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

UEFA Champions League · 2018-19
Tue 23 Oct 2018 · 19:00 UTC HT 45' · FT 45'

Overview

Match Preview

TSG 1899 Hoffenheim vs Olympique Lyonnais — Champions League .

Match Details

  • Referee Jose Luis Munuera
  • Referee Alberto Undiano
  • Referee Roberto Alonso
  • Referee Jose Sanchez
  • Referee Raul Cabanero
  • Referee Inigo Prieto

Recent Form

DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
23 Oct Olympique Lyonnais H 3–3 D
20 Oct 1. FC Nürnberg A 3–1 W
07 Oct Eintracht Frankfurt H 1–2 L
02 Oct Manchester City FC H 1–2 L
29 Sep RB Leipzig H 1–2 L
25 Sep Hannover 96 A 3–1 W
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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
02 Oct FK Shakhtar Donetsk H 2–2 D
29 Sep FC Nantes H 1–1 D
26 Sep Dijon Football Cote d'Or A 3–0 W

Key Stats

86% Both Teams to Score
H2H (7 games)
57% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' TSG 1899 Hoffenheim have kicked off against Olympique Lyonnais. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
  • 5' Olympique Lyonnais fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 10' The energy levels are beginning to show. Bruno Génésio might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 15' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His TSG 1899 Hoffenheim side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 20' It is a cagey affair so far. TSG 1899 Hoffenheim in their trying to find a way past Olympique Lyonnais's compact .
  • 25' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 27' Magnificent from Bertrand Traore! That is 35 goals in 424 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 32' TSG 1899 Hoffenheim are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 33' Andrej Kramaric does the damage! The net is bulging and TSG 1899 Hoffenheim surge ahead!
  • 38' 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 Ferland Mendy suffering a number of foals already.
  • 43' With 1 assists to his name this season, Houssem Aouar is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Olympique Lyonnais.
  • 47' Assisted by Kerem Demirbay with the perfectly-timed delivery and Andrej Kramaric makes no mistake. 2-1!
  • 52' TSG 1899 Hoffenheim currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 57' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 59' What a moment for Tanguy Ndombele! That strike on 59 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 60' The TSG 1899 Hoffenheim bench stirs into life. Adam Szalai is withdrawn and Joelinton gets his opportunity.
  • 65' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both TSG 1899 Hoffenheim and Olympique Lyonnais are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 67' Memphis Depay has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 67 minutes.
  • 72' Kenny Tete has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 73' The TSG 1899 Hoffenheim manager makes a substitution. Ermin Bicakcic departs to be replaced by Reiss Nelson.
  • 78' The 34-year-old Steven Zuber has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 80' TSG 1899 Hoffenheim manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Steven Zuber is hanging Ishak Belfodil on the field on 80 minute.
  • 81' Memphis Depay makes way for Moussa Dembele at the 81 minute mark. A tactical switch from Olympique Lyonnais.
  • 82' Another change for Olympique Lyonnais made on 82 minute. Martin Terrier leaves to be changed by Jordan Ferri.
  • 86' The referee shows Olympique Lyonnais player a Yellow card on 86.
  • 90' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Joelinton makes it 3-3.
  • 90' Kerem Demirbay has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 90.
  • 90' A tactical swap from Olympique LyonnaisPape Cheikh Diop on, Bertrand Traore off on 90 minutes.
  • 3-3 the final result. will be bitterly disappointed.

Lineups

H2H

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.84 TSG 1899 Hoffenheim xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.5 Olympique Lyonnais xG
I would bet for: Both teams to score 65% + Over 2.5 goals 64%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim45% Draw25% Olympique Lyonnais30%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes65% 0% No35%
Avg goals/match: 3.34
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 95%
5%
± 1.5 85%
15%
± 2.5 64%
36%
± 3.5 43%
57%
± 4.5 25%
75%

Double Chance

TSG 1899 Hoffenheim or Draw
70%
Draw or Olympique Lyonnais
55%
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim or Olympique Lyonnais
75%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim34% Draw42% Olympique Lyonnais24%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✗ 3–3 not predicted
3 – 3
Actual
1 – 1
10.6%
2 – 1
8.7%
1 – 2
7.1%
2 – 2
6.5%
2 – 0
6%
1 – 0
5.8%
3 – 1
5.3%
0 – 0
5%
0 – 1
4.6%
3 – 2
4%
0 – 2
4%
3 – 0
3.6%

Asian Handicap — TSG 1899 Hoffenheim

Handicap TSG 1899 Hoffenheim covers Push Olympique Lyonnais covers
-2.5 11% 89%
-2 11% 14% 75%
-1.5 25% 75%
-1 25% 20% 55%
-0.5 45% 55%
+0.5 69% 31%
+1 69% 16% 15%
+1.5 85% 15%
+2 85% 9% 6%
+2.5 94% 6%

Clean Sheet

TSG 1899 Hoffenheim keeps clean sheet
23%
Olympique Lyonnais keeps clean sheet
17%

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