Valencia CF vs Arsenal FC, Europe 2018-19 SEMI FINALS
Overview
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Valencia CF vs Arsenal FC — Europe .
- Valencia CF 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Arsenal FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Dennis Higler
- Referee Jochem Kamphuis
- Referee Mario Diks
- Referee Hessel Steegstra
- Referee Danny Makkelie
- Referee Sergey Karasev
7 games this season
🟨 2.1/game
⚽ 10.1 goals/game
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Olympique Lyonnais | 8 | 21 |
| 2 | Aston Villa FC | 8 | 21 |
| 3 | FC Midtjylland | 8 | 19 |
| 4 | Real Betis Balompié | 8 | 17 |
| 5 | FC Porto | 8 | 17 |
| 6 | Sporting Clube de Braga | 8 | 17 |
| 7 | SC Freiburg | 8 | 17 |
| 8 | AS Roma | 8 | 16 |
| 9 | KRC Genk | 8 | 16 |
| 10 | Bologna FC 1909 | 8 | 15 |
| 11 | VfB Stuttgart | 8 | 15 |
| 12 | Ferencvárosi TC | 8 | 15 |
| 13 | Nottingham Forest FC | 8 | 14 |
| 14 | FC Viktoria Plzeň | 8 | 14 |
| 15 | FK Crvena Zvezda | 8 | 14 |
| 16 | RC Celta de Vigo | 8 | 13 |
| 17 | PAOK Thessaloniki FC | 8 | 12 |
| 18 | Lille OSC | 8 | 12 |
| 19 | Fenerbahçe SK | 8 | 12 |
| 20 | Panathinaikos AO | 8 | 12 |
| 21 | Celtic FC | 8 | 11 |
| 22 | PFK Ludogorets 1945 Razgrad | 8 | 10 |
| 23 | GNK Dinamo Zagreb | 8 | 10 |
| 24 | SK Brann | 8 | 9 |
| 25 | BSC Young Boys | 8 | 9 |
| 26 | SK Sturm Graz | 8 | 7 |
| 27 | FCSB Bukarest | 8 | 7 |
| 28 | Go Ahead Eagles | 8 | 7 |
| 29 | Feyenoord Rotterdam | 8 | 6 |
| 30 | FC Basel 1893 | 8 | 6 |
| 31 | FC Red Bull Salzburg | 8 | 6 |
| 32 | Rangers FC | 8 | 4 |
| 33 | OGC Nice | 8 | 3 |
| 34 | FC Utrecht | 8 | 1 |
| 35 | Malmo FF | 8 | 1 |
| 36 | Maccabi Tel Aviv FC | 8 | 1 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 May | Arsenal FC | H | 2–4 | L |
| 05 May | SD Huesca | A | 6–2 | W |
| 02 May | Arsenal FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 28 Apr | SD Eibar | H | 0–1 | L |
| 24 Apr | Club Atlético de Madrid | A | 2–3 | L |
| 21 Apr | Real Betis Balompié | A | 2–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 May | Valencia CF | A | 4–2 | W |
| 05 May | Brighton & Hove Albion FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 02 May | Valencia CF | H | 3–1 | W |
| 28 Apr | Leicester City FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 24 Apr | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 21 Apr | Crystal Palace FC | H | 2–3 | L |
Key Stats
100%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
H2H (2 games)
100%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Valencia CF to score. At the same time, Arsenal FC does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 5' The home supporters are growing impatient. Valencia CF must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 10' Arsenal FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 11' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Kevin Gameiro makes it 1-0.
- 16' Daniel Wass is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Valencia CF tonight.
- 17' Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang doubles the advantage! 1-1 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 22' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 27' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Valencia CF needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 32' Ainsley Maitland-Niles has been relatively quiet despite scoring 6 goals in his last 425 appearances.
- 37' Both keepers have barely been tested. Valencia CF and Arsenal FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 38' The referee shows Valencia CF player a Yellow card on 38.
- 43' A moment of madness from Jose Gaya on 43 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Valencia CF will be frustrated.
- 48' Supporters expect more eagerness from Rodrigo, as he is very good at scoring at with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 50' Alexandre Lacazette doubles the advantage! 1-2 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 55' Nacho Monreal has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 56' Time for substitution for Valencia CF. Cristiano Piccini is replaced by Carlos Soler.
- 58' A goal from the France international Kevin Gameiro! He fires home on 58 to make it 2-2!
- 62' Mesut Ozil is having his name booked by the referee on 62.
- 62' Time for substitution for Arsenal FC. Mesut Ozil is replaced by Henrikh Mkhitaryan.
- 67' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 69' Magnificent from Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang! That is 146 goals in 425 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 71' The supporters are chanting for Shkodran Mustafi. He replaces Sead Kolasinac on 71 minute.
- 72' A tactical swap from Valencia CF — Santi Mina on, Rodrigo off on 72 minutes.
- 77' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 80' Lucas Torreira makes way for Matteo Guendouzi at the 80 minute mark. A tactical switch from Arsenal FC.
- 85' Arsenal FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 88' What a moment for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang! That strike on 88 puts his side firmly in control.
- 90' Controversy at the stadium! Gabriel Paulista argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- Arsenal FC celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
Valencia CF Lineups
Starting XI
- 9
- 10
-
19
Rodrigo ↓ Santi Mina 72'
- 13
-
7
Goncalo Guedes ↓ Ferran Torres 71'
- 18
- 17
- 21
- 24
- 5
- 14
Bench
- 12
- 1
- 15
-
8
Carlos Soler ↑ 56'
-
22
Santi Mina ↑ 72'
-
20
Ferran Torres ↑ 71'
- 4
Coach
Marcelino
Arsenal FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 5
- 11
-
10
Mesut Ozil ↓ Henrikh Mkhitaryan 62'
- 6
- 34
- 1
- 18
- 31
- 15
- 9
- 14
Bench
-
29
Matteo Guendouzi ↑ 80'
- 19
- 17
- 4
-
20
Shkodran Mustafi ↑ 71'
-
7
Henrikh Mkhitaryan ↑ 62'
- 49
Coach
Unai Emery
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang | 4 |
| Alexandre Lacazette | 3 |
| Kevin Gameiro | 2 |
| Mouctar Diakhaby | 1 |
Valencia CF Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.55
Valencia CF xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.01
Arsenal FC xG
I would bet for:
Valencia CF or Arsenal FC 75% + Both teams to score 68%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Arsenal FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.56
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 96% |
|
4% |
| ± 1.5 | 87% |
|
13% |
| ± 2.5 | 68% |
|
32% |
| ± 3.5 | 47% |
|
53% |
| ± 4.5 | 29% |
|
71% |
Double Chance
Valencia CF or Draw
55%
Draw or Arsenal FC
70%
Valencia CF or Arsenal FC
75%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✗ 2–4 not predicted2 – 4Actual
1 – 1
9.7%
1 – 2
8.6%
2 – 1
6.6%
2 – 2
6.6%
0 – 2
5.8%
1 – 3
5.7%
0 – 1
5.1%
2 – 3
4.4%
0 – 0
4.2%
1 – 0
3.8%
0 – 3
3.8%
2 – 0
3.5%
Asian Handicap — Valencia CF
| Handicap | Valencia CF covers | Push | Arsenal FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 9% | 86% |
| -1.5 | 14% | — | 86% |
| -1 | 14% | 15% | 71% |
| -0.5 | 29% | — | 71% |
| +0.5 | 53% | — | 47% |
| +1 | 53% | 20% | 28% |
| +1.5 | 72% | — | 28% |
| +2 | 72% | 14% | 13% |
| +2.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
Clean Sheet
Valencia CF keeps clean sheet
14%
✓
Arsenal FC keeps clean sheet
22%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.