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Olympique Lyonnais vs TSG 1899 Hoffenheim, 2018-19 GROUP STAGE

UEFA Champions League · 2018-19
Wed 7 Nov 2018 · 20:00 UTC HT 45' · FT 45'

Overview

Match Preview

Olympique Lyonnais vs TSG 1899 Hoffenheim — Champions League .

Match Details

  • Referee Mario Diks
  • Referee Hessel Steegstra
  • Referee Danny Makkelie
  • Referee Allard Lindhout
  • Referee Kevin Blom
  • Referee Joost van Zuilen

Recent Form

DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
07 Nov TSG 1899 Hoffenheim H 2–2 D
03 Nov FC Girondins de Bordeaux H 1–1 D
27 Oct Angers SCO A 2–1 W
23 Oct TSG 1899 Hoffenheim A 3–3 D
19 Oct Nimes Olympique H 2–0 W
07 Oct Paris Saint-Germain FC A 0–5 L
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
07 Nov Olympique Lyonnais A 2–2 D
03 Nov Bayer 04 Leverkusen A 4–1 W
31 Oct RB Leipzig A 0–2 L
27 Oct VfB Stuttgart H 4–0 W
23 Oct Olympique Lyonnais H 3–3 D
20 Oct 1. FC Nürnberg A 3–1 W

Key Stats

75% Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
63% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The ball is rolling at . Olympique Lyonnais are looking to make home advantage count against TSG 1899 Hoffenheim.
  • 5' The 38-year-old Adam Szalai has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 6' That is a Yellow card for Olympique Lyonnais. Jason Denayer will be fuming at that decision.
  • 11' Pavel Kaderabek needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
  • 16' Olympique Lyonnais are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 19' Magnificent from Nabil Fekir! That is 42 goals in 436 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 19' Kassim Nuhu has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 19.
  • 24' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Havard Nordtveit made 417 appearances and scored 2 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 28' Tanguy Ndombele is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the central midfielder.
  • 33' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 1 times this season with TSG 1899 Hoffenheim winning 100% of all matches.
  • 38' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 43' Florian Grillitsch has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 43.
  • 48' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Ermin Bicakcic on 48 minutes.
  • 51' Poor challenge from Kassim Nuhu. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Red card.
  • 56' TSG 1899 Hoffenheim come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • 57' TSG 1899 Hoffenheim manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Reiss Nelson is hanging Florian Grillitsch on the field on 57 minute.
  • 62' 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.
  • 65' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Andrej Kramaric makes it 2-1.
  • 67' The crowd applauds Ishak Belfodil as he leaves the pitch. Adam Szalai steps in for TSG 1899 Hoffenheim.
  • 72' Controversy at the stadium! Kevin Vogt argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 74' The Olympique Lyonnais manager makes a substitution. Nabil Fekir departs to be replaced by Moussa Dembele.
  • 79' Another substitution for TSG 1899 Hoffenheim to replace Kerem Demirbay by Havard Nordtveit on 79 minute.
  • 84' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 87' Fresh legs for Olympique Lyonnais! Bertrand Traore comes on to replace Memphis Depay.
  • 88' Pape Cheikh Diop has so much to prove this time. He replaces Tanguy Ndombele on 88 minute.
  • 90' What a strike from Pavel Kaderabek! The score is 2-2.
  • 90' The referee calls foul for Jeremy Morel. He receives a Yellow card.
  • What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — Olympique Lyonnais 2-2 TSG 1899 Hoffenheim.

Lineups

H2H

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.44 Olympique Lyonnais xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.44 TSG 1899 Hoffenheim xG
I would bet for: Olympique Lyonnais or TSG 1899 Hoffenheim 73% + Both teams to score 58%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Olympique Lyonnais38% Draw27% TSG 1899 Hoffenheim35%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes58% 0% No42%
Avg goals/match: 2.88
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 93%
7%
± 1.5 78%
22%
± 2.5 54%
46%
± 3.5 33%
67%
± 4.5 17%
83%

Double Chance

Olympique Lyonnais or Draw
66%
Draw or TSG 1899 Hoffenheim
62%
Olympique Lyonnais or TSG 1899 Hoffenheim
73%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Olympique Lyonnais27% Draw45% TSG 1899 Hoffenheim28%
Actual: Olympique Lyonnais win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.6%
2 – 1
8.1%
1 – 2
8%
0 – 0
7.5%
1 – 0
7.2%
0 – 1
7.2%
2 – 2
Actual
2 – 0
5.8%
0 – 2
5.7%
3 – 1
3.9%
1 – 3
3.9%
3 – 2
2.9%

Asian Handicap — Olympique Lyonnais

Handicap Olympique Lyonnais covers Push TSG 1899 Hoffenheim covers
-2.5 7% — 93%
-2 7% 11% 82%
-1.5 18% — 82%
-1 18% 19% 64%
-0.5 36% — 64%
+0.5 64% — 36%
+1 64% 19% 17%
+1.5 83% — 17%
+2 83% 11% 7%
+2.5 93% — 7%

Clean Sheet

Olympique Lyonnais keeps clean sheet
25% ✓
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim keeps clean sheet
24% ✓

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