SBV Vitesse vs Willem II Tilburg, 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
SBV Vitesse vs Willem II Tilburg — Eredivisie at GelreDome.
- SBV Vitesse 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Willem II Tilburg 7 games · 2 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Dave Goossens
- Referee Pol van Boekel
- Referee Allard Lindhout
- Referee Stan Teuben
- Referee Bas van Dongen
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Feb | Willem II Tilburg | H | 3–2 | W |
| 10 Feb | FC Groningen | A | 1–2 | L |
| 02 Feb | SC Heerenveen | H | 2–2 | D |
| 27 Jan | Fortuna Sittard | A | 1–2 | L |
| 18 Jan | SBV Excelsior | H | 3–2 | W |
| 23 Dec | VBV De Graafschap | A | 2–2 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Feb | SBV Vitesse | A | 2–3 | L |
| 09 Feb | VVV Venlo | A | 1–2 | L |
| 02 Feb | FC Groningen | H | 1–2 | L |
| 27 Jan | FC Utrecht | A | 1–0 | W |
| 20 Jan | NAC Breda | H | 2–0 | W |
| 23 Dec | FC Emmen | A | 2–0 | W |
Key Stats
43%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (7 games)
H2H (7 games)
57%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Willem II Tilburg this season
Willem II Tilburg this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Willem II Tilburg
0-15
1/1
16-30
–/1
31-45
–/5
46-60
–/1
61-75
1/8
76+
4/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Willem II Tilburg
| Devin Haen | 3 G | 1 A |
| Thomas Verheydt | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — SBV Vitesse and Willem II Tilburg get this one started.
- 5' GOAL! Bryan Linssen fires home to make it 1-0!
- 10' 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 Vangelis Pavlidis suffering a number of foals already.
- 11' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Oussama Darfalou.
- 16' SBV Vitesse are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Willem II Tilburg backline.
- 21' Both keepers have barely been tested. SBV Vitesse and Willem II Tilburg are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 26' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 28' The referee has no hesitation. Navarone Foor is booked for SBV Vitesse — Yellow card on 28.
- 33' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Willem II Tilburg that had 168 games and scored 218 goals.
- 38' Fresh legs for SBV Vitesse! Dauda Mohammed comes on to replace Oussama Darfalou.
- 43' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Vyacheslav Karavaev made 282 appearances and scored 8 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 46' A change in the Willem II Tilburg ranks — Pol Llonch exits the field as Vangelis Pavlidis enters on 46.
- 48' A meaty challenge results in booking for Thomas Meissner on 48.
- 53' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 54' The referee has no hesitation. Matus Bero is booked for SBV Vitesse — Yellow card on 54.
- 59' Martin Odegaard does the damage! The net is bulging and SBV Vitesse surge ahead!
- 61' Alexander Isak is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 2 goals this season for the .
- 64' Poor challenge from Daniel Crowley. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 69' The travelling Willem II Tilburg supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 74' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 77' The Willem II Tilburg manager makes a substitution. Marious Vrousai departs to be replaced by Vurnon Anita.
- 79' Goal! Max Clark scores his 4 goal in 282 matches.
- 83' A stunning finish from Vangelis Pavlidis — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 88' Another substitution for Willem II Tilburg to replace Daniel Crowley by Kristofer Ingi Kristinsson on 88 minute.
- 89' The SBV Vitesse bench stirs into life. Dauda Mohammed is withdrawn and Richonell Margaret gets his opportunity.
- 90' A meaty challenge results in booking for Kristofer Ingi Kristinsson on 90.
- 90' Mukhtar Ali has so much to prove this time. He replaces Alexander Buttner on 90 minute.
- Both sets of fans can go home satisfied — a 3-2 draw is a fair result on the day.
Lineups
SBV Vitesse Lineups
Starting XI
- 14
- 18
-
28
Alexander Buttner ↓ Mukhtar Ali 90'
- 8
- 25
- 11
- 1
- 5
- 21
- 30
- 13
Bench
- 22
- 3
-
23
Mukhtar Ali ↑ 90'
- 7
- 26
-
10
Dauda Mohammed ↑ 38'
- 39
Coach
Leonid Slutsky
Willem II Tilburg Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 3
- 4
- 25
- 15
- 14
- 7
-
8
Pol Llonch ↓ Vangelis Pavlidis 46'
- 26
- 9
-
16
Marious Vrousai ↓ Vurnon Anita 77'
Bench
-
23
Vurnon Anita ↑ 77'
- 24
- 22
- 27
- 21
- 17
- 12
-
10
Vangelis Pavlidis ↑ 46'
Coach
Adrie Koster
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Che Nunnely | 3 |
| Bryan Linssen | 2 |
| Kwasi Okyere Wriedt | 2 |
| Martin Odegaard | 2 |
| Jay-Roy Grot | 1 |
| Tim Matavz | 1 |
| Fran Sol | 1 |
| Lois Openda | 1 |
Head to Head
SBV Vitesse Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.93
SBV Vitesse xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.39
Willem II Tilburg xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 64% + Over 2.5 goals 63%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: SBV Vitesse win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.32
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 84% |
|
16% |
| ± 2.5 | 63% |
|
37% |
| ± 3.5 | 42% |
|
58% |
| ± 4.5 | 24% |
|
76% |
Double Chance
SBV Vitesse or Draw
75%
Draw or Willem II Tilburg
49%
SBV Vitesse or Willem II Tilburg
76%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: SBV Vitesse win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10.6%
2 – 1
9%
2 – 0
6.7%
1 – 2
6.5%
1 – 0
6.4%
2 – 2
6.2%
3 – 1
5.8%
0 – 0
5.1%
0 – 1
4.3%
3 – 0
4.2%
3 – 2
Actual
0 – 2
3.5%
Asian Handicap — SBV Vitesse
| Handicap | SBV Vitesse covers | Push | Willem II Tilburg covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 13% | — | 87% |
| -2 | 13% | 15% | 72% |
| -1.5 | 28% | — | 72% |
| -1 | 28% | 21% | 51% |
| -0.5 | 49% | — | 51% |
| +0.5 | 73% | — | 27% |
| +1 | 73% | 15% | 12% |
| +1.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
| +2 | 88% | 8% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
SBV Vitesse keeps clean sheet
26%
✓
Willem II Tilburg keeps clean sheet
15%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.