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Galatasaray SK vs FK Lokomotiv Moskva, 2018-19 GROUP STAGE

UEFA Champions League · 2018-19
Tue 18 Sep 2018 · 19:00 UTC HT 45' · FT 45'

Overview

Match Preview

Galatasaray SK vs FK Lokomotiv Moskva — Champions League .

Match Details

  • Referee Luca Banti
  • Referee Gianluca Rocchi
  • Referee Mauro Tonolini
  • Referee Massimiliano Irrati
  • Referee Filippo Meli
  • Referee Matteo Passari

Recent Form

DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
18 Sep FK Lokomotiv Moskva H 3–0 W
05 May Juventus FC A 0–1 L
28 Apr TSG 1899 Hoffenheim H 1–0 W
21 Apr RSC Anderlecht A 1–0 W
17 Apr Romania A 2–0 W
14 Apr France H 0–1 L
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
18 Sep Galatasaray SK A 0–3 L
14 Sep FK Dinamo Moskva H 1–1 D
01 Sep FK Krasnodar A 1–2 L
26 Aug FK Dinamo Makhachkala H 2–1 W
19 Aug PFK Krylya Sovetov Samara A 1–0 W
12 Aug FK Orenburg A 0–1 L

Key Stats

38% Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
25% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
Galatasaray SK this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Welcome to that hosts another battle between Galatasaray SK and FK Lokomotiv Moskva.
  • 5' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 9' Brilliant from the ! Garry Rodrigues makes it 1-0 with a superb finish on 9.
  • 14' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 19' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Galatasaray SK and FK Lokomotiv Moskva are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 23' The referee shows FK Lokomotiv Moskva player a Yellow card on 23.
  • 24' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Vedran Corluka on 24 minutes.
  • 29' Vedran Corluka has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 34' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Yury Semin will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 39' Galatasaray SK are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined FK Lokomotiv Moskva backline.
  • 42' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Badou Ndiaye.
  • 47' Galatasaray SK currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 52' Yuto Nagatomo is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Galatasaray SK tonight.
  • 57' The 41-year-old Jefferson Farfan has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 60' Brian Idowu catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 60.
  • 65' Both keepers have barely been tested. Galatasaray SK and FK Lokomotiv Moskva are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 67' Eren Derdiyok makes no mistake. The score reads 2-0 and Galatasaray SK are in front.
  • 69' The FK Lokomotiv Moskva manager makes a substitution. Vladislav Ignatyev departs to be replaced by Eder.
  • 72' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Fernando.
  • 73' The supporters are chanting for Maicon. He replaces Younes Belhanda on 73 minute.
  • 78' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Galatasaray SK needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
  • 82' Galatasaray SK ring the changes. Eren Derdiyok has done his job and it is now time for Henry Onyekuru to step up.
  • 86' Another change for FK Lokomotiv Moskva made on 86 minute. Aleksey Miranchuk leaves to be changed by Anton Miranchuk.
  • 87' The referee calls foul for Badou Ndiaye. He receives a Red card.
  • 88' Controversy at the stadium! Igor Denisov argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 90' What composure from Selcuk Inan! The Turkey international strokes it home. 3-0.
  • 90' The referee has no hesitation. Guilherme is booked for FK Lokomotiv Moskva — Yellow card on 90.
  • 90' A tactical swap from Galatasaray SK — Selcuk Inan on, Garry Rodrigues off on 90 minutes.
  • The referee brings this contest to a close. Galatasaray SK take all three points.

Lineups

H2H

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.65 Galatasaray SK xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.72 FK Lokomotiv Moskva xG
I would bet for: Galatasaray SK to win 60% + Under 2.5 goals 58%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Galatasaray SK60% Draw25% FK Lokomotiv Moskva15%
Actual: Galatasaray SK win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes42% 0% No58%
Avg goals/match: 2.37
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 89%
11%
± 1.5 68%
32%
± 2.5 42%
58%
± 3.5 22%
78%
± 4.5 10%
90%

Double Chance

Galatasaray SK or Draw
85%
Draw or FK Lokomotiv Moskva
40%
Galatasaray SK or FK Lokomotiv Moskva
75%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Galatasaray SK40% Draw48% FK Lokomotiv Moskva12%
Actual: Galatasaray SK win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 0
14.6%
2 – 0
12.4%
1 – 1
11.9%
0 – 0
11.5%
2 – 1
8.9%
3 – 0
Actual
0 – 1
5.7%
3 – 1
4.9%
1 – 2
3.8%
2 – 2
3.2%
4 – 0
2.8%
0 – 2
2.3%

Asian Handicap — Galatasaray SK

Handicap Galatasaray SK covers Push FK Lokomotiv Moskva covers
-2.5 14% — 86%
-2 14% 18% 67%
-1.5 33% — 67%
-1 33% 26% 42%
-0.5 58% — 42%
+0.5 85% — 15%
+1 85% 10% 4%
+1.5 96% — 4%
+2 96% 3% 1%
+2.5 99% — 1%

Clean Sheet

Galatasaray SK keeps clean sheet
49% ✗
FK Lokomotiv Moskva keeps clean sheet
20% ✓

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