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FC København vs Kuopion PS, Europe 2018-19 1ST QUALIFYING ROUND

UEFA Europa League · 2018-19
Thu 19 Jul 2018 · 18:00 UTC HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 51' Lum Rexhepi
Denis Vavro 81' Y

Overview

Match Preview

FC København vs Kuopion PS — Europe .

Match Details

  • Referee Þoroddur Hjaltalin
  • Referee Vilhjalmur Alvar Þorarinsson
  • Referee Gylfi Mar Sigurðsson
  • Referee Johann Gudmundsson

Head-to-Head

1
1
FC København 2 games · Avg 1.5 goals Kuopion PS

Recent Form

DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
19 Jul Kuopion PS H 1–1 D
12 Jul Kuopion PS A 1–0 W
22 May FC Lorient A 1–2 L
15 May SV Darmstadt 98 H 4–1 W
08 May AS Beziers A 0–4 L
01 May Beitar Jerusalem FC H 2–0 W
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
19 Jul FC København A 1–1 D
12 Jul FC København H 0–1 L
23 May Balzan FC A 2–1 W
16 May FC Rot-Weiss Koblenz H 2–3 L
09 May CS Marítimo A 3–0 W
03 May FC Lahti H 2–0 W

Key Stats

50% Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
0% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and FC København launch into their encounter with Kuopion PS.
  • 5' A quiet spell here at . Kuopion PS seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 10' Kuopion PS is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 15' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Denis Vavro made 105 appearances and scored 8 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 20' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His FC København side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 25' FC København seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
  • 30' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 35' Kuopion PS fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 40' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 45' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Jani Honkavaara will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 50' FC København have won 79 goals from 105 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 51' Controversy at the stadium! Lum Rexhepi argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 56' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both FC København and Kuopion PS are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 61' The Kuopion PS bench stirs into life. Rangel is withdrawn and Rasmus Karjalainen gets his opportunity.
  • 66' 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 Mads Roerslev suffering a number of foals already.
  • 70' Robert Skov gets the nod from FC Kobenhavn. He replaces Kenan Kodro and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 71' Ats Purje has so much to prove this time. He replaces Joni Makela on 71 minute.
  • 75' Goal! Rasmus Karjalainen scores his 3 goal in 53 matches.
  • 80' FC København are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 81' What composure from Denis Vavro! The Slovakia international strokes it home. 0-2.
  • 81' The referee calls foul for Denis Vavro. He receives a Yellow card.
  • 86' The energy levels are beginning to show. Jani Honkavaara might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 90' The FC Kobenhavn manager makes a substitution. Rasmus Falk departs to be replaced by Andreas Bjelland.
  • It finishes all square. FC København and Kuopion PS share the spoils 1-1.

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.31 FC København xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.04 Kuopion PS xG
I would bet for: FC København or Draw 73% + Under 2.5 goals 59%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
FC København45% Draw29% Kuopion PS26%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes48% 0% No52%
Avg goals/match: 2.35
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 88%
12%
± 1.5 68%
32%
± 2.5 41%
59%
± 3.5 22%
78%
± 4.5 10%
90%

Double Chance

FC København or Draw
73%
Draw or Kuopion PS
55%
FC København or Kuopion PS
71%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
FC København29% Draw50% Kuopion PS21%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
11.7%
1 – 0
11.3%
0 – 1
8.7%
2 – 1
8.2%
2 – 0
7.9%
1 – 2
6.5%
0 – 2
5%
2 – 2
4.4%
3 – 1
3.6%
3 – 0
3.4%
1 – 3
2.3%

Asian Handicap — FC København

Handicap FC København covers Push Kuopion PS covers
-2.5 7% — 93%
-2 7% 12% 81%
-1.5 19% — 81%
-1 19% 22% 59%
-0.5 41% — 59%
+0.5 72% — 28%
+1 72% 17% 11%
+1.5 89% — 11%
+2 89% 8% 3%
+2.5 97% — 3%

Clean Sheet

FC København keeps clean sheet
36% ✓
Kuopion PS keeps clean sheet
28% ✓

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