VBV De Graafschap vs Willem II Tilburg, 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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VBV De Graafschap vs Willem II Tilburg — Eredivisie .
- VBV De Graafschap 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Willem II Tilburg 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Joost van Zuilen
- Referee Stan Teuben
- Referee Joey Kooij
- Referee Christiaan Bax
- Referee Frank Jansen
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
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Sep | Willem II Tilburg | H | 2–1 | W |
| 21 Sep | Heracles Almelo | A | 0–4 | L |
| 15 Sep | VVV Venlo | H | 1–2 | L |
| 31 Aug | FC Emmen | A | 1–1 | D |
| 25 Aug | FC Groningen | H | 0–1 | L |
| 18 Aug | NAC Breda | A | 0–3 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Sep | VBV De Graafschap | A | 1–2 | L |
| 22 Sep | Fortuna Sittard | A | 4–4 | D |
| 15 Sep | SBV Excelsior | H | 2–2 | D |
| 01 Sep | PSV | A | 1–6 | L |
| 26 Aug | Heracles Almelo | H | 5–0 | W |
| 17 Aug | FC Groningen | A | 1–0 | W |
Key Stats
100%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
H2H (2 games)
100%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' We are underway at . The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
- 5' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 10' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 11' It’s a booking for Willem II Tilburg player. Damil Dankerlui gets a Yellow card.
- 16' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 18' Atakan Akkaynak is having his name booked by the referee on 18.
- 20' Freek Heerkens is having his name booked by the referee on 20.
- 21' VBV De Graafschap is taking the lead after the goal scored by Stef Nijland on 21.
- 26' 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.
- 27' Willem II Tilburg player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 32' 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.
- 33' Fernando Lewis was booked on 33.
- 38' 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 Thomas Meissner suffering a number of foals already.
- 43' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Youssef Jebli made 35 appearances and scored 11 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 46' Time for substitution for Willem II Tilburg. Jordy Croux is replaced by Dries Saddiki.
- 49' Goal! Dries Saddiki scores his 4 goal in 165 matches.
- 54' Willem II Tilburg is showing some good football. However, Willem II Tilburg are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 57' A meaty challenge results in booking for Myenty Abena on 57.
- 59' VBV De Graafschap manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Delano Burgzorg is hanging Jordy Thomassen on the field on 59 minute.
- 64' The referee calls foul for Diego Palacios. He receives a Red card.
- 68' VBV De Graafschap manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Mohamed Hamdaoui is hanging Jordy Tutuarima on the field on 68 minute.
- 72' Willem II Tilburg manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Thomas Meissner is hanging Daniel Crowley on the field on 72 minute.
- 77' VBV De Graafschap is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 82' It looks surprising VBV De Graafschap does not make any changes. Damil Dankerlui has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 84' The VBV De Graafschap manager makes a substitution. Erik Bakker departs to be replaced by Javier Vet.
- 89' GOAL! Fernando Lewis scores on 89.
- The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for Willem II Tilburg.
Lineups
VBV De Graafschap Lineups
Starting XI
- 17
- 10
-
18
Erik Bakker ↓ Javier Vet 84'
- 44
- 2
- 12
- 5
- 28
- 20
- 11
- 19
Bench
-
8
Javier Vet ↑ 84'
-
47
Mohamed Hamdaoui ↑ 68'
- 13
- 1
-
25
Delano Burgzorg ↑ 59'
- 32
- 21
- 42
Coach
Henk de Jong
Willem II Tilburg Lineups
Starting XI
- 22
- 18
- 1
- 3
- 2
-
11
Jordy Croux ↓ Vurnon Anita 46'
- 9
-
15
Damil Dankerlui ↓ Dries Saddiki 46'
- 14
- 5
- 8
Bench
-
23
Vurnon Anita ↑ 46'
- 24
- 31
-
25
Thomas Meissner ↑ 72'
- 6
- 21
-
17
Dries Saddiki ↑ 46'
- 12
- 32
Coach
Adrie Koster
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Alexander Isak | 2 |
| Fernando Lewis | 2 |
| Stef Nijland | 1 |
| Stef Nijland | 1 |
| Bart Straalman | 1 |
| Youssef Jebli | 1 |
| Fernando Lewis | 1 |
| Dries Saddiki | 1 |
Head to Head
VBV De Graafschap Form
Willem II Tilburg Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.74
VBV De Graafschap xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.24
Willem II Tilburg xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 59% + Over 2.5 goals 56%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: VBV De Graafschap win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.98
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 80% |
|
20% |
| ± 2.5 | 56% |
|
44% |
| ± 3.5 | 35% |
|
65% |
| ± 4.5 | 19% |
|
81% |
Double Chance
VBV De Graafschap or Draw
74%
Draw or Willem II Tilburg
52%
VBV De Graafschap or Willem II Tilburg
74%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: VBV De Graafschap win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.9%
2 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
8.1%
2 – 0
7.6%
0 – 0
6.8%
1 – 2
6.5%
2 – 2
5.7%
0 – 1
5.5%
3 – 1
5.3%
3 – 0
4.3%
0 – 2
3.9%
3 – 2
3.4%
Asian Handicap — VBV De Graafschap
| Handicap | VBV De Graafschap covers | Push | Willem II Tilburg covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 12% | — | 88% |
| -2 | 12% | 15% | 74% |
| -1.5 | 26% | — | 74% |
| -1 | 26% | 21% | 52% |
| -0.5 | 48% | — | 52% |
| +0.5 | 74% | — | 26% |
| +1 | 74% | 15% | 11% |
| +1.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
| +2 | 89% | 8% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
VBV De Graafschap keeps clean sheet
30%
✓
Willem II Tilburg keeps clean sheet
18%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.