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

Eredivisie · 2018-19
Sun 23 Dec 2018 · 13:30 UTC Stadion De Vijverberg HT 45' · FT 45'

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

Head-to-Head

1
1
VBV De Graafschap 2 games · Avg 5.5 goals SBV Vitesse

Recent Form

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
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' In just a few seconds Stadion De Vijverberg will turn into a battlefield for VBV De Graafschap and SBV Vitesse.
  • 5' VBV De Graafschap 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.
  • 10' Vyacheslav Karavaev needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
  • 12' GOAL! Frank Olijve scores on 12. Assisted by Erik Bakker
  • 17' 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 Ted van de Pavert suffering a number of foals already.
  • 22' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. SBV Vitesse needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
  • 27' It’s high time Henk de Jong made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
  • 32' 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.
  • 37' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Rasmus Thelander made 282 appearances and scored 0 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 39' VBV De Graafschap manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Javier Vet is hanging Erik Bakker on the field on 39 minute.
  • 43' GOAL! Martin Odegaard scores on 43.
  • 45' The referee calls foul for Alexander Buttner. He receives a Yellow card.
  • 50' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 54' The supporters are chanting for Delano Burgzorg. He replaces Daryl van Mieghem on 54 minute.
  • 58' Sensational shot from Furdjel Narsingh. VBV De Graafschap is back in the lead.
  • 63' 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.
  • 65' Goal! Matus Bero scores his 29 goal in 282 matches.
  • 67' A meaty challenge results in booking for Bryan Linssen on 67.
  • 68' Another change for SBV Vitesse made on 68 minute. Roy Beerens leaves to be changed by Max Clark.
  • 72' The VBV De Graafschap manager makes a substitution. Furdjel Narsingh departs to be replaced by Jordy Thomassen.
  • 77' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 77 minutes.
  • 82' VBV De Graafschap is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 87' The travelling SBV Vitesse supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 89' It’s a booking for SBV Vitesse player. Navarone Foor gets a Yellow card.
  • 90' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Rasmus Thelander.
  • The final score is 2-2.

Lineups

H2H

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.