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NK Olimpija Ljubljana vs FC Spartak Trnava, Europe 2018-19 PLAY OFF ROUND

UEFA Europa League · 2018-19
NK Olimpija Ljubljana
0 – 2
Full Time
FC Spartak Trnava
Thu 23 Aug 2018 · 18:30 UTC HT 45' · FT 45'
R 29' Martin Toth
Y 44' Anton Sloboda
Y 49' Marek Bakos
Y 56' Andrej Kadlec
Tomislav Tomic 60' Y
Branko Ilic 64' Y
Stefan Savic 90' Y

Overview

Match Preview

NK Olimpija Ljubljana vs FC Spartak Trnava — Europe .

Match Details

  • Referee Chris Kavanagh
  • Referee Craig Pawson
  • Referee Lee Betts
  • Referee Stephen Child
8 games this season 🟨 0.0/game ⚽ 3.1 goals/game

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Olympique Lyonnais 8 21
2 Aston Villa FC 8 21
3 FC Midtjylland 8 19
4 Real Betis Balompié 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 Ferencvárosi TC 8 15
13 Nottingham Forest FC 8 14
14 FC Viktoria Plzeň 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 Fenerbahçe 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

4
3
3
NK Olimpija Ljubljana 10 games · Avg 1.7 goals FC Spartak Trnava
Last 5 meetings
2018-08-23 NK Olimpija Ljubljana 0–2 FC Spartak Trnava 2017-12-30 NK Olimpija Ljubljana 0–0 FC Spartak Trnava 2017-09-23 FC Spartak Trnava 0–1 NK Olimpija Ljubljana 2017-05-17 FC Spartak Trnava 0–0 NK Olimpija Ljubljana 2016-08-19 NK Olimpija Ljubljana 2–0 FC Spartak Trnava

Recent Form

NK Olimpija Ljubljana
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
23 Aug FC Spartak Trnava H 0–2 L
16 Aug Helsingin JK A 4–1 W
09 Aug Helsingin JK H 3–0 W
02 Aug Crusaders FC A 1–1 D
26 Jul Crusaders FC H 5–1 W
18 Jul Qarabağ Ağdam FK A 0–0 D
FC Spartak Trnava
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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
31 Jul Legia Warszawa H 0–1 L
24 Jul Legia Warszawa A 2–0 W
18 Jul HSK Zrinjski Mostar A 1–1 D

Key Stats

30% Both Teams to Score
H2H (10 games)
20% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' We are underway at . The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
  • 5' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 10' The home supporters are growing impatient. NK Olimpija Ljubljana must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 15' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 20' FC Spartak Trnava is showing some good football. However, FC Spartak Trnava are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
  • 23' Marek Bakos makes no mistake. The score reads 0-1 and FC Spartak Trnava are in front.
  • 28' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 29' That is a Red card for FC Spartak Trnava. Martin Toth will be fuming at that decision.
  • 34' Slovenia international Nik Kapun has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 35' Goal! Branko Ilic scores his 3 goal in 183 matches.
  • 40' It looks like no one’s ball. NK Olimpija Ljubljana is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 44' A moment of madness from Anton Sloboda on 44 minutes earns him a Yellow card. FC Spartak Trnava will be frustrated.
  • 49' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Marek Bakos on 49 minutes.
  • 54' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both NK Olimpija Ljubljana and FC Spartak Trnava are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 56' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Andrej Kadlec.
  • 60' Tomislav Tomic has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 60.
  • 62' The supporters are chanting for Kingsley Boateng. He replaces Nik Kapun on 62 minute.
  • 64' Branko Ilic was booked on 64.
  • 69' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 71' Fresh legs for FC Spartak Trnava! Matej Oravec comes on to replace Jakub Rada.
  • 76' FC Spartak Trnava started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 76.
  • 80' Another change for FC Spartak Trnava made on 80 minute. Marek Bakos leaves to be changed by Oliver Janso.
  • 82' Goran Brkic gets the nod from NK Olimpija Ljubljana. He replaces Branko Ilic and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 86' Lukas Luptak gets the nod from FC Spartak Trnava. He replaces Erik Jirka and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 90' NK Olimpija Ljubljana player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
  • The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for NK Olimpija Ljubljana.

Lineups

NK Olimpija Ljubljana Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Alexandar Linta

FC Spartak Trnava Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Radoslav Latal

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Nik Kapun 1
Boris Godal 1
Nik Kapun 1
Marek Bakos 1
Branko Ilic 1
Marek Bakos 1
Branko Ilic 1
Boris Godal 1

Head to Head

2018-08-23 NK Olimpija Ljubljana 0–2 FC Spartak Trnava 2017-12-30 NK Olimpija Ljubljana 0–0 FC Spartak Trnava 2017-09-23 FC Spartak Trnava 0–1 NK Olimpija Ljubljana 2017-05-17 FC Spartak Trnava 0–0 NK Olimpija Ljubljana 2016-08-19 NK Olimpija Ljubljana 2–0 FC Spartak Trnava

NK Olimpija Ljubljana Form

2018-08-23 NK Olimpija Ljubljana 0–2 FC Spartak Trnava L 2018-08-16 Helsingin JK 1–4 NK Olimpija Ljubljana W 2018-08-09 NK Olimpija Ljubljana 3–0 Helsingin JK W 2018-08-02 Crusaders FC 1–1 NK Olimpija Ljubljana D 2018-07-26 NK Olimpija Ljubljana 5–1 Crusaders FC W 2018-07-18 Qarabağ Ağdam FK 0–0 NK Olimpija Ljubljana D

FC Spartak Trnava Form

2018-08-23 NK Olimpija Ljubljana 0–2 FC Spartak Trnava W 2018-08-14 FC Spartak Trnava 1–2 FK Crvena Zvezda L 2018-08-07 FK Crvena Zvezda 1–1 FC Spartak Trnava D 2018-07-31 FC Spartak Trnava 0–1 Legia Warszawa L 2018-07-24 Legia Warszawa 0–2 FC Spartak Trnava W 2018-07-18 HSK Zrinjski Mostar 1–1 FC Spartak Trnava D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.19 NK Olimpija Ljubljana xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.04 FC Spartak Trnava xG
I would bet for: NK Olimpija Ljubljana or Draw 70% + Under 2.5 goals 62%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
NK Olimpija Ljubljana40% Draw30% FC Spartak Trnava30%
Actual: FC Spartak Trnava win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes46% 0% No54%
Avg goals/match: 2.23
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 87%
13%
± 1.5 65%
35%
± 2.5 38%
62%
± 3.5 19%
81%
± 4.5 8%
92%

Double Chance

NK Olimpija Ljubljana or Draw
70%
Draw or FC Spartak Trnava
60%
NK Olimpija Ljubljana or FC Spartak Trnava
70%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
NK Olimpija Ljubljana26% Draw52% FC Spartak Trnava22%
Actual: FC Spartak Trnava win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
14.3%
0 – 0
13.1%
1 – 0
11.6%
0 – 1
10%
2 – 1
7.6%
2 – 0
7.3%
1 – 2
6.7%
0 – 2
Actual
2 – 2
4.1%
3 – 1
3.1%
3 – 0
2.9%
1 – 3
2.3%

Asian Handicap — NK Olimpija Ljubljana

Handicap NK Olimpija Ljubljana covers Push FC Spartak Trnava covers
-2.5 5% — 95%
-2 5% 11% 84%
-1.5 16% — 84%
-1 16% 21% 62%
-0.5 38% — 62%
+0.5 70% — 30%
+1 70% 18% 12%
+1.5 88% — 12%
+2 88% 8% 3%
+2.5 97% — 3%

Clean Sheet

NK Olimpija Ljubljana keeps clean sheet
36% ✓
FC Spartak Trnava keeps clean sheet
31% ✗

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