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Fenerbahce SK vs FC Spartak Trnava, Europe 2018-19 GROUP STAGE

UEFA Europa League · 2018-19
Thu 4 Oct 2018 · 16:55 UTC HT 45' · FT 45'

Overview

Match Preview

Fenerbahce SK vs FC Spartak Trnava — Europe .

Match Details

  • Referee Tobias Welz
  • Referee Marco Fritz
  • Referee Rafael Foltyn
  • Referee Dominik Schaal
  • Referee Patrick Ittrich

Recent Form

DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
04 Oct FC Spartak Trnava H 2–0 W
20 Sep GNK Dinamo Zagreb A 1–4 L
14 Aug Sport Lisboa e Benfica H 1–1 D
07 Aug Sport Lisboa e Benfica A 0–1 L
06 May AS Monaco FC A 0–2 L
28 Apr SK Slavia Praha H 3–1 W
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
04 Oct Fenerbahce SK A 0–2 L
20 Sep RSC Anderlecht H 1–0 W
30 Aug NK Olimpija Ljubljana H 1–1 D
23 Aug NK Olimpija Ljubljana A 2–0 W
14 Aug FK Crvena Zvezda H 1–2 L
07 Aug FK Crvena Zvezda A 1–1 D

Key Stats

25% Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
25% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' What a night it is going to be! Fenerbahce SK welcome FC Spartak Trnava for this crunch clash at .
  • 5' 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 Jailson suffering a number of foals already.
  • 10' The home supporters are growing impatient. Fenerbahce SK must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 15' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering FC Spartak Trnava that had 175 games and scored 25 goals.
  • 20' FC Spartak Trnava come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • 25' The 39-year-old Boris Godal has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 30' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Phillip Cocu will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 35' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 40' Fenerbahce SK is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 45' FC Spartak Trnava fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 50' FC Spartak Trnava are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 52' Islam Slimani adds to his 0 season tally! Fenerbahce SK lead 1-0 — and this changes everything.
  • 57' 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.
  • 62' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Fenerbahce SK side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 67' The crowd applauds Martin Toth as he leaves the pitch. Ivan Hladik steps in for FC Spartak Trnava.
  • 68' Time for substitution for FC Spartak Trnava. Erik Grendel is replaced by Ali Ghorbani.
  • 69' A stunning finish from Islam Slimani — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 70' A moment of madness from Michael Frey on 70 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Fenerbahce SK will be frustrated.
  • 73' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Andre Ayew.
  • 76' The crowd applauds Andre Ayew as he leaves the pitch. Mathieu Valbuena steps in for Fenerbahce SK.
  • 79' The referee has no hesitation. Mathieu Valbuena is booked for Fenerbahce SK — Yellow card on 79.
  • 80' Vakhtang Tchanturishvili has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 80.
  • 82' The supporters are chanting for Fabian Miesenbock. He replaces Erik Jirka on 82 minute.
  • 87' A quiet spell here at . Fenerbahce SK seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 88' Fresh legs for Fenerbahce SK! Mehmet Topal comes on to replace Islam Slimani.
  • The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from Fenerbahce SK to claim maximum points.

Lineups

H2H

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.34 Fenerbahce SK xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.95 FC Spartak Trnava xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 60%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Fenerbahce SK45% Draw29% FC Spartak Trnava26%
Actual: Fenerbahce SK win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes46% 0% No54%
Avg goals/match: 2.29
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 88%
12%
± 1.5 67%
33%
± 2.5 40%
60%
± 3.5 20%
80%
± 4.5 9%
91%

Double Chance

Fenerbahce SK or Draw
74%
Draw or FC Spartak Trnava
55%
Fenerbahce SK or FC Spartak Trnava
71%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Fenerbahce SK30% Draw51% FC Spartak Trnava19%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.8%
1 – 0
12.5%
0 – 0
12.4%
2 – 0
Actual
0 – 1
8.5%
2 – 1
8.3%
1 – 2
5.9%
0 – 2
4.4%
2 – 2
4.1%
3 – 0
3.9%
3 – 1
3.8%
3 – 2
1.9%

Asian Handicap — Fenerbahce SK

Handicap Fenerbahce SK covers Push FC Spartak Trnava covers
-2.5 8% — 92%
-2 8% 13% 79%
-1.5 21% — 79%
-1 21% 23% 56%
-0.5 44% — 56%
+0.5 75% — 25%
+1 75% 16% 9%
+1.5 91% — 9%
+2 91% 7% 2%
+2.5 98% — 2%

Clean Sheet

Fenerbahce SK keeps clean sheet
39% ✗
FC Spartak Trnava keeps clean sheet
27% ✓

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