Arsenal FC vs FK Vorskla Poltava, Europe 2018-19 GROUP STAGE
Overview
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Arsenal FC vs FK Vorskla Poltava — Europe .
- Arsenal FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- FK Vorskla Poltava 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Bram Van Driessche
- Referee Lawrence Visser
- Referee Bart Vertenten
- Referee Rien Vanyzere
- Referee Yves De Neve
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 Plzen | 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
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Sep | FK Vorskla Poltava | H | 4–2 | W |
| 15 Sep | Newcastle United FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 02 Sep | Cardiff City FC | A | 3–2 | W |
| 25 Aug | West Ham United FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 18 Aug | Chelsea FC | A | 2–3 | L |
| 12 Aug | Manchester City FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Sep | Arsenal FC | A | 2–4 | L |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
H2H (2 games)
100%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Arsenal FC to score. At the same time, FK Vorskla Poltava does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 5' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 5 minutes.
- 10' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 15' The home supporters are growing impatient. Arsenal FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 19' The referee calls foul for Vyacheslav Sharpar. He receives a Yellow card.
- 24' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Arsenal FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 29' Oleksandr Skliar needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
- 32' Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 32 minutes.
- 37' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 42' FK Vorskla Poltava fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 47' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 48' Danny Welbeck does the damage! The net is bulging and Arsenal FC surge ahead!
- 53' 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 Bernd Leno suffering a number of foals already.
- 56' Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang makes no mistake. The score reads 3-0 and Arsenal FC are in front.
- 57' Another change for Arsenal FC made on 57 minute. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang leaves to be changed by Mesut Ozil.
- 62' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 67' Nacho Monreal is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for FK Vorskla Poltava tonight.
- 70' A change in the Arsenal FC ranks — Alex Iwobi exits the field as Emile Smith-Rowe enters on 70.
- 74' Mesut Ozil adds to his 0 season tally! Arsenal FC lead 4-0 — and this changes everything.
- 75' FK Vorskla Poltava make a change. Vladyslav Kulach trudges off to be replaced by Careca on 75 minutes.
- 77' Vladimir Chesnakov has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 77 minutes.
- 77' A change in the FK Vorskla Poltava ranks — Aleksandre Kobakhidze exits the field as Mykhailo Serhiichuk enters on 77.
- 82' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 87' FK Vorskla Poltava are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 90' Magnificent from Vyacheslav Sharpar! That is 2 goals in 6 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- The final score is 4-2.
Lineups
Arsenal FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 5
- 12
- 11
- 19
- 23
-
17
Alex Iwobi ↓ Emile Smith Rowe 70'
- 4
- 18
- 16
- 7
- 14
Bench
-
29
Matteo Guendouzi ↑ 57'
- 26
-
10
Mesut Ozil ↑ 57'
- 2
- 9
- 49
-
55
Emile Smith Rowe ↑ 70'
Coach
Unai Emery
FK Vorskla Poltava Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 66
- 17
- 44
- 30
- 82
- 11
- 29
- 4
-
10
Vladyslav Kulach ↓ Careca 75'
- 26
Bench
- 3
-
9
Mykhailo Serhiichuk ↑ 77'
- 21
- 40
- 13
-
6
Oleksandr Skliar ↑ 70'
-
14
Careca ↑ 75'
Coach
Vasyl Sachko
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang | 2 |
| Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang | 2 |
| Danny Welbeck | 1 |
| Joe Willock | 1 |
| Mesut Ozil | 1 |
| Danny Welbeck | 1 |
| Volodymyr Chesnakov | 1 |
| Vyacheslav Sharpar | 1 |
Head to Head
Arsenal FC Form
FK Vorskla Poltava Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
2.54
Arsenal FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.52
FK Vorskla Poltava xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 76% + Both teams to score 71%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Arsenal FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 4.06
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 97% |
|
3% |
| ± 1.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 2.5 | 76% |
|
24% |
| ± 3.5 | 57% |
|
43% |
| ± 4.5 | 38% |
|
62% |
Double Chance
Arsenal FC or Draw
79%
Draw or FK Vorskla Poltava
42%
Arsenal FC or FK Vorskla Poltava
80%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Arsenal FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
2 – 1
8.3%
1 – 1
7.5%
3 – 1
6.9%
2 – 2
6.2%
2 – 0
5.7%
3 – 2
5.2%
1 – 2
5%
3 – 0
4.7%
4 – 1
4.4%
1 – 0
4.1%
4 – 2
Actual
2 – 3
3.1%
Asian Handicap — Arsenal FC
| Handicap | Arsenal FC covers | Push | FK Vorskla Poltava covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 22% | — | 78% |
| -2 | 22% | 17% | 61% |
| -1.5 | 39% | — | 61% |
| -1 | 39% | 20% | 42% |
| -0.5 | 58% | — | 42% |
| +0.5 | 78% | — | 22% |
| +1 | 78% | 12% | 10% |
| +1.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
| +2 | 90% | 6% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Arsenal FC keeps clean sheet
23%
✓
FK Vorskla Poltava keeps clean sheet
9%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.