VVV Venlo vs Willem II Tilburg, Eredivisie 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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VVV Venlo vs Willem II Tilburg — Eredivisie at Seacon Stadion De Koel.
- VVV Venlo 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Willem II Tilburg 2 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Jochem Kamphuis
- Referee Nicky Siebert
- Referee Roy de Nas
- Referee Robin Gansner
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AZ | 2 | 6 |
| 2 | Fortuna Sittard | 2 | 4 |
| 3 | PSV | 2 | 4 |
| 4 | SBV Excelsior | 2 | 3 |
| 5 | Go Ahead Eagles | 1 | 3 |
| 6 | NEC | 2 | 3 |
| 7 | AFC Ajax | 1 | 3 |
| 8 | Sparta Rotterdam | 2 | 3 |
| 9 | FC Groningen | 1 | 3 |
| 10 | Feyenoord Rotterdam | 1 | 3 |
| 11 | SC Heerenveen | 1 | 3 |
| 12 | Telstar 1963 | 2 | 3 |
| 13 | FC Twente '65 | 1 | 0 |
| 14 | ADO Den Haag | 1 | 0 |
| 15 | PEC Zwolle | 1 | 0 |
| 16 | FC Utrecht | 2 | 0 |
| 17 | Willem II Tilburg | 2 | 0 |
| 18 | SC Cambuur-Leeuwarden | 2 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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)
H2H (5 games)
60%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Willem II Tilburg this season
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
- 17
- 6
-
15
Simon Janssen ↓ Jafar Arias 75'
- 12
- 38
- 10
- 1
- 8
- 11
- 4
- 44
Bench
- 14
- 16
- 22
- 18
- 27
- 9
- 5
-
25
Jafar Arias ↑ 75'
- 7
-
3
Arjan Swinkels ↑ 71'
- 26
- 23
Coach
Hans de Koning
Willem II Tilburg Lineups
Starting XI
- 3
- 17
- 6
- 26
- 20
- 23
- 10
- 25
- 21
-
7
Che Nunnely ↓ Ole Romeny 46'
- 27
Bench
- 4
- 11
- 13
- 19
-
15
Ole Romeny ↑ 46'
- 16
- 24
- 48
-
43
Wesley Spieringhs ↑ 79'
- 31
Coach
Adrie Koster
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Giorgos Giakoumakis | 3 |
| Peniel Mlapa | 2 |
| Vangelis Pavlidis | 2 |
| Daniel Crowley | 1 |
| Gorkem Saglam | 1 |
| Jan-Arie van der Heijden | 1 |
| Danny Post | 1 |
| Danny Post | 1 |
Head to Head
VVV Venlo Form
Willem II Tilburg Form
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
✓ CorrectActual: VVV Venlo win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
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
✗ WrongActual: 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.