Willem II Tilburg vs FC Utrecht, 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Willem II Tilburg vs FC Utrecht — Eredivisie .
- Willem II Tilburg 2 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- FC Utrecht 2 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Jochem Kamphuis
- Referee Richard Martens
- Referee Erik Kleinjan
- Referee Clay Ruperti
- Referee Jermaine Lapar
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AZ | 2 | 6 |
| 2 | FC Groningen | 2 | 6 |
| 3 | Go Ahead Eagles | 2 | 4 |
| 4 | Fortuna Sittard | 2 | 4 |
| 5 | PSV | 2 | 4 |
| 6 | Feyenoord Rotterdam | 2 | 4 |
| 7 | SBV Excelsior | 2 | 3 |
| 8 | NEC | 2 | 3 |
| 9 | AFC Ajax | 1 | 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
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Oct | FC Utrecht | H | 0–1 | L |
| 21 Oct | NAC Breda | A | 2–2 | D |
| 07 Oct | Feyenoord Rotterdam | H | 1–1 | D |
| 30 Sep | VBV De Graafschap | A | 1–2 | L |
| 22 Sep | Fortuna Sittard | A | 4–4 | D |
| 15 Sep | SBV Excelsior | H | 2–2 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Oct | Willem II Tilburg | A | 1–0 | W |
| 20 Oct | AZ | H | 2–1 | W |
| 05 Oct | NAC Breda | H | 2–1 | W |
| 30 Sep | FC Groningen | A | 1–1 | D |
| 23 Sep | Feyenoord Rotterdam | A | 0–1 | L |
| 16 Sep | FC Emmen | H | 1–2 | L |
Season Stats
| Willem II Tilburg | FC Utrecht | |
|---|---|---|
| #17 | Position | #15 |
| 0 | Points | 0 |
| 2 | Played | 2 |
| 0 / 0 / 2 | W / D / L | 0 / 0 / 2 |
| 2 | Scored | 2 |
| 8 | Conceded | 6 |
| -6 | GD | -4 |
| 0.00 | PPG | 0.00 |
| 0% | Win % | 0% |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (10 games)
H2H (10 games)
60%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Willem II Tilburg this season
Willem II Tilburg this season
0%
Clean Sheets
FC Utrecht this season
FC Utrecht this season
Willem II Tilburg are 17th (0 pts). FC Utrecht are 15th (0 pts).
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
FC Utrecht
0-15
–/1
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/1
46-60
–/3
61-75
1/–
76+
1/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' Welcome to that hosts another battle between Willem II Tilburg and FC Utrecht.
- 5' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 10' It looks like no one’s ball. FC Utrecht is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 15' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 20' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Willem II Tilburg that had 165 games and scored 214 goals.
- 25' The 27-year-old Nick Venema has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 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.
- 35' The travelling FC Utrecht supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 39' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Willem Janssen.
- 40' Pol Llonch has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 40.
- 45' Daniel Crowley has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 50' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 55' Netherlands international Sander van de Streek has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 60' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Willem II Tilburg side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 65' It is a cagey affair so far. Willem II Tilburg in their trying to find a way past FC Utrecht's compact .
- 70' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 70 minutes.
- 74' A tactical swap from FC Utrecht — Sander van de Streek on, Oussama Tannane off on 74 minutes.
- 75' The supporters are chanting for Elmo Lieftink. He replaces Vurnon Anita on 75 minute.
- 78' The Willem II Tilburg bench stirs into life. Dries Saddiki is withdrawn and James McGarry gets his opportunity.
- 81' The referee shows Willem II Tilburg player a Yellow card on 81.
- 82' Kristofer Ingi Kristinsson is ready to make an impact after coming on for Donis Avdijaj at the 82 minute mark.
- 86' Time for substitution for FC Utrecht. Lukas Gortler is replaced by Nick Venema.
- 87' Willem Janssen puts FC Utrecht on the lead.
- 90' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Nick Venema.
- It finishes all square. Willem II Tilburg and FC Utrecht share the spoils 0-1.
Lineups
Willem II Tilburg Lineups
Starting XI
-
23
Vurnon Anita ↓ Elmo Lieftink 75'
- 18
- 1
- 3
- 25
- 9
- 15
- 14
- 5
-
17
Dries Saddiki ↓ James McGarry 78'
- 8
Bench
-
24
James McGarry ↑ 78'
- 31
- 4
- 27
-
6
Elmo Lieftink ↑ 75'
- 11
- 21
- 12
- 32
Coach
Adrie Koster
FC Utrecht Lineups
Starting XI
- 24
- 15
- 10
- 1
- 14
- 17
- 28
-
27
Lukas Gortler ↓ Nick Venema 86'
- 7
- 8
- 21
Bench
- 5
- 2
- 25
-
22
Sander van de Streek ↑ 74'
-
29
Nick Venema ↑ 86'
- 41
- 26
- 13
Coach
Dick Advocaat
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Bart Ramselaar | 5 |
| Gyrano Kerk | 3 |
| Sander van de Streek | 3 |
| Kwasi Okyere Wriedt | 2 |
| Willem Janssen | 2 |
| Jizz Hornkamp | 2 |
| Cisse Sandra | 2 |
| Noah Ohio | 2 |
Head to Head
Willem II Tilburg Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.36
Willem II Tilburg xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.79
FC Utrecht xG
I would bet for:
Willem II Tilburg or FC Utrecht 74% + Both teams to score 62%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: FC Utrecht win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 3.15
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 82% |
|
18% |
| ± 2.5 | 60% |
|
40% |
| ± 3.5 | 39% |
|
61% |
| ± 4.5 | 22% |
|
78% |
Double Chance
Willem II Tilburg or Draw
56%
Draw or FC Utrecht
70%
Willem II Tilburg or FC Utrecht
74%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.3%
1 – 2
9%
0 – 1
Actual
2 – 1
6.8%
0 – 2
6.8%
2 – 2
6.1%
0 – 0
5.9%
1 – 3
5.4%
1 – 0
5%
0 – 3
4%
2 – 0
3.9%
2 – 3
3.7%
Asian Handicap — Willem II Tilburg
| Handicap | Willem II Tilburg covers | Push | FC Utrecht covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 8% | 87% |
| -1.5 | 13% | — | 87% |
| -1 | 13% | 15% | 72% |
| -0.5 | 28% | — | 72% |
| +0.5 | 54% | — | 46% |
| +1 | 54% | 21% | 26% |
| +1.5 | 74% | — | 26% |
| +2 | 74% | 14% | 12% |
| +2.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
Clean Sheet
Willem II Tilburg keeps clean sheet
17%
✓
FC Utrecht keeps clean sheet
26%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.