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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 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

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

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. VBV De Graafschap is hosting Fortuna Sittard for another epic battle.
  • 5' 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 Hidde Jurjus suffering a number of foals already.
  • 10' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Jorrit Smeets made 265 appearances and scored 3 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 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' Youssef Jebli has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 25' Javier Vet was booked on 25.
  • 27' Goal! Fabian Serrarens scores his 9 goal in 35 matches.
  • 28' Fortuna Sittard receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 28.
  • 30' Goal! Fabian Serrarens scores his 9 goal in 35 matches.
  • 33' Alessandro Ciranni is having his name booked by the referee on 33.
  • 38' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Fortuna Sittard that had 265 games and scored 303 goals.
  • 43' What a strike from Youssef Jebli! The score is 3-0.
  • 46' Aron Dobos is replacing Lars Hutten for the Fortuna Sittard side.
  • 51' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 55' Goal! Ahmed El Messaoudi scores his 21 goal in 265 matches.
  • 60' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 65' Fortuna Sittard is showing some good football. However, Fortuna Sittard are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
  • 66' Goal! Fabian Serrarens scores his 9 goal in 35 matches.
  • 67' Branislav Ninaj was booked on 67.
  • 72' Fortuna Sittard started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 72.
  • 73' Youssef Jebli with the second goal in the match!
  • 77' Another substitution for Fortuna Sittard to replace Mark Diemers by Jorrit Smeets on 77 minute.
  • 81' It is a substitution in VBV De Graafschap team. Delano Burgzorg is replaced by Jordy Thomassen on 81 minute.
  • 83' It’s a booking for Fortuna Sittard player. Jose Rodriguez gets a Yellow card.
  • 88' 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.
  • 90' A meaty challenge results in booking for Kai Heerings on 90.
  • 90' VBV De Graafschap manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Erik Bakker is hanging Fabian Serrarens on the field on 90 minute.
  • The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for Fortuna Sittard.

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.