Sunday , 16 August 2026

FC Zurich vs Linfield FC, Europe 2021-22 QUALIFICATION ROUND 3

UEFA Europa League · 2021-22
FC Zurich
3 – 0
Full Time
Linfield FC
Thu 11 Aug 2022 · 17:00 UTC HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 33' Cammy Palmer
Y 59' Joel Cooper
Lindrit Kamberi 62' Y
Y 65' Kyle McClean
Marc Hornschuh 81' Y

Overview

Match Preview

FC Zurich vs Linfield FC — Europe .

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

2
FC Zurich 2 games · Avg 2.5 goals Linfield FC
Last 5 meetings
2022-08-11 FC Zurich 3–0 Linfield FC 2022-08-04 Linfield FC 0–2 FC Zurich

Recent Form

FC Zurich
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
11 Aug Linfield FC H 3–0 W
04 Aug Linfield FC A 2–0 W
27 Jul Qarabağ Ağdam FK H 2–2 D
19 Jul Qarabağ Ağdam FK A 2–3 L
21 Feb SSC Napoli A 0–2 L
14 Feb SSC Napoli H 1–3 L
Linfield FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
11 Aug FC Zurich A 0–3 L
04 Aug FC Zurich H 0–2 L
27 Jul FK Bodo/Glimt A 0–8 L
19 Jul FK Bodo/Glimt H 1–0 W
13 Jul The New Saints FC H 2–0 W
05 Jul The New Saints FC A 0–1 L

Key Stats

0% Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The wait is over. FC Zurich get us underway at .
  • 5' A quiet spell here at . Linfield FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 10' Linfield FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 10.
  • 11' Donis Avdijaj has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 11 minutes.
  • 16' It is a cagey affair so far. FC Zurich in their trying to find a way past Linfield FC's compact .
  • 21' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 26' What a strike from Donis Avdijaj! The score is 2-0.
  • 31' Daniel Finlayson has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 33' That is a Yellow card for Linfield FC. Cammy Palmer will be fuming at that decision.
  • 38' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 43' The energy levels are beginning to show. Franco Foda might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 46' Bledian Krasniqi gets the nod from FC Zurich. He replaces Donis Avdijaj and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 51' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Franco Foda will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 56' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 59' Joel Cooper was booked on 59.
  • 62' A moment of madness from Lindrit Kamberi on 62 minutes earns him a Yellow card. FC Zurich will be frustrated.
  • 63' The whistle greets Christopher McKee as he departs to be replaced by Eetu Vertainen.
  • 65' Poor challenge from Kyle McClean. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
  • 66' FC Zurich ring the changes. Nikola Boranijasevic has done his job and it is now time for Fabian Rohner to step up.
  • 71' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Cheick Conde made 20 appearances and scored 1 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 74' FC Zurich make a change. Ole Kristian Selnaes trudges off to be replaced by Blerim Dzemaili on 74 minutes.
  • 78' Cammy Palmer makes way for Andrew Clarke at the 78 minute mark. A tactical switch from Linfield FC.
  • 81' Controversy at the stadium! Marc Hornschuh argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 84' Ivan Santini makes no mistake. The score reads 3-0 and FC Zurich are in front.
  • 85' Linfield FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Kirk Millar is hanging Conor Pepper on the field on 85 minute.
  • 90' Kirk Millar needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
  • It finishes all square. FC Zurich and Linfield FC share the spoils 3-0.

Lineups

FC Zurich Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Franco Foda

Linfield FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach David Healy

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
2.19 FC Zurich xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.74 Linfield FC xG
I would bet for: FC Zurich to win 67%

Match Result

✓ Correct
FC Zurich67% Draw20% Linfield FC13%
Actual: FC Zurich win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes47% 0% No53%
Avg goals/match: 2.93
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 93%
7%
± 1.5 78%
22%
± 2.5 55%
45%
± 3.5 33%
67%
± 4.5 18%
82%

Double Chance

FC Zurich or Draw
88%
Draw or Linfield FC
33%
FC Zurich or Linfield FC
80%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
FC Zurich49% Draw41% Linfield FC10%
Actual: FC Zurich win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
2 – 0
12.7%
1 – 0
11.3%
1 – 1
9.4%
2 – 1
9.1%
3 – 0
Actual
0 – 0
7%
3 – 1
6.7%
4 – 0
4.9%
4 – 1
3.7%
2 – 2
3.4%
0 – 1
3.3%
1 – 2
3.1%

Asian Handicap — FC Zurich

Handicap FC Zurich covers Push Linfield FC covers
-2.5 25% — 75%
-2 25% 21% 54%
-1.5 46% — 54%
-1 46% 23% 31%
-0.5 69% — 31%
+0.5 90% — 10%
+1 90% 7% 3%
+1.5 97% — 3%
+2 97% 2% 1%
+2.5 99% — 1%

Clean Sheet

FC Zurich keeps clean sheet
48% ✗
Linfield FC keeps clean sheet
12% ✓

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