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VVV Venlo vs Willem II Tilburg, 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON

Eredivisie · 2018-19
Sat 9 Feb 2019 · 19:45 UTC Seacon Stadion De Koel HT 45' · FT 45'

Overview

Match Preview

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

Match Details

  • Referee Rob van de Ven
  • Referee Siemen Mulder
  • Referee Van der Eijk
  • Referee Freek van Herk
  • Referee Ruud Bexkens

Head-to-Head

3
2
VVV Venlo 5 games · Avg 2.2 goals Willem II Tilburg

Recent Form

DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
09 Feb Willem II Tilburg H 2–1 W
02 Feb AFC Ajax A 0–6 L
26 Jan FC Emmen H 2–3 L
19 Jan ADO Den Haag A 4–2 W
21 Dec PEC Zwolle H 2–0 W
15 Dec SBV Vitesse A 1–2 L
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
09 Feb VVV Venlo A 1–2 L
02 Feb FC Groningen H 1–2 L
27 Jan FC Utrecht A 1–0 W
20 Jan NAC Breda H 2–0 W
23 Dec FC Emmen A 2–0 W
14 Dec ADO Den Haag H 0–3 L

Key Stats

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

Events

Match Events

  • 0' In just a few seconds Seacon Stadion De Koel will turn into a battlefield for VVV Venlo and Willem II Tilburg.
  • 5' 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 Pol Llonch suffering a number of foals already.
  • 10' Willem II Tilburg seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
  • 15' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 20' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both VVV Venlo and Willem II Tilburg are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 25' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 30' 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.
  • 33' Chris Kum catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 33.
  • 38' Togo international Peniel Mlapa has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 43' What composure from Peniel Mlapa! The Togo international strokes it home. 1-0.
  • 44' That is a Yellow card for VVV Venlo. Jerold Promes will be fuming at that decision.
  • 49' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 49 minutes.
  • 53' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Renato Tapia.
  • 58' Willem II Tilburg ring the changes. Aras Ozbiliz has done his job and it is now time for Vangelis Pavlidis to step up.
  • 60' Magnificent from Daniel Crowley! That is 11 goals in 165 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 65' The travelling Willem II Tilburg supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 67' Time for substitution for VVV Venlo. Jerold Promes is replaced by Evert Linthorst.
  • 72' Willem II Tilburg are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 73' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Evert Linthorst on 73 minutes.
  • 76' VVV Venlo make a change. Tino-Sven Susic trudges off to be replaced by Jay-Roy Grot on 76 minutes.
  • 77' Peniel Mlapa doubles the advantage! 2-1 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
  • 82' Over 82 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 86' James McGarry has so much to prove this time. He replaces Pol Llonch on 86 minute.
  • 90' Roel Janssen has so much to prove this time. He replaces Patrick Joosten on 90 minute.
  • 2-1 the final result. Willem II Tilburg will be bitterly disappointed.

Lineups

H2H

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.41 VVV Venlo xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.05 Willem II Tilburg xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 56%

Match Result

✓ Correct
VVV Venlo48% Draw27% Willem II Tilburg25%
Actual: VVV Venlo win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes50% 0% No50%
Avg goals/match: 2.46
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 89%
11%
± 1.5 70%
30%
± 2.5 44%
56%
± 3.5 24%
76%
± 4.5 11%
89%

Double Chance

VVV Venlo or Draw
75%
Draw or Willem II Tilburg
52%
VVV Venlo or Willem II Tilburg
73%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
VVV Venlo31% Draw49% Willem II Tilburg20%
Actual: VVV Venlo win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.6%
1 – 0
11%
0 – 0
10.7%
2 – 1
Actual
2 – 0
8.2%
0 – 1
7.9%
1 – 2
6.4%
2 – 2
4.6%
0 – 2
4.6%
3 – 1
4.1%
3 – 0
3.8%
1 – 3
2.3%

Asian Handicap — VVV Venlo

Handicap VVV Venlo covers Push Willem II Tilburg covers
-2.5 8% 92%
-2 8% 13% 79%
-1.5 21% 79%
-1 21% 22% 56%
-0.5 44% 56%
+0.5 73% 27%
+1 73% 16% 10%
+1.5 90% 10%
+2 90% 7% 3%
+2.5 97% 3%

Clean Sheet

VVV Venlo keeps clean sheet
36%
Willem II Tilburg keeps clean sheet
25%

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