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Aberdeen FC vs Rovaniemen PS, Europe 2019-20 1ST QUALIFYING ROUND

UEFA Europa League · 2019-20
Aberdeen FC
2 – 1
Full Time
Rovaniemen PS
Thu 11 Jul 2019 · 18:45 UTC HT 45+1' · FT 45+2'
Y 19' Llamas
Y 25' Kalle Katz
Sam Cosgrove 40' Y
Y 73' Mohamadou Sissoko

Overview

Match Preview

Aberdeen FC vs Rovaniemen PS — Europe .

Match Details

  • Referee Fredrik Klyver
  • Referee Bojan Pandzic
  • Referee Kasper Sjoberg
  • Referee Peter Magnusson

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

2
Aberdeen FC 2 games · Avg 3.0 goals Rovaniemen PS
Last 5 meetings
2019-07-11 Aberdeen FC 2–1 Rovaniemen PS

Recent Form

Aberdeen FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
11 Jul Rovaniemen PS H 2–1 W
19 May Hibernian FC A 2–1 W
10 May Heart of Midlothian FC H 2–1 W
04 May Celtic FC H 0–3 L
28 Apr Rangers FC A 0–2 L
20 Apr Kilmarnock FC A 1–0 W
Rovaniemen PS
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
11 Jul Aberdeen FC A 1–2 L

Key Stats

100% Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
100% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Aberdeen FC to score. At the same time, Rovaniemen PS does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
  • 5' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 10' Joe Lewis has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 11 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 15' It is a cagey affair so far. Aberdeen FC in their trying to find a way past Rovaniemen PS's compact .
  • 19' The referee has no hesitation. Llamas is booked for Rovaniemen PS — Yellow card on 19.
  • 24' Eetu Muinonen needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
  • 25' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Kalle Katz.
  • 30' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Rovaniemen PS that had 2 games and scored 3 goals.
  • 35' Aberdeen FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 36' Against the run of play, Niall McGinn has scored! This game has turned on its head.
  • 40' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Sam Cosgrove on 40 minutes.
  • 45' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 48' Sam Cosgrove does the damage! The net is bulging and Aberdeen FC surge ahead!
  • 53' The 38-year-old Shaleum Logan has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 57' Rovaniemen PS make a change. Eetu Muinonen trudges off to be replaced by Tarik Kada on 57 minutes.
  • 61' Dean Campbell gets the nod from Aberdeen FC. He replaces Ryan Hedges and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 65' Niklas Jokelainen is ready to make an impact after coming on for Aleksander Kokko at the 65 minute mark.
  • 70' Both keepers have barely been tested. Aberdeen FC and Rovaniemen PS are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 73' Mohamadou Sissoko was booked on 73.
  • 73' Aberdeen FC ring the changes. Scott Wright has done his job and it is now time for Connor McLennan to step up.
  • 76' The crowd applauds Llamas as he leaves the pitch. Tommi Jantti steps in for Rovaniemen PS.
  • 81' It’s high time Derek McInnes made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
  • 82' The Aberdeen FC bench stirs into life. Niall McGinn is withdrawn and James Wilson gets his opportunity.
  • 87' The home supporters are growing impatient. Aberdeen FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • Aberdeen FC celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.

Lineups

Aberdeen FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Derek McInnes

Rovaniemen PS Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Pasi Tuutti

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.6 Aberdeen FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.13 Rovaniemen PS xG
I would bet for: Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.

Match Result

✓ Correct
Aberdeen FC50% Draw26% Rovaniemen PS24%
Actual: Aberdeen FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes55% 0% No45%
Avg goals/match: 2.73
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 92%
8%
± 1.5 76%
24%
± 2.5 51%
49%
± 3.5 30%
70%
± 4.5 15%
85%

Double Chance

Aberdeen FC or Draw
76%
Draw or Rovaniemen PS
50%
Aberdeen FC or Rovaniemen PS
74%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Aberdeen FC34% Draw46% Rovaniemen PS20%
Actual: Aberdeen FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.7%
1 – 0
9.5%
2 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
8.4%
2 – 0
8.1%
1 – 2
6.4%
0 – 1
6.4%
2 – 2
5.2%
3 – 1
4.9%
3 – 0
4.3%
0 – 2
4.1%
3 – 2
2.9%

Asian Handicap — Aberdeen FC

Handicap Aberdeen FC covers Push Rovaniemen PS covers
-2.5 10% — 90%
-2 10% 14% 75%
-1.5 25% — 75%
-1 25% 22% 53%
-0.5 47% — 53%
+0.5 74% — 26%
+1 74% 15% 10%
+1.5 90% — 10%
+2 90% 7% 3%
+2.5 97% — 3%

Clean Sheet

Aberdeen FC keeps clean sheet
33% ✓
Rovaniemen PS keeps clean sheet
21% ✓

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