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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 AZ 2 6
2 FC Groningen 2 6
3 Fortuna Sittard 2 4
4 PSV 2 4
5 SBV Excelsior 2 3
6 Go Ahead Eagles 1 3
7 NEC 2 3
8 AFC Ajax 1 3
9 Sparta Rotterdam 2 3
10 Feyenoord Rotterdam 1 3
11 SC Heerenveen 1 3
12 Telstar 1963 2 3
13 FC Twente '65 1 0
14 PEC Zwolle 1 0
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

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
0% Clean Sheets
FC Groningen this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

FC Groningen
0-15
1/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
1/–
61-75
–/–
76+
–/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at !
  • 5' A quiet spell here at . VBV De Graafschap seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 10' FC Groningen 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.
  • 15' It looks like no one’s ball. FC Groningen is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 20' The energy levels are beginning to show. Danny Buijs might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 25' Mohamed Hamdaoui has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 30' The travelling FC Groningen supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 35' FC Groningen is showing some good football. However, FC Groningen are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
  • 38' The referee shows FC Groningen player a Yellow card on 38.
  • 43' That is a Yellow card for VBV De Graafschap. Stef Nijland will be fuming at that decision.
  • 44' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Michael Breij makes it 0-1.
  • 46' The crowd applauds Jordy Tutuarima as he leaves the pitch. Robert Klaasen steps in for VBV De Graafschap.
  • 51' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Samir Memisevic made 307 appearances and scored 6 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 56' FC Groningen are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 57' Furdjel Narsingh gets the nod from VBV De Graafschap. He replaces Mohamed Hamdaoui and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 62' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both VBV De Graafschap and FC Groningen are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 63' Another substitution for FC Groningen to replace Mateo Casierra by Ahmad Mendes Moreira on 63 minute.
  • 68' VBV De Graafschap are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 69' The referee shows FC Groningen player a Yellow card on 69.
  • 73' The supporters are chanting for Tommie van de Looi. He replaces Michael Breij on 73 minute.
  • 78' VBV De Graafschap are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against FC Groningen's shape.
  • 82' A moment of madness from Myenty Abena on 82 minutes earns him a Yellow card. VBV De Graafschap will be frustrated.
  • 84' Julian Chabot gets the nod from FC Groningen. He replaces Ajdin Hrustic and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 89' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
  • 90' FC Groningen player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
  • The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from FC Groningen to claim maximum 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.