Vysshaya Liga: Neman Grodno - Ruh Brest preview and statistics

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Competition: Belarus Vysshaya Liga
Competition: Sat 09.May
Match begins: 14:00 (UTC)
Venue: Stadyen Nyoman (9000 seats)

Neman Grodno are welcoming Ruh Brest for another important game after their 2-4 result against 12th-placed Ruh Brest.

It's no vacation for neither Grodno nor Ruh Brest as both were in action only a few days ago. Expect some tired legs on the pitch and/or possibly some changes to the lineups.

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Neman Grodno form and stats

Neman Grodno, who have the the best goal difference (+5) at home in Vysshaya Liga, have collected seven points from their first three Vysshaya Liga games here at Stadyen Nyoman, a promising start.

Grodno's previous game was also a home match, the defeat 2-4 versus Ruh Brest (placed 12th). A defeat was the result before that one, 1-3 away at BATE.

A goal frenzy last time out for Grodno, with a total of 6 goals in the match against Ruh Brest. Fun stuff to watch!

The bookmakers consider this a fairly even contest. One could say only the home advantage separates the teams. It could be relevant to look at how Neman Grodno have performed in matches similar to this (as small favourites). Our database has found eight matches with the results: Won four, drawn three and lost one.

With an average of more than two goals per home game in the league (6 in 3 games), Neman Grodno's attacking play is working. Defensively Grodno have been outstanding, conceding less than half a goal on average per home game in the league (1 in 3 games). For more goal stats, check the Statistics tab above.

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Ruh Brest form and stats

1 win, 2 draws and 1 loss. That’s the product of Ruh Brest playing as the away team in the Vysshaya Liga this season.

Brest play their second away game in a row, but can be confident going into this one after the 4-2 victory visiting Neman Grodno (placed 14th). A 1-1 draw was the result before that, hosting Gorodeya.

A crazy, crazy match with lots of goals last time out for Ruh Brest, as mentioned above. 6 goals in that one, will this match be as much fun?

So, this is expected to be a close game, an even contest. Looking at earlier matches with Ruh Brest playing away and similar expectations, we found two relevant matches. Results were one Ruh Brest win, one draw and zero defeats.

There's been a serious shortage of goals from Ruh Brest's away games in the league this season with only 1 goal from 4 matches. The Ruh Brest defense is a tough nut to crack, having conceded less than half a goal per away game on average (1 goal in 4 games).

Head 2 Head

This is not the first time this season these parties meet, as the history books show this recent fixture: Neman Grodno - Ruh Brest 2-4. Last three meetings between the teams: Grodno won two, Ruh Brest won one and zero draws. three games with over 2,5 goals, zero matches with two goals or less.

Top Goalscorers

GrodnoP. Zabelin
P. Zabelin
2 goals

Neman Grodno missing players

Ruh Brest missing players

Neman Grodno Ruh Brest
Total Home vs low Statistics Stat vs low Away Total
8 4 2 Played P 1 5 8
2 2 1 Won W 1 2 3
2 1 1 Drew D 0 2 3
4 1 0 Lost L 0 1 2
9 8 3 Scored S 1 5 7
11 5 1 Conceded C 0 3 5
88% 100% 100% Over 0.5 O 0.5 100% 60% 75%
75% 100% 100% Over 1.5 O 1.5 0% 20% 25%
38% 50% 0% Over 2.5 O 2.5 0% 20% 12%
25% 25% 0% Over 3.5 O 3.5 0% 20% 12%
12% 25% 0% Over 4.5 O 4.5 0% 20% 12%
38% 50% 50% BTTS BTTS 0% 20% 25%
38% 50% 50% Clean Sheets C S 100% 60% 50%
38% 0% 0% Failed to Score F T 0% 60% 50%
 
4.1 5.5 6 Corners for (avg) C F 6 5.4 6.5
4 2.2 1.5 Corners against (avg) C A 6 4.2 4.4
2.2 2.2 2.5 Yellow cards (avg) Y C 3 3.6 3.1
1 0 0 Red cards R C 0 3 3
 
80 50 21 Total Shots T S 7 57 110
30 20 9 Shots on Target S O 5 21 38
30% 40% 33% Goal Efficiency G E 20% 24% 18%
Key stats in Vysshaya Liga this season:
  • All of Neman Grodno's home-matches have had more than 1,5 goals.
  • Neman Grodno has the the best goal difference (+5) at home
  • Neman Grodno have played more matches over 2,5 goals home than away.
  • Neman Grodno have scored in all their home matches so far.
  • Neman Grodno have won at least twice as many corners as they have conceded at home.
  • Neman Grodno have won significantly more corners at home than away.
  • Neman Grodno haven’t played a single 0-0 game at home.
  • Ruh Brest have played more matches over 2,5 goals away than home.
  • Ruh Brest have won significantly less corners away then at home.

  Total Home Away  
# Team MP W D L F A MP W D L F A MP W D L F A +/- P
1 Slutsk 8 5 1 2 15 11 5 2 1 2 8 7 3 3 0 0 7 4 4 16
2 Ynergetyk-BDU 8 5 0 3 10 8 3 2 0 1 5 2 5 3 0 2 5 6 2 15
3 Torpedo BelAZ 7 4 2 1 9 4 3 2 1 0 3 0 4 2 1 1 6 4 5 14
4 BATE 7 4 1 2 11 6 3 2 1 0 4 1 4 2 0 2 7 5 5 13
5 Isloch 7 4 0 3 9 11 5 4 0 1 8 4 2 0 0 2 1 7 -2 12
6 Shakhtyor 7 3 2 2 9 3 4 1 1 2 5 3 3 2 1 0 4 0 6 11
7 Gorodeya 8 3 2 3 5 7 4 1 1 2 2 5 4 2 1 1 3 2 -2 11
8 Minsk 8 3 1 4 12 16 3 1 0 2 5 10 5 2 1 2 7 6 -4 10
9 Dinamo Brest 7 3 1 3 9 7 4 1 1 2 5 6 3 2 0 1 4 1 2 10
10 Slavia 7 3 1 3 10 12 3 1 1 1 3 4 4 2 0 2 7 8 -2 10
11 Vitebsk 7 3 1 3 6 8 3 2 0 1 4 3 4 1 1 2 2 5 -2 10
12 Ruh Brest 7 2 3 2 3 3 3 1 1 1 2 2 4 1 2 1 1 1 0 9
13 Dinamo Minsk 7 3 0 4 10 8 4 2 0 2 5 3 3 1 0 2 5 5 2 9
14 Neman Grodno 7 2 2 3 7 7 3 2 1 0 6 1 4 0 1 3 1 6 0 8
15 Smolevichy-STI 7 0 3 4 3 9 4 0 1 3 1 6 3 0 2 1 2 3 -6 3
16 Belshina 7 0 2 5 5 13 4 0 1 3 2 8 3 0 1 2 3 5 -8 2

Read more about Vysshaya Liga

The Belarusian Premier League (or, the Vysshaya Liga) is the top level of football in Belarus. It was founded in 1992 after Belarus declared independence. It currently has 16 teams in a season running in spring, summer and autumn. Each team plays 30 fixtures to create a final league table.