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VVV Venlo vs AZ, 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON

Eredivisie · 2018-19
VVV Venlo
2 – 2
Full Time
AZ
Sun 25 Nov 2018 · 15:45 UTC HT 45' · FT 45'
Jerold Promes 7' Y
Nils Roseler 30' Y
Jay-Roy Grot 53' Y
Lars Unnerstall 79' Y
Peter van Ooijen 90' R

Overview

Match Preview

VVV Venlo vs AZ — Eredivisie .

  • VVV Venlo 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
  • AZ 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)

Match Details

  • Referee Jeroen Manschot
  • Referee Richard Polman
  • Referee Edwin van de Graaf
  • Referee Cristian Dobre
  • Referee Martin Perez

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

2
3
VVV Venlo 5 games · Avg 3.4 goals AZ
Last 5 meetings
2018-11-25 VVV Venlo 2–2 AZ

Recent Form

VVV Venlo
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
25 Nov AZ H 2–2 D
10 Nov Fortuna Sittard H 3–2 W
26 Oct FC Emmen A 1–1 D
21 Oct ADO Den Haag H 2–0 W
06 Oct PSV A 0–4 L
29 Sep SBV Excelsior A 0–1 L
AZ
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
25 Nov VVV Venlo A 2–2 D
11 Nov ADO Den Haag A 1–0 W
03 Nov VBV De Graafschap H 1–0 W
28 Oct SC Heerenveen H 2–3 L
20 Oct FC Utrecht A 1–2 L
07 Oct AFC Ajax A 0–5 L

Key Stats

60% Both Teams to Score
H2H (5 games)
80% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Temperatures are rising at as VVV Venlo face off against AZ in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
  • 5' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 7' Teun Koopmeiners doubles the advantage! 0-1 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
  • 7' That is a Yellow card for VVV Venlo. Jerold Promes will be fuming at that decision.
  • 12' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 14' The VVV Venlo manager makes a substitution. Danny Post departs to be replaced by Peter van Ooijen.
  • 15' What a strike from Oussama Idrissi! The score is 0-2.
  • 20' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both VVV Venlo and AZ are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 25' Supporters expect more eagerness from Moreno Rutten, as he is very good at scoring at with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 30' The Togo Peniel Mlapa breaks the deadlock on 30 minutes. 1-2!
  • 30' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Nils Roseler.
  • 35' Nils Roseler has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 40' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 45' Netherlands international Danny Post has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 50' The travelling AZ supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 53' Poor challenge from Jay-Roy Grot. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
  • 58' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both VVV Venlo and AZ are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 63' The energy levels are beginning to show. John van den Brom might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 68' VVV Venlo is showing some good football. However, VVV Venlo are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
  • 72' The whistle greets Albert Gudmundsson as he departs to be replaced by Calvin Stengs.
  • 77' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His VVV Venlo side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 78' Fresh legs for VVV Venlo! Patrick Joosten comes on to replace Jerold Promes.
  • 79' A moment of madness from Lars Unnerstall on 79 minutes earns him a Yellow card. VVV Venlo will be frustrated.
  • 84' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Ricardo van Rhijn made 300 appearances and scored 5 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 86' The VVV Venlo bench stirs into life. Axel Borgmann is withdrawn and Chris Kum gets his opportunity.
  • 90' A stunning finish from Patrick Joosten — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 90' It’s gonna be a Red card for Peter van Ooijen.
  • 90' A tactical swap from AZ — Ricardo van Rhijn on, Jonas Svensson off on 90 minutes.
  • Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 2-2.

Lineups

VVV Venlo Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Maurice Steijn

AZ Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach John van den Brom

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.73 VVV Venlo xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.36 AZ xG
I would bet for: Both teams to score 61% + Over 2.5 goals 59%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
VVV Venlo45% Draw26% AZ29%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes61% 0% No39%
Avg goals/match: 3.09
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 94%
6%
± 1.5 81%
19%
± 2.5 59%
41%
± 3.5 37%
63%
± 4.5 20%
80%

Double Chance

VVV Venlo or Draw
71%
Draw or AZ
55%
VVV Venlo or AZ
74%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
VVV Venlo33% Draw43% AZ24%
Actual: AZ win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.6%
2 – 1
8.9%
1 – 0
7.1%
1 – 2
7%
2 – 0
6.8%
0 – 0
6.3%
2 – 2
Actual
0 – 1
5.4%
3 – 1
5.1%
0 – 2
4.2%
3 – 0
3.8%
3 – 2
3.5%

Asian Handicap — VVV Venlo

Handicap VVV Venlo covers Push AZ covers
-2.5 11% — 89%
-2 11% 14% 76%
-1.5 24% — 76%
-1 24% 20% 55%
-0.5 45% — 55%
+0.5 71% — 29%
+1 71% 16% 13%
+1.5 87% — 13%
+2 87% 9% 5%
+2.5 95% — 5%

Clean Sheet

VVV Venlo keeps clean sheet
27% ✓
AZ keeps clean sheet
19% ✓

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