SBV Vitesse vs FC Utrecht, 2018-19 EUROPA LEAGUE PLAYOFF FINAL
Overview
Match Preview
SBV Vitesse vs FC Utrecht — Eredivisie .
- SBV Vitesse 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- FC Utrecht 12 games · 12 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Mario Diks
- Referee Hessel Steegstra
- Referee Danny Makkelie
- Referee Allard Lindhout
- Referee Van der Eijk
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 May | FC Utrecht | H | 0–2 | L |
| 24 May | FC Utrecht | A | 1–1 | D |
| 21 May | FC Groningen | H | 3–1 | W |
| 18 May | FC Groningen | A | 1–2 | L |
| 15 May | VVV Venlo | A | 3–1 | W |
| 12 May | VBV De Graafschap | H | 6–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 May | SBV Vitesse | A | 2–0 | W |
| 24 May | SBV Vitesse | H | 1–1 | D |
| 21 May | Heracles Almelo | H | 3–0 | W |
| 18 May | Heracles Almelo | A | 2–0 | W |
| 15 May | SC Heerenveen | H | 3–1 | W |
| 12 May | AFC Ajax | A | 1–4 | L |
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
1/5
16-30
1/3
31-45
2/7
46-60
5/9
61-75
5/3
76+
7/7
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
FC Utrecht
| Artem Stepanov | 5 G | |
| Yoann Cathline | 4 G | 2 A |
| Angel Alarcon | 4 G | 1 A |
| Dani de Wit | 3 G | 1 A |
| Adrian Blake | 2 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Temperatures are rising at as SBV Vitesse face off against FC Utrecht in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
- 5' Netherlands international Alexander Buttner has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 10' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Leonid Slutsky will be considering his options from the bench.
- 15' SBV Vitesse are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 20' 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.
- 25' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 30' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 31' FC Utrecht is taking the lead after the goal scored by Cyriel Dessers on 31.
- 36' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 41' Willem Janssen has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 46' A change in the SBV Vitesse ranks — Bryan Linssen exits the field as Dauda Mohammed enters on 46.
- 51' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 56' Over 56 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 61' FC Utrecht manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Jean-Christophe Bahebeck is hanging Cyriel Dessers on the field on 61 minute.
- 63' Poor challenge from Matus Bero. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 64' SBV Vitesse ring the changes. Navarone Foor has done his job and it is now time for Thomas Buitink to step up.
- 69' The 30-year-old Max Clark has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 74' 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.
- 76' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Nicolas Gavory on 76 minutes.
- 77' Simon Gustafson does the damage! The net is bulging and FC Utrecht surge ahead!
- 78' Dauda Mohammed has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Red card on 78.
- 83' 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.
- 86' The FC Utrecht bench stirs into life. Gyrano Kerk is withdrawn and Mark van der Maarel gets his opportunity.
- Another three points for FC Utrecht.
Lineups
SBV Vitesse Lineups
Starting XI
- 18
- 22
- 3
-
28
Alexander Buttner ↓ Matus Bero 46'
- 8
-
25
Navarone Foor ↓ Thomas Buitink 64'
- 17
- 11
- 9
- 5
- 30
Bench
-
29
Thomas Buitink ↑ 64'
- 1
-
21
Matus Bero ↑ 46'
- 13
-
10
Dauda Mohammed ↑ 46'
- 38
- 32
Coach
Leonid Slutsky
FC Utrecht Lineups
Starting XI
- 24
- 10
- 16
- 14
- 17
- 6
- 22
- 27
- 7
- 11
- 13
Bench
- 31
-
2
Mark van der Maarel ↑ 86'
- 28
- 29
-
19
Jean-Christophe Bahebeck ↑ 61'
- 41
- 33
- 30
Coach
Dick Advocaat
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Oussama Darfalou | 2 |
| Cyriel Dessers | 2 |
| Maximilian Wittek | 2 |
| Tim Matavz | 2 |
| Moussa Sylla | 2 |
| Million Manhoef | 2 |
| Danilho Doekhi | 2 |
| Martin Odegaard | 1 |
Head to Head
SBV Vitesse Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.32
SBV Vitesse xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.2
FC Utrecht xG
I would bet for:
SBV Vitesse or FC Utrecht 71%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: FC Utrecht win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.52
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 1.5 | 72% |
|
28% |
| ± 2.5 | 46% |
|
54% |
| ± 3.5 | 25% |
|
75% |
| ± 4.5 | 12% |
|
88% |
Double Chance
SBV Vitesse or Draw
67%
Draw or FC Utrecht
62%
SBV Vitesse or FC Utrecht
71%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: FC Utrecht win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.7%
0 – 0
10.1%
1 – 0
9.5%
0 – 1
8.6%
2 – 1
8.1%
1 – 2
7.4%
2 – 0
6.8%
0 – 2
Actual
2 – 2
4.9%
3 – 1
3.6%
1 – 3
3%
3 – 0
2.9%
Asian Handicap — SBV Vitesse
| Handicap | SBV Vitesse covers | Push | FC Utrecht covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 11% | 82% |
| -1.5 | 18% | — | 82% |
| -1 | 18% | 20% | 62% |
| -0.5 | 38% | — | 62% |
| +0.5 | 68% | — | 32% |
| +1 | 68% | 18% | 14% |
| +1.5 | 86% | — | 14% |
| +2 | 86% | 9% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
SBV Vitesse keeps clean sheet
31%
✓
FC Utrecht keeps clean sheet
28%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.