RomaniaMatches analysed: 282023–2026Istvan Kovacs · UEFA Champions League: referee stats
Istvan Kovacs (Romania) has shown 4.79 cards per game in 28 analysed matches — +11% compared with the average of the same leagues. Profile: strict.
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Percentile among 2955 referees with at least 15 matches; 50 = typical referee. Each axis compares the referee with the average of the leagues where this referee officiates.
Cards per match (last 20 matches)
Last matches refereed by Istvan Kovacs
| Date | Match | Score | Cards (home–away) | Fouls | Pen. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue 25 Aug | Sabah FA – Hapoel Beer ShevaUEFA Champions League | 5:2 | 4 | 35 | 0 |
| Tue 11 Aug | Bodo/Glimt – Union St. GilloiseUEFA Champions League | 3:2 | 5 | 21 | 0 |
| Wed 8 Apr | Barcelona – Atletico MadridUEFA Champions League | 0:2 | 6 | 23 | 0 |
| Wed 25 Feb | Paris Saint Germain – MonacoUEFA Champions League | 2:2 | 7 | 20 | 0 |
| Wed 28 Jan | Borussia Dortmund – InterUEFA Champions League | 0:2 | 3 | 26 | 0 |
| Wed 21 Jan | Galatasaray – Atletico MadridUEFA Champions League | 1:1 | 7 | 22 | 0 |
| Tue 4 Nov | Liverpool – Real MadridUEFA Champions League | 1:0 | 5 | 27 | 0 |
| Wed 1 Oct | Villarreal – JuventusUEFA Champions League | 2:2 | 4 | 26 | 0 |
| Wed 17 Sept | Olympiakos Piraeus – PafosUEFA Champions League | 0:0 | 7 | 29 | 0 |
| Wed 27 Aug | FC Copenhagen – FC Basel 1893UEFA Champions League | 2:0 | 1 | 40 | 1 |
| Tue 12 Aug | Fenerbahçe – FeyenoordUEFA Champions League | 5:2 | 4 | 32 | 0 |
| Sat 31 May | Paris Saint Germain – InterUEFA Champions League | 5:0 | 5 | 20 | 0 |
| Tue 11 Mar | Liverpool – Paris Saint GermainUEFA Champions League | 0:1 | 2 | 20 | 0 |
| Wed 19 Feb | Real Madrid – Manchester CityUEFA Champions League | 3:1 | 3 | 18 | 0 |
| Wed 29 Jan | Juventus – BenficaUEFA Champions League | 0:2 | 3 | 15 | 0 |
How the numbers are calculated
Cards = yellow and red cards shown to players during 90 minutes (a second yellow counts as a yellow plus a red, as most bookmakers settle). Cards for coaches and substitutes on the bench and cards in extra time are excluded. Penalties = penalties awarded during the match (shoot-outs excluded). “vs league” compares the referee with the average of the exact league seasons this referee worked, so a referee from a card-heavy league is not called strict just because of the league.
Data: official match events and statistics (API-Sports), updated daily.
Frequently asked questions
How many cards does Istvan Kovacs give per game?
On average 4.79 cards per game in 28 analysed matches (league average in the same competitions: 4.14).
Is Istvan Kovacs a strict referee?
Compared with the leagues where Istvan Kovacs officiates, the card count is +11% – profile: strict. A red card appeared in 29% of these matches.
How often do matches with Istvan Kovacs go over 4.5 cards?
Over 4.5 cards in 50% of matches and over 3.5 cards in 71%. Both teams were booked in 89%.
Does Istvan Kovacs give many penalties?
A penalty was awarded in 14% of matches refereed by Istvan Kovacs.