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Dundalk FC vs Riga FC, Champions League 2019-20 1ST QUALIFYING ROUND

UEFA Champions League · 2019-20
Dundalk FC
0 – 0
Full Time
Riga FC
Wed 10 Jul 2019 · 18:45 UTC HT 45+5' · FT 45+2'
Y 22' Joel Bopesu
Y 47' Roman Debelko
Y 48' Roman Debelko
Y 87' Tomislav Saric
Dean Jarvis 90' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Dundalk FC vs Riga FC — Champions League .

Match Details

  • Referee Peter Kralovic
  • Referee Miroslav Benko
  • Referee
  • Referee

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Arsenal FC 8 24
2 FC Bayern München 8 21
3 Liverpool FC 8 18
4 Tottenham Hotspur FC 8 17
5 FC Barcelona 8 16
6 Chelsea FC 8 16
7 Sporting Clube de Portugal 8 16
8 Manchester City FC 8 16
9 Real Madrid CF 8 15
10 FC Internazionale Milano 8 15
11 Paris Saint-Germain FC 8 14
12 Newcastle United FC 8 14
13 Juventus FC 8 13
14 Club Atlético de Madrid 8 13
15 Atalanta BC 8 13
16 Bayer 04 Leverkusen 8 12
17 Borussia Dortmund 8 11
18 PAE Olympiakos SFP 8 11
19 Club Brugge KV 8 10
20 Galatasaray SK 8 10
21 AS Monaco FC 8 10
22 Qarabağ Ağdam FK 8 10
23 FK Bodo/Glimt 8 9
24 Sport Lisboa e Benfica 8 9
25 Olympique de Marseille 8 9
26 Paphos FC 8 9
27 Royale Union Saint-Gilloise 8 9
28 PSV 8 8
29 Athletic Club 8 8
30 SSC Napoli 8 8
31 FC Kobenhavn 8 8
32 AFC Ajax 8 6
33 Eintracht Frankfurt 8 4
34 SK Slavia Praha 8 3
35 Villarreal CF 8 1
36 FK Kairat 8 1

Head-to-Head

2
Dundalk FC 2 games · Avg 0.0 goals Riga FC
Last 5 meetings
2019-07-10 Dundalk FC 0–0 Riga FC

Recent Form

Dundalk FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
10 Jul Riga FC H 0–0 D
02 Aug AEK Larnaka A 0–4 L
26 Jul AEK Larnaka H 0–0 D
19 Jul FCI Levadia H 2–1 W
12 Jul FCI Levadia A 1–0 W
08 May Thame United FC H 0–2 L
Riga FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
10 Jul Dundalk FC A 0–0 D
19 Jul PFK CSKA Sofia H 1–0 W
12 Jul PFK CSKA Sofia A 0–1 L

Key Stats

0% Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
0% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The wait is over. Dundalk FC get us underway at .
  • 5' Over 5 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 10' Patrick McEleney has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 15' Robbie Benson is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Dundalk FC tonight.
  • 20' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 22' It’s a booking for Riga FC player. Joel Bopesu gets a Yellow card.
  • 27' The travelling Riga FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 32' Dundalk FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Riga FC backline.
  • 37' Chris Shields has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 42' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 46' Dundalk FC ring the changes. Chris Shields has done his job and it is now time for Andy Boyle to step up.
  • 47' The referee calls foul for Roman Debelko. He receives a Yellow card.
  • 48' The referee has no hesitation. Roman Debelko is booked for Riga FC — Yellow card on 48.
  • 53' Ukraine international Roman Debelko has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 58' Another change for Dundalk FC made on 58 minute. John Mountney leaves to be changed by Robbie Benson.
  • 63' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 68' It is a cagey affair so far. Dundalk FC in their trying to find a way past Riga FC's compact .
  • 73' The 31-year-old Michael Duffy has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 78' The supporters are chanting for Deniss Rakels. He replaces Roger on 78 minute.
  • 80' Dundalk FC ring the changes. Jamie McGrath has done his job and it is now time for Daniel Kelly to step up.
  • 85' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Dundalk FC and Riga FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 87' Controversy at the stadium! Tomislav Saric argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 90' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Dean Jarvis.
  • will have plenty to reflect on. were simply the better side today.

Lineups

Dundalk FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Vinny Perth

Riga FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Mihails Konevs

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
0.79 Dundalk FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.62 Riga FC xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 83% + Dundalk FC or Draw 75%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Dundalk FC37% Draw37% Riga FC26%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes27% 0% No73%
Avg goals/match: 1.41
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 73%
27%
± 1.5 42%
58%
± 2.5 17%
83%
± 3.5 6%
94%
± 4.5 2%
98%

Double Chance

Dundalk FC or Draw
75%
Draw or Riga FC
63%
Dundalk FC or Riga FC
63%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Dundalk FC21% Draw64% Riga FC15%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 0
Actual
1 – 0
17.7%
0 – 1
13.4%
1 – 1
13%
2 – 0
7%
2 – 1
4.8%
0 – 2
4.2%
1 – 2
3.7%
3 – 0
1.8%
2 – 2
1.7%
3 – 1
1.3%
0 – 3
0.9%

Asian Handicap — Dundalk FC

Handicap Dundalk FC covers Push Riga FC covers
-2.5 3% — 97%
-2 3% 8% 89%
-1.5 11% — 89%
-1 11% 23% 66%
-0.5 34% — 66%
+0.5 76% — 24%
+1 76% 18% 6%
+1.5 94% — 6%
+2 94% 5% 1%
+2.5 99% — 1%

Clean Sheet

Dundalk FC keeps clean sheet
54% ✓
Riga FC keeps clean sheet
46% ✗

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