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FC København vs PFK CSKA Sofia, Europe 2018-19 3RD QUALIFYING ROUND

UEFA Europa League · 2018-19
Thu 16 Aug 2018 · 16:30 UTC HT 45' · FT 45'

Overview

Match Preview

FC København vs PFK CSKA SofiaEurope .

Match Details

  • Referee Ekrem Kan
  • Referee Arda Kardesler
  • Referee Halil Meler
  • Referee Ibrahim Caglar Uyarcan

Head-to-Head

2
FC København 2 games · Avg 3.0 goals PFK CSKA Sofia

Recent Form

DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
16 Aug PFK CSKA Sofia H 2–1 W
09 Aug PFK CSKA Sofia A 2–1 W
02 Aug UMF Stjarnan H 5–0 W
26 Jul UMF Stjarnan A 2–0 W
19 Jul Kuopion PS H 1–1 D
12 Jul Kuopion PS A 1–0 W
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
16 Aug FC København A 1–2 L
09 Aug FC København H 1–2 L
02 Aug FC Admira Wacker Mödling A 3–1 W
26 Jul FC Admira Wacker Mödling H 3–0 W
19 Jul Riga FC A 0–1 L
12 Jul Riga FC H 1–0 W

Key Stats

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

Events

Match Events

  • 0' That's the starting whistle at . Ninety minutes of football awaits between FC Kobenhavn and PFK CSKA Sofia.
  • 5' 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.
  • 10' PFK CSKA Sofia fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 15' Ruben Pinto has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 20' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Steven Pereira on 20 minutes.
  • 23' Against the run of play, Dame Ndoye has scored! This game has turned on its head.
  • 26' That is a Yellow card for FC Kobenhavn. Jan Gregus will be fuming at that decision.
  • 31' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 36' FC Kobenhavn have won 79 goals from 105 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 41' FC Kobenhavn are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 46' Evandro is ready to make an impact after coming on for Edwin Gyasi at the 46 minute mark.
  • 51' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Ståle Solbakken will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 56' Evandro needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
  • 58' A goal from the Brazil international Evandro! He fires home on 58 to make it 1-1!
  • 60' The FC Kobenhavn bench stirs into life. Jan Gregus is withdrawn and William Kvist gets his opportunity.
  • 64' The Senegal Dame Ndoye breaks the deadlock on 64 minutes. 2-1!
  • 69' The travelling PFK CSKA Sofia supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 71' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Kristiyan Malinov on 71 minutes.
  • 72' Time for substitution for PFK CSKA Sofia. Kristiyan Malinov is replaced by Janio Bikel.
  • 77' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Nikolay Bodurov on 77 minutes.
  • 79' The whistle greets Kiril Despodov as he departs to be replaced by Stanislav Manolev.
  • 84' Jan Gregus is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for PFK CSKA Sofia so far.
  • 87' Kenan Kodro has so much to prove this time. He replaces Robert Skov on 87 minute.
  • 90' FC Kobenhavn make a change. Dame Ndoye trudges off to be replaced by Pieros Soteriou on 90 minutes.
  • The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from FC Kobenhavn to claim maximum points.

Lineups

H2H

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.71 FC København xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.06 PFK CSKA Sofia xG
I would bet for: FC København to win 56%

Match Result

✓ Correct
FC København56% Draw24% PFK CSKA Sofia20%
Actual: FC København win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes54% 0% No46%
Avg goals/match: 2.77
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 92%
8%
± 1.5 76%
24%
± 2.5 52%
48%
± 3.5 30%
70%
± 4.5 15%
85%

Double Chance

FC København or Draw
80%
Draw or PFK CSKA Sofia
44%
FC København or PFK CSKA Sofia
76%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
FC København37% Draw45% PFK CSKA Sofia18%
Actual: FC København win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.2%
1 – 0
9.8%
2 – 1
Actual
2 – 0
9%
0 – 0
8.1%
1 – 2
5.8%
0 – 1
5.7%
3 – 1
5.4%
3 – 0
5%
2 – 2
5%
0 – 2
3.4%
3 – 2
2.9%

Asian Handicap — FC København

Handicap FC København covers Push PFK CSKA Sofia covers
-2.5 13% 87%
-2 13% 16% 71%
-1.5 29% 71%
-1 29% 23% 49%
-0.5 51% 49%
+0.5 78% 22%
+1 78% 14% 9%
+1.5 91% 9%
+2 91% 6% 3%
+2.5 97% 3%

Clean Sheet

FC København keeps clean sheet
35%
PFK CSKA Sofia keeps clean sheet
19%

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