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Valencia CF vs Juventus FC, 2018-19 GROUP STAGE

UEFA Champions League · 2018-19
Wed 19 Sep 2018 · 19:00 UTC HT 45' · FT 45'

Overview

Match Preview

Valencia CF vs Juventus FC — Champions League .

Match Details

  • Referee Bastian Dankert
  • Referee Stefan Lupp
  • Referee Felix Brych
  • Referee Mark Borsch
  • Referee Marco Fritz

Recent Form

DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
19 Sep Juventus FC H 0–2 L
15 Sep Real Betis Balompié H 0–0 D
02 Sep Levante UD A 2–2 D
26 Aug RCD Espanyol de Barcelona A 0–2 L
20 Aug Club Atlético de Madrid H 1–1 D
05 May Borussia Dortmund A 2–5 L
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
19 Sep Valencia CF A 2–0 W
16 Sep US Sassuolo Calcio H 2–1 W
01 Sep Parma Calcio 1913 A 2–1 W
25 Aug SS Lazio H 2–0 W
18 Aug AC Chievo Verona A 3–2 W
05 May Galatasaray SK H 1–0 W

Key Stats

50% Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
0% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The ball is rolling at . Valencia CF are looking to make home advantage count against Juventus FC.
  • 5' Wojciech Szczesny has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 10' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Juventus FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
  • 15' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 20' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
  • 23' Sami Khedira makes way for Emre Can at the 23 minute mark. A tactical switch from Juventus FC.
  • 28' It looks surprising Valencia CF does not make any changes. Dani Parejo has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 29' That looks like a foul for a Red card for Cristiano Ronaldo.
  • 34' The 35-year-old Gabriel Paulista has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 39' Valencia CF are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Juventus FC's shape.
  • 43' A moment of madness from Dani Parejo on 43 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Valencia CF will be frustrated.
  • 44' That is a Yellow card for Valencia CF. Dani Parejo will be fuming at that decision.
  • 45' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Miralem Pjanic makes no mistake. 0-1!
  • 50' Controversy at the stadium! Jeison Murillo argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 51' Miralem Pjanic does the damage! The net is bulging and Juventus FC surge ahead!
  • 54' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Ruben Vezo.
  • 57' A tactical swap from Valencia CF — Denis Cheryshev on, Ruben Vezo off on 57 minutes.
  • 59' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Alex Sandro on 59 minutes.
  • 64' Juventus FC is showing some good football. However, Juventus FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
  • 66' Juventus FC ring the changes. Miralem Pjanic has done his job and it is now time for Douglas Costa to step up.
  • 70' It is a substitution in Valencia CF team. Michy Batshuayi is replaced by Kevin Gameiro on 70 minute.
  • 75' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 80' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 81' It’s a booking for Juventus FC player. Wojciech Szczesny gets a Yellow card.
  • 86' It is a cagey affair so far. Valencia CF in their trying to find a way past Juventus FC's compact .
  • 89' Another change for Juventus FC made on 89 minute. Douglas Costa leaves to be changed by Daniele Rugani.
  • 90' Daniele Rugani is having his name booked by the referee on 90.
  • With this win, Juventus FC is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.

Lineups

H2H

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
0.95 Valencia CF xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.32 Juventus FC xG
I would bet for: Juventus FC or Draw 74% + Under 2.5 goals 61%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Valencia CF26% Draw30% Juventus FC44%
Actual: Juventus FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes46% 0% No54%
Avg goals/match: 2.27
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 87%
13%
± 1.5 66%
34%
± 2.5 39%
61%
± 3.5 20%
80%
± 4.5 9%
91%

Double Chance

Valencia CF or Draw
56%
Draw or Juventus FC
74%
Valencia CF or Juventus FC
70%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Valencia CF19% Draw51% Juventus FC30%
Actual: Juventus FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.9%
0 – 0
12.6%
0 – 1
12.5%
0 – 2
Actual
1 – 0
8.6%
1 – 2
8.3%
2 – 1
5.9%
2 – 0
4.4%
2 – 2
4%
0 – 3
3.8%
1 – 3
3.7%
3 – 1
1.9%

Asian Handicap — Valencia CF

Handicap Valencia CF covers Push Juventus FC covers
-2.5 2% — 98%
-2 2% 7% 91%
-1.5 9% — 91%
-1 9% 16% 75%
-0.5 25% — 75%
+0.5 56% — 44%
+1 56% 23% 21%
+1.5 79% — 21%
+2 79% 13% 8%
+2.5 92% — 8%

Clean Sheet

Valencia CF keeps clean sheet
27% ✓
Juventus FC keeps clean sheet
39% ✗

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