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Górnik Zabrze vs FC Zaria Balti, Europe 2018-19 1ST QUALIFYING ROUND

UEFA Europa League · 2018-19
Górnik Zabrze
1 – 0
Full Time
FC Zaria Balti
Thu 12 Jul 2018 · 18:00 UTC HT 45' · FT 45'
Jesus Jimenez 38' Y
Szymon Zurkowski 53' Y
Y 62' Oleg Ermak
Szymon Zurkowski 90' R

Overview

Match Preview

Górnik Zabrze vs FC Zaria Balti — Europe .

Match Details

  • Referee Filip Glova
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Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Olympique Lyonnais 8 21
2 Aston Villa FC 8 21
3 FC Midtjylland 8 19
4 Real Betis Balompie 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 Ferencvarosi TC 8 15
13 Nottingham Forest FC 8 14
14 FC Viktoria Plzen 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 Fenerbahce 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

1
1
Górnik Zabrze 2 games · Avg 1.5 goals FC Zaria Balti
Last 5 meetings
2018-07-12 Górnik Zabrze 1–0 FC Zaria Balti

Recent Form

Górnik Zabrze
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
12 Jul FC Zaria Balti H 1–0 W
FC Zaria Balti
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
12 Jul Górnik Zabrze A 0–1 L

Key Stats

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

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Gornik Zabrze to score. At the same time, FC Zaria Balti does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
  • 5' Jean Patric has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 10' It is a cagey affair so far. Gornik Zabrze in their trying to find a way past FC Zaria Balti's compact .
  • 15' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering FC Zaria Balti that had 2 games and scored 1 goals.
  • 20' Jesus Jimenez, a Spain , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 25' It looks like no one’s ball. FC Zaria Balti is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 30' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 35' Gornik Zabrze are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 38' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Jesus Jimenez.
  • 43' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Vlad Goian will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 46' Another change for Gornik Zabrze made on 46 minute. Adam Ryczkowski leaves to be changed by Marcin Urynowicz.
  • 51' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 53' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Szymon Zurkowski.
  • 58' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 61' The crowd applauds Jean Patric as he leaves the pitch. Gheorghe Ovsianicov steps in for FC Zaria Balti.
  • 62' Oleg Ermak has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 62.
  • 67' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 67 minutes.
  • 70' Fresh legs for FC Zaria Balti! Rodrigo Bostan comes on to replace Filipe da Silva Alves.
  • 75' Gornik Zabrze manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Rafal Wolsztynski is hanging Jesus Jimenez on the field on 75 minute.
  • 80' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 81' The crowd applauds Maciej Ambrosiewicz as he leaves the pitch. Daniel Liszka steps in for Gornik Zabrze.
  • 86' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 87' Angulo Alboniga does the damage! The net is bulging and Gornik Zabrze surge ahead!
  • 90' That looks like a foul for a Red card for Szymon Zurkowski.
  • Gornik Zabrze celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.

Lineups

Górnik Zabrze Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Marcin Brosz

FC Zaria Balti Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Vlad Goian

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.17 Górnik Zabrze xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.53 FC Zaria Balti xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 76% + Under — clean sheet likely 70%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Górnik Zabrze52% Draw31% FC Zaria Balti17%
Actual: Górnik Zabrze win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes30% 0% No70%
Avg goals/match: 1.7
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 79%
21%
± 1.5 51%
49%
± 2.5 24%
76%
± 3.5 10%
90%
± 4.5 4%
96%

Double Chance

Górnik Zabrze or Draw
83%
Draw or FC Zaria Balti
48%
Górnik Zabrze or FC Zaria Balti
69%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Górnik Zabrze32% Draw58% FC Zaria Balti10%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 0
20.8%
1 – 0
Actual
1 – 1
12.1%
2 – 0
11.9%
0 – 1
8.3%
2 – 1
6.6%
3 – 0
4.6%
1 – 2
2.9%
3 – 1
2.7%
0 – 2
2.3%
2 – 2
1.9%
4 – 0
1.4%

Asian Handicap — Górnik Zabrze

Handicap Górnik Zabrze covers Push FC Zaria Balti covers
-2.5 8% — 92%
-2 8% 15% 78%
-1.5 22% — 78%
-1 22% 28% 50%
-0.5 50% — 50%
+0.5 85% — 15%
+1 85% 12% 3%
+1.5 97% — 3%
+2 97% 3% 1%
+2.5 99% — 1%

Clean Sheet

Górnik Zabrze keeps clean sheet
59% ✓
FC Zaria Balti keeps clean sheet
32% ✓

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