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VBV De Graafschap vs Willem II Tilburg, 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON

Eredivisie · 2018-19
VBV De Graafschap
2 – 1
Full Time
Willem II Tilburg
Sun 30 Sep 2018 · 12:30 UTC HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 11' Damil Dankerlui
Y 18' Atakan Akkaynak
R 18' Atakan Akkaynak
Y 18' Diego Palacios
Y 20' Freek Heerkens
Y 27' Diego Palacios
Y 33' Fernando Lewis
Myenty Abena 57' Y
R 64' Diego Palacios

Overview

Match Preview

VBV De Graafschap vs Willem II Tilburg — Eredivisie .

Match Details

  • Referee Joost van Zuilen
  • Referee Stan Teuben
  • Referee Joey Kooij
  • Referee Christiaan Bax
  • Referee Frank Jansen

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Feyenoord Rotterdam 11 25
2 AFC Ajax 11 24
3 PSV 11 23
4 FC Twente '65 11 23
5 AZ 11 20
6 Fortuna Sittard 11 19
7 SC Heerenveen 11 18
8 FC Groningen 11 15
9 SC Cambuur-Leeuwarden 11 15
10 Go Ahead Eagles 11 14
11 Sparta Rotterdam 11 12
12 FC Utrecht 11 12
13 NEC 11 11
14 PEC Zwolle 11 11
15 SBV Excelsior 11 11
16 Telstar 1963 11 9
17 ADO Den Haag 11 6
18 Willem II Tilburg 11 2

Head-to-Head

1
1
VBV De Graafschap 2 games · Avg 4.0 goals Willem II Tilburg
Last 5 meetings
2018-09-30 VBV De Graafschap 2–1 Willem II Tilburg

Recent Form

VBV De Graafschap
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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
Willem II Tilburg
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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)
100% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
Willem II Tilburg this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

Willem II Tilburg
0-15
1/3
16-30
1/3
31-45
–/7
46-60
1/7
61-75
2/11
76+
5/8
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Willem II Tilburg
Devin Haen 3 G 2 A
Thomas Verheydt 1 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' It’s Showtime! The match between VBV De Graafschap and Willem II Tilburg is underway.
  • 5' 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.
  • 10' Hidde Jurjus, a Netherlands goalkeeper, has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 11' The referee has no hesitation. Damil Dankerlui is booked for Willem II Tilburg — Yellow card on 11.
  • 16' It looks surprising VBV De Graafschap does not make any changes. Fernando Lewis has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 18' It’s a booking for Willem II Tilburg player. Atakan Akkaynak gets a Yellow card.
  • 20' Willem II Tilburg player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
  • 21' Brilliant from the ! Stef Nijland makes it 1-0 with a superb finish on 21.
  • 26' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Adrie Koster will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 27' Diego Palacios picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 32' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 33' Fernando Lewis is having his name booked by the referee on 33.
  • 38' Willem II Tilburg have won 224 goals from 176 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 43' Erik Bakker has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 46' Another change for Willem II Tilburg made on 46 minute. Jordy Croux leaves to be changed by Dries Saddiki.
  • 49' Dries Saddiki makes no mistake. The score reads 1-1 and Willem II Tilburg are in front.
  • 54' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 57' Myenty Abena catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 57.
  • 59' Delano Burgzorg has so much to prove this time. He replaces Jordy Thomassen on 59 minute.
  • 64' Diego Palacios has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Red card on 64.
  • 68' VBV De Graafschap ring the changes. Jordy Tutuarima has done his job and it is now time for Mohamed Hamdaoui to step up.
  • 72' Daniel Crowley makes way for Thomas Meissner at the 72 minute mark. A tactical switch from Willem II Tilburg.
  • 77' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 82' 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 Fran Sol suffering a number of foals already.
  • 84' The whistle greets Erik Bakker as he departs to be replaced by Javier Vet.
  • 89' Fernando Lewis makes no mistake. The score reads 1-2 and Willem II Tilburg are in front.
  • It finishes all square. VBV De Graafschap and Willem II Tilburg share the spoils 2-1.

Lineups

VBV De Graafschap Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Henk de Jong

Willem II Tilburg Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Adrie Koster

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Alexander Isak 2
Fernando Lewis 2
Stef Nijland 1
Bart Straalman 1
Youssef Jebli 1
Fernando Lewis 1
Dries Saddiki 1
Dries Saddiki 1

Head to Head

2018-09-30 VBV De Graafschap 2–1 Willem II Tilburg

VBV De Graafschap Form

2018-09-30 VBV De Graafschap 2–1 Willem II Tilburg W 2018-09-21 Heracles Almelo 4–0 VBV De Graafschap L 2018-09-15 VBV De Graafschap 1–2 VVV Venlo L 2018-08-31 FC Emmen 1–1 VBV De Graafschap D 2018-08-25 VBV De Graafschap 0–1 FC Groningen L 2018-08-18 NAC Breda 3–0 VBV De Graafschap L

Willem II Tilburg Form

2018-09-30 VBV De Graafschap 2–1 Willem II Tilburg L 2018-09-22 Fortuna Sittard 4–4 Willem II Tilburg D 2018-09-15 Willem II Tilburg 2–2 SBV Excelsior D 2018-09-01 PSV 6–1 Willem II Tilburg L 2018-08-26 Willem II Tilburg 5–0 Heracles Almelo W 2018-08-17 FC Groningen 0–1 Willem II Tilburg W

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

✓ Correct
VBV De Graafschap48% Draw26% Willem II Tilburg26%
Actual: VBV De Graafschap win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes59% 0% No41%
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

✗ Wrong
VBV De Graafschap35% Draw44% Willem II Tilburg21%
Actual: 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.