VBV De Graafschap vs FC Utrecht, 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
VBV De Graafschap vs FC Utrecht — Eredivisie at Stadion De Vijverberg.
- VBV De Graafschap 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- FC Utrecht 2 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Allard Lindhout
- Referee Kevin Blom
- Referee Rob van de Ven
- Referee Ingmar Oostrom
- Referee Terry Hoekstra
4 games this season
🟨 0.0/game
⚽ 2.3 goals/game
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Feb | FC Utrecht | H | 0–1 | L |
| 09 Feb | Feyenoord Rotterdam | A | 0–4 | L |
| 01 Feb | NAC Breda | H | 3–0 | W |
| 26 Jan | SBV Excelsior | A | 0–2 | L |
| 20 Jan | Fortuna Sittard | H | 5–1 | W |
| 23 Dec | SBV Vitesse | H | 2–2 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Feb | VBV De Graafschap | A | 1–0 | W |
| 10 Feb | PSV | H | 2–2 | D |
| 03 Feb | PEC Zwolle | A | 3–4 | L |
| 27 Jan | Willem II Tilburg | H | 0–1 | L |
| 19 Jan | AZ | A | 0–3 | L |
| 23 Dec | AFC Ajax | H | 1–3 | L |
Key Stats
0%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
H2H (2 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
FC Utrecht this season
FC Utrecht this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
FC Utrecht
0-15
–/1
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/1
46-60
–/3
61-75
1/–
76+
1/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' Three points are at stake. VBV De Graafschap host FC Utrecht — let the battle begin!
- 5' VBV De Graafschap are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against FC Utrecht's shape.
- 10' Bart Straalman has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 15' 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.
- 20' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 25' The energy levels are beginning to show. Henk de Jong might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 30' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 35' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 40' Netherlands international Azor Matusiwa has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 45' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both VBV De Graafschap and FC Utrecht are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 50' FC Utrecht fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 55' FC Utrecht come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 60' It is a cagey affair so far. VBV De Graafschap in their trying to find a way past FC Utrecht's compact .
- 65' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 67' The whistle greets Furdjel Narsingh as he departs to be replaced by Daryl van Mieghem.
- 68' The whistle greets Michiel Kramer as he departs to be replaced by Jean-Christophe Bahebeck.
- 73' Both keepers have barely been tested. VBV De Graafschap and FC Utrecht are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 75' Azor Matusiwa is having his name booked by the referee on 75.
- 76' What a strike from Simon Gustafson! The score is 0-1.
- 81' It looks surprising FC Utrecht does not make any changes. Michiel Kramer has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 86' Supporters expect more eagerness from Timo Letschert, as he is very good at scoring at Stadion De Vijverberg with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — VBV De Graafschap 0-1 FC Utrecht.
Lineups
VBV De Graafschap Lineups
Starting XI
- 21
- 35
- 1
- 7
- 44
- 8
- 2
- 5
- 20
- 25
- 3
Bench
- 24
- 18
- 13
- 23
- 4
- 6
- 28
-
11
Daryl van Mieghem ↑ 67'
-
22
Fabian Serrarens ↑ 67'
- 12
Coach
Henk de Jong
FC Utrecht Lineups
Starting XI
- 24
- 15
- 10
- 1
- 14
- 17
- 22
- 7
- 8
- 26
- 30
Bench
- 5
- 16
- 2
- 27
- 29
-
19
Jean-Christophe Bahebeck ↑ 68'
- 13
Coach
Dick Advocaat
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Nick Venema | 2 |
| Willem Janssen | 1 |
| Sander van de Streek | 1 |
| Gyrano Kerk | 1 |
| Simon Gustafson | 1 |
Head to Head
VBV De Graafschap Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.31
VBV De Graafschap xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.5
FC Utrecht xG
I would bet for:
VBV De Graafschap or FC Utrecht 72% + Both teams to score 57%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: FC Utrecht win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.81
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 77% |
|
23% |
| ± 2.5 | 53% |
|
47% |
| ± 3.5 | 31% |
|
69% |
| ± 4.5 | 16% |
|
84% |
Double Chance
VBV De Graafschap or Draw
62%
Draw or FC Utrecht
66%
VBV De Graafschap or FC Utrecht
72%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.8%
1 – 2
8.5%
0 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
7.9%
2 – 1
7.5%
1 – 0
7%
0 – 2
6.6%
2 – 2
5.6%
2 – 0
5.1%
1 – 3
4.3%
3 – 1
3.3%
0 – 3
3.3%
Asian Handicap — VBV De Graafschap
| Handicap | VBV De Graafschap covers | Push | FC Utrecht covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 9% | 86% |
| -1.5 | 14% | — | 86% |
| -1 | 14% | 17% | 68% |
| -0.5 | 32% | — | 68% |
| +0.5 | 60% | — | 40% |
| +1 | 60% | 20% | 20% |
| +1.5 | 80% | — | 20% |
| +2 | 80% | 12% | 8% |
| +2.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
Clean Sheet
VBV De Graafschap keeps clean sheet
23%
✓
FC Utrecht keeps clean sheet
28%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.