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FC Schalke 04 vs FK Lokomotiv Moskva, 2018-19 GROUP STAGE

UEFA Champions League · 2018-19
Tue 11 Dec 2018 · 17:55 UTC HT 45' · FT 45'

Overview

Match Preview

FC Schalke 04 vs FK Lokomotiv Moskva — Champions League .

Match Details

  • Referee Tasos Sidiropoulos
  • Referee Polychronis Kostaras
  • Referee Lazaros Dimitriadis
  • Referee Damianos Efthimiadis
  • Referee Anastasios Papapetrou
  • Referee Ioannis Papadopoulos

Recent Form

DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
11 Dec FK Lokomotiv Moskva H 1–0 W
08 Dec Borussia Dortmund H 1–2 L
01 Dec TSG 1899 Hoffenheim A 1–1 D
28 Nov FC Porto A 1–3 L
24 Nov 1. FC Nürnberg H 5–2 W
11 Nov Eintracht Frankfurt A 0–3 L
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
11 Dec FC Schalke 04 A 0–1 L
08 Dec FK Orenburg H 2–1 W
02 Dec FK Spartak Moskva A 1–2 L
28 Nov Galatasaray SK H 2–0 W
23 Nov FK Ural H 1–2 L
11 Nov FK Rubin Kazan A 0–0 D

Key Stats

50% Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
67% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against FC Schalke 04 and FK Lokomotiv Moskva has kicked off!
  • 5' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both FC Schalke 04 and FK Lokomotiv Moskva are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 10' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 10 minutes.
  • 15' Igor Denisov is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for FC Schalke 04 tonight.
  • 16' The FC Schalke 04 bench stirs into life. Hamza Mendyl is withdrawn and Abdul Rahman Baba gets his opportunity.
  • 21' FC Schalke 04 are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against FK Lokomotiv Moskva's shape.
  • 26' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering FC Schalke 04 that had 406 games and scored 311 goals.
  • 27' Suat Serdar has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 27.
  • 32' It’s high time Domenico Tedesco made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
  • 37' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 42' Dmitrii Barinov has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 45' A moment of madness from Igor Denisov on 45 minutes earns him a Yellow card. FK Lokomotiv Moskva will be frustrated.
  • 46' Time for substitution for FK Lokomotiv Moskva. Eder is replaced by Anton Miranchuk.
  • 51' FK Lokomotiv Moskva is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 56' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 59' Amine Harit is ready to make an impact after coming on for Benjamin Goller at the 59 minute mark.
  • 64' The 33-year-old Omar Mascarell has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 65' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Benedikt Howedes.
  • 70' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 72' The supporters are chanting for Ahmed Kutucu. He replaces Cedric Teuchert on 72 minute.
  • 77' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 80' Poor challenge from Jefferson Farfan. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
  • 80' Another substitution for FK Lokomotiv Moskva to replace Jefferson Farfan by Fedor Smolov on 80 minute.
  • 85' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 87' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Benjamin Stambouli.
  • 90' A goal from the Austria international Alessandro Schopf! He fires home on 90 to make it 1-0!
  • Both sets of fans can go home satisfied — a 1-0 draw is a fair result on the day.

Lineups

H2H

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.45 FC Schalke 04 xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.97 FK Lokomotiv Moskva xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 57%

Match Result

✓ Correct
FC Schalke 0449% Draw28% FK Lokomotiv Moskva23%
Actual: FC Schalke 04 win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes48% 0% No52%
Avg goals/match: 2.42
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 89%
11%
± 1.5 70%
30%
± 2.5 43%
57%
± 3.5 23%
77%
± 4.5 11%
89%

Double Chance

FC Schalke 04 or Draw
76%
Draw or FK Lokomotiv Moskva
51%
FC Schalke 04 or FK Lokomotiv Moskva
72%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
FC Schalke 0433% Draw49% FK Lokomotiv Moskva18%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.4%
1 – 0
Actual
0 – 0
11%
2 – 0
9.1%
2 – 1
8.8%
0 – 1
7.5%
1 – 2
5.8%
3 – 0
4.3%
2 – 2
4.3%
3 – 1
4.3%
0 – 2
4%
3 – 2
2.2%

Asian Handicap — FC Schalke 04

Handicap FC Schalke 04 covers Push FK Lokomotiv Moskva covers
-2.5 9% 91%
-2 9% 14% 76%
-1.5 24% 76%
-1 24% 23% 53%
-0.5 47% 53%
+0.5 76% 24%
+1 76% 15% 9%
+1.5 91% 9%
+2 91% 6% 2%
+2.5 98% 2%

Clean Sheet

FC Schalke 04 keeps clean sheet
39%
FK Lokomotiv Moskva keeps clean sheet
24%

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