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VVV Venlo vs Willem II Tilburg, Eredivisie 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON

Eredivisie · 2020-21
VVV Venlo
2 – 1
Full Time
Willem II Tilburg
Sun 10 Jan 2021 · 13:30 UTC Seacon Stadion De Koel HT 45+2' · FT 45+5'
Y 52' Jan-Arie van der Heijden
Y 66' Sebastian Holmen
Giorgos Giakoumakis 87' Y

Overview

Match Preview

VVV Venlo vs Willem II Tilburg — Eredivisie at Seacon Stadion De Koel.

Match Details

  • Referee Jochem Kamphuis
  • Referee Nicky Siebert
  • Referee Roy de Nas
  • Referee Robin Gansner

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 AZ 2 6
2 FC Groningen 2 6
3 Feyenoord Rotterdam 2 6
4 Fortuna Sittard 2 4
5 PSV 2 4
6 SBV Excelsior 2 3
7 NEC 2 3
8 AFC Ajax 1 3
9 Go Ahead Eagles 2 3
10 Sparta Rotterdam 2 3
11 SC Heerenveen 1 3
12 Telstar 1963 2 3
13 FC Twente '65 2 1
14 PEC Zwolle 2 1
15 FC Utrecht 2 0
16 ADO Den Haag 2 0
17 Willem II Tilburg 2 0
18 SC Cambuur-Leeuwarden 2 0

Head-to-Head

3
2
VVV Venlo 5 games · Avg 2.2 goals Willem II Tilburg
Last 5 meetings
2021-01-10 VVV Venlo 2–1 Willem II Tilburg 2020-11-21 Willem II Tilburg 2–1 VVV Venlo 2019-09-21 Willem II Tilburg 1–0 VVV Venlo 2019-02-09 VVV Venlo 2–1 Willem II Tilburg 2018-08-11 Willem II Tilburg 0–1 VVV Venlo

Recent Form

VVV Venlo
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
10 Jan Willem II Tilburg H 2–1 W
22 Dec PSV A 1–4 L
19 Dec FC Twente '65 H 1–2 L
13 Dec Feyenoord Rotterdam H 0–3 L
05 Dec RKC Waalwijk A 2–3 L
28 Nov PEC Zwolle H 2–2 D
Willem II Tilburg
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
10 Jan VVV Venlo A 1–2 L
23 Dec AFC Ajax H 1–1 D
20 Dec AZ A 3–5 L
13 Dec Sparta Rotterdam H 1–3 L
05 Dec Fortuna Sittard A 2–3 L
29 Nov FC Groningen A 0–1 L

Key Stats

60% Both Teams to Score
H2H (5 games)
60% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
Willem II Tilburg this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

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

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — VVV Venlo and Willem II Tilburg get this one started.
  • 5' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 10' The 28-year-old Tristan Dekker has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 15' A stunning finish from Jan-Arie van der Heijden — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 20' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 25' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
  • 30' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Willem II Tilburg needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
  • 35' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 40' Dries Saddiki has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 45' Willem II Tilburg is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 46' A tactical swap from Willem II Tilburg — Ole Romeny on, Che Nunnely off on 46 minutes.
  • 51' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
  • 52' Jan-Arie van der Heijden catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 52.
  • 57' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both VVV Venlo and Willem II Tilburg are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 62' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 66' It’s a booking for Willem II Tilburg player. Sebastian Holmen gets a Yellow card.
  • 71' Fresh legs for VVV Venlo! Arjan Swinkels comes on to replace Kristopher da Graca.
  • 75' The VVV Venlo bench stirs into life. Simon Janssen is withdrawn and Jafar Arias gets his opportunity.
  • 79' Giorgos Giakoumakis is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
  • 79' The whistle greets Dries Saddiki as he departs to be replaced by Wesley Spieringhs.
  • 80' The supporters are chanting for Wesley Spieringhs. He replaces Dries Saddiki on 80 minute.
  • 85' A quiet spell here at Seacon Stadion De Koel. Willem II Tilburg seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 87' A meaty challenge results in booking for Giorgos Giakoumakis on 87.
  • Full Time. VVV Venlo beats Willem II Tilburg

Lineups

VVV Venlo Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Hans de Koning

Willem II Tilburg Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Adrie Koster

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Giorgos Giakoumakis 3
Peniel Mlapa 2
Vangelis Pavlidis 2
Jan-Arie van der Heijden 1
Danny Post 1
Danny Post 1
Daniel Crowley 1
Gorkem Saglam 1

Head to Head

2021-01-10 VVV Venlo 2–1 Willem II Tilburg 2020-11-21 Willem II Tilburg 2–1 VVV Venlo 2019-09-21 Willem II Tilburg 1–0 VVV Venlo 2019-02-09 VVV Venlo 2–1 Willem II Tilburg 2018-08-11 Willem II Tilburg 0–1 VVV Venlo

VVV Venlo Form

2021-01-10 VVV Venlo 2–1 Willem II Tilburg W 2020-12-22 PSV 4–1 VVV Venlo L 2020-12-19 VVV Venlo 1–2 FC Twente '65 L 2020-12-13 VVV Venlo 0–3 Feyenoord Rotterdam L 2020-12-05 RKC Waalwijk 3–2 VVV Venlo L 2020-11-28 VVV Venlo 2–2 PEC Zwolle D

Willem II Tilburg Form

2021-01-10 VVV Venlo 2–1 Willem II Tilburg L 2020-12-23 Willem II Tilburg 1–1 AFC Ajax D 2020-12-20 AZ 5–3 Willem II Tilburg L 2020-12-13 Willem II Tilburg 1–3 Sparta Rotterdam L 2020-12-05 Fortuna Sittard 3–2 Willem II Tilburg L 2020-11-29 FC Groningen 1–0 Willem II Tilburg L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.55 VVV Venlo xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.28 Willem II Tilburg xG
I would bet for: Both teams to score 57%

Match Result

✓ Correct
VVV Venlo46% Draw26% Willem II Tilburg28%
Actual: VVV Venlo win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes57% 0% No43%
Avg goals/match: 2.83
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 92%
8%
± 1.5 77%
23%
± 2.5 53%
47%
± 3.5 31%
69%
± 4.5 16%
84%

Double Chance

VVV Venlo or Draw
72%
Draw or Willem II Tilburg
54%
VVV Venlo or Willem II Tilburg
74%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
VVV Venlo31% Draw46% Willem II Tilburg23%
Actual: Willem II Tilburg win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.6%
2 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
8.3%
0 – 0
7.8%
1 – 2
7.2%
2 – 0
7%
0 – 1
6.6%
2 – 2
5.6%
0 – 2
4.8%
3 – 1
4.5%
3 – 0
3.5%
1 – 3
3.1%

Asian Handicap — VVV Venlo

Handicap VVV Venlo covers Push Willem II Tilburg covers
-2.5 9% — 91%
-2 9% 13% 78%
-1.5 22% — 78%
-1 22% 21% 58%
-0.5 42% — 58%
+0.5 70% — 30%
+1 70% 17% 13%
+1.5 87% — 13%
+2 87% 9% 5%
+2.5 95% — 5%

Clean Sheet

VVV Venlo keeps clean sheet
29% ✓
Willem II Tilburg keeps clean sheet
22% ✓

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