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Astana FK vs Valletta FC, Europe 2019-20 3RD QUALIFYING ROUND

UEFA Europa League · 2019-20
Astana FK
5 – 1
Full Time
Valletta FC
Thu 8 Aug 2019 · 14:00 UTC HT 45+3' · FT 45+4'
Yuri Logvinenko 82' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Astana FK vs Valletta FC — Europe .

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

4
4
2
Astana FK 10 games · Avg 2.7 goals Valletta FC
Last 5 meetings
2019-08-08 Astana FK 5–1 Valletta FC 2018-05-05 Astana FK 1–0 Valletta FC 2017-11-25 Valletta FC 1–1 Astana FK 2017-01-14 Valletta FC 4–0 Astana FK 2016-10-15 Astana FK 1–1 Valletta FC

Recent Form

Astana FK
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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
Valletta FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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)
40% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against Astana FK and Valletta FC has kicked off!
  • 5' A quiet spell here at . Astana FK seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 8' A stunning finish from Runar Mar Sigurjonsson — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 13' The home supporters are growing impatient. Astana FK must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 15' Yuri Logvinenko doubles the advantage! 2-0 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
  • 20' Ryan Camilleri has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 25' It looks like no one’s ball. Astana FK is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 30' Astana FK started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 30.
  • 35' The Croatia Marin Tomasov breaks the deadlock on 35 minutes. 3-0!
  • 40' It’s high time Roman Hryhorchuk made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
  • 45' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 50' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 55' 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.
  • 57' Runar Mar Sigurjonsson with the second goal in the match!
  • 61' The Valletta FC bench stirs into life. Kevin Tulimieri is withdrawn and Nicholas Pulis gets his opportunity.
  • 63' Another change for Astana FK made on 63 minute. Firmin Mubele leaves to be changed by Rangelo Janga.
  • 67' What a moment for Mario Fontanella! That strike on 67 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 72' Ivan Majeuski needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
  • 77' Joseph Zerafa has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 78' The whistle greets Douglas Packer as he departs to be replaced by Matteo Piciollo.
  • 80' Goal! Rangelo Janga scores his 2 goal in 188 matches.
  • 82' Astana FK receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 82.
  • 87' Astana FK ring the changes. Dorin Rotariu has done his job and it is now time for Roman Murtazaev to step up.
  • The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for Valletta FC.

Lineups

Astana FK Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Roman Hryhorchuk

Valletta FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Darren Abdilla

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Marin Tomasov 3
Runar Mar Sigurjonsson 2
Roman Murtazaev 2
Rangelo Janga 1
Yuri Logvinenko 1
Mario Fontanella 1

Head to Head

2019-08-08 Astana FK 5–1 Valletta FC 2018-05-05 Astana FK 1–0 Valletta FC 2017-11-25 Valletta FC 1–1 Astana FK 2017-01-14 Valletta FC 4–0 Astana FK 2016-10-15 Astana FK 1–1 Valletta FC

Astana FK Form

2019-08-08 Astana FK 5–1 Valletta FC W 2019-08-01 Astana FK 4–1 FC Santa Coloma W 2019-07-23 FC Santa Coloma 0–0 Astana FK D 2019-07-17 FC CFR 1907 Cluj 3–1 Astana FK L 2019-07-09 Astana FK 1–0 FC CFR 1907 Cluj W 2018-12-13 Stade Rennais FC 1901 2–0 Astana FK L

Valletta FC Form

2019-08-08 Astana FK 5–1 Valletta FC L 2019-07-30 Valletta FC 1–1 Ferencvárosi TC D 2019-07-24 Ferencvárosi TC 3–1 Valletta FC L 2019-07-16 Valletta FC 1–1 F91 Diddeleng D 2019-07-09 F91 Diddeleng 2–2 Valletta FC D 2018-08-02 Valletta FC 1–2 HSK Zrinjski Mostar L

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

✓ Correct
Astana FK59% Draw22% Valletta FC19%
Actual: Astana FK win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes60% 0% No40%
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

✓ Correct
Astana FK43% Draw40% Valletta FC17%
Actual: Astana FK win at HT

Correct Score

✗ 5–1 not predicted
5 – 1
Actual
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.