Willem II Tilburg vs FC Groningen, 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Willem II Tilburg vs FC Groningen — Eredivisie at Koning Willem II Stadion.
- Willem II Tilburg 12 games · 3 pts (2026/27)
- FC Groningen 12 games · 15 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Edwin van de Graaf
- Referee Cristian Dobre
- Referee Marc Nagtegaal
- Referee Richard Martens
- Referee Erik Kleinjan
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 08 Dec | SC Heerenveen | H | 1–5 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Feb | Willem II Tilburg | A | 2–1 | W |
| 26 Jan | PSV | A | 1–2 | L |
| 19 Jan | Heracles Almelo | H | 3–0 | W |
| 22 Dec | Fortuna Sittard | A | 0–0 | D |
| 16 Dec | FC Emmen | H | 1–2 | L |
| 09 Dec | VVV Venlo | A | 0–0 | D |
Season Stats
| Willem II Tilburg | FC Groningen | |
|---|---|---|
| #18 | Position | #9 |
| 3 | Points | 15 |
| 12 | Played | 12 |
| 0 / 3 / 9 | W / D / L | 4 / 3 / 5 |
| 11 | Scored | 29 |
| 40 | Conceded | 28 |
| -29 | GD | +1 |
| 0.25 | PPG | 1.25 |
| 0% | Win % | 33% |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (10 games)
H2H (10 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Willem II Tilburg this season
Willem II Tilburg this season
8%
Clean Sheets
FC Groningen this season
FC Groningen this season
Willem II Tilburg are 18th (3 pts). FC Groningen are 9th (15 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Willem II Tilburg
0-15
2/4
16-30
1/3
31-45
–/7
46-60
1/7
61-75
2/11
76+
5/8
■ Scored ■ Conceded
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)
Willem II Tilburg
| Devin Haen | 3 G | 2 A |
| Thomas Verheydt | 1 G |
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' The game is set. FC Groningen kicks off things out of here…
- 5' FC Groningen fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 10' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 15' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 20' Freek Heerkens has been relatively quiet despite scoring 5 goals in his last 177 appearances.
- 25' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 30' Willem II Tilburg are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against FC Groningen's shape.
- 31' The referee has no hesitation. Samir Memisevic is booked for FC Groningen — Yellow card on 31.
- 33' Poor challenge from Renato Tapia. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 35' Django Warmerdam makes no mistake. The score reads 0-1 and FC Groningen are in front.
- 37' Kaj Sierhuis does the damage! The net is bulging and FC Groningen surge ahead!
- 42' 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 Jordens Peters suffering a number of foals already.
- 44' Controversy at the stadium! Deyovaisio Zeefuik argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 46' Another change for Willem II Tilburg made on 46 minute. Thomas Meissner leaves to be changed by Vangelis Pavlidis.
- 51' Supporters expect more eagerness from Iliass Bel Hassani, as he is very good at scoring at Koning Willem II Stadion with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 55' Magnificent from Marious Vrousai! That is 8 goals in 99 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 60' Daniel Crowley is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Willem II Tilburg so far.
- 62' Mo El Hankouri is ready to make an impact after coming on for Iliass Bel Hassani at the 62 minute mark.
- 67' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 72' The energy levels are beginning to show. Adrie Koster might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 75' The supporters are chanting for Tommie van de Looi. He replaces Kaj Sierhuis on 75 minute.
- 80' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 83' A moment of madness from Sergio Padt on 83 minutes earns him a Yellow card. FC Groningen will be frustrated.
- 88' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- The referee brings this contest to a close. FC Groningen take all three points.
Lineups
Willem II Tilburg Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 3
- 4
- 2
- 25
- 15
- 14
- 8
- 26
- 9
- 16
Bench
- 23
- 24
- 22
- 27
- 7
- 17
- 12
- 28
-
10
Vangelis Pavlidis ↑ 46'
Coach
Adrie Koster
FC Groningen Lineups
Starting XI
- 8
- 15
- 9
- 29
- 1
- 4
- 42
- 5
- 21
- 10
-
24
Julian Chabot ↓ Ludovit Reis 62'
Bench
-
14
Mo El Hankouri ↑ 62'
- 16
- 31
- 20
- 23
-
6
Ludovit Reis ↑ 62'
-
36
Tommie van de Looi ↑ 75'
- 17
- 19
Coach
Danny Buijs
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Kaj Sierhuis | 3 |
| Mo El Hankouri | 2 |
| Vangelis Pavlidis | 2 |
| Stije Resink | 2 |
| Che Nunnely | 2 |
| Ahmed El Messaoudi | 2 |
| Tika de Jonge | 1 |
| Ko Itakura | 1 |
Head to Head
Willem II Tilburg Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.15
Willem II Tilburg xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.69
FC Groningen xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 72% + Both teams to score 63%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: FC Groningen win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.84
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 97% |
|
3% |
| ± 1.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 2.5 | 72% |
|
28% |
| ± 3.5 | 52% |
|
48% |
| ± 4.5 | 33% |
|
67% |
Double Chance
Willem II Tilburg or Draw
42%
Draw or FC Groningen
79%
Willem II Tilburg or FC Groningen
79%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: FC Groningen win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 2
Actual
0 – 2
7.9%
1 – 3
7.7%
1 – 1
7.4%
0 – 3
6.8%
0 – 1
5.6%
1 – 4
5.2%
2 – 2
5%
0 – 4
4.6%
2 – 3
4.4%
2 – 1
3.8%
0 – 0
3.3%
Asian Handicap — Willem II Tilburg
| Handicap | Willem II Tilburg covers | Push | FC Groningen covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 2% | — | 98% |
| -2 | 2% | 4% | 95% |
| -1.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -1 | 5% | 8% | 86% |
| -0.5 | 14% | — | 86% |
| +0.5 | 31% | — | 69% |
| +1 | 31% | 20% | 48% |
| +1.5 | 52% | — | 48% |
| +2 | 52% | 19% | 29% |
| +2.5 | 71% | — | 29% |
Clean Sheet
Willem II Tilburg keeps clean sheet
8%
✓
FC Groningen keeps clean sheet
32%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.