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AEK Larnaka vs Dundalk FC, Europe 2018-19 2ND QUALIFYING ROUND

UEFA Europa League · 2018-19
AEK Larnaka
4 – 0
Full Time
Dundalk FC
Thu 2 Aug 2018 · 15:30 UTC HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 9' Daniel Cleary
Acoran 31' Y
Tete 42' Y
Y 60' Chris Shields
Apostolos Giannou 61' Y
Y 79' Dean Jarvis
Hector Hevel 84' Y

Overview

Match Preview

AEK Larnaka vs Dundalk FC — Europe .

Match Details

  • Referee Igor Pajac
  • Referee Ivica Modric
  • Referee Fran Jovic
  • Referee Hrvoje Radic
4 games this season 🟨 0.0/game ⚽ 3.5 goals/game

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Olympique Lyonnais 8 21
2 Aston Villa FC 8 21
3 FC Midtjylland 8 19
4 Real Betis Balompié 8 17
5 FC Porto 8 17
6 Sporting Clube de Braga 8 17
7 SC Freiburg 8 17
8 AS Roma 8 16
9 KRC Genk 8 16
10 Bologna FC 1909 8 15
11 VfB Stuttgart 8 15
12 Ferencvárosi TC 8 15
13 Nottingham Forest FC 8 14
14 FC Viktoria Plzeň 8 14
15 FK Crvena Zvezda 8 14
16 RC Celta de Vigo 8 13
17 PAOK Thessaloniki FC 8 12
18 Lille OSC 8 12
19 Fenerbahçe SK 8 12
20 Panathinaikos AO 8 12
21 Celtic FC 8 11
22 PFK Ludogorets 1945 Razgrad 8 10
23 GNK Dinamo Zagreb 8 10
24 SK Brann 8 9
25 BSC Young Boys 8 9
26 SK Sturm Graz 8 7
27 FCSB Bukarest 8 7
28 Go Ahead Eagles 8 7
29 Feyenoord Rotterdam 8 6
30 FC Basel 1893 8 6
31 FC Red Bull Salzburg 8 6
32 Rangers FC 8 4
33 OGC Nice 8 3
34 FC Utrecht 8 1
35 Malmo FF 8 1
36 Maccabi Tel Aviv FC 8 1

Head-to-Head

1
1
AEK Larnaka 2 games · Avg 2.0 goals Dundalk FC
Last 5 meetings
2018-08-02 AEK Larnaka 4–0 Dundalk FC 2018-07-26 Dundalk FC 0–0 AEK Larnaka

Recent Form

AEK Larnaka
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
02 Aug Dundalk FC H 4–0 W
26 Jul Dundalk FC A 0–0 D
Dundalk FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
02 Aug AEK Larnaka A 0–4 L
26 Jul AEK Larnaka H 0–0 D
19 Jul FCI Levadia H 2–1 W
12 Jul FCI Levadia A 1–0 W
08 May Thame United FC H 0–2 L
01 May Cleethorpes Town FC A 2–6 L

Key Stats

0% Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' In just a few seconds will turn into a battlefield for AEK Larnaka and Dundalk FC.
  • 5' It is a cagey affair so far. AEK Larnaka in their trying to find a way past Dundalk FC's compact .
  • 9' Daniel Cleary has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 9.
  • 13' Ivan Trickovski does the damage! The net is bulging and AEK Larnaka surge ahead!
  • 18' The 31-year-old Michael Duffy has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 21' The Spain Tete breaks the deadlock on 21 minutes. 2-0!
  • 26' Dundalk FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 31' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Acoran.
  • 36' Over 36 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 38' Ivan Trickovski makes no mistake. The score reads 3-0 and AEK Larnaka are in front.
  • 42' Tete catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 42.
  • 46' Sean Gannon has so much to prove this time. He replaces Daniel Cleary on 46 minute.
  • 51' AEK Larnaka are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Dundalk FC backline.
  • 56' Supporters expect more eagerness from Thomas Ioannou, as he is very good at scoring at with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 60' The referee has no hesitation. Chris Shields is booked for Dundalk FC — Yellow card on 60.
  • 61' That is a Yellow card for AEK Larnaka. Apostolos Giannou will be fuming at that decision.
  • 64' It is a substitution in Dundalk FC team. Sean Hoare is replaced by Dane Massey on 64 minute.
  • 69' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 70' Nacho Cases is replacing Larena Jorge for the AEK Larnaka side.
  • 75' Dylan Connolly has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 79' Dundalk FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
  • 81' Konstantinou Konstantinou gets the nod from AEK Larnaka. He replaces Tete and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 84' That is a Yellow card for AEK Larnaka. Hector Hevel will be fuming at that decision.
  • 86' Acoran makes way for Joan Tomas at the 86 minute mark. A tactical switch from AEK Larnaka.
  • 87' What a moment for Joan Tomas! That strike on 87 puts his side firmly in control.
  • The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from AEK Larnaka to claim maximum points.

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
2.21 AEK Larnaka xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.65 Dundalk FC xG
I would bet for: AEK Larnaka to win 68% + Under — clean sheet likely 57%

Match Result

✓ Correct
AEK Larnaka68% Draw20% Dundalk FC12%
Actual: AEK Larnaka win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes43% 0% No57%
Avg goals/match: 2.86
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 93%
7%
± 1.5 77%
23%
± 2.5 53%
47%
± 3.5 32%
68%
± 4.5 17%
83%

Double Chance

AEK Larnaka or Draw
88%
Draw or Dundalk FC
32%
AEK Larnaka or Dundalk FC
80%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
AEK Larnaka51% Draw41% Dundalk FC8%
Actual: AEK Larnaka win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
2 – 0
13.8%
1 – 0
12.4%
3 – 0
9.9%
1 – 1
8.9%
2 – 1
8.8%
0 – 0
7.4%
3 – 1
6.5%
4 – 0
Actual
4 – 1
3.7%
0 – 1
3.1%
2 – 2
2.8%
1 – 2
2.5%

Asian Handicap — AEK Larnaka

Handicap AEK Larnaka covers Push Dundalk FC covers
-2.5 26% — 74%
-2 26% 22% 52%
-1.5 48% — 52%
-1 48% 24% 28%
-0.5 72% — 28%
+0.5 91% — 9%
+1 91% 6% 2%
+1.5 98% — 2%
+2 98% 2% 0%
+2.5 100% — 0%

Clean Sheet

AEK Larnaka keeps clean sheet
53% ✓
Dundalk FC keeps clean sheet
12% ✓

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