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Valletta FC vs HSK Zrinjski Mostar, Europe 2018-19 2ND QUALIFYING ROUND

UEFA Europa League · 2018-19
Thu 2 Aug 2018 · 16:00 UTC HT 45' · FT 45'

Overview

Match Preview

Valletta FC vs HSK Zrinjski MostarEurope .

Match Details

  • Referee Rade Obrenovic
  • Referee Grega Kordez
  • Referee Tomislav Pospeh
  • Referee
8 games this season 🟨 1.4/game 4.8 goals/game

Recent Form

DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
02 Aug HSK Zrinjski Mostar H 1–2 L
26 Jul HSK Zrinjski Mostar A 1–1 D
17 Jul FK Kukesi H 1–1 D
11 Jul FK Kukesi A 0–0 D
13 May KF Shkendija 79 H 5–4 W
09 May FK Kukesi H 1–0 W
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
02 Aug Valletta FC A 2–1 W
26 Jul Valletta FC H 1–1 D
18 Jul FC Spartak Trnava H 1–1 D
11 Jul FC Spartak Trnava A 0–1 L
13 May FK Crvena Zvezda H 1–2 L
08 May FC Spartak Trnava H 0–1 L

Key Stats

70% Both Teams to Score
H2H (10 games)
70% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' We are underway at . The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
  • 5' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 5 minutes.
  • 10' Valletta FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 15' The travelling HSK Zrinjski Mostar supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 20' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Valletta FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
  • 25' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
  • 30' Valletta FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
  • 31' HSK Zrinjski Mostar is taking the lead after the goal scored by Hrvoje Barisic on 31.
  • 36' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 38' The referee shows HSK Zrinjski Mostar player a Yellow card on 38.
  • 43' It looks surprising Valletta FC does not make any changes. Advan Kadusic has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 46' Another substitution for HSK Zrinjski Mostar to replace Pero Stojkic by Advan Kadusic on 46 minute.
  • 50' Marin Galic is having his name booked by the referee on 50.
  • 53' Another substitution for HSK Zrinjski Mostar to replace Marko Perisic by Neven Lastro on 53 minute.
  • 55' HSK Zrinjski Mostar receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 55.
  • 56' What a strike from Steve Borg! The score is 1-1.
  • 61' 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 Antonio Soldo suffering a number of foals already.
  • 66' What a strike from Milos Filipovic! The score is 1-2.
  • 71' The whistle greets Bogdan Gavrila as he departs to be replaced by Kyrian Nwoko.
  • 76' The referee calls foul for Miguel Alba. He receives a Yellow card.
  • 77' Steve Borg was booked on 77.
  • 81' Valletta FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Julian Cruz Gill is hanging Steve Borg on the field on 81 minute.
  • 86' Rowen Muscat needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
  • 88' Jean Borg is replacing Santiago Malano for the Valletta FC side.
  • 90' Valletta FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
  • 90' It is a substitution in HSK Zrinjski Mostar team. Milos Filipovic is replaced by Toni Jovic on 90 minute.
  • With this win, HSK Zrinjski Mostar is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.

Lineups

H2H

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.38 Valletta FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.17 HSK Zrinjski Mostar xG
I would bet for: Valletta FC or HSK Zrinjski Mostar 72%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Valletta FC42% Draw28% HSK Zrinjski Mostar30%
Actual: HSK Zrinjski Mostar win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes52% 0% No48%
Avg goals/match: 2.55
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 90%
10%
± 1.5 72%
28%
± 2.5 46%
54%
± 3.5 26%
74%
± 4.5 12%
88%

Double Chance

Valletta FC or Draw
70%
Draw or HSK Zrinjski Mostar
58%
Valletta FC or HSK Zrinjski Mostar
72%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Valletta FC29% Draw48% HSK Zrinjski Mostar23%
Actual: HSK Zrinjski Mostar win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.6%
0 – 0
9.9%
1 – 0
9.7%
2 – 1
8.4%
0 – 1
8.1%
2 – 0
7.2%
1 – 2
Actual
0 – 2
5.2%
2 – 2
5%
3 – 1
3.9%
3 – 0
3.3%
1 – 3
2.8%

Asian Handicap — Valletta FC

Handicap Valletta FC covers Push HSK Zrinjski Mostar covers
-2.5 7% 93%
-2 7% 12% 81%
-1.5 19% 81%
-1 19% 21% 60%
-0.5 40% 60%
+0.5 70% 30%
+1 70% 18% 13%
+1.5 87% 13%
+2 87% 9% 4%
+2.5 96% 4%

Clean Sheet

Valletta FC keeps clean sheet
32%
HSK Zrinjski Mostar keeps clean sheet
26%

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