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Dundalk FC vs SK Rapid Wien, Europe 2020-21 GROUP STAGE

UEFA Europa League · 2020-21
Thu 26 Nov 2020 · 20:00 UTC Oriel Park HT 45+1' · FT 45+4'

Overview

Match Preview

Dundalk FC vs SK Rapid Wien — Europe at Oriel Park.

Match Details

  • Referee Balazs Szert
  • Referee Tamas Bognar
  • Referee Balazs Buzas
  • Referee Gergo Bogar

Head-to-Head

2
Dundalk FC 2 games · Avg 5.5 goals SK Rapid Wien

Recent Form

DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
26 Nov SK Rapid Wien H 1–3 L
05 Nov SK Rapid Wien A 3–4 L
29 Oct Arsenal FC A 0–3 L
22 Oct Molde FK H 1–2 L
01 Oct KI Klaksvik H 3–1 W
24 Sep FC Sheriff Tiraspol A 1–1 D
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
26 Nov Dundalk FC A 3–1 W
05 Nov Dundalk FC H 4–3 W
29 Oct Molde FK A 0–1 L
22 Oct Arsenal FC H 1–2 L
15 Sep KAA Gent A 1–2 L
21 Feb FC Internazionale Milano A 0–4 L

Key Stats

100% Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
100% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Dundalk FC to score. At the same time, SK Rapid Wien does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
  • 5' SK Rapid Wien have won 43 goals from 30 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 9' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Srdan Grahovac.
  • 11' SK Rapid Wien is taking the lead after the goal scored by Maximilian Hofmann on 11.
  • 16' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Dundalk FC and SK Rapid Wien are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 21' Dundalk FC is showing some good football. However, Dundalk FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
  • 26' Dundalk FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined SK Rapid Wien backline.
  • 31' Lion Schuster has been relatively quiet despite scoring 0 goals in his last 30 appearances.
  • 36' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 37' Ercan Kara has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 37 minutes.
  • 42' Supporters expect more eagerness from Kelvin Arase, as he is very good at scoring at Oriel Park with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 45' A moment of madness from Cameron Dummigan on 45 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Dundalk FC will be frustrated.
  • 46' Sean Hoare makes way for Daniel Kelly at the 46 minute mark. A tactical switch from Dundalk FC.
  • 51' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
  • 55' Kelvin Arase gets the nod from SK Rapid Wien. He replaces Melih Ibrahimoglu and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 58' Ercan Kara with the second goal in the match!
  • 63' What a moment for Chris Shields! That strike on 63 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 66' Another change for SK Rapid Wien made on 66 minute. Ercan Kara leaves to be changed by Koya Kitagawa.
  • 71' A quiet spell here at Oriel Park. Dundalk FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 72' Sean Murray is replacing Greg Sloggett for the Dundalk FC side.
  • 77' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 81' SK Rapid Wien make a change. Christoph Knasmullner trudges off to be replaced by Yusuf Demir on 81 minutes.
  • 82' Daniel Cleary has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 82.
  • 87' The energy levels are beginning to show. Dietmar Kühbauer might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 1-3 the final result. Dundalk FC will be bitterly disappointed.

Lineups

H2H

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.56 Dundalk FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.79 SK Rapid Wien xG
I would bet for: Dundalk FC or SK Rapid Wien 74% + Both teams to score 66%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Dundalk FC33% Draw26% SK Rapid Wien41%
Actual: SK Rapid Wien win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes66% 0% No34%
Avg goals/match: 3.35
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 95%
5%
± 1.5 85%
15%
± 2.5 64%
36%
± 3.5 43%
57%
± 4.5 25%
75%

Double Chance

Dundalk FC or Draw
58%
Draw or SK Rapid Wien
67%
Dundalk FC or SK Rapid Wien
74%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Dundalk FC26% Draw42% SK Rapid Wien32%
Actual: SK Rapid Wien win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10.7%
1 – 2
8.4%
2 – 1
7.4%
2 – 2
6.5%
0 – 2
5.6%
0 – 1
5.6%
0 – 0
5%
1 – 3
Actual
1 – 0
4.8%
2 – 0
4.3%
2 – 3
3.9%
3 – 1
3.8%

Asian Handicap — Dundalk FC

Handicap Dundalk FC covers Push SK Rapid Wien covers
-2.5 6% — 94%
-2 6% 10% 84%
-1.5 16% — 84%
-1 16% 17% 67%
-0.5 33% — 67%
+0.5 58% — 42%
+1 58% 19% 23%
+1.5 77% — 23%
+2 77% 13% 10%
+2.5 90% — 10%

Clean Sheet

Dundalk FC keeps clean sheet
18% ✓
SK Rapid Wien keeps clean sheet
22% ✓

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