
76+
1/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

FC Groningen
Thom van Bergen 4 G 2 A
Brynjolfur Darri Willumsson 4 G
David van der Werff 2 G 3 A
Tygo Land 2 G 1 A

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for SBV Vitesse to score. At the same time, FC Groningen does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
  • 5' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering SBV Vitesse that had 282 games and scored 317 goals.
  • 10' FC Groningen is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 15' Supporters expect more eagerness from Melayro Bogarde, as he is very good at scoring at GelreDome with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 18' Jorgen Larsen has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 18.
  • 23' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 28' SBV Vitesse are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined FC Groningen backline.
  • 33' With 0 assists to his name this season, Jeroen Houwen is clearly more than just a goal scorer for FC Groningen.
  • 35' A moment of madness from Lois Openda on 35 minutes earns him a Red card. SBV Vitesse will be frustrated.
  • 36' SBV Vitesse player sees a Red card in front of him.
  • 39' GOAL! Jorgen Larsen scores on 39.
  • 44' It is a cagey affair so far. SBV Vitesse in their trying to find a way past FC Groningen's compact .
  • 46' The whistle greets Enzo Cornelisse as he departs to be replaced by Matus Bero.
  • 51' The travelling FC Groningen supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 56' Both keepers have barely been tested. SBV Vitesse and FC Groningen are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 61' FC Groningen is showing some good football. However, FC Groningen are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
  • 66' Tomas Suslov has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 4 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 67' Against the run of play, Michael de Leeuw has scored! This game has turned on its head.
  • 69' The supporters are chanting for Daniel van Kaam. He replaces Michael de Leeuw on 69 minute.
  • 71' Daniel van Kaam doubles the advantage! 0-3 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
  • 75' The whistle greets Thomas Buitink as he departs to be replaced by Nikolai Baden Frederiksen.
  • 76' It is a substitution in SBV Vitesse team. Adrian Grbic is replaced by Tomas Hajek on 76 minute.
  • 76' A stunning finish from Dominik Oroz — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 77' Wessel Dammers has so much to prove this time. He replaces Melayro Bogarde on 77 minute.
  • 78' The FC Groningen manager makes a substitution. Paulos Abraham departs to be replaced by Romano Postema.
  • 80' Controversy at the stadium! Mike te Wierik argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 85' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Thomas Letsch will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 88' The referee calls foul for Nikolai Baden Frederiksen. He receives a Yellow card.
  • 89' Fresh legs for FC Groningen! Marin Sverko comes on to replace Jorgen Larsen.
  • 90' A meaty challenge results in booking for Wessel Dammers on 90.
  • SBV Vitesse will have plenty to reflect on. FC Groningen were simply the better side today.

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
Mimoun Mahi 1
Eli Dasa 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.