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SK Rapid Wien vs Villarreal CF, Europe 2018-19 GROUP STAGE

UEFA Europa League · 2018-19
Thu 8 Nov 2018 · 17:55 UTC HT 45' · FT 45'

Overview

Match Preview

SK Rapid Wien vs Villarreal CF — Europe .

Match Details

  • Referee Dragan Bogicevic
  • Referee Srdan Jovanovic
  • Referee Uros Stojkovic
  • Referee Milan Mihajlovic
  • Referee Lazar Lukic
  • Referee Zoran Siroki

Head-to-Head

1
1
SK Rapid Wien 2 games · Avg 2.5 goals Villarreal CF

Recent Form

DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
08 Nov Villarreal CF H 0–0 D
25 Oct Villarreal CF A 0–5 L
04 Oct Rangers FC A 1–3 L
20 Sep FK Spartak Moskva H 2–0 W
30 Aug FCSB Bukarest A 1–2 L
23 Aug FCSB Bukarest H 3–1 W
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
08 Nov SK Rapid Wien A 0–0 D
04 Nov Levante UD H 1–1 D
28 Oct Deportivo Alavés A 1–2 L
25 Oct SK Rapid Wien H 5–0 W
20 Oct Club Atlético de Madrid H 1–1 D
07 Oct RCD Espanyol de Barcelona A 1–3 L

Key Stats

0% Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at !
  • 5' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
  • 10' SK Rapid Wien 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.
  • 15' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 20' Austria international Marvin Potzmann has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 25' Both keepers have barely been tested. SK Rapid Wien and Villarreal CF are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 30' It’s high time Javier Calleja made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
  • 35' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 40' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Thomas Murg made 30 appearances and scored 8 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 43' Villarreal CF player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
  • 45' The referee shows Villarreal CF player a Yellow card on 45.
  • 46' The Villarreal CF bench stirs into life. Daniele Bonera is withdrawn and Ramiro Funes Mori gets his opportunity.
  • 51' SK Rapid Wien have won 43 goals from 30 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 56' Supporters expect more eagerness from Andrija Pavlovic, as he is very good at scoring at with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 61' Karl Toko Ekambi has so much to prove this time. He replaces Miguel Layun on 61 minute.
  • 62' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Alfonso Pedraza on 62 minutes.
  • 67' The energy levels are beginning to show. Javier Calleja might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 72' SK Rapid Wien are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Villarreal CF backline.
  • 75' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Stefan Schwab on 75 minutes.
  • 75' The supporters are chanting for Pablo Fornals. He replaces Dani Raba on 75 minute.
  • 80' The travelling Villarreal CF supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 85' The referee has no hesitation. Pablo Fornals is booked for Villarreal CF — Yellow card on 85.
  • 86' The referee calls foul for Veton Berisha. He receives a Yellow card.
  • 87' Mario Sonnleitner has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 87.
  • 90' Manuel Martic is ready to make an impact after coming on for Andrija Pavlovic at the 90 minute mark.
  • will have plenty to reflect on. were simply the better side today.

Lineups

H2H

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.06 SK Rapid Wien xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.15 Villarreal CF xG
I would bet for: SK Rapid Wien or Villarreal CF 69% + Under 2.5 goals 62%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
SK Rapid Wien34% Draw31% Villarreal CF35%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes46% 0% No54%
Avg goals/match: 2.21
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

SK Rapid Wien or Draw
65%
Draw or Villarreal CF
66%
SK Rapid Wien or Villarreal CF
69%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
SK Rapid Wien23% Draw52% Villarreal CF25%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
14.3%
0 – 0
Actual
0 – 1
11.3%
1 – 0
10.4%
1 – 2
7.4%
0 – 2
7%
2 – 1
6.9%
2 – 0
5.9%
2 – 2
4.1%
1 – 3
2.9%
0 – 3
2.6%
3 – 1
2.5%

Asian Handicap — SK Rapid Wien

Handicap SK Rapid Wien covers Push Villarreal CF covers
-2.5 4% — 96%
-2 4% 9% 87%
-1.5 13% — 87%
-1 13% 19% 68%
-0.5 32% — 68%
+0.5 64% — 36%
+1 64% 21% 15%
+1.5 85% — 15%
+2 85% 10% 5%
+2.5 95% — 5%

Clean Sheet

SK Rapid Wien keeps clean sheet
32% ✗
Villarreal CF keeps clean sheet
35% ✗

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