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Rosenborg BK vs KF Valur, 2018-19 1ST QUALIFYING ROUND

UEFA Champions League · 2018-19
3 – 1
Full Time
Wed 18 Jul 2018 · 17:45 UTC HT 45' · FT 45'

Overview

Match Preview

Rosenborg BK vs KF Valur — Champions League .

Match Details

  • Referee Stefan Apostolov
  • Referee Veselin Dobriyanov
  • Referee Peter Dzhuganski
  • Referee Ivaylo Stoyanov

Recent Form

DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
18 Jul KF Valur H 3–1 W
11 Jul KF Valur A 0–1 L
06 May BSC Young Boys H 1–0 W
28 Apr PSV A 0–2 L
20 Apr FK BATE Barysau H 0–3 L
14 Apr FC Red Bull Salzburg A 1–1 D
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
18 Jul Rosenborg BK A 1–3 L
11 Jul Rosenborg BK H 1–0 W
06 May FC Internazionale Milano A 2–3 L
28 Apr Cercle Brugge KSV H 0–0 D
24 Apr PAOK FC H 3–0 W
21 Apr GNK Dinamo Zagreb A 1–2 L

Key Stats

25% Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
25% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The ball is rolling at . Rosenborg BK are looking to make home advantage count against KF Valur.
  • 5' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Nicklas Bendtner suffering a number of foals already.
  • 10' Poor challenge from Haukur Sigurdsson. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
  • 15' The energy levels are beginning to show. Olafur Johannesson might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 20' It looks surprising Rosenborg BK does not make any changes. Birkir Mar Saevarsson has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 25' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Olafur Johannesson will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 30' The 39-year-old Haukur Sigurðsson has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 35' It is a cagey affair so far. Rosenborg BK in their trying to find a way past KF Valur's compact .
  • 40' Supporters expect more eagerness from Jonathan Levi, as he is very good at scoring at with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 45' Rosenborg BK 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.
  • 50' Anders Trondsen has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 55' Nicklas Bendtner doubles the advantage! 1-0 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
  • 60' Eiður Sigurbjornsson is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Rosenborg BK tonight.
  • 61' Controversy at the stadium! Birkir Mar Saevarsson argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 62' That is a Yellow card for KF Valur Reykjavik. Birkir Mar Saevarsson will be fuming at that decision.
  • 67' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 72' Anders Trondsen makes no mistake. The score reads 2-0 and Rosenborg BK are in front.
  • 74' Another change for KF Valur Reykjavik made on 74 minute. Haukur Sigurdsson leaves to be changed by Gudjon Lydsson.
  • 75' Einar Ingvarsson has so much to prove this time. He replaces Olafur Karl Finsen on 75 minute.
  • 80' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 82' Another substitution for Rosenborg BK to replace Jonathan Levi by Alexander Soderlund on 82 minute.
  • 85' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Kristinn Sigurdsson makes no mistake. 2-1!
  • 86' A tactical swap from Rosenborg BK — Matthias Vilhjalmsson on, Marius Lundemo off on 86 minutes.
  • 89' KF Valur Reykjavik ring the changes. Patrick Pedersen has done his job and it is now time for Ivar Orn Jonsson to step up.
  • 90' Nicklas Bendtner does the damage! The net is bulging and Rosenborg BK surge ahead!
  • 90' The referee does not hesitate — a Red card for Patrick Pedersen on 90 minutes.
  • Time to leave. No sensation happened. Another win for Rosenborg BK players.

Lineups

H2H

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.61 Rosenborg BK xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.08 KF Valur xG
I would bet for: Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.

Match Result

✓ Correct
Rosenborg BK49% Draw27% KF Valur24%
Actual: Rosenborg BK win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes53% 0% No47%
Avg goals/match: 2.69
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 91%
9%
± 1.5 75%
25%
± 2.5 50%
50%
± 3.5 28%
72%
± 4.5 14%
86%

Double Chance

Rosenborg BK or Draw
75%
Draw or KF Valur
51%
Rosenborg BK or KF Valur
73%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Rosenborg BK34% Draw46% KF Valur20%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.7%
1 – 0
10.1%
2 – 1
9.1%
0 – 0
8.8%
2 – 0
8.6%
0 – 1
6.4%
1 – 2
6.1%
2 – 2
5%
3 – 1
Actual
3 – 0
4.5%
0 – 2
3.9%
3 – 2
2.7%

Asian Handicap — Rosenborg BK

Handicap Rosenborg BK covers Push KF Valur covers
-2.5 11% — 89%
-2 11% 15% 74%
-1.5 26% — 74%
-1 26% 22% 52%
-0.5 48% — 52%
+0.5 76% — 24%
+1 76% 15% 10%
+1.5 90% — 10%
+2 90% 7% 3%
+2.5 97% — 3%

Clean Sheet

Rosenborg BK keeps clean sheet
35% ✓
KF Valur keeps clean sheet
21% ✓

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