SBV Vitesse vs VBV De Graafschap, 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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SBV Vitesse vs VBV De Graafschap — Eredivisie at GelreDome.
- SBV Vitesse 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- VBV De Graafschap 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Kevin Blom
- Referee Bas Nijhuis
- Referee Richard Brondijk
- Referee Terry Hoekstra
- Referee Erwin Blank
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 May | VBV De Graafschap | H | 6–1 | W |
| 23 Apr | AFC Ajax | A | 2–4 | L |
| 20 Apr | PEC Zwolle | H | 4–1 | W |
| 14 Apr | FC Utrecht | A | 0–0 | D |
| 07 Apr | PSV | H | 3–3 | D |
| 02 Apr | AZ | H | 2–2 | D |
Key Stats
100%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
H2H (2 games)
100%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' In just a few seconds GelreDome will turn into a battlefield for SBV Vitesse and VBV De Graafschap.
- 5' Martin Odegaard is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for SBV Vitesse so far.
- 10' 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.
- 15' It is a cagey affair so far. SBV Vitesse in their trying to find a way past VBV De Graafschap's compact .
- 20' Charlison Benschop has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 25' 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.
- 26' Brilliant from the ! Bart Straalman makes it 0-1 with a superb finish on 26.
- 31' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 36' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both SBV Vitesse and VBV De Graafschap are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 37' A goal from the Netherlands international Thomas Buitink! He fires home on 37 to make it 1-1!
- 42' Tim Matavz has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 46' The VBV De Graafschap manager makes a substitution. Javier Vet departs to be replaced by Youssef Jebli.
- 51' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 56' A quiet spell here at GelreDome. VBV De Graafschap seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 61' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 61 minutes.
- 62' The referee shows VBV De Graafschap player a Yellow card on 62.
- 65' SBV Vitesse player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 65' A tactical swap from VBV De Graafschap — Erik Bakker on, Charlison Benschop off on 65 minutes.
- 70' Thomas Buitink doubles the advantage! 2-1 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 72' Brilliant from the ! Martin Odegaard makes it 3-1 with a superb finish on 72.
- 75' Time for substitution for SBV Vitesse. Tim Matavz is replaced by Oussama Darfalou.
- 76' The SBV Vitesse bench stirs into life. Martin Odegaard is withdrawn and Charly Musonda gets his opportunity.
- 80' Brilliant from the ! Oussama Darfalou makes it 4-1 with a superb finish on 80.
- 82' The supporters are chanting for Richie Musaba. He replaces Navarone Foor on 82 minute.
- 85' Another change for VBV De Graafschap made on 85 minute. Furdjel Narsingh leaves to be changed by Robert Klaasen.
- 86' A stunning finish from Youssef Jebli — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 88' Richie Musaba does the damage! The net is bulging and SBV Vitesse surge ahead!
- Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 6-1.
Lineups
SBV Vitesse Lineups
Starting XI
- 14
- 18
- 22
- 8
-
25
Navarone Foor ↓ Richie Musaba 82'
- 17
- 11
-
9
Tim Matavz ↓ Oussama Darfalou 75'
- 29
- 5
- 30
Bench
-
20
Charly Musonda ↑ 76'
- 3
- 1
- 26
-
13
Oussama Darfalou ↑ 75'
-
38
Richie Musaba ↑ 82'
Coach
Leonid Slutsky
VBV De Graafschap Lineups
Starting XI
- 21
- 35
- 7
- 44
-
8
Javier Vet ↓ Youssef Jebli 46'
- 2
- 4
- 5
- 22
- 25
- 12
Bench
- 1
- 10
-
18
Erik Bakker ↑ 65'
- 13
- 23
-
6
Robert Klaasen ↑ 85'
- 28
-
20
Youssef Jebli ↑ 46'
- 11
- 9
Coach
Henk de Jong
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Martin Odegaard | 2 |
| Thomas Buitink | 2 |
| Matus Bero | 1 |
| Furdjel Narsingh | 1 |
| Frank Olijve | 1 |
| Oussama Darfalou | 1 |
| Richie Musaba | 1 |
| Bart Straalman | 1 |
Head to Head
SBV Vitesse Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
2.72
SBV Vitesse xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.21
VBV De Graafschap xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 74% + Both teams to score 65%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: SBV Vitesse win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.93
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 97% |
|
3% |
| ± 1.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 2.5 | 74% |
|
26% |
| ± 3.5 | 54% |
|
46% |
| ± 4.5 | 35% |
|
65% |
Double Chance
SBV Vitesse or Draw
84%
Draw or VBV De Graafschap
35%
SBV Vitesse or VBV De Graafschap
81%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: SBV Vitesse win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 6–1 not predicted6 – 1Actual
2 – 1
8.6%
3 – 1
7.7%
2 – 0
7.4%
1 – 1
7.3%
3 – 0
6.5%
4 – 1
5.2%
2 – 2
5.1%
1 – 0
5.1%
3 – 2
4.6%
4 – 0
4.4%
1 – 2
3.9%
4 – 2
3.2%
Asian Handicap — SBV Vitesse
| Handicap | SBV Vitesse covers | Push | VBV De Graafschap covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 29% | — | 71% |
| -2 | 29% | 19% | 52% |
| -1.5 | 48% | — | 52% |
| -1 | 48% | 20% | 32% |
| -0.5 | 68% | — | 32% |
| +0.5 | 86% | — | 14% |
| +1 | 86% | 9% | 6% |
| +1.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
| +2 | 94% | 4% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
SBV Vitesse keeps clean sheet
30%
✓
VBV De Graafschap keeps clean sheet
7%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

