FC Kobenhavn vs Kuopion PS, Europe 2018-19 1ST QUALIFYING ROUND
Overview
Match Preview
FC Kobenhavn vs Kuopion PS — Europe .
- FC Kobenhavn 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
- Kuopion PS 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
Match Details
- Referee Þoroddur Hjaltalin
- Referee Vilhjalmur Alvar Þorarinsson
- Referee Gylfi Mar Sigurðsson
- Referee Johann Gudmundsson
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Jul | FC Kobenhavn | A | 1–1 | D |
| 12 Jul | FC Kobenhavn | 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)
H2H (2 games)
0%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' The wait is over. Kuopion PS get us underway at .
- 5' Jesse Joronen is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for FC København so far.
- 10' FC København are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 15' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 20' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 25' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 25 minutes.
- 30' FC København are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 35' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 40' The travelling Kuopion PS supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 45' The 33-year-old Lum Rexhepi has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 50' FC København are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Kuopion PS's shape.
- 51' Lum Rexhepi was booked on 51.
- 56' FC København are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Kuopion PS backline.
- 61' Kuopion PS ring the changes. Rangel has done his job and it is now time for Rasmus Karjalainen to step up.
- 66' Kuopion PS is showing some good football. However, Kuopion PS are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 70' Another substitution for FC Kobenhavn to replace Kenan Kodro by Robert Skov on 70 minute.
- 71' Joni Makela makes way for Ats Purje at the 71 minute mark. A tactical switch from Kuopion PS.
- 75' What a moment for Rasmus Karjalainen! That strike on 75 puts his side firmly in control.
- 80' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 81' Denis Vavro makes no mistake. The score reads 0-2 and FC Kobenhavn are in front.
- 81' It’s a booking for FC Kobenhavn player. Denis Vavro gets a Yellow card.
- 86' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both FC København and Kuopion PS are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 90' FC Kobenhavn manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Andreas Bjelland is hanging Rasmus Falk on the field on 90 minute.
- The points are shared — FC København 1-1 Kuopion PS. Honours even.
Lineups
FC Kobenhavn Lineups
Starting XI
- 20
- 7
- 16
- 19
- 18
- 10
- 33
- 21
- 14
- 4
- 11
Bench
- 22
- 5
- 29
- 3
- 1
- 27
- 26
Coach
Ståle Solbakken
Kuopion PS Lineups
Starting XI
- 18
- 22
- 8
- 20
- 11
- 2
- 1
- 13
- 6
-
23
Joni Makela ↓ Ats Purje 71'
-
9
Rangel ↓ Rasmus Karjalainen 61'
Bench
-
10
Ats Purje ↑ 71'
-
7
Rasmus Karjalainen ↑ 61'
- 16
- 26
- 14
- 17
- 3
Coach
Jani Honkavaara
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Robert Skov | 1 |
| Rasmus Karjalainen | 1 |
| Denis Vavro | 1 |
FC Kobenhavn Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.31
FC Kobenhavn xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.04
Kuopion PS xG
I would bet for:
FC Kobenhavn or Draw 73% + Under 2.5 goals 59%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
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 Kobenhavn or Draw
73%
Draw or Kuopion PS
55%
FC Kobenhavn or Kuopion PS
71%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: 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 Kobenhavn
| Handicap | FC Kobenhavn 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 Kobenhavn 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.

