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Universitatea Craiova CS vs PAE AEK, Europe 2019-20 3RD QUALIFYING ROUND

UEFA Europa League · 2019-20
Thu 8 Aug 2019 · 16:15 UTC HT 45' · FT 45+6'

Overview

Match Preview

Universitatea Craiova CS vs PAE AEKEurope .

Match Details

  • Referee Dennis Higler
  • Referee Allard Lindhout
  • Referee Joost van Zuilen
  • Referee Johan Balder

Head-to-Head

1
1
Universitatea Craiova CS 2 games · Avg 2.0 goals PAE AEK

Recent Form

DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
08 Aug PAE AEK H 0–2 L
01 Aug Budapest Honved FC H 0–0 D
25 Jul Budapest Honved FC A 0–0 D
18 Jul Səbail FK H 3–2 W
11 Jul Səbail FK A 3–2 W
16 Aug RB Leipzig H 1–1 D
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
08 Aug Universitatea Craiova CS A 2–0 W
12 Dec Sport Lisboa e Benfica A 0–1 L
27 Nov AFC Ajax H 0–2 L
07 Nov FC Bayern München A 0–2 L
23 Oct FC Bayern München H 0–2 L
02 Oct Sport Lisboa e Benfica H 2–3 L

Key Stats

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

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Universitatea Craiova CS have kicked off against PAE AEK. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
  • 5' Paulinho is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for PAE AEK so far.
  • 10' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Corneliu Papura will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 15' Supporters expect more eagerness from Efstratios Svarnas, as he is very good at scoring at with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 20' 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 Marko Livaja suffering a number of foals already.
  • 25' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 30' 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.
  • 35' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
  • 39' Marko Livaja has so much to prove this time. He replaces Viktor Klonaridis on 39 minute.
  • 44' It looks like no one’s ball. PAE AEK is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 49' The home supporters are growing impatient. Universitatea Craiova CS must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 54' With 0 assists to his name this season, Chico Geraldes is clearly more than just a goal scorer for PAE AEK.
  • 59' Universitatea Craiova CS is showing some good football. However, Universitatea Craiova CS are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
  • 60' Brilliant from the ! Petros Mantalos makes it 0-1 with a superb finish on 60.
  • 65' Nelson Oliveira gets the nod from PAE AEK. He replaces Daniele Verde and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 66' Kamer Qaka has so much to prove this time. He replaces Antoni Ivanov on 66 minute.
  • 71' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Universitatea Craiova CS side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 73' A tactical swap from Universitatea Craiova CSCarlos Fortes on, Mihai Roman off on 73 minutes.
  • 78' Stephane Acka has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 1 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 81' That is a Yellow card for Universitatea Craiova CS. Bogdan Vatajelu will be fuming at that decision.
  • 82' David Simao makes way for Nenad Krsticic at the 82 minute mark. A tactical switch from PAE AEK.
  • 85' GOAL! Marko Livaja scores on 85. Assisted by Chico Geraldes
  • 90' PAE AEK player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
  • Game over. The scoreline of 0-2 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.

Lineups

H2H

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
0.91 Universitatea Craiova CS xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.26 PAE AEK xG
I would bet for: Universitatea Craiova CS or PAE AEK 69% + Under 2.5 goals 63%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Universitatea Craiova CS31% Draw31% PAE AEK38%
Actual: PAE AEK win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes44% 0% No56%
Avg goals/match: 2.17
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 86%
14%
± 1.5 64%
36%
± 2.5 37%
63%
± 3.5 18%
82%
± 4.5 8%
92%

Double Chance

Universitatea Craiova CS or Draw
61%
Draw or PAE AEK
69%
Universitatea Craiova CS or PAE AEK
69%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Universitatea Craiova CS19% Draw52% PAE AEK29%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
14%
0 – 0
13.7%
0 – 1
13.1%
1 – 0
9.1%
0 – 2
Actual
1 – 2
8%
2 – 1
5.8%
2 – 0
4.5%
2 – 2
3.8%
0 – 3
3.6%
1 – 3
3.4%
3 – 1
1.8%

Asian Handicap — Universitatea Craiova CS

Handicap Universitatea Craiova CS covers Push PAE AEK covers
-2.5 2% 98%
-2 2% 7% 91%
-1.5 9% 91%
-1 9% 16% 75%
-0.5 25% 75%
+0.5 57% 43%
+1 57% 23% 20%
+1.5 80% 20%
+2 80% 13% 7%
+2.5 93% 7%

Clean Sheet

Universitatea Craiova CS keeps clean sheet
29%
PAE AEK keeps clean sheet
41%

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