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Celtic FC vs Valencia CF, Europe 2018-19 ROUND OF 32

UEFA Europa League · 2018-19
0 – 2
Full Time
Thu 14 Feb 2019 · 20:00 UTC HT 45' · FT 45'

Overview

Match Preview

Celtic FC vs Valencia CF — Europe .

Match Details

  • Referee Radu Petrescu
  • Referee Adrian Ghinguleac
  • Referee Ovidiu Hategan
  • Referee Octavian Sovre
  • Referee Sebastian Gheorghe
  • Referee Constantin Coltescu

Head-to-Head

2
Celtic FC 2 games · Avg 1.5 goals Valencia CF

Recent Form

DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
14 Feb Valencia CF H 0–2 L
06 Feb Hibernian FC H 2–0 W
03 Feb St. Johnstone FC A 2–0 W
30 Jan St. Johnstone FC H 2–0 W
26 Jan Hamilton Academical FC H 3–0 W
23 Jan St. Mirren FC H 4–0 W
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
14 Feb Celtic FC A 2–0 W
10 Feb Real Sociedad de Fútbol H 0–0 D
02 Feb FC Barcelona A 2–2 D
26 Jan Villarreal CF H 3–0 W
19 Jan RC Celta de Vigo A 2–1 W
12 Jan Real Valladolid CF H 1–1 D

Key Stats

0% Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
0% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
Celtic FC this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

Celtic FC
0-15
–/1
16-30
–/2
31-45
1/2
46-60
1/2
61-75
2/2
76+
2/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Celtic FC
Camilo Duran 3 G
Mika Baur 2 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Three points are at stake. Celtic FC host Valencia CF — let the battle begin!
  • 5' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Brendan Rodgers will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 10' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
  • 15' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 20' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
  • 25' Daniel Wass has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 30' The energy levels are beginning to show. Brendan Rodgers might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 35' Bosnia and Herzegovina international Jozo Simunovic has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 40' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Carlos Soler made 432 appearances and scored 43 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 42' GOAL! Denis Cheryshev scores on 42. Assisted by Ruben Sobrino
  • 46' Valencia CF make a change. Dani Parejo trudges off to be replaced by Francis Coquelin on 46 minutes.
  • 49' The Spain Ruben Sobrino breaks the deadlock on 49 minutes. 0-2!
  • 54' A quiet spell here at . Celtic FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 59' The Celtic FC manager makes a substitution. Ryan Christie departs to be replaced by Odsonne Edouard.
  • 63' A tactical swap from Valencia CF — Goncalo Guedes on, Denis Cheryshev off on 63 minutes.
  • 68' Celtic FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Valencia CF's shape.
  • 73' With 0 assists to his name this season, Cristiano Piccini is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Valencia CF.
  • 78' Cristiano Piccini makes way for Kevin Gameiro at the 78 minute mark. A tactical switch from Valencia CF.
  • 82' Valencia CF player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
  • 87' The 29-year-old Oliver Burke has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 88' Controversy at the stadium! Jeremy Toljan argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • Time to leave. No sensation happened. Another win for Valencia CF players.

Lineups

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.09 Celtic FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.34 Valencia CF xG
I would bet for: Celtic FC or Valencia CF 70% + Under 2.5 goals 57%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Celtic FC31% Draw30% Valencia CF39%
Actual: Valencia CF win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes50% 0% No50%
Avg goals/match: 2.43
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 89%
11%
± 1.5 70%
30%
± 2.5 43%
57%
± 3.5 23%
77%
± 4.5 11%
89%

Double Chance

Celtic FC or Draw
61%
Draw or Valencia CF
69%
Celtic FC or Valencia CF
70%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Celtic FC22% Draw50% Valencia CF28%
Actual: Valencia CF win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.8%
0 – 0
11%
0 – 1
10.7%
1 – 0
8.5%
1 – 2
8.3%
0 – 2
Actual
2 – 1
6.7%
2 – 0
5.1%
2 – 2
4.6%
1 – 3
3.7%
0 – 3
3.4%
3 – 1
2.5%

Asian Handicap — Celtic FC

Handicap Celtic FC covers Push Valencia CF covers
-2.5 4% — 96%
-2 4% 8% 88%
-1.5 12% — 88%
-1 12% 17% 71%
-0.5 29% — 71%
+0.5 59% — 41%
+1 59% 22% 19%
+1.5 81% — 19%
+2 81% 12% 7%
+2.5 93% — 7%

Clean Sheet

Celtic FC keeps clean sheet
27% ✓
Valencia CF keeps clean sheet
34% ✗

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