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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' KICK OFF: FK Lokomotiv Moskva gets underway.
  • 5' The 30-year-old Dmitrii Barinov has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 10' 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.
  • 15' Alessandro Schopf has been relatively quiet despite scoring 11 goals in his last 411 appearances.
  • 16' Fresh legs for FC Schalke 04! Abdul Rahman Baba comes on to replace Hamza Mendyl.
  • 21' FK Lokomotiv Moskva fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 26' FK Lokomotiv Moskva are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 27' FC Schalke 04 player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
  • 32' 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.
  • 37' FK Lokomotiv Moskva 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.
  • 42' With 0 assists to his name this season, Fedor Smolov is clearly more than just a goal scorer for FC Schalke 04.
  • 45' The referee has no hesitation. Igor Denisov is booked for FK Lokomotiv Moskva — Yellow card on 45.
  • 46' Anton Miranchuk is ready to make an impact after coming on for Eder at the 46 minute mark.
  • 51' A quiet spell here at . FK Lokomotiv Moskva seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 56' Omar Mascarell has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 59' The crowd applauds Benjamin Goller as he leaves the pitch. Amine Harit steps in for FC Schalke 04.
  • 64' It is a cagey affair so far. FC Schalke 04 in their trying to find a way past FK Lokomotiv Moskva's compact .
  • 65' Controversy at the stadium! Benedikt Howedes argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 70' Over 70 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 72' The FC Schalke 04 manager makes a substitution. Cedric Teuchert departs to be replaced by Ahmed Kutucu.
  • 77' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 80' A meaty challenge results in booking for Jefferson Farfan on 80.
  • 80' FK Lokomotiv Moskva manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Fedor Smolov is hanging Jefferson Farfan on the field on 80 minute.
  • 85' 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 Igor Denisov suffering a number of foals already.
  • 87' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Benjamin Stambouli.
  • 90' GOAL! Alessandro Schopf fires home to make it 1-0!
  • The final score is 1-0.

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.