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SBV Vitesse vs Heracles Almelo, Eredivisie 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON

Eredivisie · 2020-21
Sat 3 Oct 2020 · 14:30 UTC GelreDome HT 45+2' · FT 45+3'

Overview

Match Preview

SBV Vitesse vs Heracles AlmeloEredivisie at GelreDome.

Match Details

  • Referee Marc Nagtegaal
  • Referee Roy de Nas
  • Referee Martin van den Kerkhof
  • Referee Robin Gansner
  • Referee Nils van Kampen

Recent Form

DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
03 Oct Heracles Almelo H 3–0 W
26 Sep AFC Ajax A 1–2 L
19 Sep Sparta Rotterdam H 2–0 W
13 Sep RKC Waalwijk A 1–0 W
07 Mar FC Twente '65 H 1–0 W
29 Feb PEC Zwolle A 3–4 L
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
03 Oct SBV Vitesse A 0–3 L
27 Sep PSV H 1–1 D
20 Sep Willem II Tilburg A 0–4 L
13 Sep ADO Den Haag H 2–0 W
08 Mar RKC Waalwijk H 4–2 W
29 Feb ADO Den Haag A 0–0 D

Key Stats

44% Both Teams to Score
H2H (9 games)
56% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The wait is over. Heracles Almelo get us underway at GelreDome.
  • 5' 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.
  • 10' Tomas Hajek has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 15' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Marco Rente suffering a number of foals already.
  • 20' The energy levels are beginning to show. Thomas Letsch might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 25' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 25 minutes.
  • 30' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 31' A meaty challenge results in booking for Oussama Tannane on 31.
  • 33' Matus Bero catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 33.
  • 34' GOAL! Lois Openda scores on 34. Assisted by Matus Bero
  • 36' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Teun Bijleveld.
  • 37' Oussama Darfalou has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 37 minutes.
  • 42' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 46' The crowd applauds Marco Rente as he leaves the pitch. Lucas Schoofs steps in for Heracles Almelo.
  • 51' 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.
  • 56' SBV Vitesse are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Heracles Almelo backline.
  • 61' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 63' What a moment for Oussama Tannane! That strike on 63 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 66' Another change for Heracles Almelo made on 66 minute. Adrian Szoke leaves to be changed by Delano Burgzorg.
  • 71' Both keepers have barely been tested. SBV Vitesse and Heracles Almelo are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 73' It is a substitution in SBV Vitesse team. Matus Bero is replaced by Idrissa Toure on 73 minute.
  • 74' The crowd applauds Lois Openda as he leaves the pitch. Armando Broja steps in for SBV Vitesse.
  • 79' Heracles Almelo fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 83' A tactical swap from SBV VitesseDaan Huisman on, Oussama Darfalou off on 83 minutes.
  • 88' The home supporters are growing impatient. SBV Vitesse must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 90' Fresh legs for SBV Vitesse! Hillary Gong comes on to replace Oussama Tannane.
  • Another three points for SBV Vitesse.

Lineups

H2H

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.93 SBV Vitesse xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.73 Heracles Almelo xG
I would bet for: SBV Vitesse to win 62% + Under — clean sheet likely 55%

Match Result

✓ Correct
SBV Vitesse62% Draw23% Heracles Almelo15%
Actual: SBV Vitesse win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes45% 0% No55%
Avg goals/match: 2.66
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 91%
9%
± 1.5 74%
26%
± 2.5 49%
51%
± 3.5 28%
72%
± 4.5 14%
86%

Double Chance

SBV Vitesse or Draw
85%
Draw or Heracles Almelo
38%
SBV Vitesse or Heracles Almelo
77%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
SBV Vitesse45% Draw44% Heracles Almelo11%
Actual: SBV Vitesse win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 0
12.9%
2 – 0
12.8%
1 – 1
10.6%
2 – 1
9.2%
0 – 0
8.8%
3 – 0
Actual
3 – 1
6%
0 – 1
4.3%
4 – 0
3.9%
1 – 2
3.4%
2 – 2
3.4%
4 – 1
3%

Asian Handicap — SBV Vitesse

Handicap SBV Vitesse covers Push Heracles Almelo covers
-2.5 20% 80%
-2 20% 20% 60%
-1.5 40% 60%
-1 40% 25% 36%
-0.5 64% 36%
+0.5 88% 12%
+1 88% 9% 4%
+1.5 96% 4%
+2 96% 3% 1%
+2.5 99% 1%

Clean Sheet

SBV Vitesse keeps clean sheet
49%
Heracles Almelo keeps clean sheet
15%

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