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Lillestrom SK vs LASK Linz, Europe 2018-19 2ND QUALIFYING ROUND

UEFA Europa League · 2018-19
Lillestrom SK
1 – 2
Full Time
LASK Linz
Thu 2 Aug 2018 · 16:30 UTC HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 72' Fabian Benko

Overview

Match Preview

Lillestrom SK vs LASK Linz — Europe .

Match Details

  • Referee Vilhjalmur Alvar Þorarinsson
  • Referee Gylfi Mar Sigurðsson
  • Referee Bryngeir Valdimarsson
  • Referee Ivar Orri Kristjansson

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

2
Lillestrom SK 2 games · Avg 3.5 goals LASK Linz
Last 5 meetings
2018-08-02 Lillestrom SK 1–2 LASK Linz 2018-07-26 LASK Linz 4–0 Lillestrom SK

Recent Form

Lillestrom SK
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
02 Aug LASK Linz H 1–2 L
26 Jul LASK Linz A 0–4 L
LASK Linz
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
02 Aug Lillestrom SK A 2–1 W
26 Jul Lillestrom SK H 4–0 W
06 Dec NK Celje A 0–6 L
23 Nov Kashiwa Reysol H 3–3 D
01 Nov Churchill Brothers SC H 1–1 D
19 Oct Churchill Brothers SC A 3–2 W

Key Stats

50% Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
100% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
Lillestrom SK this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

Lillestrom SK
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/1
31-45
–/–
46-60
–/1
61-75
–/–
76+
1/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Lillestrom SK
Thomas Lehne Olsen 1 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Lillestrøm SK launch into their encounter with LASK Linz.
  • 5' The home supporters are growing impatient. Lillestrøm SK must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 10' Lillestrøm SK seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
  • 15' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 20' Lillestrøm SK currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 25' LASK Linz is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 30' 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.
  • 35' Thomas Goiginger has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 35 minutes.
  • 40' The 48-year-old Frode Kippe has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 45' LASK Linz started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 45.
  • 46' Dominik Frieser has so much to prove this time. He replaces Thomas Goiginger on 46 minute.
  • 51' Lillestrøm SK are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined LASK Linz backline.
  • 56' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 57' Another change for LASK Linz made on 57 minute. James Holland leaves to be changed by Fabian Benko.
  • 62' The whistle greets Erling Knudtzon as he departs to be replaced by Thomas Olsen.
  • 65' Samuel Tetteh makes no mistake. The score reads 0-2 and LASK Linz are in front.
  • 70' Lillestrøm SK are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against LASK Linz's shape.
  • 72' The referee has no hesitation. Fabian Benko is booked for LASK Linz — Yellow card on 72.
  • 72' Kristoffer Odemarksbakken gets the nod from Lillestrom SK. He replaces Gary Martin and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 73' The LASK Linz bench stirs into life. Samuel Tetteh is withdrawn and Yusuf Otubanjo gets his opportunity.
  • 78' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 79' GOAL! Thomas Olsen fires home to make it 0-3!
  • 84' Supporters expect more eagerness from Yusuf Otubanjo, as he is very good at scoring at with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 89' LASK Linz come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • Both sets of fans can go home satisfied — a 1-2 draw is a fair result on the day.

Lineups

Lillestrom SK Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Jorgen Lennartsson

LASK Linz Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Oliver Glasner

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.37 Lillestrom SK xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.7 LASK Linz xG
I would bet for: Lillestrom SK or LASK Linz 74% + Both teams to score 61%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Lillestrom SK30% Draw26% LASK Linz44%
Actual: LASK Linz win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes61% 0% No39%
Avg goals/match: 3.07
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 94%
6%
± 1.5 81%
19%
± 2.5 58%
42%
± 3.5 37%
63%
± 4.5 20%
80%

Double Chance

Lillestrom SK or Draw
56%
Draw or LASK Linz
70%
Lillestrom SK or LASK Linz
74%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Lillestrom SK24% Draw44% LASK Linz32%
Actual: LASK Linz win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.7%
1 – 2
Actual
2 – 1
7.1%
0 – 1
7.1%
0 – 2
6.6%
0 – 0
6.4%
2 – 2
6%
1 – 0
5.6%
1 – 3
5%
2 – 0
4.4%
0 – 3
3.7%
2 – 3
3.5%

Asian Handicap — Lillestrom SK

Handicap Lillestrom SK covers Push LASK Linz covers
-2.5 5% — 95%
-2 5% 9% 86%
-1.5 14% — 86%
-1 14% 16% 70%
-0.5 30% — 70%
+0.5 56% — 44%
+1 56% 20% 24%
+1.5 76% — 24%
+2 76% 13% 10%
+2.5 90% — 10%

Clean Sheet

Lillestrom SK keeps clean sheet
19% ✓
LASK Linz keeps clean sheet
26% ✓

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