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FC Schalke 04 vs FC Porto, 2018-19 GROUP STAGE

UEFA Champions League · 2018-19
1 1
Full Time
Tue 18 Sep 2018 · 19:00 UTC HT 45' · FT 45'

Overview

Match Preview

FC Schalke 04 vs FC Porto — Champions League .

Match Details

  • Referee Jose Luis Munuera
  • Referee Diego Barbero
  • Referee Jesus Gil
  • Referee Angel Nevado
  • Referee Javier Martinez
  • Referee Ricardo de Burgos

Recent Form

DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
18 Sep FC Porto H 1–1 D
15 Sep Borussia Mönchengladbach A 1–2 L
02 Sep Hertha BSC H 0–2 L
25 Aug VfL Wolfsburg A 1–2 L
17 Aug 1. FC Schweinfurt 05 A 2–0 W
05 May Hebburn Town FC A 2–2 D
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
18 Sep FC Schalke 04 A 1–1 D
02 Sep Moreirense FC H 3–0 W
25 Aug Vitória SC H 2–3 L
19 Aug Os Belenenses Futebol A 3–2 W
11 Aug GD Chaves H 5–0 W
05 May FC Bayern München A 0–2 L

Key Stats

50% Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
38% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' FC Schalke 04 have kicked off against FC Porto. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
  • 5' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. FC Porto needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
  • 10' Maxi Pereira is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for FC Schalke 04 tonight.
  • 15' The 29-year-old Suat Serdar has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 20' FC Porto fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 25' FC Schalke 04 currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 27' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Breel Embolo.
  • 32' 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 Weston McKennie suffering a number of foals already.
  • 37' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 42' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 47' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Matija Nastasic made 406 appearances and scored 5 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 52' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
  • 53' The referee shows FC Schalke 04 player a Yellow card on 53.
  • 58' The energy levels are beginning to show. Sergio Conceicao might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 60' Jesus Manuel Corona is ready to make an impact after coming on for Vincent Aboubakar at the 60 minute mark.
  • 64' A goal from the Switzerland international Breel Embolo! He fires home on 64 to make it 1-0!
  • 65' Another change for FC Schalke 04 made on 65 minute. Mark Uth leaves to be changed by Yevhen Konoplyanka.
  • 70' FC Porto are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 72' FC Schalke 04 manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Guido Burgstaller is hanging Breel Embolo on the field on 72 minute.
  • 75' Magnificent from Otavio! That is 23 goals in 491 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 78' The referee calls foul for Jesus Manuel Corona. He receives a Yellow card.
  • 82' Sergio Oliveira has so much to prove this time. He replaces Yacine Brahimi on 82 minute.
  • 84' The FC Schalke 04 manager makes a substitution. Suat Serdar departs to be replaced by Amine Harit.
  • 86' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Hector Herrera.
  • 90' Hernani has so much to prove this time. He replaces Otavio on 90 minute.
  • The final score is 1-1.

Lineups

H2H

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.22 FC Schalke 04 xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.18 FC Porto xG
I would bet for: FC Schalke 04 or FC Porto 70% + Under 2.5 goals 57%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
FC Schalke 0438% Draw30% FC Porto32%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes50% 0% No50%
Avg goals/match: 2.4
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 89%
11%
± 1.5 69%
31%
± 2.5 43%
57%
± 3.5 23%
77%
± 4.5 10%
90%

Double Chance

FC Schalke 04 or Draw
68%
Draw or FC Porto
62%
FC Schalke 04 or FC Porto
70%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
FC Schalke 0426% Draw50% FC Porto24%
Actual: FC Porto win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
11.2%
1 – 0
9.9%
0 – 1
9.5%
2 – 1
7.7%
1 – 2
7.4%
2 – 0
6.6%
0 – 2
6.1%
2 – 2
4.6%
3 – 1
3.2%
1 – 3
2.9%
3 – 0
2.6%

Asian Handicap — FC Schalke 04

Handicap FC Schalke 04 covers Push FC Porto covers
-2.5 5% 95%
-2 5% 10% 84%
-1.5 16% 84%
-1 16% 20% 64%
-0.5 36% 64%
+0.5 67% 33%
+1 67% 19% 14%
+1.5 86% 14%
+2 86% 10% 5%
+2.5 95% 5%

Clean Sheet

FC Schalke 04 keeps clean sheet
32%
FC Porto keeps clean sheet
30%

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