FC Kobenhavn vs HNK Rijeka, Europe 2020-21 PLAY OFF ROUND
Overview
Match Preview
FC Kobenhavn vs HNK Rijeka — Europe at Telia Parken.
- FC Kobenhavn 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
- HNK Rijeka 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
Match Details
- Referee Dan Cook
- Referee Peter Bankes
- Referee Chris Kavanagh
- Referee
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Olympique Lyonnais | 8 | 21 |
| 2 | Aston Villa FC | 8 | 21 |
| 3 | FC Midtjylland | 8 | 19 |
| 4 | Real Betis Balompie | 8 | 17 |
| 5 | FC Porto | 8 | 17 |
| 6 | Sporting Clube de Braga | 8 | 17 |
| 7 | SC Freiburg | 8 | 17 |
| 8 | AS Roma | 8 | 16 |
| 9 | KRC Genk | 8 | 16 |
| 10 | Bologna FC 1909 | 8 | 15 |
| 11 | VfB Stuttgart | 8 | 15 |
| 12 | Ferencvárosi TC | 8 | 15 |
| 13 | Nottingham Forest FC | 8 | 14 |
| 14 | FC Viktoria Plzeň | 8 | 14 |
| 15 | FK Crvena Zvezda | 8 | 14 |
| 16 | RC Celta de Vigo | 8 | 13 |
| 17 | PAOK Thessaloniki FC | 8 | 12 |
| 18 | Lille OSC | 8 | 12 |
| 19 | Fenerbahçe SK | 8 | 12 |
| 20 | Panathinaikos AO | 8 | 12 |
| 21 | Celtic FC | 8 | 11 |
| 22 | PFK Ludogorets 1945 Razgrad | 8 | 10 |
| 23 | GNK Dinamo Zagreb | 8 | 10 |
| 24 | SK Brann | 8 | 9 |
| 25 | BSC Young Boys | 8 | 9 |
| 26 | SK Sturm Graz | 8 | 7 |
| 27 | FCSB Bukarest | 8 | 7 |
| 28 | Go Ahead Eagles | 8 | 7 |
| 29 | Feyenoord Rotterdam | 8 | 6 |
| 30 | FC Basel 1893 | 8 | 6 |
| 31 | FC Red Bull Salzburg | 8 | 6 |
| 32 | Rangers FC | 8 | 4 |
| 33 | OGC Nice | 8 | 3 |
| 34 | FC Utrecht | 8 | 1 |
| 35 | Malmo FF | 8 | 1 |
| 36 | Maccabi Tel Aviv FC | 8 | 1 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Oct | HNK Rijeka | H | 0–1 | L |
| 24 Sep | GKS Piast Gliwice | H | 3–0 | W |
| 17 Sep | IFK Goteborg | A | 2–1 | W |
| 10 Aug | Manchester United FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 05 Aug | Medipol Basaksehir FK | H | 3–0 | W |
| 12 Mar | Medipol Basaksehir FK | A | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Oct | FC Kobenhavn | A | 1–0 | W |
| 24 Sep | FK Kolos Kovalivka | H | 2–0 | W |
| 29 Aug | KAA Gent | H | 1–1 | D |
| 22 Aug | KAA Gent | A | 1–2 | L |
| 15 Aug | Aberdeen FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 08 Aug | Aberdeen FC | H | 2–0 | W |
Key Stats
0%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (1 games)
H2H (1 games)
0%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. FC København is hosting HNK Rijeka for another epic battle.
- 5' FC København are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined HNK Rijeka backline.
- 10' It is a cagey affair so far. FC København in their trying to find a way past HNK Rijeka's compact .
- 15' HNK Rijeka come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 20' Ragnar Sigurdsson adds to his 0 season tally! FC Kobenhavn lead 0-1 — and this changes everything.
- 22' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Luka Capan.
- 27' With 0 assists to his name this season, Ivan Nevistic is clearly more than just a goal scorer for HNK Rijeka.
- 30' Victor Nelsson catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 30.
- 35' Ivan Lepinjica has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 40' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Luka Capan made 16 appearances and scored 0 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 45' The travelling HNK Rijeka supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 46' The FC Kobenhavn bench stirs into life. Viktor Fischer is withdrawn and Mikkel Kaufmann gets his opportunity.
- 51' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both FC København and HNK Rijeka are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 56' It is a substitution in FC Kobenhavn team. Jens Stage is replaced by Robert Mudrazija on 56 minute.
- 57' Jens Stage makes way for Robert Mudrazija at the 57 minute mark. A tactical switch from FC Kobenhavn.
- 59' Poor challenge from Peter Ankersen. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 62' Ragnar Sigurdsson picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 67' The crowd applauds Peter Ankersen as he leaves the pitch. Karlo Bartolec steps in for FC Kobenhavn.
- 72' A quiet spell here at Telia Parken. HNK Rijeka seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 76' Ivan Lepinjica has so much to prove this time. He replaces Domagoj Pavicic on 76 minute.
- 78' Controversy at the stadium! Adam Gnezda Cerin argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 83' Joao Escoval is ready to make an impact after coming on for Sandro Kulenovic at the 83 minute mark.
- 84' It is a substitution in HNK Rijeka team. Sandro Kulenovic is replaced by Joao Escoval on 84 minute.
- 89' HNK Rijeka fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 90' Momcilo Raspopovic gets the nod from HNK Rijeka. He replaces Ivan Tomecak and will look to change the dynamic.
- 90' Zeca picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- FC København will have plenty to reflect on. HNK Rijeka were simply the better side today.
Lineups
FC Kobenhavn Lineups
Starting XI
- 21
- 16
- 27
- 7
- 22
- 3
- 10
- 23
- 4
- 9
- 6
Bench
- 20
- 5
- 17
- 24
- 11
- 13
- 29
Coach
Ståle Solbakken
HNK Rijeka Lineups
Starting XI
- 27
-
99
Sandro Kulenovic ↓ Joao Escoval 83'
- 19
- 10
- 31
- 44
- 14
- 16
- 36
- 33
- 24
Bench
- 4
-
20
Momcilo Raspopovic ↑ 90'
-
26
Joao Escoval ↑ 83'
- 21
- 2
-
6
Ivan Lepinjica ↑ 76'
- 1
Coach
Simon Rozman
H2H
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.02
FC Kobenhavn xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.99
HNK Rijeka xG
I would bet for:
FC Kobenhavn or HNK Rijeka 67% + Under 2.5 goals 67%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: HNK Rijeka win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.01
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 84% |
|
16% |
| ± 1.5 | 60% |
|
40% |
| ± 2.5 | 33% |
|
67% |
| ± 3.5 | 15% |
|
85% |
| ± 4.5 | 6% |
|
94% |
Double Chance
FC Kobenhavn or Draw
66%
Draw or HNK Rijeka
66%
FC Kobenhavn or HNK Rijeka
67%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: HNK Rijeka win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
15.7%
1 – 1
14.5%
1 – 0
12.2%
0 – 1
Actual
2 – 1
6.7%
2 – 0
6.6%
1 – 2
6.5%
0 – 2
6.3%
2 – 2
3.5%
3 – 1
2.3%
3 – 0
2.2%
1 – 3
2.2%
Asian Handicap — FC Kobenhavn
| Handicap | FC Kobenhavn covers | Push | HNK Rijeka covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 9% | 87% |
| -1.5 | 13% | — | 87% |
| -1 | 13% | 20% | 66% |
| -0.5 | 34% | — | 66% |
| +0.5 | 68% | — | 32% |
| +1 | 68% | 20% | 12% |
| +1.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
| +2 | 88% | 9% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
FC Kobenhavn keeps clean sheet
38%
✓
HNK Rijeka keeps clean sheet
37%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.