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VBV De Graafschap vs SBV Vitesse, 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON

Eredivisie · 2018-19
VBV De Graafschap
2 – 2
Full Time
SBV Vitesse
Sun 23 Dec 2018 · 13:30 UTC Stadion De Vijverberg HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 45' Alexander Buttner
Sven Nieuwpoort 45' Y
Y 67' Bryan Linssen
Y 89' Navarone Foor
Javier Vet 89' Y
Y 90' Rasmus Thelander

Overview

Match Preview

VBV De Graafschap vs SBV Vitesse — Eredivisie at Stadion De Vijverberg.

Match Details

  • Referee Bjorn Kuipers
  • Referee Sander van Roekel
  • Referee Erwin Zeinstra
  • Referee Richard Martens
  • Referee Martin Perez

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 AZ 2 6
2 FC Groningen 2 6
3 Go Ahead Eagles 2 4
4 Fortuna Sittard 2 4
5 AFC Ajax 2 4
6 PSV 2 4
7 Feyenoord Rotterdam 2 4
8 SC Heerenveen 2 4
9 SBV Excelsior 2 3
10 NEC 2 3
11 Sparta Rotterdam 2 3
12 FC Twente '65 2 3
13 Telstar 1963 2 3
14 FC Utrecht 2 0
15 PEC Zwolle 2 0
16 ADO Den Haag 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 5.5 goals SBV Vitesse
Last 5 meetings
2018-12-23 VBV De Graafschap 2–2 SBV Vitesse

Recent Form

VBV De Graafschap
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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
10 Nov PSV H 1–4 L
SBV Vitesse
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
23 Dec VBV De Graafschap A 2–2 D
15 Dec VVV Venlo H 2–1 W
09 Dec NAC Breda A 1–2 L
01 Dec FC Emmen H 1–1 D
25 Nov Willem II Tilburg A 3–1 W
10 Nov FC Utrecht H 2–1 W

Key Stats

100% Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
100% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The ball is rolling at Stadion De Vijverberg. VBV De Graafschap are looking to make home advantage count against SBV Vitesse.
  • 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 Erik Bakker suffering a number of foals already.
  • 10' It’s high time Leonid Slutsky made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
  • 12' Frank Olijve is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
  • 17' Over 17 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 22' Ted van de Pavert is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for SBV Vitesse tonight.
  • 27' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 32' The home supporters are growing impatient. VBV De Graafschap must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 37' Martin Odegaard needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 19 Yellow cards this season.
  • 39' Erik Bakker makes way for Javier Vet at the 39 minute mark. A tactical switch from VBV De Graafschap.
  • 43' Goal! Martin Odegaard scores his 65 goal in 282 matches.
  • 45' The referee calls foul for Alexander Buttner. He receives a Yellow card.
  • 50' 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.
  • 54' It is a substitution in VBV De Graafschap team. Daryl van Mieghem is replaced by Delano Burgzorg on 54 minute.
  • 58' Furdjel Narsingh doubles the advantage! 2-1 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
  • 63' VBV De Graafschap are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 65' Matus Bero makes no mistake. The score reads 2-2 and SBV Vitesse are in front.
  • 67' Controversy at the stadium! Bryan Linssen argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 68' A tactical swap from SBV Vitesse — Max Clark on, Roy Beerens off on 68 minutes.
  • 72' Fresh legs for VBV De Graafschap! Jordy Thomassen comes on to replace Furdjel Narsingh.
  • 77' Eduardo has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 82' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 87' A quiet spell here at Stadion De Vijverberg. SBV Vitesse seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 89' Poor challenge from Navarone Foor. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
  • 90' A moment of madness from Rasmus Thelander on 90 minutes earns him a Yellow card. SBV Vitesse will be frustrated.
  • What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — VBV De Graafschap 2-2 SBV Vitesse.

Lineups

VBV De Graafschap Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Henk de Jong

SBV Vitesse Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Leonid Slutsky

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Thomas Buitink 2
Martin Odegaard 2
Frank Olijve 1
Oussama Darfalou 1
Richie Musaba 1
Bart Straalman 1
Youssef Jebli 1
Matus Bero 1

Head to Head

2018-12-23 VBV De Graafschap 2–2 SBV Vitesse

VBV De Graafschap Form

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 2018-11-10 VBV De Graafschap 1–4 PSV L

SBV Vitesse Form

2018-12-23 VBV De Graafschap 2–2 SBV Vitesse D 2018-12-15 SBV Vitesse 2–1 VVV Venlo W 2018-12-09 NAC Breda 2–1 SBV Vitesse L 2018-12-01 SBV Vitesse 1–1 FC Emmen D 2018-11-25 Willem II Tilburg 1–3 SBV Vitesse W 2018-11-10 SBV Vitesse 2–1 FC Utrecht W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.52 VBV De Graafschap xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.63 SBV Vitesse xG
I would bet for: VBV De Graafschap or SBV Vitesse 73% + Both teams to score 63%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
VBV De Graafschap35% Draw27% SBV Vitesse38%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes63% 0% No37%
Avg goals/match: 3.15
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 94%
6%
± 1.5 82%
18%
± 2.5 60%
40%
± 3.5 38%
62%
± 4.5 21%
79%

Double Chance

VBV De Graafschap or Draw
62%
Draw or SBV Vitesse
65%
VBV De Graafschap or SBV Vitesse
73%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
VBV De Graafschap27% Draw43% SBV Vitesse30%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.5%
1 – 2
8.3%
2 – 1
7.8%
2 – 2
Actual
0 – 1
6.2%
0 – 0
6%
1 – 0
5.8%
0 – 2
5.7%
2 – 0
4.9%
1 – 3
4.5%
3 – 1
3.9%
2 – 3
3.5%

Asian Handicap — VBV De Graafschap

Handicap VBV De Graafschap covers Push SBV Vitesse covers
-2.5 7% — 93%
-2 7% 10% 83%
-1.5 17% — 83%
-1 17% 18% 65%
-0.5 35% — 65%
+0.5 61% — 39%
+1 61% 19% 20%
+1.5 80% — 20%
+2 80% 12% 8%
+2.5 92% — 8%

Clean Sheet

VBV De Graafschap keeps clean sheet
20% ✓
SBV Vitesse keeps clean sheet
23% ✓

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