VVV Venlo vs FC Utrecht, Eredivisie 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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VVV Venlo vs FC Utrecht — Eredivisie at Seacon Stadion De Koel.
- VVV Venlo 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- FC Utrecht 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Dennis Higler
- Referee Laurens Gerrets
- Referee Richard Polman
- Referee Edgar Bijl
- Referee Freek Vandeursen
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Feb | FC Utrecht | H | 1–1 | D |
| 25 Jan | RKC Waalwijk | A | 2–1 | W |
| 19 Jan | PSV | H | 1–1 | D |
| 22 Dec | SBV Vitesse | A | 0–3 | L |
| 14 Dec | PEC Zwolle | H | 1–2 | L |
| 07 Dec | FC Emmen | H | 2–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Feb | VVV Venlo | A | 1–1 | D |
| 24 Jan | ADO Den Haag | H | 4–0 | W |
| 17 Jan | PEC Zwolle | A | 3–3 | D |
| 22 Dec | Feyenoord Rotterdam | H | 1–2 | L |
| 15 Dec | Heracles Almelo | A | 3–1 | W |
| 08 Dec | FC Groningen | A | 1–0 | W |
Key Stats
75%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
H2H (8 games)
38%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' That's the starting whistle at Seacon Stadion De Koel. Ninety minutes of football awaits between VVV Venlo and FC Utrecht.
- 5' FC Utrecht are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 10' Vaclav Cerny is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for FC Utrecht tonight.
- 15' VVV Venlo currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 20' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 25' Jerome Sinclair has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 30' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 35' FC Utrecht fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 40' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 45' It is a cagey affair so far. VVV Venlo in their trying to find a way past FC Utrecht's compact .
- 50' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Oussama Darfalou made 282 appearances and scored 24 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 51' A stunning finish from Oussama Darfalou — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 56' Roel Janssen, a Netherlands , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 60' Fresh legs for FC Utrecht! Bart Ramselaar comes on to replace Vaclav Cerny.
- 61' Adam Maher gets the nod from FC Utrecht. He replaces Mark van der Maarel and will look to change the dynamic.
- 66' Bart Ramselaar is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for FC Utrecht so far.
- 71' It looks like no one’s ball. FC Utrecht is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 74' Fresh legs for VVV Venlo! Simon Jansson comes on to replace Thomas Bruns.
- 79' FC Utrecht is showing some good football. However, FC Utrecht are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 81' What composure from Simon Gustafson! The Sweden international strokes it home. 1-1.
- 81' Fresh legs for VVV Venlo! Johnatan Opoku comes on to replace Peter van Ooijen.
- 86' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 90' Jerome Sinclair was booked on 90.
- It finishes all square. VVV Venlo and FC Utrecht share the spoils 1-1.
Lineups
VVV Venlo Lineups
Starting XI
- 14
- 13
- 4
- 6
- 8
- 15
-
20
Thomas Bruns ↓ Simon Janssen 74'
- 29
- 1
- 7
- 2
Bench
- 16
- 22
- 17
- 26
-
10
Johnatan Opoku ↑ 81'
- 23
-
24
Simon Janssen ↑ 74'
- 31
- 11
- 5
- 19
- 27
Coach
Hans de Koning
FC Utrecht Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 5
- 10
- 2
- 17
- 28
- 22
- 19
-
32
Vaclav Cerny ↓ Bart Ramselaar 60'
- 21
- 3
Bench
-
25
Bart Ramselaar ↑ 60'
-
6
Adam Maher ↑ 61'
-
9
Jean-Christophe Bahebeck ↑ 60'
- 41
- 33
- 39
- 51
- 35
Coach
John van den Brom
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Sean Klaiber | 2 |
| Mimoun Mahi | 2 |
| Riechedly Bazoer | 2 |
| Evert Linthorst | 2 |
| Patrick Joosten | 1 |
| Bart Ramselaar | 1 |
| Sander van de Streek | 1 |
| Michiel Kramer | 1 |
Head to Head
VVV Venlo Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.29
VVV Venlo xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.36
FC Utrecht xG
I would bet for:
VVV Venlo or FC Utrecht 72%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.65
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 74% |
|
26% |
| ± 2.5 | 49% |
|
51% |
| ± 3.5 | 28% |
|
72% |
| ± 4.5 | 14% |
|
86% |
Double Chance
VVV Venlo or Draw
65%
Draw or FC Utrecht
63%
VVV Venlo or FC Utrecht
72%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
9%
0 – 1
8.5%
1 – 2
8.1%
1 – 0
8.1%
2 – 1
7.7%
0 – 2
6.4%
2 – 0
5.7%
2 – 2
5.3%
1 – 3
3.7%
3 – 1
3.3%
0 – 3
2.8%
Asian Handicap — VVV Venlo
| Handicap | VVV Venlo covers | Push | FC Utrecht covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 10% | 85% |
| -1.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| -1 | 15% | 19% | 66% |
| -0.5 | 34% | — | 66% |
| +0.5 | 63% | — | 37% |
| +1 | 63% | 20% | 17% |
| +1.5 | 83% | — | 17% |
| +2 | 83% | 11% | 6% |
| +2.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
Clean Sheet
VVV Venlo keeps clean sheet
26%
✓
FC Utrecht keeps clean sheet
28%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.