FC Nordsjaelland vs Cliftonville FC, Europe 2018-19 1ST QUALIFYING ROUND
Overview
Match Preview
FC Nordsjaelland vs Cliftonville FC — Europe .
- FC Nordsjaelland 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
- Cliftonville FC 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
Match Details
- Referee Eitan Shmuelevich
- Referee Sagi Mezamber
- Referee Avi Goldstein
- Referee Idan Layba
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Olympique Lyonnais | 8 | 21 |
| 2 | Aston Villa FC | 8 | 21 |
| 3 | FC Midtjylland | 8 | 19 |
| 4 | Real Betis Balompié | 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 | Cliftonville FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 12 Jul | Cliftonville FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Jul | FC Nordsjaelland | A | 1–2 | L |
| 12 Jul | FC Nordsjaelland | H | 0–1 | L |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
H2H (2 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against FC Nordsjaelland and Cliftonville FC has kicked off!
- 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.
- 6' What a moment for Joe Gormley! That strike on 6 puts his side firmly in control.
- 11' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both FC Nordsjaelland and Cliftonville FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 13' That is a Yellow card for FC Nordsjaelland. Ibrahim Sadiq will be fuming at that decision.
- 18' 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 Aaquist suffering a number of foals already.
- 22' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Mads Aaquist.
- 27' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His FC Nordsjaelland side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 32' Jay Donnelly is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Cliftonville FC so far.
- 37' FC Nordsjaelland are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Cliftonville FC backline.
- 42' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Mikkel Damsgaard made 6 appearances and scored 7 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 44' Cliftonville FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 45' The referee shows Cliftonville FC player a Yellow card on 45.
- 46' The crowd applauds Viktor Tranberg as he leaves the pitch. Mikkel Rygaard steps in for FC Nordsjaelland.
- 51' Cliftonville FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 56' FC Nordsjaelland are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 58' Godsway Donyoh adds to his 0 season tally! FC Nordsjaelland lead 1-1 — and this changes everything.
- 63' It’s high time Barry Gray made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 64' It is a substitution in Cliftonville FC team. Christopher Curran is replaced by Conor McDonald on 64 minute.
- 66' A change in the FC Nordsjaelland ranks — Mads Aaquist exits the field as Andreas Skov Olsen enters on 66.
- 71' Over 71 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 73' A tactical swap from Cliftonville FC — Conor McMenamin on, Jay Donnelly off on 73 minutes.
- 78' Both keepers have barely been tested. FC Nordsjaelland and Cliftonville FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 83' Jamie Harney has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 83 minutes.
- 84' Stephen Garrett is ready to make an impact after coming on for Ryan Curran at the 84 minute mark.
- 88' It’s a booking for Cliftonville FC player. Liam Bagnall gets a Yellow card.
- 90' The referee calls foul for Garry Breen. He receives a Yellow card.
- What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — FC Nordsjaelland 2-1 Cliftonville FC.
Lineups
FC Nordsjaelland Lineups
Starting XI
- 18
- 15
- 32
- 3
- 38
- 19
- 4
- 22
- 27
- 29
- 37
Bench
- 2
- 17
- 5
- 7
- 21
- 11
- 28
Coach
Kasper Hjulmand
Cliftonville FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 13
- 2
- 4
- 16
- 6
- 3
- 9
- 19
-
21
Jay Donnelly ↓ Conor McMenamin 73'
-
7
Ryan Curran C ↓ Stephen Garrett 84'
- 11
Bench
- 37
- 17
-
14
Conor McDonald ↑ 64'
-
24
Conor McMenamin ↑ 73'
-
10
Stephen Garrett ↑ 84'
- 25
- 20
Coach
Barry Gray
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Andreas Skov Olsen | 1 |
| Joe Gormley | 1 |
| Jamie Harney | 1 |
| Godsway Donyoh | 1 |
Head to Head
FC Nordsjaelland Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.59
FC Nordsjaelland xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.95
Cliftonville FC xG
I would bet for:
FC Nordsjaelland to win 55%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: FC Nordsjaelland win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.54
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 1.5 | 72% |
|
28% |
| ± 2.5 | 46% |
|
54% |
| ± 3.5 | 25% |
|
75% |
| ± 4.5 | 12% |
|
88% |
Double Chance
FC Nordsjaelland or Draw
81%
Draw or Cliftonville FC
45%
FC Nordsjaelland or Cliftonville FC
75%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Cliftonville FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.8%
1 – 0
11.6%
0 – 0
9.9%
2 – 0
9.7%
2 – 1
Actual
0 – 1
6.5%
1 – 2
5.4%
3 – 0
5.1%
3 – 1
4.9%
2 – 2
4.4%
0 – 2
3.5%
3 – 2
2.4%
Asian Handicap — FC Nordsjaelland
| Handicap | FC Nordsjaelland covers | Push | Cliftonville FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 11% | — | 89% |
| -2 | 11% | 16% | 73% |
| -1.5 | 27% | — | 73% |
| -1 | 27% | 24% | 49% |
| -0.5 | 51% | — | 49% |
| +0.5 | 79% | — | 21% |
| +1 | 79% | 14% | 8% |
| +1.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
| +2 | 92% | 6% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
FC Nordsjaelland keeps clean sheet
39%
✓
Cliftonville FC keeps clean sheet
21%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.