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FK Shakhtar Donetsk vs Olympique Lyonnais, 2018-19 GROUP STAGE

UEFA Champions League · 2018-19
Wed 12 Dec 2018 · 20:00 UTC HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 8' Marcal
Y 68' Nabil Fekir

Overview

Match Preview

FK Shakhtar Donetsk vs Olympique Lyonnais — Champions League .

Match Details

  • Referee Bjorn Kuipers
  • Referee Sander van Roekel
  • Referee Erwin Zeinstra
  • Referee Pol van Boekel
  • Referee Dennis Higler
  • Referee Mario Diks

Recent Form

DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
12 Dec Olympique Lyonnais H 1–1 D
27 Nov TSG 1899 Hoffenheim A 3–2 W
07 Nov Manchester City FC A 0–6 L
23 Oct Manchester City FC H 0–3 L
02 Oct Olympique Lyonnais A 2–2 D
19 Sep TSG 1899 Hoffenheim H 2–2 D
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
12 Dec FK Shakhtar Donetsk A 1–1 D
05 Dec Stade Rennais FC 1901 H 0–2 L
01 Dec Lille OSC A 2–2 D
27 Nov Manchester City FC H 2–2 D
23 Nov AS Saint-Étienne H 1–0 W
10 Nov En Avant Guingamp A 4–2 W

Key Stats

50% Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' That's the starting whistle at . Ninety minutes of football awaits between FK Shakhtar Donetsk and Olympique Lyonnais.
  • 5' Olympique Lyonnais come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • 8' Marcal is having his name booked by the referee on 8.
  • 13' FK Shakhtar Donetsk are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 18' Olympique Lyonnais are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 22' What a strike from Junior Moraes! The score is 1-0.
  • 27' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His FK Shakhtar Donetsk side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 32' Ferland Mendy has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 10 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 37' Lucas Tousart has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 42' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 46' It is a substitution in FK Shakhtar Donetsk team. Davit Khotcholava is replaced by Bohdan Butko on 46 minute.
  • 51' With 0 assists to his name this season, Nabil Fekir is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Olympique Lyonnais.
  • 56' Both keepers have barely been tested. FK Shakhtar Donetsk and Olympique Lyonnais are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 61' Over 61 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 65' Assisted by Memphis Depay with the perfectly-timed delivery and Nabil Fekir makes no mistake. 1-1!
  • 68' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Nabil Fekir.
  • 72' Tanguy Ndombele is ready to make an impact after coming on for Bertrand Traore at the 72 minute mark.
  • 77' The 37-year-old Marcal has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 80' Olympique Lyonnais manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Moussa Dembele is hanging Memphis Depay on the field on 80 minute.
  • 83' It is a substitution in FK Shakhtar Donetsk team. Viktor Kovalenko is replaced by Olarenwaju Kayode on 83 minute.
  • 87' Poor challenge from Serhii Bolbat. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
  • 87' The supporters are chanting for Serhii Bolbat. He replaces Marlos on 87 minute.
  • 89' Olympique Lyonnais ring the changes. Nabil Fekir has done his job and it is now time for Leo Dubois to step up.
  • The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from to claim maximum points.

Lineups

H2H

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.29 FK Shakhtar Donetsk xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.54 Olympique Lyonnais xG
I would bet for: FK Shakhtar Donetsk or Olympique Lyonnais 73% + Both teams to score 57%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
FK Shakhtar Donetsk35% Draw27% Olympique Lyonnais38%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes57% 0% No43%
Avg goals/match: 2.83
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 92%
8%
± 1.5 77%
23%
± 2.5 53%
47%
± 3.5 32%
68%
± 4.5 16%
84%

Double Chance

FK Shakhtar Donetsk or Draw
62%
Draw or Olympique Lyonnais
65%
FK Shakhtar Donetsk or Olympique Lyonnais
73%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
FK Shakhtar Donetsk24% Draw46% Olympique Lyonnais30%
Actual: FK Shakhtar Donetsk win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
1 – 2
8.7%
0 – 1
8.2%
0 – 0
7.8%
2 – 1
7.3%
0 – 2
6.8%
1 – 0
6.7%
2 – 2
5.6%
2 – 0
4.9%
1 – 3
4.5%
0 – 3
3.4%
3 – 1
3.2%

Asian Handicap — FK Shakhtar Donetsk

Handicap FK Shakhtar Donetsk covers Push Olympique Lyonnais covers
-2.5 5% 95%
-2 5% 9% 86%
-1.5 14% 86%
-1 14% 17% 69%
-0.5 31% 69%
+0.5 58% 42%
+1 58% 20% 21%
+1.5 79% 21%
+2 79% 13% 9%
+2.5 91% 9%

Clean Sheet

FK Shakhtar Donetsk keeps clean sheet
22%
Olympique Lyonnais keeps clean sheet
28%

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