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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 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

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 Nurnberg 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

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for VBV De Graafschap to score. At the same time, FC Groningen does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
  • 5' 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 Deyovaisio Zeefuik suffering a number of foals already.
  • 10' It looks like no one’s ball. VBV De Graafschap is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 15' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Michael Breij made 307 appearances and scored 7 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 20' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering FC Groningen that had 307 games and scored 243 goals.
  • 25' 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.
  • 30' FC Groningen started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 30.
  • 35' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 35 minutes.
  • 38' Michael Breij was booked on 38.
  • 43' It’s a booking for VBV De Graafschap player. Stef Nijland gets a Yellow card.
  • 44' GOAL! Michael Breij scores on 44. Assisted by Tim Handwerker
  • 46' The whistle greets Jordy Tutuarima as he departs to be replaced by Robert Klaasen.
  • 51' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 56' It looks surprising VBV De Graafschap does not make any changes. Tommie van de Looi has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 57' Time for substitution for VBV De Graafschap. Mohamed Hamdaoui is replaced by Furdjel Narsingh.
  • 62' Ajdin Hrustic has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 63' The FC Groningen manager makes a substitution. Mateo Casierra departs to be replaced by Ahmad Mendes Moreira.
  • 68' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 69' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Deyovaisio Zeefuik.
  • 73' Tommie van de Looi has so much to prove this time. He replaces Michael Breij on 73 minute.
  • 78' It’s high time Henk de Jong made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
  • 82' Myenty Abena is having his name booked by the referee on 82.
  • 84' Time for substitution for FC Groningen. Ajdin Hrustic is replaced by Julian Chabot.
  • 89' 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.
  • 90' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Ritsu Doan.
  • Another three points for FC Groningen.

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.