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Motherwell FC vs Glentoran FC, Europe 2019-20 1ST QUALIFYING ROUND

UEFA Europa League · 2019-20
Thu 27 Aug 2020 · 18:45 UTC Fir Park HT 45+2' · FT 45+5'

Overview

Match Preview

Motherwell FC vs Glentoran FC — Europe at Fir Park.

Match Details

  • Referee Bram Van Driessche
  • Referee Kevin Monteny
  • Referee Kevin Van Damme
  • Referee Yves De Neve

Head-to-Head

1
Motherwell FC 1 games · Avg 6.0 goals Glentoran FC

Recent Form

DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
27 Aug Glentoran FC H 5–1 W
22 Aug Hamilton Academical FC H 0–1 L
15 Aug Hibernian FC A 0–0 D
12 Aug Livingston FC H 2–2 D
08 Aug Dundee United FC H 0–1 L
03 Aug Ross County FC A 0–1 L
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
27 Aug Motherwell FC A 1–5 L
20 Aug HB Torshavn H 1–0 W

Key Stats

100% Both Teams to Score
H2H (1 games)
100% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. Motherwell FC is hosting Glentoran FC for another epic battle.
  • 5' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 10' That is a Yellow card for Glentoran FC. Seanan Clucas will be fuming at that decision.
  • 15' Glentoran FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 20' Both keepers have barely been tested. Motherwell FC and Glentoran FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 25' Glentoran FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • 30' Marcus Kane, a Northern Ireland , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 35' A quiet spell here at Fir Park. Glentoran FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 40' Scotland international Ricki Lamie has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 45' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Mick McDermott will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 50' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 51' Seanan Clucas was booked on 51.
  • 52' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Red card for Seanan Clucas.
  • 57' Over 57 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 58' A stunning finish from Callum Lang — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 60' Another change for Motherwell FC made on 60 minute. Liam Grimshaw leaves to be changed by Sherwin Seedorf.
  • 62' The whistle greets Paul O'Neill as he departs to be replaced by Jamie McDonagh.
  • 63' The referee shows Motherwell FC player a Yellow card on 63.
  • 68' Motherwell FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Glentoran FC's shape.
  • 70' Fresh legs for Motherwell FC! Tony Watt comes on to replace Callum Lang.
  • 72' Stephen O'Donnell makes no mistake. The score reads 2-0 and Motherwell FC are in front.
  • 73' Cameron Stewart gets the nod from Glentoran FC. He replaces Rory Donnelly and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 74' Time for substitution for Glentoran FC. Rory Donnelly is replaced by Cameron Stewart.
  • 75' What composure from Liam Polworth! The Scotland international strokes it home. 3-0.
  • 76' The referee has no hesitation. Jamie McDonagh is booked for Glentoran FC — Yellow card on 76.
  • 78' GOAL! Tony Watt fires home to make it 4-0!
  • 78' A tactical swap from Glentoran FC — Ciaran O'Connor on, Chris Gallagher off on 78 minutes.
  • 82' The supporters are chanting for Harry Robinson. He replaces Stephen O'Donnell on 82 minute.
  • 87' Chris Long makes no mistake. The score reads 5-0 and Motherwell FC are in front.
  • 90' Keith Cowan catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 90.
  • 90' Brilliant from the ! Robbie McDaid makes it 5-1 with a superb finish on 90.
  • The referee brings this contest to a close. Motherwell FC take all three points.

Lineups

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
2.78 Motherwell FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.08 Glentoran FC xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 72% + Motherwell FC to win 65%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Motherwell FC65% Draw19% Glentoran FC16%
Actual: Motherwell FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes62% 0% No38%
Avg goals/match: 3.86
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 97%
3%
± 1.5 89%
11%
± 2.5 72%
28%
± 3.5 53%
47%
± 4.5 34%
66%

Double Chance

Motherwell FC or Draw
84%
Draw or Glentoran FC
35%
Motherwell FC or Glentoran FC
81%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Motherwell FC53% Draw34% Glentoran FC13%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✗ 5–1 not predicted
5 – 1
Actual
2 – 1
8.6%
2 – 0
8.3%
3 – 1
7.8%
3 – 0
7.4%
1 – 1
7.1%
1 – 0
5.7%
4 – 1
5.5%
4 – 0
5.1%
2 – 2
4.6%
3 – 2
4.2%
1 – 2
3.4%
0 – 0
3.2%

Asian Handicap — Motherwell FC

Handicap Motherwell FC covers Push Glentoran FC covers
-2.5 31% — 69%
-2 31% 20% 49%
-1.5 51% — 49%
-1 51% 20% 29%
-0.5 71% — 29%
+0.5 88% — 12%
+1 88% 8% 4%
+1.5 96% — 4%
+2 96% 3% 1%
+2.5 99% — 1%

Clean Sheet

Motherwell FC keeps clean sheet
35% ✓
Glentoran FC keeps clean sheet
7% ✓

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