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FC Progres Niederkorn vs Cardiff Metropolitan University FC, Europe 2018-19 PRELIMINARY ROUND

UEFA Europa League · 2018-19
FC Progres Niederkorn
1 – 0
Full Time
Cardiff Metropolitan University FC
Thu 27 Jun 2019 · 17:30 UTC HT 45+2' · FT 45+4'
Ben Vogel 35' Y
Y 74' Will Evans

Overview

Match Preview

FC Progres Niederkorn vs Cardiff Metropolitan University FC — Europe .

Match Details

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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 Ferencvarosi TC 8 15
13 Nottingham Forest FC 8 14
14 FC Viktoria Plzen 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 Fenerbahce 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

1
1
FC Progres Niederkorn 2 games · Avg 2.0 goals Cardiff Metropolitan University FC
Last 5 meetings
2019-06-27 FC Progres Niederkorn 1–0 Cardiff Metropolitan University FC

Recent Form

FC Progres Niederkorn
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
27 Jun Cardiff Metropolitan University FC H 1–0 W
16 Aug FK Ufa H 2–2 D
09 Aug FK Ufa A 1–2 L
02 Aug Budapest Honved FC H 2–0 W
26 Jul Budapest Honved FC A 0–1 L
19 Jul Qəbələ IK H 0–1 L
Cardiff Metropolitan University FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
27 Jun FC Progres Niederkorn A 0–1 L

Key Stats

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

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against FC Progres Niederkorn and Cardiff Metropolitan University FC has kicked off!
  • 5' FC Progres Niederkorn is showing some good football. However, FC Progres Niederkorn are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
  • 10' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 15' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Cardiff Metropolitan University FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
  • 20' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 25' 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.
  • 30' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
  • 35' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Ben Vogel.
  • 40' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Metin Karayer made 86 appearances and scored 0 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 45' It looks surprising FC Progres Niederkorn does not make any changes. Issa Bah has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 50' Cardiff Metropolitan University FC 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.
  • 55' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
  • 60' The FC Progres Niederkorn manager makes a substitution. Issa Bah departs to be replaced by Florik Shala.
  • 62' What a strike from Mayron De Almeida! The score is 1-0.
  • 64' Another change for Cardiff Metropolitan University FC made on 64 minute. Charlie Corsby leaves to be changed by Rhydian Morgan.
  • 69' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 74' The referee calls foul for Will Evans. He receives a Yellow card.
  • 75' Another substitution for Cardiff Metropolitan University FC to replace Dan Spencer by Jordan Lam on 75 minute.
  • 78' Ricky Borges has so much to prove this time. He replaces Tom Laterza on 78 minute.
  • 79' The whistle greets Tom Laterza as he departs to be replaced by Ricky Borges.
  • 84' Cardiff Metropolitan University FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 85' The supporters are chanting for Tim Parker. He replaces Will Evans on 85 minute.
  • 90' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • Time to leave. No sensation happened. Another win for FC Progres Niederkorn players.

Lineups

FC Progres Niederkorn Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Roland Vrabec

Cardiff Metropolitan University FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Christian Edwards

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.22 FC Progres Niederkorn xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.65 Cardiff Metropolitan University FC xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 71% + Under — clean sheet likely 65%

Match Result

✓ Correct
FC Progres Niederkorn50% Draw31% Cardiff Metropolitan University FC19%
Actual: FC Progres Niederkorn win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes35% 0% No65%
Avg goals/match: 1.87
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 82%
18%
± 1.5 56%
44%
± 2.5 29%
71%
± 3.5 13%
87%
± 4.5 5%
95%

Double Chance

FC Progres Niederkorn or Draw
80%
Draw or Cardiff Metropolitan University FC
50%
FC Progres Niederkorn or Cardiff Metropolitan University FC
69%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
FC Progres Niederkorn31% Draw56% Cardiff Metropolitan University FC13%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 0
17.8%
1 – 0
Actual
1 – 1
13%
2 – 0
11%
0 – 1
8.6%
2 – 1
7.4%
3 – 0
4.4%
1 – 2
3.8%
3 – 1
3.1%
0 – 2
3%
2 – 2
2.5%
4 – 0
1.4%

Asian Handicap — FC Progres Niederkorn

Handicap FC Progres Niederkorn covers Push Cardiff Metropolitan University FC covers
-2.5 8% — 92%
-2 8% 15% 78%
-1.5 22% — 78%
-1 22% 26% 52%
-0.5 48% — 52%
+0.5 82% — 18%
+1 82% 13% 5%
+1.5 95% — 5%
+2 95% 4% 1%
+2.5 99% — 1%

Clean Sheet

FC Progres Niederkorn keeps clean sheet
53% ✓
Cardiff Metropolitan University FC keeps clean sheet
30% ✓

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