FC Twente vs Dunajská Streda preview

Europe flag 2026/2027 Europa Conference League, Europe
De Grolsch Veste
Europa Conference League
FC TwenteTWE
6 0
Dunajská StredaDAC
Full Time
3rd Qualifying Round Leg 1 of 2
Daan Rots - 7'
Marko Pjaca - 11'
Max Bruns - 56'
Goal
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CONTEXT

FC Twente delivered a dominant performance to defeat Dunajská Streda 6-0 on the night. The home team established a 2-0 lead by halftime and added four further goals after the break to complete the rout. Possessing 63 percent of the ball, FC Twente generated 2.61 expected goals while restricting their opponents to just 0.49. The outcome proved consistent with the pre-match expectations for the stronger side. Minimal deviation from projected patterns was observed in the final result. With no red cards shown to either side, the match proceeded without such interruptions. This result positions FC Twente favorably ahead of the second leg.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: Final score: FC Twente 6-0 Dunajská Streda. FC Twente showed a minimal deviation from the pre-match structural baseline.
  • Efficiency shift: Efficiency shift remained in line with pre-match projections.
  • xG alignment: The final outcome aligned with the expected goals data.
  • Market alignment: The result showed alignment with market indicators.
  • xG expectations: Expected goals anticipated a win for FC Twente by a moderate margin.
  • Event impact: No major events disrupted the expected match progression.
  • Red card distortion: Absence of red cards meant no distortion occurred in the game.
No standings statistics available.
No head-to-head records found.
0.5+ goals: 85%
1.5+ goals: 70%
2.5+ goals: 50%
3.5+ goals: 25%
Confidence: High (≥8 matches)

Quality vs Volume

Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15
Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11

Open Play vs Set Play

Open Play: 65%
Set Play: 35%

Expected Points

TeamxPts
Home1.8
Away1.2
ℹ️ Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality
S. Barrott
S. Barrott
Referee • 25 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 30.4
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 4
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0.36
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0.36
League Avg 0
W. Smith
W. Smith
1st Assistant • 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
A. James
A. James
2nd Assistant • 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
A. Kitchen
A. Kitchen
4th Official • 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
FC Twente J. van den Brom
J. van den Brom
VS
Dunajská Streda R. Klauß
R. Klauß
0
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
3
0 i
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
3 i
Last 6 Opponents
Velez Rank: 46 W
Velez Rank: 45 W
0
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
0 - 0 - 0
0

Win Probabilities

Live Win Probability (90 Min)
Home FC Twente
96.66%
Draw
1.9%
Away Dunajská Streda
1.44%

Team Power Ranking

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What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
79.04
78.12
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
FC Twente
Dunajská Streda
Power Score
79.04
78.12
League Position
-
-
Global Rank
101
117

Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted

Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.

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FC Twente — Opponent-weighted form score
Dunajská Streda — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) FC Twente Dunajská Streda

Heatmaps Ball coordinates

Attack and defence zones from ball position data. Filters: last 6 matches (overall/home/away), time period, competition.

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FC Twente

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

Dunajská Streda

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —
Possession Efficiency data not available for this match.

Set Pieces Efficiency Attack & Defence

Set-piece reliance and strength using expected metrics and actual outcomes for each team.

FC Twente
vs
Dunajská Streda
Created Set-piece attacking threat
FC Twente Dunajská Streda
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
32%
11%
Goals per Match Average set-piece goals scored per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xG) Goals scored minus set-piece xG. Positive = overperforming; Negative = underperforming expectations.
-0.84 vs -0.06
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
FC Twente Dunajská Streda
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
11%
32%
Conceded per Match Average set-piece goals conceded per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xGA) Goals conceded minus set-piece xGA. Positive = conceding more than expected (bad); Negative = conceding less than expected (good).
-0.06 vs -0.84
FC Twente
Dunajská Streda
xG Share = set-piece xG ÷ total xG
vs Expected = goals − set-piece xG

Counter / Transition Attack & Defence

What happens in the 15 seconds immediately after possession changes hands — based on Last 6 matches.

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FC Twente
vs
Dunajská Streda
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
FC Twente Dunajská Streda
Goals per Match Average goals scored within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
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—
Shots per Match Average shots taken within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
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—
Dangerous Attacks Average dangerous attacks launched within 15s of winning possession per match. ↑ better
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—
Transition Efficiency Index Composite score (0–1) of how efficiently this team attacks within 15s of winning the ball. Higher = more dangerous on transition. Higher = stronger on the counter
FC Twente 0.00
Dunajská Streda 0.00
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
FC Twente Dunajská Streda
Goals Conceded Average goals conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
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—
Shots Conceded Average shots conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
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—
Dangerous Attacks Conceded Average dangerous attacks allowed within 15s of losing possession per match. ↓ better
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Vulnerability Index Composite score (0–1) of how exposed this team is within 15s of losing the ball. Lower = better at preventing transition attacks. Lower = better transition defence
FC Twente 0.00
Dunajská Streda 0.00
FC Twente
Dunajská Streda
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

  • TWE had peak pressure around 67'.
  • TWE started the game with stronger pressure.
TWE Pressure DAC Pressure
⚡
Pressure Index: TWE reached the top pressure at 67' (73.61).

STARTING XI

Match Formation 4-3-3
Match Formation 4-1-4-1
Pitch

General Information

Date & Time
Competition
2026/2027 Europa Conference League, Europe · 3rd Qualifying Round · Leg 1 of 2
Stadium
De Grolsch Veste
Capacity
30205
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Samuel Barrott
Wade Smith
Alex James
Andrew Kitchen

Statistics

Possession
TWE
62%
DAC
38%

Top Statistics

6 Goals 0
5 Big Chances Created 0
6 Shots 3
61 Dangerous attacks 23
63 Possession 37
7 Corners 5
11 Free kicks 12
1 Yellow Cards 3

Match Overview

64 Ball Safe 54
4 Goal Kicks 7
16 Goal Attempts 7
5 Substitutions 5
20 Throwins 9
6 Assists 0
1 Injuries 1
22 Dribble Attempts 16
11 Successful Dribbles 7
50 Successful Dribbles Percentage 44

Attacking

122 Attacks 69
3 Big Chances Missed 0

Possession

56 Long Passes 42
560 Passes 325
498 Successful Passes 263
89 Successful Passes Percentage 81
19 Key Passes 7
33 Successful Long Passes 20
59 Successful Long Passes Percentage 48

Defensive

4 Saves 4
13 Tackles 18
16 Interceptions 14

Build-up

18 Total Crosses 14
4 Accurate Crosses 1

Discipline

1 Offsides 2
12 Fouls 11

Lineup

Referee : Samuel Barrott

Starting XI ▼

1
Lars Unnerstall
Lars Unnerstall Goalkeeper
7.63
3
Robin Pröpper
Robin Pröpper (C) Defender
7.62
28
Bart van Rooij
Bart van Rooij Defender
7.8
29
Aske Adelgaard
Aske Adelgaard Defender
7.49
38
Max Bruns
Max Bruns Defender
7.85
6
Ramiz Zerrouki
Ramiz Zerrouki Midfielder
7.6
4
Mathias Kjølø
Mathias Kjølø
Midfielder65'
6.73
11
Daan Rots
Daan Rots Midfielder
7.5
14
Kristian Hlynsson
Kristian Hlynsson
Midfielder65'
6.53
42
Daouda Weidmann
Daouda Weidmann Midfielder
8.81
20
Thomas van den Belt
Thomas van den Belt
Midfielder74'
6.54
7
Marko Pjaca
Marko Pjaca Attacker
8.09
9
Wout Weghorst
Wout Weghorst Attacker
7.11
25
Lucas Vennegoor of Hesselink
Lucas Vennegoor of Hesselink
Attacker74'
6.45
27
Sondre Ørjasæter
Sondre Ørjasæter Attacker
8.04
37
Naci Ünüvar
Naci Ünüvar
Attacker68'
7.09
Referee : Samuel Barrott

Starting XI ▼

31
Aljaz Ivacic
Aljaz Ivacic Goalkeeper
5.57
18
Simen Juklerød
Simen Juklerød Defender
5.6
22
Tsotne Kapanadze
Tsotne Kapanadze Defender
5.92
33
Taras Kacharaba
Taras Kacharaba (C) Defender
6.1
81
K. Nemanič
K. Nemanič Defender
6
7
Uroš Kabić
Uroš Kabić Midfielder
6.48
46
Matej Trusa
Matej Trusa
Attacker46'
6.42
10
Ammar Ramadan
Ammar Ramadan Midfielder
6.36
19
Alioune Sylla
Alioune Sylla
Attacker69'
6.37
17
Julien Eymard Bationo
Julien Eymard Bationo Midfielder
6.4
27
Fallou Diongue
Fallou Diongue
Midfielder46'
6.57
26
Filip Blazek
Filip Blazek Midfielder
6.54
44
Samsindin Ouro
Samsindin Ouro Midfielder
6.3
11
Abdoulaye Gueye
Abdoulaye Gueye
Attacker68'
6.56
29
Giorgi Gagua
Giorgi Gagua Attacker
6.62
36
Nathan Udvaros
Nathan Udvaros
Midfielder88'

Events

2ND-HALF
88'
Event
Nathan Udvaros → Giorgi Gagua
10th Substitution
Event
Robin Pröpper
Header / 6th Goal
78'
Event
Thomas van den Belt → Daouda Weidmann
8th Substitution
74'
Event
Lucas Vennegoor of Hesselink → Wout Weghorst
9th Substitution
74'
69'
Event
Alioune Sylla → Ammar Ramadan
7th Substitution
Event
Naci Ünüvar → Sondre Ørjasæter
6th Substitution
68'
68'
Event
Abdoulaye Gueye → Samsindin Ouro
5th Substitution
Event
Kristian Hlynsson → Daan Rots
3rd Substitution
65'
Event
Mathias Kjølø → Ramiz Zerrouki
4th Substitution
65'
Event
Ramiz Zerrouki
Right foot shot / 5th Goal
64'
Event
Max Bruns
Right foot shot / 4th Goal
56'
54'
Event
Fallou Diongue
Foul / 4th Yellowcard
Event
Robin Pröpper
Foul / 3rd Yellowcard
52'
Event
Daouda Weidmann
Right foot shot / 3rd Goal
48'
46'
Event
Fallou Diongue → Julien Eymard Bationo
1st Substitution
46'
Event
Matej Trusa → Uroš Kabić
2nd Substitution
1ST-HALF
45+2'
Event
Uroš Kabić
Foul / 2nd Yellowcard
39'
Event
K. Nemanič
Foul / 1st Yellowcard
Event
Marko Pjaca
Right foot shot / 2nd Goal
11'
Event
Daan Rots
Header / 1st Goal
7'

Match Commentary

90
Attempt Attempt
Kristian Hlynsson takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
88
Update Update
Nathan Udvaros is on, and Giorgi Gagua is off.
87
Attempt Attempt
Naci Unuvar takes a right-footed shot but misses.
81
Attempt Attempt
Naci Unuvar takes a right-footed shot but misses.
80
Attempt Attempt
Filip Blazek takes a left-footed shot, but it's saved.
80
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
78
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Shot by Robin Propper, and it's a goal with a header!
78
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
78
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Robin Propper scores to make it 6-0, assisted by Naci Unuvar.
77
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! The score is now 6-0.
74
Substitution Substitution
Substitution: Thomas Van Den Belt comes on for Daouda Weidmann.
74
Update Update
Lucas Vennegoor of Hesselink is coming on for Wout Weghorst.
71
Attempt Attempt
Giorgi Gagua takes a right-footed shot, but it is saved.
70
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
69
Update Update
Alioune Sylla comes on for Ammar Ramadan.
69
Attempt Attempt
Wout Weghorst takes a right-footed shot, but it is saved.
68
Update Update
On for Naci Unuvar, off goes Sondre Holmlund Orjasaeter.
68
Update Update
Abdoulaye Gueye is on, and Samsondin Ouro is off.
68
Attempt Attempt
Sondre Holmlund Orjasaeter takes a left-footed shot but misses.
67
Attempt Attempt
Ammar Ramadan takes a right-footed shot, but it's saved.
65
Update Update
Mathias Ullereng Kjolo comes on for Ramiz Zerrouki.
65
Update Update
On Kristian Hlynsson, off Daan Rots.
64
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Shot by Ramiz Zerrouki with his right foot results in a goal.
64
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Ramiz Zerrouki scores to make it 5-0, assisted by Sondre Holmlund Orjasaeter.
64
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
60
Attempt Attempt
Daouda Weidmann takes a right-footed shot, but it is saved.
56
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Max Bruns takes a shot with his right foot and scores.
56
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! The score is now 4-0.
54
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Fallou Diongue receives a yellow card.
52
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card issued to Robin Propper.
51
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card shown to Robin Propper.
49
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Daouda Weidmann takes a shot with his right foot and scores.
49
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Daouda Weidmann scores, making it 3-0.
46
Substitution Substitution
Fallou Diongue is substituted off for Julien Bationo.
46
Update Update
Matej Trusa comes on for Uros Kabic.
45
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
45
Attempt Attempt
Ammar Ramadan takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
45
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card shown to Uros Kabic.
45
Attempt Attempt
Simen Juklerod takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
45
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
45
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
44
Attempt Attempt
Bart van Rooij takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
44
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
42
Attempt Attempt
Ammar Ramadan's right-footed shot is saved.
39
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Klemen Nemanic receives a yellow card.
36
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
33
Attempt Attempt
Daouda Weidmann takes a right-footed shot but misses.
30
Attempt Attempt
Ramiz Zerrouki takes a right-footed shot but misses.
27
Attempt Attempt
Bart van Rooij takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
21
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
18
Attempt Attempt
Daan Rots takes a left-footed shot, but it's saved.
18
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
18
Attempt Attempt
Uros Kabic takes a left-footed shot but misses.
16
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
16
Attempt Attempt
Ammar Ramadan takes a right-footed shot, but it misses the target.
16
Attempt Attempt
Giorgi Gagua's left-footed shot is blocked.
15
Attempt Attempt
Samsondin Ouro takes a left-footed shot but misses.
11
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Marko Pjaca takes a right-footed shot and scores.
11
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! The score is now 2-0.
11
Attempt Attempt
Daouda Weidmann takes a right-footed shot, but it is saved.
7
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Shot - Daan Rots Head Shot Goal
7
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! The score is now 1-0.
1
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
1
Update Update
Kick-off! The referee is Samuel Barrott.

CONCLUSION

The 6-0 scoreline underscores FC Twente's superiority in this encounter against Dunajská Streda. Their attacking efficiency shone through as they converted opportunities into a high tally of goals. The expected goals figures indicated a likely win for the home side, and the actual result reinforced this alignment. Possession dominance allowed them to dictate the tempo and limit the away team's threats effectively. Looking ahead, this substantial advantage in the first leg provides a solid foundation for progression in the tie. The absence of any disciplinary issues ensured a clean contest focused on the football. Overall, FC Twente's display highlighted their strength and sets them up well for future challenges in the competition.