SBV Vitesse vs FC Utrecht, 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
SBV Vitesse vs FC Utrecht — Eredivisie .
- SBV Vitesse 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- FC Utrecht 7 games · 5 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Mario Diks
- Referee Hessel Steegstra
- Referee Danny Makkelie
- Referee Edwin van de Graaf
- Referee Alex Bos
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Nov | FC Utrecht | H | 2–1 | W |
| 03 Nov | PSV | A | 0–1 | L |
| 28 Oct | Fortuna Sittard | H | 2–1 | W |
| 20 Oct | SBV Excelsior | A | 0–2 | L |
| 07 Oct | Heracles Almelo | H | 4–0 | W |
| 30 Sep | Feyenoord Rotterdam | A | 1–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Nov | SBV Vitesse | A | 1–2 | L |
| 04 Nov | ADO Den Haag | H | 3–0 | W |
| 28 Oct | Willem II Tilburg | A | 1–0 | W |
| 20 Oct | AZ | H | 2–1 | W |
| 05 Oct | NAC Breda | H | 2–1 | W |
| 30 Sep | FC Groningen | A | 1–1 | D |
Key Stats
47%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (15 games)
H2H (15 games)
33%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
FC Utrecht this season
FC Utrecht this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
FC Utrecht
0-15
1/4
16-30
1/1
31-45
1/4
46-60
1/6
61-75
2/2
76+
5/7
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
FC Utrecht
| Artem Stepanov | 5 G |
| Dani de Wit | 2 G |
| Matisse Didden | 2 G |
| Adrian Blake | 2 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for SBV Vitesse to score. At the same time, FC Utrecht does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 5' It looks surprising FC Utrecht does not make any changes. Simon Gustafson has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 10' The home supporters are growing impatient. SBV Vitesse must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 15' It’s high time Leonid Slutsky made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 20' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 25' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 30' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His SBV Vitesse side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 35' The travelling FC Utrecht supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 40' 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.
- 42' Gyrano Kerk picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 46' A change in the FC Utrecht ranks — Urby Emanuelson exits the field as Sander van de Streek enters on 46.
- 51' Urby Emanuelson, a Netherlands , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 55' The referee calls foul for Sean Klaiber. He receives a Yellow card.
- 58' Bryan Linssen makes no mistake. The score reads 1-0 and SBV Vitesse are in front.
- 63' Netherlands international Willem Janssen has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 64' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Martin Odegaard makes no mistake. 2-0!
- 65' FC Utrecht make a change. Simon Gustafson trudges off to be replaced by Cyriel Dessers on 65 minutes.
- 69' The supporters are chanting for Thomas Buitink. He replaces Oussama Darfalou on 69 minute.
- 74' Rasmus Thelander has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 76' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Alexander Buttner.
- 78' What a moment for Cyriel Dessers! That strike on 78 puts his side firmly in control.
- 78' It is a substitution in FC Utrecht team. Joris van Overeem is replaced by Lukas Gortler on 78 minute.
- 82' That is a Yellow card for FC Utrecht. Lukas Gortler will be fuming at that decision.
- 82' Max Clark is ready to make an impact after coming on for Alexander Buttner at the 82 minute mark.
- 87' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering FC Utrecht that had 321 games and scored 440 goals.
- FC Utrecht will have plenty to reflect on. SBV Vitesse were simply the better side today.
Lineups
SBV Vitesse Lineups
Starting XI
- 14
- 18
-
28
Alexander Buttner ↓ Max Clark 82'
- 8
- 25
- 11
-
7
Roy Beerens ↓ Thomas Bruns 82'
- 1
- 21
- 26
- 13
Bench
- 2
- 22
-
10
Thomas Bruns ↑ 82'
-
29
Thomas Buitink ↑ 69'
-
5
Max Clark ↑ 82'
- 19
- 38
Coach
Leonid Slutsky
FC Utrecht Lineups
Starting XI
- 24
- 15
- 10
- 1
- 2
- 14
- 17
- 28
- 7
- 8
- 21
Bench
-
22
Sander van de Streek ↑ 46'
-
27
Lukas Gortler ↑ 78'
-
11
Cyriel Dessers ↑ 65'
- 41
- 26
- 33
Coach
Dick Advocaat
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Moussa Sylla | 2 |
| Million Manhoef | 2 |
| Danilho Doekhi | 2 |
| Oussama Darfalou | 2 |
| Cyriel Dessers | 2 |
| Maximilian Wittek | 2 |
| Tim Matavz | 2 |
| Simon Gustafson | 1 |
Head to Head
SBV Vitesse Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.56
SBV Vitesse xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.14
FC Utrecht xG
I would bet for:
Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: SBV Vitesse win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.7
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 75% |
|
25% |
| ± 2.5 | 50% |
|
50% |
| ± 3.5 | 29% |
|
71% |
| ± 4.5 | 14% |
|
86% |
Double Chance
SBV Vitesse or Draw
74%
Draw or FC Utrecht
53%
SBV Vitesse or FC Utrecht
73%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.9%
1 – 0
9.5%
2 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
8.7%
2 – 0
8%
0 – 1
6.7%
1 – 2
6.6%
2 – 2
5.2%
3 – 1
4.7%
0 – 2
4.3%
3 – 0
4.1%
3 – 2
2.8%
Asian Handicap — SBV Vitesse
| Handicap | SBV Vitesse covers | Push | FC Utrecht covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 10% | — | 90% |
| -2 | 10% | 14% | 76% |
| -1.5 | 24% | — | 76% |
| -1 | 24% | 22% | 55% |
| -0.5 | 45% | — | 55% |
| +0.5 | 73% | — | 27% |
| +1 | 73% | 16% | 11% |
| +1.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
| +2 | 89% | 8% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
SBV Vitesse keeps clean sheet
33%
✓
FC Utrecht keeps clean sheet
22%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

