Willem II Tilburg vs VVV Venlo, Eredivisie 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Willem II Tilburg vs VVV Venlo — Eredivisie at Koning Willem II Stadion.
- Willem II Tilburg 2 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- VVV Venlo 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Roy de Nas
- Referee Erwin Blank
- Referee Alex Bos
- 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 | FC Twente '65 | 2 | 3 |
| 12 | SC Heerenveen | 1 | 3 |
| 13 | Telstar 1963 | 2 | 3 |
| 14 | FC Utrecht | 2 | 0 |
| 15 | PEC Zwolle | 2 | 0 |
| 16 | ADO Den Haag | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Nov | VVV Venlo | H | 2–1 | W |
| 08 Nov | PSV | A | 0–3 | L |
| 31 Oct | SBV Vitesse | H | 1–3 | L |
| 24 Oct | PEC Zwolle | A | 0–0 | D |
| 17 Oct | FC Twente '65 | H | 0–3 | L |
| 04 Oct | Feyenoord Rotterdam | H | 1–4 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Nov | Willem II Tilburg | A | 1–2 | L |
| 07 Nov | Heracles Almelo | H | 3–2 | W |
| 31 Oct | FC Groningen | A | 1–2 | L |
| 24 Oct | AFC Ajax | H | 0–13 | L |
| 17 Oct | AZ | A | 2–2 | D |
| 03 Oct | ADO Den Haag | H | 1–2 | 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' The game is set. Willem II Tilburg kicks off things out of here…
- 5' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 7' A stunning finish from Vangelis Pavlidis — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 12' VVV Venlo is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 17' Torino Hunte has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 18' GOAL! Gorkem Saglam scores on 18. Assisted by Mike Ndayishimye
- 23' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 23 minutes.
- 28' VVV Venlo have won 118 goals from 171 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 33' Giorgos Giakoumakis has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 34' GOAL! Giorgos Giakoumakis fires home to make it 2-1!
- 39' Willem II Tilburg are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against VVV Venlo's shape.
- 44' Willem II Tilburg are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 49' Supporters expect more eagerness from Guus Hupperts, as he is very good at scoring at Koning Willem II Stadion with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 54' 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.
- 59' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 62' Poor challenge from Pol Llonch. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 67' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 68' John Yeboah gets the nod from Willem II Tilburg. He replaces Che Nunnely and will look to change the dynamic.
- 73' The referee shows VVV Venlo player a Yellow card on 73.
- 78' Willem II Tilburg currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 79' The Willem II Tilburg manager makes a substitution. Vangelis Pavlidis departs to be replaced by Paul Gladon.
- 80' The crowd applauds Evert Linthorst as he leaves the pitch. Joshua John steps in for VVV Venlo.
- 81' The crowd applauds Leeroy Owusu as he leaves the pitch. Vincent Schippers steps in for Willem II Tilburg.
- 84' It is a substitution in VVV Venlo team. Steffen Schafer is replaced by Chris Kum on 84 minute.
- 86' A moment of madness from Mike Ndayishimye on 86 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Willem II Tilburg will be frustrated.
- 89' The VVV Venlo bench stirs into life. Roy Gelmi is withdrawn and Zinedine Machach gets his opportunity.
- The points are shared — Willem II Tilburg 2-1 VVV Venlo. Honours even.
Lineups
Willem II Tilburg Lineups
Starting XI
- 4
- 8
- 26
- 23
-
10
Vangelis Pavlidis ↓ Paul Gladon 79'
- 13
- 18
- 25
- 21
- 15
-
7
Che Nunnely ↓ John Yeboah 68'
Bench
- 22
- 6
- 11
-
9
Paul Gladon ↑ 79'
-
19
John Yeboah ↑ 68'
- 16
- 24
-
48
Vincent Schippers ↑ 81'
- 31
Coach
Adrie Koster
VVV Venlo Lineups
Starting XI
- 6
-
21
Evert Linthorst ↓ Guus Hupperts 80'
-
27
Torino Hunte ↓ Joshua John 80'
- 10
- 1
-
5
Steffen Schafer ↓ Chris Kum 84'
- 2
- 11
- 25
- 3
-
4
Roy Gelmi ↓ Zinedine Machach 89'
Bench
-
14
Chris Kum ↑ 84'
- 16
- 22
- 17
-
18
Stan van Dijck ↑ 84'
- 20
- 15
-
12
Joshua John ↑ 80'
-
8
Zinedine Machach ↑ 89'
-
7
Guus Hupperts ↑ 80'
- 26
- 24
Coach
Hans de Koning
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Giorgos Giakoumakis | 3 |
| Peniel Mlapa | 2 |
| Vangelis Pavlidis | 2 |
| Jan-Arie van der Heijden | 1 |
| Danny Post | 1 |
| Danny Post | 1 |
| Daniel Crowley | 1 |
| Gorkem Saglam | 1 |
Head to Head
Willem II Tilburg Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.35
Willem II Tilburg xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.32
VVV Venlo xG
I would bet for:
Willem II Tilburg or VVV Venlo 73%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Willem II Tilburg win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.67
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 75% |
|
25% |
| ± 2.5 | 49% |
|
51% |
| ± 3.5 | 28% |
|
72% |
| ± 4.5 | 14% |
|
86% |
Double Chance
Willem II Tilburg or Draw
68%
Draw or VVV Venlo
59%
Willem II Tilburg or VVV Venlo
73%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Willem II Tilburg win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.3%
0 – 0
8.9%
1 – 0
8.3%
0 – 1
8.1%
2 – 1
Actual
1 – 2
7.8%
2 – 0
6.2%
0 – 2
5.9%
2 – 2
5.3%
3 – 1
3.6%
1 – 3
3.5%
3 – 0
2.8%
Asian Handicap — Willem II Tilburg
| Handicap | Willem II Tilburg covers | Push | VVV Venlo covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 11% | 83% |
| -1.5 | 17% | — | 83% |
| -1 | 17% | 19% | 64% |
| -0.5 | 36% | — | 64% |
| +0.5 | 65% | — | 35% |
| +1 | 65% | 19% | 16% |
| +1.5 | 84% | — | 16% |
| +2 | 84% | 10% | 6% |
| +2.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
Clean Sheet
Willem II Tilburg keeps clean sheet
28%
✓
VVV Venlo keeps clean sheet
27%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.