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SC Heerenveen vs FC Groningen, Eredivisie 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON

Eredivisie · 2022-23
SC Heerenveen
3 – 1
Full Time
FC Groningen
Sun 22 Jan 2023 · 11:15 UTC Abe Lenstra Stadion HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 66' Liam van Gelderen
Y 72' Mads Bech Sorensen
Y 76' Tomas Suslov

Overview

Match Preview

SC Heerenveen vs FC Groningen — Eredivisie at Abe Lenstra Stadion.

Match Details

  • Referee Danny Makkelie
  • Referee Allard Lindhout
  • Referee Cristian Dobre
  • Referee Roy de Nas
  • Referee Van der Eijk
  • Referee Maarten Ketting
  • Referee Dyon Fikkert
18 games this season 🟨 2.3/game ⚽ 7.6 goals/game 🟥 1 total

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 ADO Den Haag 0 0
2 AFC Ajax 0 0
3 AZ 0 0
4 FC Groningen 0 0
5 FC Twente '65 0 0
6 FC Utrecht 0 0
7 Feyenoord Rotterdam 0 0
8 Fortuna Sittard 0 0
9 Go Ahead Eagles 0 0
10 NEC 0 0
11 PEC Zwolle 0 0
12 PSV 0 0
13 SBV Excelsior 0 0
14 SC Cambuur-Leeuwarden 0 0
15 SC Heerenveen 0 0
16 Sparta Rotterdam 0 0
17 Telstar 1963 0 0
18 Willem II Tilburg 0 0

Head-to-Head

6
5
4
SC Heerenveen 15 games · Avg 2.3 goals FC Groningen
Last 5 meetings
2023-01-22 SC Heerenveen 3–1 FC Groningen 2022-04-10 SC Heerenveen 3–1 FC Groningen 2021-09-12 FC Groningen 1–1 SC Heerenveen 2021-04-11 FC Groningen 0–2 SC Heerenveen 2021-02-21 SC Heerenveen 1–1 FC Groningen

Recent Form

SC Heerenveen
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
22 Jan FC Groningen H 3–1 W
14 Jan AZ H 0–2 L
07 Jan RKC Waalwijk A 0–0 D
13 Nov SC Cambuur-Leeuwarden H 2–1 W
05 Nov SBV Excelsior A 1–0 W
29 Oct FC Utrecht H 1–2 L
FC Groningen
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
22 Jan SC Heerenveen A 1–3 L
15 Jan Feyenoord Rotterdam H 0–3 L
08 Jan SBV Excelsior A 0–1 L
13 Nov Fortuna Sittard H 2–3 L
06 Nov FC Utrecht A 1–2 L
30 Oct FC Emmen A 0–0 D

Season Stats

SC Heerenveen FC Groningen
#15 Position #4
0 Points 0
0 Played 0
0 / 0 / 0 W / D / L 0 / 0 / 0
0 Scored 0
0 Conceded 0
+0 GD +0
– PPG –
– Win % –

Key Stats

60% Both Teams to Score
H2H (15 games)
27% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

SC Heerenveen are 15th (0 pts). FC Groningen are 4th (0 pts).

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. SC Heerenveen is hosting FC Groningen for another epic battle.
  • 5' Amin Sarr adds to his 0 season tally! SC Heerenveen lead 1-0 — and this changes everything.
  • 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 Anas Tahiri suffering a number of foals already.
  • 15' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Ricardo Pepi made 281 appearances and scored 57 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 20' The 31-year-old Thom Haye has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 25' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 30' It looks surprising SC Heerenveen does not make any changes. Pelle van Amersfoort has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 35' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 40' GOAL! Florian Kruger scores on 40. Assisted by Ricardo Pepi
  • 45' FC Groningen are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 46' Another substitution for FC Groningen to replace Johan Hove by Tomas Suslov on 46 minute.
  • 51' 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.
  • 56' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 61' With 0 assists to his name this season, Joost van Aken is clearly more than just a goal scorer for FC Groningen.
  • 63' It is a substitution in FC Groningen team. Luciano Valente is replaced by Aimar Sher on 63 minute.
  • 66' The referee calls foul for Liam van Gelderen. He receives a Yellow card.
  • 70' The supporters are chanting for Sydney van Hooijdonk. He replaces Simon Olsson on 70 minute.
  • 72' The referee has no hesitation. Mads Bech Sorensen is booked for FC Groningen — Yellow card on 72.
  • 76' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Tomas Suslov.
  • 80' Damil Dankerlui has so much to prove this time. He replaces Liam van Gelderen on 80 minute.
  • 81' Pelle van Amersfoort doubles the advantage! 2-1 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
  • 82' What a moment for Amin Sarr! That strike on 82 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 87' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 88' Antoine Colassin makes way for Tibor Halilovic at the 88 minute mark. A tactical switch from SC Heerenveen.
  • 90' SC Heerenveen ring the changes. Anas Tahiri has done his job and it is now time for Timo Zaal to step up.
  • The points are shared — SC Heerenveen 3-1 FC Groningen. Honours even.

Lineups

SC Heerenveen Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Kees van Wonderen

FC Groningen Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Dennis van der Ree

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Sydney van Hooijdonk 6
Tibor Halilovic 2
Pelle van Amersfoort 2
Neraysho Kasanwirjo 2
Amin Sarr 2
Luciano Valente 2
Henk Veerman 1
Cyril Ngonge 1

Head to Head

2023-01-22 SC Heerenveen 3–1 FC Groningen 2022-04-10 SC Heerenveen 3–1 FC Groningen 2021-09-12 FC Groningen 1–1 SC Heerenveen 2021-04-11 FC Groningen 0–2 SC Heerenveen 2021-02-21 SC Heerenveen 1–1 FC Groningen

SC Heerenveen Form

2023-01-22 SC Heerenveen 3–1 FC Groningen W 2023-01-14 SC Heerenveen 0–2 AZ L 2023-01-07 RKC Waalwijk 0–0 SC Heerenveen D 2022-11-13 SC Heerenveen 2–1 SC Cambuur-Leeuwarden W 2022-11-05 SBV Excelsior 0–1 SC Heerenveen W 2022-10-29 SC Heerenveen 1–2 FC Utrecht L

FC Groningen Form

2023-01-22 SC Heerenveen 3–1 FC Groningen L 2023-01-15 FC Groningen 0–3 Feyenoord Rotterdam L 2023-01-08 SBV Excelsior 1–0 FC Groningen L 2022-11-13 FC Groningen 2–3 Fortuna Sittard L 2022-11-06 FC Utrecht 2–1 FC Groningen L 2022-10-30 FC Emmen 0–0 FC Groningen D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
0.94 SC Heerenveen xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.48 FC Groningen xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 82% + Under — clean sheet likely 75%

Match Result

✓ Correct
SC Heerenveen50% Draw34% FC Groningen16%
Actual: SC Heerenveen win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes25% 0% No75%
Avg goals/match: 1.42
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 73%
27%
± 1.5 42%
58%
± 2.5 18%
82%
± 3.5 6%
94%
± 4.5 2%
98%

Double Chance

SC Heerenveen or Draw
84%
Draw or FC Groningen
50%
SC Heerenveen or FC Groningen
66%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
SC Heerenveen26% Draw63% FC Groningen11%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 0
26.9%
1 – 0
21.2%
1 – 1
11.8%
0 – 1
10%
2 – 0
9.9%
2 – 1
5.3%
3 – 0
3.1%
1 – 2
2.6%
0 – 2
2.5%
3 – 1
Actual
2 – 2
1.4%
4 – 0
0.7%

Asian Handicap — SC Heerenveen

Handicap SC Heerenveen covers Push FC Groningen covers
-2.5 5% — 95%
-2 5% 12% 84%
-1.5 16% — 84%
-1 16% 27% 57%
-0.5 43% — 57%
+0.5 84% — 16%
+1 84% 13% 3%
+1.5 97% — 3%
+2 97% 3% 1%
+2.5 99% — 1%

Clean Sheet

SC Heerenveen keeps clean sheet
62% ✗
FC Groningen keeps clean sheet
40% ✓

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