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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 AZ 2 6
2 Fortuna Sittard 2 4
3 PSV 2 4
4 SBV Excelsior 2 3
5 Go Ahead Eagles 1 3
6 NEC 2 3
7 AFC Ajax 1 3
8 Sparta Rotterdam 2 3
9 FC Groningen 1 3
10 Feyenoord Rotterdam 1 3
11 SC Heerenveen 1 3
12 Telstar 1963 2 3
13 FC Twente '65 1 0
14 ADO Den Haag 1 0
15 PEC Zwolle 1 0
16 FC Utrecht 2 0
17 Willem II Tilburg 2 0
18 SC Cambuur-Leeuwarden 2 0

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
0% Clean Sheets
Fortuna Sittard this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

Fortuna Sittard
0-15
2/–
16-30
–/1
31-45
1/–
46-60
–/1
61-75
–/1
76+
2/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Temperatures are rising at Stadion De Vijverberg as VBV De Graafschap face off against Fortuna Sittard in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
  • 5' It is a cagey affair so far. VBV De Graafschap in their trying to find a way past Fortuna Sittard's compact .
  • 10' VBV De Graafschap currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 15' 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.
  • 20' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 25' That is a Yellow card for VBV De Graafschap. Javier Vet will be fuming at that decision.
  • 27' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Fabian Serrarens makes it 1-0.
  • 28' That is a Yellow card for Fortuna Sittard. Mark Diemers will be fuming at that decision.
  • 30' What a moment for Fabian Serrarens! That strike on 30 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 33' Alessandro Ciranni catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 33.
  • 38' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Javier Vet made 35 appearances and scored 6 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 43' GOAL! Youssef Jebli fires home to make it 3-0!
  • 46' Fortuna Sittard ring the changes. Lars Hutten has done his job and it is now time for Aron Dobos to step up.
  • 51' Jordy Tutuarima has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 55' Magnificent from Ahmed El Messaoudi! That is 21 goals in 265 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 60' Mica Pinto needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
  • 65' VBV De Graafschap are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Fortuna Sittard's shape.
  • 66' Fabian Serrarens is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
  • 67' Controversy at the stadium! Branislav Ninaj argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 72' Furdjel Narsingh is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for VBV De Graafschap so far.
  • 73' Against the run of play, Youssef Jebli has scored! This game has turned on its head.
  • 77' It is a substitution in Fortuna Sittard team. Mark Diemers is replaced by Jorrit Smeets on 77 minute.
  • 81' Jordy Thomassen has so much to prove this time. He replaces Delano Burgzorg on 81 minute.
  • 83' Jose Rodriguez is having his name booked by the referee on 83.
  • 88' Fortuna Sittard are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 90' Kai Heerings is having his name booked by the referee on 90.
  • 90' Another substitution for VBV De Graafschap to replace Fabian Serrarens by Erik Bakker on 90 minute.
  • Both sets of fans can go home satisfied — a 5-1 draw is a fair result on the day.

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
Branislav Ninaj 1
Ahmed El Messaoudi 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.