Astana FK vs Valletta FC, Europe 2019-20 3RD QUALIFYING ROUND
Overview
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Astana FK vs Valletta FC — Europe .
- Astana FK 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Valletta FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Vladislav Bezborodov
- Referee Valery Danchenko
- Referee Maksim Gavrilin
- Referee Aleksey Eskov
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Aug | Valletta FC | H | 5–1 | W |
| 01 Aug | FC Santa Coloma | H | 4–1 | W |
| 23 Jul | FC Santa Coloma | A | 0–0 | D |
| 17 Jul | FC CFR 1907 Cluj | A | 1–3 | L |
| 09 Jul | FC CFR 1907 Cluj | H | 1–0 | W |
| 13 Dec | Stade Rennais FC 1901 | A | 0–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Aug | Astana FK | A | 1–5 | L |
| 30 Jul | Ferencvárosi TC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 24 Jul | Ferencvárosi TC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 16 Jul | F91 Diddeleng | H | 1–1 | D |
| 09 Jul | F91 Diddeleng | A | 2–2 | D |
| 02 Aug | HSK Zrinjski Mostar | H | 1–2 | L |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (10 games)
H2H (10 games)
40%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' What a night it is going to be! Astana FK welcome Valletta FC for this crunch clash at .
- 5' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 8' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Runar Mar Sigurjonsson makes no mistake. 1-0!
- 13' With 0 assists to his name this season, Firmin Mubele is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Valletta FC.
- 15' Magnificent from Yuri Logvinenko! That is 2 goals in 188 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 20' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 25' 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 Dmitriy Shomko suffering a number of foals already.
- 30' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 35' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Marin Tomasov makes it 3-0.
- 40' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Darren Abdilla will be considering his options from the bench.
- 45' Astana FK are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Valletta FC backline.
- 50' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 55' Evgeny Postnikov needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
- 57' What a strike from Runar Mar Sigurjonsson! The score is 4-0.
- 61' The crowd applauds Kevin Tulimieri as he leaves the pitch. Nicholas Pulis steps in for Valletta FC.
- 63' A tactical swap from Astana FK — Rangelo Janga on, Firmin Mubele off on 63 minutes.
- 67' Against the run of play, Mario Fontanella has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 72' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 77' The home supporters are growing impatient. Astana FK must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 78' Valletta FC make a change. Douglas Packer trudges off to be replaced by Matteo Piciollo on 78 minutes.
- 80' What composure from Rangelo Janga! The Curacao international strokes it home. 5-1.
- 82' Poor challenge from Yuri Logvinenko. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 87' The whistle greets Dorin Rotariu as he departs to be replaced by Roman Murtazaev.
- Astana FK celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
Astana FK Lineups
Starting XI
-
9
Dorin Rotariu ↓ Roman Murtazaev 87'
-
19
Firmin Mubele ↓ Rangelo Janga 63'
- 10
- 2
- 27
- 77
-
18
Ivan Majeuski ↓ Yuriy Pertsukh 63'
- 1
- 44
- 14
- 24
Bench
-
32
Rangelo Janga ↑ 63'
- 7
- 35
- 15
-
45
Roman Murtazaev ↑ 87'
-
28
Yuriy Pertsukh ↑ 63'
- 91
Coach
Roman Hryhorchuk
Valletta FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 18
- 19
- 24
- 1
- 5
- 89
- 16
-
14
Kyrian Nwoko ↓ Shaun Dimech 61'
- 21
- 92
- 91
Bench
-
10
Matteo Piciollo ↑ 78'
- 41
-
22
Nicholas Pulis ↑ 61'
-
11
Shaun Dimech ↑ 61'
- 31
- 6
- 17
Coach
Darren Abdilla
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Marin Tomasov | 3 |
| Roman Murtazaev | 2 |
| Runar Mar Sigurjonsson | 2 |
| Rangelo Janga | 1 |
| Yuri Logvinenko | 1 |
| Mario Fontanella | 1 |
Head to Head
Astana FK Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
2.15
Astana FK xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.13
Valletta FC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 62% + Both teams to score 60%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Astana FK win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.28
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 | 24% |
|
76% |
Double Chance
Astana FK or Draw
81%
Draw or Valletta FC
41%
Astana FK or Valletta FC
78%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Astana FK win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 5–1 not predicted5 – 1Actual
1 – 1
10%
2 – 1
9.5%
2 – 0
8.7%
1 – 0
7.6%
3 – 1
6.7%
3 – 0
6%
2 – 2
5.3%
0 – 0
5.3%
1 – 2
5%
3 – 2
3.9%
4 – 1
3.7%
0 – 1
3.6%
Asian Handicap — Astana FK
| Handicap | Astana FK covers | Push | Valletta FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 19% | — | 81% |
| -2 | 19% | 18% | 63% |
| -1.5 | 37% | — | 63% |
| -1 | 37% | 22% | 41% |
| -0.5 | 59% | — | 41% |
| +0.5 | 82% | — | 18% |
| +1 | 82% | 11% | 7% |
| +1.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
| +2 | 93% | 5% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Astana FK keeps clean sheet
33%
✓
Valletta FC keeps clean sheet
13%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.