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FK Vitebsk vs Kuopion PS, Europe 2019-20 1ST QUALIFYING ROUND

UEFA Europa League · 2019-20
1 – 1
Full Time
Thu 18 Jul 2019 · 18:30 UTC HT 45+2' · FT 45+4'

Overview

Match Preview

FK Vitebsk vs Kuopion PS — Europe .

Match Details

  • Referee Hugo Miguel
  • Referee Helder Malheiro
  • Referee Bruno Jesus
  • Referee Antonio Godinho

Head-to-Head

1
1
FK Vitebsk 2 games · Avg 2.0 goals Kuopion PS

Recent Form

DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
18 Jul Kuopion PS H 1–1 D
11 Jul Kuopion PS A 0–2 L
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
18 Jul FK Vitebsk A 1–1 D
11 Jul FK Vitebsk H 2–0 W
19 Jul FC København A 1–1 D
12 Jul FC København H 0–1 L
23 May Balzan FC A 2–1 W
16 May FC Rot-Weiss Koblenz H 2–3 L

Key Stats

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

Events

Match Events

  • 0' That's the starting whistle at . Ninety minutes of football awaits between FK Vitebsk and Kuopion PS.
  • 5' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 5 minutes.
  • 10' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Kuopion PS that had 53 games and scored 14 goals.
  • 15' Ilmari Niskanen has been relatively quiet despite scoring 5 goals in his last 53 appearances.
  • 20' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 25' Anton Matveenko is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Kuopion PS tonight.
  • 27' Anton Matveenko makes no mistake. The score reads 1-0 and FK Vitebsk are in front.
  • 32' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 37' Saku Savolainen is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for FK Vitebsk so far.
  • 42' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Jani Honkavaara will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 47' The travelling Kuopion PS supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 48' The referee shows FK Vitebsk player a Yellow card on 48.
  • 53' What a moment for Luc Tabi Manga! That strike on 53 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 58' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
  • 60' The referee shows FK Vitebsk player a Yellow card on 60.
  • 64' Vladislav Fedosov is replacing Akaki Khubutia for the FK Vitebsk side.
  • 69' With 0 assists to his name this season, Ville Saxman is clearly more than just a goal scorer for FK Vitebsk.
  • 74' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 75' The FK Vitebsk manager makes a substitution. Artem Stargorodskiy departs to be replaced by Sergey Volkov.
  • 76' FK Vitebsk make a change. Artem Stargorodskiy trudges off to be replaced by Sergey Volkov on 76 minutes.
  • 78' It is a substitution in Kuopion PS team. Luc Tabi Manga is replaced by Kalle Taimi on 78 minute.
  • 80' It’s a booking for FK Vitebsk player. Artyom Skitov gets a Yellow card.
  • 82' The Kuopion PS bench stirs into life. Rangel is withdrawn and Kalle Taimi gets his opportunity.
  • 84' A meaty challenge results in booking for Petteri Pennanen on 84.
  • 84' FK Vitebsk ring the changes. Anton Matveenko has done his job and it is now time for Vladislav Ryzhkov to step up.
  • 89' The 40-year-old Reuben Ayarna has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 90' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Oleg Karamushka on 90 minutes.
  • 90' Saku Savolainen is ready to make an impact after coming on for Ilmari Niskanen at the 90 minute mark.
  • The points are shared — FK Vitebsk 1-1 Kuopion PS. Honours even.

Lineups

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.07 FK Vitebsk xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.19 Kuopion PS xG
I would bet for: FK Vitebsk or Kuopion PS 69% + Under 2.5 goals 61%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
FK Vitebsk34% Draw31% Kuopion PS35%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes47% 0% No53%
Avg goals/match: 2.26
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 87%
13%
± 1.5 66%
34%
± 2.5 39%
61%
± 3.5 20%
80%
± 4.5 9%
91%

Double Chance

FK Vitebsk or Draw
64%
Draw or Kuopion PS
66%
FK Vitebsk or Kuopion PS
69%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
FK Vitebsk22% Draw52% Kuopion PS26%
Actual: FK Vitebsk win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
12.8%
0 – 1
11.2%
1 – 0
10%
1 – 2
7.6%
0 – 2
7.1%
2 – 1
6.9%
2 – 0
5.8%
2 – 2
4.2%
1 – 3
3.1%
0 – 3
2.8%
3 – 1
2.5%

Asian Handicap — FK Vitebsk

Handicap FK Vitebsk covers Push Kuopion PS covers
-2.5 4% — 96%
-2 4% 9% 88%
-1.5 12% — 88%
-1 12% 19% 69%
-0.5 31% — 69%
+0.5 63% — 37%
+1 63% 21% 16%
+1.5 84% — 16%
+2 84% 11% 5%
+2.5 95% — 5%

Clean Sheet

FK Vitebsk keeps clean sheet
31% ✓
Kuopion PS keeps clean sheet
35% ✓

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