SC Heerenveen vs SBV Vitesse, 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
SC Heerenveen vs SBV Vitesse — Eredivisie .
- SC Heerenveen 1 games · 3 pts (2026/27)
- SBV Vitesse 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Pol van Boekel
- Referee Siemen Mulder
- Referee Rogier Honig
- Referee Frank Jansen
- Referee Alex Bos
4 games this season
🟨 1.8/game
⚽ 5.8 goals/game
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AZ | 2 | 6 |
| 2 | FC Groningen | 2 | 6 |
| 3 | Go Ahead Eagles | 2 | 4 |
| 4 | Fortuna Sittard | 2 | 4 |
| 5 | PSV | 2 | 4 |
| 6 | Feyenoord Rotterdam | 2 | 4 |
| 7 | SBV Excelsior | 2 | 3 |
| 8 | NEC | 2 | 3 |
| 9 | AFC Ajax | 1 | 3 |
| 10 | Sparta Rotterdam | 2 | 3 |
| 11 | SC Heerenveen | 1 | 3 |
| 12 | Telstar 1963 | 2 | 3 |
| 13 | FC Twente '65 | 2 | 1 |
| 14 | PEC Zwolle | 2 | 1 |
| 15 | FC Utrecht | 2 | 0 |
| 16 | ADO Den Haag | 2 | 0 |
| 17 | Willem II Tilburg | 2 | 0 |
| 18 | SC Cambuur-Leeuwarden | 2 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Aug | SBV Vitesse | H | 1–1 | D |
| 10 Aug | PEC Zwolle | A | 3–2 | W |
| 11 Aug | SV Drochtersen/Assel | H | 0–0 | D |
| 21 May | SSV Jeddeloh | A | 1–2 | L |
| 14 May | FC Rot-Weiss Koblenz | H | 3–4 | L |
| 07 May | SC Weiche Flensburg 08 | A | 1–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Aug | SC Heerenveen | A | 1–1 | D |
| 16 Aug | FC Basel 1893 | A | 0–1 | L |
| 12 Aug | FC Groningen | H | 5–1 | W |
| 09 Aug | FC Basel 1893 | H | 0–1 | L |
| 02 Aug | Farul Constanta | H | 3–1 | W |
| 26 Jul | Farul Constanta | A | 2–2 | D |
Key Stats
83%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
H2H (12 games)
75%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
100%
Clean Sheets
SC Heerenveen this season
SC Heerenveen this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
SC Heerenveen
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
1/–
61-75
–/–
76+
–/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at !
- 5' The energy levels are beginning to show. Jan Olde Riekerink might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 10' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 15' SC Heerenveen are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 20' 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.
- 25' It’s high time Jan Olde Riekerink made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 26' SC Heerenveen is taking the lead after the goal scored by Michel Vlap on 26.
- 31' Mitchell van Bergen, a Netherlands , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 36' 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.
- 40' SBV Vitesse receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 40.
- 44' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Sam Lammers.
- 49' Bryan Linssen needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
- 51' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Nemanja Mihajlovic.
- 56' Navarone Foor has been relatively quiet despite scoring 7 goals in his last 282 appearances.
- 59' It is a substitution in SC Heerenveen team. Arber Zeneli is replaced by Ben Rienstra on 59 minute.
- 64' Controversy at the stadium! Maikel van der Werff argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 67' The crowd applauds Maikel van der Werff as he leaves the pitch. Rasmus Thelander steps in for SBV Vitesse.
- 72' The home supporters are growing impatient. SC Heerenveen must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 74' SC Heerenveen ring the changes. Nemanja Mihajlovic has done his job and it is now time for Jordy Bruijn to step up.
- 79' 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.
- 80' The SC Heerenveen manager makes a substitution. Michel Vlap departs to be replaced by Pelle van Amersfoort.
- 81' What a moment for Tim Matavz! That strike on 81 puts his side firmly in control.
- 86' A quiet spell here at . SBV Vitesse seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 88' Mitchell van Bergen is replacing Roy Beerens for the SBV Vitesse side.
- 90' The referee shows SC Heerenveen player a Yellow card on 90.
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from to claim maximum points.
Lineups
SC Heerenveen Lineups
Starting XI
- 15
- 1
- 5
- 3
- 16
- 14
-
13
Arber Zeneli ↓ Ben Rienstra 59'
- 18
- 21
- 17
- 9
Bench
-
10
Ben Rienstra ↑ 59'
- 24
- 4
-
26
Jordy Bruijn ↑ 74'
- 7
-
19
Pelle van Amersfoort ↑ 80'
- 35
- 23
- 27
Coach
Jan Olde Riekerink
SBV Vitesse Lineups
Starting XI
- 14
- 3
- 28
- 8
- 25
- 17
- 11
- 9
- 7
- 1
-
21
Matus Bero ↓ Oussama Darfalou 67'
Bench
- 2
- 22
- 10
- 5
-
26
Rasmus Thelander ↑ 67'
-
13
Oussama Darfalou ↑ 67'
-
16
Mitchell van Bergen ↑ 88'
Coach
Leonid Slutsky
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Bryan Linssen | 4 |
| Amin Sarr | 3 |
| Sydney van Hooijdonk | 3 |
| Pelle van Amersfoort | 3 |
| Tim Matavz | 3 |
| Anas Tahiri | 2 |
| Marco van Ginkel | 2 |
| Lois Openda | 2 |
Head to Head
SC Heerenveen Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.23
SC Heerenveen xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.08
SBV Vitesse xG
I would bet for:
SC Heerenveen or SBV Vitesse 70% + Under 2.5 goals 60%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.31
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 88% |
|
12% |
| ± 1.5 | 67% |
|
33% |
| ± 2.5 | 40% |
|
60% |
| ± 3.5 | 21% |
|
79% |
| ± 4.5 | 9% |
|
91% |
Double Chance
SC Heerenveen or Draw
70%
Draw or SBV Vitesse
60%
SC Heerenveen or SBV Vitesse
70%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: SC Heerenveen win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
12.2%
1 – 0
11%
0 – 1
9.6%
2 – 1
7.8%
2 – 0
7.2%
1 – 2
6.9%
0 – 2
5.6%
2 – 2
4.3%
3 – 1
3.2%
3 – 0
2.9%
1 – 3
2.5%
Asian Handicap — SC Heerenveen
| Handicap | SC Heerenveen covers | Push | SBV Vitesse covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 11% | 83% |
| -1.5 | 17% | — | 83% |
| -1 | 17% | 21% | 62% |
| -0.5 | 38% | — | 62% |
| +0.5 | 69% | — | 31% |
| +1 | 69% | 18% | 12% |
| +1.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
| +2 | 88% | 9% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
SC Heerenveen keeps clean sheet
34%
✓
SBV Vitesse keeps clean sheet
30%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

