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

Eredivisie · 2018-19
VBV De Graafschap
0 – 1
Full Time
FC Utrecht
Sun 17 Feb 2019 · 15:45 UTC Stadion De Vijverberg HT 45' · FT 45'
Azor Matusiwa 75' Y

Overview

Match Preview

VBV De Graafschap vs FC Utrecht — Eredivisie at Stadion De Vijverberg.

Match Details

  • Referee Allard Lindhout
  • Referee Kevin Blom
  • Referee Rob van de Ven
  • Referee Ingmar Oostrom
  • Referee Terry Hoekstra
3 games this season 🟨 0.0/game ⚽ 1.7 goals/game

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 3.0 goals FC Utrecht
Last 5 meetings
2019-02-17 VBV De Graafschap 0–1 FC Utrecht 2018-11-25 FC Utrecht 5–0 VBV De Graafschap

Recent Form

VBV De Graafschap
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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
FC Utrecht
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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)
50% 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 Utrecht does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
  • 5' 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.
  • 10' FC Utrecht 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' 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.
  • 20' 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 Jordy Tutuarima suffering a number of foals already.
  • 25' VBV De Graafschap started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 25.
  • 30' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 35' The travelling FC Utrecht supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 40' Supporters expect more eagerness from Fabian Serrarens, as he is very good at scoring at Stadion De Vijverberg with 4 goals in the last 2 games.
  • 45' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 50' 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.
  • 55' It’s high time Henk de Jong made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
  • 60' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 65' It looks surprising FC Utrecht does not make any changes. Javier Vet has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 67' The whistle greets Furdjel Narsingh as he departs to be replaced by Daryl van Mieghem.
  • 68' The supporters are chanting for Jean-Christophe Bahebeck. He replaces Michiel Kramer on 68 minute.
  • 73' VBV De Graafschap is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 75' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Azor Matusiwa.
  • 76' Goal! Simon Gustafson scores his 26 goal in 317 matches.
  • 81' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 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.
  • Time to leave. No sensation happened. Another win for FC Utrecht players.

Lineups

VBV De Graafschap Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Henk de Jong

FC Utrecht Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Dick Advocaat

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Nick Venema 2
Sander van de Streek 1
Gyrano Kerk 1
Simon Gustafson 1
Willem Janssen 1

Head to Head

2019-02-17 VBV De Graafschap 0–1 FC Utrecht 2018-11-25 FC Utrecht 5–0 VBV De Graafschap

VBV De Graafschap Form

2019-02-17 VBV De Graafschap 0–1 FC Utrecht L 2019-02-09 Feyenoord Rotterdam 4–0 VBV De Graafschap L 2019-02-01 VBV De Graafschap 3–0 NAC Breda W 2019-01-26 SBV Excelsior 2–0 VBV De Graafschap L 2019-01-20 VBV De Graafschap 5–1 Fortuna Sittard W 2018-12-23 VBV De Graafschap 2–2 SBV Vitesse D

FC Utrecht Form

2019-02-17 VBV De Graafschap 0–1 FC Utrecht W 2019-02-10 FC Utrecht 2–2 PSV D 2019-02-03 PEC Zwolle 4–3 FC Utrecht L 2019-01-27 FC Utrecht 0–1 Willem II Tilburg L 2019-01-19 AZ 3–0 FC Utrecht L 2018-12-23 FC Utrecht 1–3 AFC Ajax L

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

✓ Correct
VBV De Graafschap34% Draw28% FC Utrecht38%
Actual: FC Utrecht win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes57% 0% No43%
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

✓ Correct
VBV De Graafschap24% Draw46% FC Utrecht30%
Actual: 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.