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VBV De Graafschap vs Fortuna Sittard, 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON

Eredivisie · 2018-19
VBV De Graafschap
5 – 1
Full Time
Fortuna Sittard
Sun 20 Jan 2019 · 13:30 UTC Stadion De Vijverberg HT 45' · FT 45'
Javier Vet 25' Y
Y 28' Mark Diemers
Y 33' Alessandro Ciranni
Y 67' Branislav Ninaj
Y 83' Jose Rodriguez
Y 90' Kai Heerings

Overview

Match Preview

VBV De Graafschap vs Fortuna Sittard — Eredivisie at Stadion De Vijverberg.

Match Details

  • Referee Stan Teuben
  • Referee Richard Polman
  • Referee J. van der Laan
  • Referee Siemen Mulder
  • Referee Johan Hubers

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

1
1
VBV De Graafschap 2 games · Avg 5.0 goals Fortuna Sittard
Last 5 meetings
2019-01-20 VBV De Graafschap 5–1 Fortuna Sittard 2018-10-21 Fortuna Sittard 3–1 VBV De Graafschap

Recent Form

VBV De Graafschap
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
20 Jan Fortuna Sittard H 5–1 W
23 Dec SBV Vitesse H 2–2 D
16 Dec AFC Ajax A 0–8 L
08 Dec ADO Den Haag A 0–0 D
01 Dec PEC Zwolle H 0–2 L
25 Nov FC Utrecht A 0–5 L
Fortuna Sittard
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
20 Jan VBV De Graafschap A 1–5 L
22 Dec FC Groningen H 0–0 D
16 Dec Feyenoord Rotterdam A 2–0 W
07 Dec AZ H 0–3 L
01 Dec SC Heerenveen A 1–3 L
24 Nov Heracles Almelo H 3–0 W

Key Stats

100% Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
100% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
17% Clean Sheets
Fortuna Sittard this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

Fortuna Sittard
0-15
5/–
16-30
3/3
31-45
2/4
46-60
2/4
61-75
2/3
76+
5/5
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Fortuna Sittard
Anthony Descotte 5 G
Mohammed Ihattaren 4 G 4 A
Lequincio Zeefuik 3 G 1 A
Philip Brittijn 2 G
Edouard Michut 1 G 2 A

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against VBV De Graafschap and Fortuna Sittard has kicked off!
  • 5' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Ahmed El Messaoudi made 275 appearances and scored 21 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 10' Bart Straalman has been relatively quiet despite scoring 3 goals in his last 35 appearances.
  • 15' Netherlands international Jordy Tutuarima has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 20' 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.
  • 25' Javier Vet is having his name booked by the referee on 25.
  • 27' Fabian Serrarens doubles the advantage! 1-0 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
  • 28' Mark Diemers has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 28.
  • 30' Magnificent from Fabian Serrarens! That is 9 goals in 35 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 33' It’s a booking for Fortuna Sittard player. Alessandro Ciranni gets a Yellow card.
  • 38' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 43' The deadlock is broken! Youssef Jebli gets on the scoresheet on 43 minutes.
  • 46' Another substitution for Fortuna Sittard to replace Lars Hutten by Aron Dobos on 46 minute.
  • 51' Supporters expect more eagerness from Mark Diemers, as he is very good at scoring at Stadion De Vijverberg with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 55' Against the run of play, Ahmed El Messaoudi has scored! This game has turned on its head.
  • 60' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His VBV De Graafschap side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 65' 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.
  • 66' A goal from the Netherlands international Fabian Serrarens! He fires home on 66 to make it 4-1!
  • 67' Poor challenge from Branislav Ninaj. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
  • 72' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 73' A stunning finish from Youssef Jebli — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 77' The crowd applauds Mark Diemers as he leaves the pitch. Jorrit Smeets steps in for Fortuna Sittard.
  • 81' A change in the VBV De Graafschap ranks — Delano Burgzorg exits the field as Jordy Thomassen enters on 81.
  • 83' It’s a booking for Fortuna Sittard player. Jose Rodriguez gets a Yellow card.
  • 88' 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 Leeroy Owusu suffering a number of foals already.
  • 90' That is a Yellow card for Fortuna Sittard. Kai Heerings will be fuming at that decision.
  • 90' The supporters are chanting for Erik Bakker. He replaces Fabian Serrarens on 90 minute.
  • Another three points for VBV De Graafschap.

Lineups

VBV De Graafschap Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Henk de Jong

Fortuna Sittard Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Rene Eijer

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Youssef Jebli 3
Fabian Serrarens 3
Lazaros Lamprou 2
Ahmed El Messaoudi 1
Branislav Ninaj 1

Head to Head

2019-01-20 VBV De Graafschap 5–1 Fortuna Sittard 2018-10-21 Fortuna Sittard 3–1 VBV De Graafschap

VBV De Graafschap Form

2019-01-20 VBV De Graafschap 5–1 Fortuna Sittard W 2018-12-23 VBV De Graafschap 2–2 SBV Vitesse D 2018-12-16 AFC Ajax 8–0 VBV De Graafschap L 2018-12-08 ADO Den Haag 0–0 VBV De Graafschap D 2018-12-01 VBV De Graafschap 0–2 PEC Zwolle L 2018-11-25 FC Utrecht 5–0 VBV De Graafschap L

Fortuna Sittard Form

2019-01-20 VBV De Graafschap 5–1 Fortuna Sittard L 2018-12-22 Fortuna Sittard 0–0 FC Groningen D 2018-12-16 Feyenoord Rotterdam 0–2 Fortuna Sittard W 2018-12-07 Fortuna Sittard 0–3 AZ L 2018-12-01 SC Heerenveen 3–1 Fortuna Sittard L 2018-11-24 Fortuna Sittard 3–0 Heracles Almelo W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
2.16 VBV De Graafschap xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.39 Fortuna Sittard xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 68% + Both teams to score 66%

Match Result

✓ Correct
VBV De Graafschap53% Draw23% Fortuna Sittard24%
Actual: VBV De Graafschap win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes66% 0% No34%
Avg goals/match: 3.55
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 96%
4%
± 1.5 87%
13%
± 2.5 68%
32%
± 3.5 47%
53%
± 4.5 29%
71%

Double Chance

VBV De Graafschap or Draw
76%
Draw or Fortuna Sittard
47%
VBV De Graafschap or Fortuna Sittard
77%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
VBV De Graafschap40% Draw40% Fortuna Sittard20%
Actual: VBV De Graafschap win at HT

Correct Score

✗ 5–1 not predicted
5 – 1
Actual
1 – 1
9.5%
2 – 1
9%
2 – 0
6.7%
3 – 1
6.4%
2 – 2
6.2%
1 – 2
5.8%
1 – 0
5.7%
3 – 0
4.7%
3 – 2
4.5%
0 – 0
4.2%
4 – 1
3.5%
0 – 1
3.4%

Asian Handicap — VBV De Graafschap

Handicap VBV De Graafschap covers Push Fortuna Sittard covers
-2.5 17% — 83%
-2 17% 16% 67%
-1.5 33% — 67%
-1 33% 21% 46%
-0.5 54% — 46%
+0.5 76% — 24%
+1 76% 13% 11%
+1.5 89% — 11%
+2 89% 7% 4%
+2.5 96% — 4%

Clean Sheet

VBV De Graafschap keeps clean sheet
26% ✓
Fortuna Sittard keeps clean sheet
12% ✓

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