SC Heerenveen vs VVV Venlo, 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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SC Heerenveen vs VVV Venlo — Eredivisie at Abe Lenstra Stadion.
- SC Heerenveen 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- VVV Venlo 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Rob Dieperink
- Referee Erik Kleinjan
- Referee Ingmar Oostrom
- Referee Christiaan Bax
- Referee Freek van Herk
- Referee
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Apr | VVV Venlo | H | 2–2 | D |
| 19 Apr | Heracles Almelo | A | 1–2 | L |
| 14 Apr | FC Groningen | H | 1–1 | D |
| 07 Apr | FC Emmen | A | 0–2 | L |
| 04 Apr | Feyenoord Rotterdam | A | 0–3 | L |
| 30 Mar | SBV Excelsior | H | 1–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Apr | SC Heerenveen | A | 2–2 | D |
| 20 Apr | VBV De Graafschap | H | 4–1 | W |
| 13 Apr | Fortuna Sittard | A | 1–1 | D |
| 07 Apr | Feyenoord Rotterdam | H | 0–3 | L |
| 03 Apr | FC Utrecht | H | 2–6 | L |
| 31 Mar | NAC Breda | A | 1–1 | D |
Key Stats
67%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
33%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' The wait is over. VVV Venlo get us underway at Abe Lenstra Stadion.
- 5' 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.
- 10' SC Heerenveen currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 15' Netherlands international Mitchell van Bergen has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 20' SC Heerenveen seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 25' Michel Vlap has been relatively quiet despite scoring 50 goals in his last 369 appearances.
- 28' What a moment for Michel Vlap! That strike on 28 puts his side firmly in control.
- 33' Pelle van Amersfoort has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 38' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 43' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering SC Heerenveen that had 369 games and scored 356 goals.
- 46' A change in the VVV Venlo ranks — Peter van Ooijen exits the field as Jay-Roy Grot enters on 46.
- 51' SC Heerenveen is showing some good football. However, SC Heerenveen are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 56' What an equalizer from Jay-Roy Grot!
- 61' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 65' Another change for VVV Venlo made on 65 minute. Johnatan Opoku leaves to be changed by Tristan Dekker.
- 67' SC Heerenveen make a change. Yuki Kobayashi trudges off to be replaced by Stijn Schaars on 67 minutes.
- 72' It looks surprising VVV Venlo does not make any changes. Lars Unnerstall has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 74' VVV Venlo player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 75' What composure from Michel Vlap! The Netherlands international strokes it home. 2-1.
- 80' Lucas Woudenberg is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for SC Heerenveen tonight.
- 81' VVV Venlo make a change. Tino-Sven Susic trudges off to be replaced by Sem Steijn on 81 minutes.
- 86' 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.
- 89' Sem Steijn makes no mistake. The score reads 2-2 and VVV Venlo are in front.
- will have plenty to reflect on. were simply the better side today.
Lineups
SC Heerenveen Lineups
Starting XI
- 10
- 1
- 12
- 5
- 3
- 16
- 18
-
21
Yuki Kobayashi ↓ Stijn Schaars 67'
- 19
- 9
- 11
Bench
- 17
- 15
- 24
-
8
Morten Thorsby ↑ 67'
-
6
Stijn Schaars ↑ 67'
- 7
- 35
- 2
- 23
- 4
- 14
VVV Venlo Lineups
Starting XI
- 14
- 1
- 2
- 13
- 4
- 6
-
10
Johnatan Opoku ↓ Tristan Dekker 65'
-
8
Peter van Ooijen ↓ Jay-Roy Grot 46'
- 19
-
31
Tino-Sven Susic ↓ Sem Steijn 81'
- 26
Bench
-
11
Jay-Roy Grot ↑ 46'
- 16
- 22
-
17
Tristan Dekker ↑ 65'
- 20
- 25
- 21
-
35
Sem Steijn ↑ 81'
- 38
- 34
Coach
Maurice Steijn
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Chidera Ejuke | 2 |
| Michel Vlap | 2 |
| Jay-Roy Grot | 1 |
| Sem Steijn | 1 |
| Jens Odgaard | 1 |
| Sheral Floranus | 1 |
| Johnatan Opoku | 1 |
| Patrick Joosten | 1 |
SC Heerenveen Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.41
SC Heerenveen xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.26
VVV Venlo xG
I would bet for:
SC Heerenveen or VVV Venlo 72%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.67
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 75% |
|
25% |
| ± 2.5 | 49% |
|
51% |
| ± 3.5 | 28% |
|
72% |
| ± 4.5 | 14% |
|
86% |
Double Chance
SC Heerenveen or Draw
69%
Draw or VVV Venlo
59%
SC Heerenveen or VVV Venlo
72%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: SC Heerenveen win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.2%
0 – 0
8.9%
1 – 0
8.8%
2 – 1
8.4%
0 – 1
7.7%
1 – 2
7.4%
2 – 0
6.7%
0 – 2
5.4%
2 – 2
Actual
3 – 1
4%
1 – 3
3.1%
3 – 0
3.1%
Asian Handicap — SC Heerenveen
| Handicap | SC Heerenveen covers | Push | VVV Venlo covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -2 | 7% | 12% | 81% |
| -1.5 | 19% | — | 81% |
| -1 | 19% | 20% | 61% |
| -0.5 | 39% | — | 61% |
| +0.5 | 68% | — | 32% |
| +1 | 68% | 18% | 14% |
| +1.5 | 86% | — | 14% |
| +2 | 86% | 9% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
SC Heerenveen keeps clean sheet
29%
✓
VVV Venlo keeps clean sheet
25%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.