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VBV De Graafschap vs FC Groningen, 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON

Eredivisie · 2018-19
VBV De Graafschap
0 – 1
Full Time
FC Groningen
Sat 25 Aug 2018 · 16:30 UTC HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 38' Michael Breij
Stef Nijland 43' Y
Y 69' Deyovaisio Zeefuik
Myenty Abena 82' Y
Y 90' Ritsu Doan

Overview

Match Preview

VBV De Graafschap vs FC Groningen — Eredivisie .

Match Details

  • Referee Kevin Blom
  • Referee Erik Kleinjan
  • Referee Ingmar Oostrom
  • Referee Christiaan Bax
  • Referee Frank Jansen

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

2
VBV De Graafschap 2 games · Avg 1.0 goals FC Groningen
Last 5 meetings
2018-08-25 VBV De Graafschap 0–1 FC Groningen

Recent Form

VBV De Graafschap
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
25 Aug FC Groningen H 0–1 L
18 Aug NAC Breda A 0–3 L
12 Aug Feyenoord Rotterdam H 2–0 W
13 Aug 1. FC Nürnberg H 2–6 L
FC Groningen
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
25 Aug VBV De Graafschap A 1–0 W
17 Aug Willem II Tilburg H 0–1 L
12 Aug SBV Vitesse A 1–5 L
12 Aug Wroxham FC H 0–3 L
21 May FC Erzgebirge Aue A 1–4 L
14 May SSV Jahn Regensburg H 0–1 L

Key Stats

0% Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
0% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
8% Clean Sheets
FC Groningen this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

FC Groningen
0-15
7/4
16-30
6/3
31-45
4/5
46-60
4/5
61-75
3/5
76+
3/5
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

FC Groningen
Brynjolfur Darri Willumsson 9 G 1 A
Thom van Bergen 8 G 3 A
David van der Werff 2 G 3 A
Tygo Land 2 G 1 A

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against VBV De Graafschap and FC Groningen has kicked off!
  • 5' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 10' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 15' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. VBV De Graafschap needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
  • 20' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 25' FC Groningen are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 30' VBV De Graafschap is showing some good football. However, VBV De Graafschap are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
  • 35' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 38' Michael Breij picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 43' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Stef Nijland.
  • 44' Brilliant from the ! Michael Breij makes it 0-1 with a superb finish on 44.
  • 46' The VBV De Graafschap manager makes a substitution. Jordy Tutuarima departs to be replaced by Robert Klaasen.
  • 51' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Henk de Jong will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 56' 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.
  • 57' VBV De Graafschap ring the changes. Mohamed Hamdaoui has done his job and it is now time for Furdjel Narsingh to step up.
  • 62' Both keepers have barely been tested. VBV De Graafschap and FC Groningen are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 63' The supporters are chanting for Ahmad Mendes Moreira. He replaces Mateo Casierra on 63 minute.
  • 68' Netherlands international Stef Nijland has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 69' FC Groningen player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
  • 73' Another change for FC Groningen made on 73 minute. Michael Breij leaves to be changed by Tommie van de Looi.
  • 78' The home supporters are growing impatient. VBV De Graafschap must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 82' VBV De Graafschap receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 82.
  • 84' FC Groningen ring the changes. Ajdin Hrustic has done his job and it is now time for Julian Chabot to step up.
  • 89' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 90' Ritsu Doan picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • The referee brings this contest to a close. FC Groningen take all three points.

Lineups

VBV De Graafschap Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Henk de Jong

FC Groningen Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Danny Buijs

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.25 VBV De Graafschap xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.21 FC Groningen xG
I would bet for: VBV De Graafschap or FC Groningen 70% + Under 2.5 goals 56%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
VBV De Graafschap37% Draw30% FC Groningen33%
Actual: FC Groningen win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes51% 0% No49%
Avg goals/match: 2.46
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 89%
11%
± 1.5 71%
29%
± 2.5 44%
56%
± 3.5 24%
76%
± 4.5 11%
89%

Double Chance

VBV De Graafschap or Draw
66%
Draw or FC Groningen
63%
VBV De Graafschap or FC Groningen
70%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
VBV De Graafschap26% Draw49% FC Groningen25%
Actual: FC Groningen win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.9%
0 – 0
10.7%
1 – 0
9.5%
0 – 1
Actual
2 – 1
7.8%
1 – 2
7.5%
2 – 0
6.4%
0 – 2
6.1%
2 – 2
4.8%
3 – 1
3.3%
1 – 3
3.1%
3 – 0
2.6%

Asian Handicap — VBV De Graafschap

Handicap VBV De Graafschap covers Push FC Groningen covers
-2.5 5% — 95%
-2 5% 10% 84%
-1.5 16% — 84%
-1 16% 20% 64%
-0.5 36% — 64%
+0.5 66% — 34%
+1 66% 19% 15%
+1.5 85% — 15%
+2 85% 10% 5%
+2.5 95% — 5%

Clean Sheet

VBV De Graafschap keeps clean sheet
30% ✓
FC Groningen keeps clean sheet
29% ✗

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