VVV Venlo vs FC Groningen, 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
VVV Venlo vs FC Groningen — Eredivisie .
- VVV Venlo 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- FC Groningen 12 games · 15 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Serdar Gozubuyuk
- Referee Charles Schaap
- Referee Jan de Vries
- Referee Laurens Gerrets
- Referee Siemen Mulder
12 games this season
🟨 4.2/game
⚽ 13.9 goals/game
🟥 2 total
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PSV | 12 | 26 |
| 2 | Feyenoord Rotterdam | 12 | 25 |
| 3 | AFC Ajax | 12 | 25 |
| 4 | FC Twente '65 | 12 | 24 |
| 5 | AZ | 12 | 23 |
| 6 | SC Heerenveen | 12 | 21 |
| 7 | Fortuna Sittard | 12 | 20 |
| 8 | Go Ahead Eagles | 12 | 17 |
| 9 | FC Groningen | 12 | 15 |
| 10 | SC Cambuur-Leeuwarden | 12 | 15 |
| 11 | NEC | 12 | 14 |
| 12 | Sparta Rotterdam | 12 | 12 |
| 13 | PEC Zwolle | 12 | 12 |
| 14 | FC Utrecht | 12 | 12 |
| 15 | SBV Excelsior | 12 | 11 |
| 16 | Telstar 1963 | 12 | 10 |
| 17 | ADO Den Haag | 12 | 9 |
| 18 | Willem II Tilburg | 12 | 3 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Dec | FC Groningen | H | 0–0 | D |
| 06 Dec | Feyenoord Rotterdam | A | 1–4 | L |
| 02 Dec | Heracles Almelo | A | 1–4 | L |
| 25 Nov | AZ | H | 2–2 | D |
| 10 Nov | Fortuna Sittard | H | 3–2 | W |
| 26 Oct | FC Emmen | A | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Dec | VVV Venlo | A | 0–0 | D |
| 02 Dec | NAC Breda | H | 5–2 | W |
| 25 Nov | Feyenoord Rotterdam | A | 0–1 | L |
| 11 Nov | SC Heerenveen | H | 2–0 | W |
| 02 Nov | SBV Excelsior | A | 4–2 | W |
| 27 Oct | PSV | H | 1–2 | L |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
H2H (8 games)
38%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
8%
Clean Sheets
FC Groningen this season
FC Groningen this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
FC Groningen
0-15
7/4
16-30
6/3
31-45
4/5
46-60
4/5
61-75
3/5
76+
3/5
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
FC Groningen
| Brynjolfur Darri Willumsson | 9 G | 1 A |
| Thom van Bergen | 8 G | 3 A |
| David van der Werff | 2 G | 3 A |
| Tygo Land | 2 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and VVV Venlo launch into their encounter with FC Groningen.
- 5' It is a cagey affair so far. VVV Venlo in their trying to find a way past FC Groningen's compact .
- 10' FC Groningen is showing some good football. However, FC Groningen are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 12' The referee calls foul for Chris Kum. He receives a Yellow card.
- 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 Mimoun Mahi suffering a number of foals already.
- 22' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His VVV Venlo side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 27' FC Groningen started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 27.
- 32' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 37' Ajdin Hrustic has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 41' Jerold Promes catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Red card on 41.
- 46' Lars Unnerstall has been relatively quiet despite scoring 0 goals in his last 171 appearances.
- 51' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 56' Over 56 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 61' The energy levels are beginning to show. Maurice Steijn might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 66' Tommie van de Looi has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 11 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 71' Julian Chabot, a Germany , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 72' The supporters are chanting for Damian van Bruggen. He replaces Evert Linthorst on 72 minute.
- 73' Controversy at the stadium! Ajdin Hrustic argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 76' Peniel Mlapa makes way for Ralf Seuntjens at the 76 minute mark. A tactical switch from VVV Venlo.
- 77' Django Warmerdam makes way for Michael Breij at the 77 minute mark. A tactical switch from FC Groningen.
- 82' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 84' Mateo Casierra has so much to prove this time. He replaces Mimoun Mahi on 84 minute.
- 89' It is a substitution in FC Groningen team. Ajdin Hrustic is replaced by Ahmad Mendes Moreira on 89 minute.
- 90' VVV Venlo ring the changes. Peter van Ooijen has done his job and it is now time for Patrick Joosten to step up.
- The points are shared — VVV Venlo 0-0 FC Groningen. Honours even.
Lineups
VVV Venlo Lineups
Starting XI
- 11
- 14
- 1
- 3
- 2
- 13
- 29
- 10
- 8
- 31
-
26
Peniel Mlapa ↓ Ralf Seuntjens 76'
Bench
- 7
- 16
- 22
- 17
-
20
Damian van Bruggen ↑ 72'
- 25
- 6
-
9
Ralf Seuntjens ↑ 76'
-
19
Patrick Joosten ↑ 90'
- 21
- 35
- 34
Coach
Maurice Steijn
FC Groningen Lineups
Starting XI
- 29
- 1
- 42
- 5
- 23
- 21
- 7
- 6
- 36
-
10
Mimoun Mahi ↓ Mateo Cassierra 84'
- 24
Bench
- 16
- 31
- 20
- 12
-
22
Michael Breij ↑ 77'
-
9
Mateo Cassierra ↑ 84'
-
18
Ahmad Mendes Moreira ↑ 89'
Coach
Danny Buijs
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Mimoun Mahi | 2 |
| Oussama Darfalou | 1 |
| Giorgos Giakoumakis | 1 |
| Patrick Joosten | 1 |
| Daniel van Kaam | 1 |
| Danny Post | 1 |
| Jorgen Larsen | 1 |
| Peniel Mlapa | 1 |
Head to Head
VVV Venlo Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.06
VVV Venlo xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.99
FC Groningen xG
I would bet for:
VVV Venlo or Draw 68% + Under 2.5 goals 67%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.05
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 85% |
|
15% |
| ± 1.5 | 61% |
|
39% |
| ± 2.5 | 33% |
|
67% |
| ± 3.5 | 16% |
|
84% |
| ± 4.5 | 6% |
|
94% |
Double Chance
VVV Venlo or Draw
68%
Draw or FC Groningen
64%
VVV Venlo or FC Groningen
68%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
Actual
1 – 1
14.5%
1 – 0
12.3%
0 – 1
11.4%
2 – 1
6.9%
2 – 0
6.9%
1 – 2
6.5%
0 – 2
6%
2 – 2
3.6%
3 – 1
2.5%
3 – 0
2.4%
1 – 3
2.2%
Asian Handicap — VVV Venlo
| Handicap | VVV Venlo covers | Push | FC Groningen covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 10% | 86% |
| -1.5 | 14% | — | 86% |
| -1 | 14% | 21% | 65% |
| -0.5 | 35% | — | 65% |
| +0.5 | 69% | — | 31% |
| +1 | 69% | 19% | 12% |
| +1.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
| +2 | 88% | 9% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
VVV Venlo keeps clean sheet
38%
✗
FC Groningen keeps clean sheet
35%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.