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Willem II Tilburg vs VBV De Graafschap, 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON

Eredivisie · 2018-19
Willem II Tilburg
3 – 2
Full Time
VBV De Graafschap
Sat 9 Mar 2019 · 19:45 UTC Koning Willem II Stadion HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 20' Ted van de Pavert
Y 75' Erik Bakker
Marious Vrousai 85' Y
Y 90' Daryl van Mieghem
Y 90' Youssef Jebli

Overview

Match Preview

Willem II Tilburg vs VBV De Graafschap — Eredivisie at Koning Willem II Stadion.

Match Details

  • Referee Danny Makkelie
  • Referee Richard Polman
  • Referee Rens Bluemink
  • Referee Erwin Blank
  • Referee Edgar Bijl
18 games this season 🟨 2.5/game ⚽ 8.6 goals/game 🟥 1 total

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

1
1
Willem II Tilburg 2 games · Avg 4.0 goals VBV De Graafschap
Last 5 meetings
2019-03-09 Willem II Tilburg 3–2 VBV De Graafschap 2018-09-30 VBV De Graafschap 2–1 Willem II Tilburg

Recent Form

Willem II Tilburg
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
09 Mar VBV De Graafschap H 3–2 W
03 Mar SC Heerenveen A 2–4 L
24 Feb AZ H 2–1 W
16 Feb SBV Vitesse A 2–3 L
09 Feb VVV Venlo A 1–2 L
02 Feb FC Groningen H 1–2 L
VBV De Graafschap
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
09 Mar Willem II Tilburg A 2–3 L
01 Mar ADO Den Haag H 1–1 D
23 Feb PEC Zwolle A 3–0 W
17 Feb FC Utrecht H 0–1 L
09 Feb Feyenoord Rotterdam A 0–4 L
01 Feb NAC Breda H 3–0 W

Key Stats

100% Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
100% 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' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Willem II Tilburg launch into their encounter with VBV De Graafschap.
  • 5' Jordy Tutuarima is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Willem II Tilburg so far.
  • 10' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 13' Willem II Tilburg is taking the lead after the goal scored by Alexander Isak on 13.
  • 18' 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 Leeroy Owusu suffering a number of foals already.
  • 20' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Ted van de Pavert.
  • 22' A stunning finish from Alexander Isak — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 27' Willem II Tilburg have won 214 goals from 165 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 32' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
  • 33' A stunning finish from Bart Straalman — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 38' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 43' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 48' Furdjel Narsingh, a Netherlands , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 53' 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.
  • 58' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 58 minutes.
  • 63' Daryl van Mieghem gets the nod from VBV De Graafschap. He replaces Furdjel Narsingh and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 64' Fernando Lewis is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
  • 69' Timon Wellenreuther is a natural goalkeeper and has been asked to do a very specific job for Willem II Tilburg tonight.
  • 70' GOAL! Youssef Jebli scores on 70.
  • 70' The supporters are chanting for Vurnon Anita. He replaces Pol Llonch on 70 minute.
  • 75' Controversy at the stadium! Erik Bakker argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 80' 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.
  • 85' The referee shows Willem II Tilburg player a Yellow card on 85.
  • 89' Time for substitution for Willem II Tilburg. Daniel Crowley is replaced by Dries Saddiki.
  • 90' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Daryl van Mieghem.
  • The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from Willem II Tilburg to claim maximum points.

Lineups

Willem II Tilburg Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Adrie Koster

VBV De Graafschap Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Henk de Jong

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Fernando Lewis 2
Alexander Isak 2
Fernando Lewis 1
Dries Saddiki 1
Dries Saddiki 1
Stef Nijland 1
Stef Nijland 1
Bart Straalman 1

Head to Head

2019-03-09 Willem II Tilburg 3–2 VBV De Graafschap 2018-09-30 VBV De Graafschap 2–1 Willem II Tilburg

Willem II Tilburg Form

2019-03-09 Willem II Tilburg 3–2 VBV De Graafschap W 2019-03-03 SC Heerenveen 4–2 Willem II Tilburg L 2019-02-24 Willem II Tilburg 2–1 AZ W 2019-02-16 SBV Vitesse 3–2 Willem II Tilburg L 2019-02-09 VVV Venlo 2–1 Willem II Tilburg L 2019-02-02 Willem II Tilburg 1–2 FC Groningen L

VBV De Graafschap Form

2019-03-09 Willem II Tilburg 3–2 VBV De Graafschap L 2019-03-01 VBV De Graafschap 1–1 ADO Den Haag D 2019-02-23 PEC Zwolle 0–3 VBV De Graafschap W 2019-02-17 VBV De Graafschap 0–1 FC Utrecht L 2019-02-09 Feyenoord Rotterdam 4–0 VBV De Graafschap L 2019-02-01 VBV De Graafschap 3–0 NAC Breda W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.77 Willem II Tilburg xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.49 VBV De Graafschap xG
I would bet for: Both teams to score 64% + Over 2.5 goals 62%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Willem II Tilburg46% Draw25% VBV De Graafschap29%
Actual: Willem II Tilburg win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes64% 0% No36%
Avg goals/match: 3.26
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 95%
5%
± 1.5 84%
16%
± 2.5 62%
38%
± 3.5 41%
59%
± 4.5 23%
77%

Double Chance

Willem II Tilburg or Draw
70%
Draw or VBV De Graafschap
54%
Willem II Tilburg or VBV De Graafschap
75%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Willem II Tilburg33% Draw42% VBV De Graafschap25%
Actual: Willem II Tilburg win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11%
2 – 1
8.6%
1 – 2
7.3%
2 – 2
6.4%
1 – 0
6.1%
2 – 0
6%
0 – 0
5.4%
3 – 1
5.1%
0 – 1
5%
0 – 2
4.3%
3 – 2
Actual
1 – 3
3.6%

Asian Handicap — Willem II Tilburg

Handicap Willem II Tilburg covers Push VBV De Graafschap covers
-2.5 10% — 90%
-2 10% 13% 76%
-1.5 24% — 76%
-1 24% 20% 57%
-0.5 43% — 57%
+0.5 68% — 32%
+1 68% 16% 15%
+1.5 85% — 15%
+2 85% 9% 6%
+2.5 94% — 6%

Clean Sheet

Willem II Tilburg keeps clean sheet
23% ✓
VBV De Graafschap keeps clean sheet
18% ✓

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