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Valencia CF vs Celtic FC, Europe 2018-19 ROUND OF 32

UEFA Europa League · 2018-19
1 – 0
Full Time
Thu 21 Feb 2019 · 17:55 UTC HT 45' · FT 45'

Overview

Match Preview

Valencia CF vs Celtic FC — Europe .

Match Details

  • Referee Christian Gittelmann
  • Referee Deniz Aytekin
  • Referee Eduard Beitinger
  • Referee Rafael Foltyn
  • Referee Benjamin Cortus
  • Referee Christian Dingert

Head-to-Head

2
Valencia CF 2 games · Avg 1.5 goals Celtic FC

Recent Form

DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
21 Feb Celtic FC H 1–0 W
17 Feb RCD Espanyol de Barcelona H 0–0 D
14 Feb Celtic FC A 2–0 W
10 Feb Real Sociedad de Fútbol H 0–0 D
02 Feb FC Barcelona A 2–2 D
26 Jan Villarreal CF H 3–0 W
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
21 Feb Valencia CF A 0–1 L
17 Feb Kilmarnock FC A 1–0 W
14 Feb Valencia CF H 0–2 L
06 Feb Hibernian FC H 2–0 W
03 Feb St. Johnstone FC A 2–0 W
30 Jan St. Johnstone FC H 2–0 W

Key Stats

0% Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
0% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
Celtic FC this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

Celtic FC
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/1
31-45
1/1
46-60
–/1
61-75
–/–
76+
–/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Celtic FC
Mika Baur 1 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' We are underway at . The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
  • 5' Valencia CF started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 5.
  • 10' Callum McGregor has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 8 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 15' Scott Bain has been relatively quiet despite scoring 0 goals in his last 420 appearances.
  • 20' It is a cagey affair so far. Valencia CF in their trying to find a way past Celtic FC's compact .
  • 23' Valencia CF manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Francis Coquelin is hanging Ezequiel Garay on the field on 23 minute.
  • 24' Celtic FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
  • 26' A moment of madness from Jeremy Toljan on 26 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Celtic FC will be frustrated.
  • 31' The travelling Celtic FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 36' 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 Jonny Hayes suffering a number of foals already.
  • 37' A moment of madness from Jeremy Toljan on 37 minutes earns him a Red card. Celtic FC will be frustrated.
  • 42' The energy levels are beginning to show. Brendan Rodgers might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 47' Carlos Soler has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 1 goals to his name this season.
  • 52' Celtic FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • 53' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Mouctar Diakhaby.
  • 58' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 59' Celtic FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
  • 63' James Forrest makes way for Odsonne Edouard at the 63 minute mark. A tactical switch from Celtic FC.
  • 68' Kevin Gameiro is ready to make an impact after coming on for Ruben Sobrino at the 68 minute mark.
  • 70' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Kevin Gameiro makes it 1-0.
  • 73' Time for substitution for Celtic FC. Oliver Burke is replaced by Michael Johnston.
  • 76' Lee Kangin has so much to prove this time. He replaces Daniel Wass on 76 minute.
  • 81' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 86' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • Celtic FC will have plenty to reflect on. Valencia CF were simply the better side today.

Lineups

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.14 Valencia CF xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.66 Celtic FC xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 73% + Under — clean sheet likely 66%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Valencia CF50% Draw31% Celtic FC19%
Actual: Valencia CF win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes34% 0% No66%
Avg goals/match: 1.8
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 81%
19%
± 1.5 54%
46%
± 2.5 27%
73%
± 3.5 12%
88%
± 4.5 4%
96%

Double Chance

Valencia CF or Draw
81%
Draw or Celtic FC
50%
Valencia CF or Celtic FC
69%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Valencia CF29% Draw57% Celtic FC14%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 0
19%
1 – 0
Actual
1 – 1
13.3%
2 – 0
10.3%
0 – 1
9.4%
2 – 1
7%
1 – 2
4%
3 – 0
3.9%
0 – 2
3.3%
3 – 1
2.8%
2 – 2
2.4%
4 – 0
1.1%

Asian Handicap — Valencia CF

Handicap Valencia CF covers Push Celtic FC covers
-2.5 7% — 93%
-2 7% 13% 80%
-1.5 20% — 80%
-1 20% 26% 54%
-0.5 46% — 54%
+0.5 81% — 19%
+1 81% 14% 5%
+1.5 95% — 5%
+2 95% 4% 1%
+2.5 99% — 1%

Clean Sheet

Valencia CF keeps clean sheet
52% ✓
Celtic FC keeps clean sheet
33% ✓

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