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Neftci PFK vs Galatasaray SK, Europe 2019-20 2ND QUALIFYING ROUND

UEFA Europa League · 2019-20
Thu 17 Sep 2020 · 16:00 UTC Bakcell Arena HT 45+1' · FT 45+4'

Overview

Match Preview

Neftci PFK vs Galatasaray SK — Europe at Bakcell Arena.

Match Details

  • Referee Graeme Stewart
  • Referee David McGeachie
  • Referee Euan Anderson
  • Referee Kevin Clancy

Head-to-Head

1
Neftci PFK 1 games · Avg 4.0 goals Galatasaray SK

Recent Form

DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
17 Sep Galatasaray SK H 1–3 L
27 Aug FK Shkupi Skopje H 2–1 W
15 Aug Bnei Yehuda Tel Aviv FC A 1–2 L
08 Aug Bnei Yehuda Tel Aviv FC H 2–2 D
01 Aug PFK Arsenal Tula H 3–0 W
25 Jul PFK Arsenal Tula A 1–0 W
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
17 Sep Neftci PFK A 3–1 W
11 Dec Paris Saint-Germain FC A 0–5 L
26 Nov Club Brugge KV H 1–1 D
06 Nov Real Madrid CF A 0–6 L
22 Oct Real Madrid CF H 0–1 L
01 Oct Paris Saint-Germain FC H 0–1 L

Key Stats

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

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The ball is rolling at Bakcell Arena. Neftci PFK are looking to make home advantage count against Galatasaray SK.
  • 5' The energy levels are beginning to show. Fatih Terim might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 10' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 15' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Nekadio Luyindama made 379 appearances and scored 10 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 18' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Vinny Ibara on 18 minutes.
  • 19' Goal! Mbaye Diagne scores his 13 goal in 125 matches.
  • 24' Namiq Ələsgərov has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 29' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Fizuli Məmmədov will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 34' Galatasaray SK are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 35' Controversy at the stadium! Namiq Ələsgərov argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 40' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
  • 45' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Neftci PFK side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 46' Against the run of play, Mamadou Mbodj has scored! This game has turned on its head.
  • 46' Galatasaray SK manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Sofiane Feghouli is hanging Younes Belhanda on the field on 46 minute.
  • 48' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Nekadio Luyindama makes no mistake. 1-2!
  • 53' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 54' Poor challenge from Sofiane Feghouli. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
  • 59' Neftci PFK are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Galatasaray SK backline.
  • 63' A goal from the Senegal international Mbaye Diagne! He fires home on 63 to make it 1-3!
  • 65' A tactical swap from Neftci PFK — Thallyson on, Namiq Ələsgərov off on 65 minutes.
  • 67' Another change for Galatasaray SK made on 67 minute. Emre Kilinc leaves to be changed by Arda Turan.
  • 69' Neftci PFK receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 69.
  • 70' Time for substitution for Neftci PFK. Saman Nariman Jahan is replaced by Sabir Bougrine.
  • 75' 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.
  • 76' The Neftci PFK manager makes a substitution. Vinny Ibara departs to be replaced by Mirabdulla Abbasov.
  • 81' Neftci PFK are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 83' It is a substitution in Galatasaray SK team. Ryan Babel is replaced by Jimmy Durmaz on 83 minute.
  • 86' Anton Krivotsyuk has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 86.
  • 87' The referee calls foul for Anton Krivotsyuk. He receives a Yellow card.
  • 89' That is a Yellow card for Neftci PFK. Sabir Bougrine will be fuming at that decision.
  • 90' It’s a booking for Galatasaray SK player. Marcelo Saracchi gets a Yellow card.
  • Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 1-3.

Lineups

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.73 Neftci PFK xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.59 Galatasaray SK xG
I would bet for: Neftci PFK or Galatasaray SK 74% + Both teams to score 65%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Neftci PFK41% Draw26% Galatasaray SK33%
Actual: Galatasaray SK win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes65% 0% No35%
Avg goals/match: 3.32
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 95%
5%
± 1.5 84%
16%
± 2.5 63%
37%
± 3.5 42%
58%
± 4.5 24%
76%

Double Chance

Neftci PFK or Draw
67%
Draw or Galatasaray SK
59%
Neftci PFK or Galatasaray SK
74%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Neftci PFK31% Draw42% Galatasaray SK27%
Actual: Galatasaray SK win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10.8%
2 – 1
8.3%
1 – 2
7.6%
2 – 2
6.5%
1 – 0
5.6%
2 – 0
5.4%
0 – 0
5.1%
0 – 1
5%
3 – 1
4.8%
0 – 2
4.6%
1 – 3
Actual
3 – 2
3.8%

Asian Handicap — Neftci PFK

Handicap Neftci PFK covers Push Galatasaray SK covers
-2.5 9% — 91%
-2 9% 12% 78%
-1.5 22% — 78%
-1 22% 19% 60%
-0.5 40% — 60%
+0.5 65% — 35%
+1 65% 17% 17%
+1.5 83% — 17%
+2 83% 10% 7%
+2.5 93% — 7%

Clean Sheet

Neftci PFK keeps clean sheet
21% ✓
Galatasaray SK keeps clean sheet
19% ✓

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