Getting closer to the top teams is at stake when these two mid-table clubs battle it out. Both will be aiming to improve their league table standing, Flora II in 5th and Elva in 4th place.
It's no vacation for neither Flora nor Elva 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.
Flora II form and stats
The story so far in the Esiliiga for Flora II at their home stadium (Sportland Arena) is 5 wins, 2 draws and 6 defeats. With a nice streak brewing from their home games, Flora are also looking for their fifth consecutive victory regardless of location.
Flora II enjoyed a nice away win last time out, playing at Maardu's place. The match ended 5-3 with D. Fedotov, R. Tohver, I. Ustritski and A. Iljin (2) scoring. Sensational by Flora last match, beating Maardu away as big underdogs. Before that match, a win away at Vaprus.
A goal frenzy last time out for Flora II, with a total of 8 goals in the match against Maardu. Fun stuff to watch!
There's a new fixture coming up fairly quickly for Flora, as the Esiliiga home game vs Tammeka II is only three days away.
The Flora fans have had their share of opportunities to cheer home goals this season, having seen 23 goals in 13 league matches. Flora II's goalkeeper has had to pick the ball out of their own net 17 times. For more goal stats, check the Statistics tab above.
Elva form and stats
Playing away, Elva have won 4 games, drawn 4 and suffered 5 defeats in the Esiliiga this season. Momentum is building for Elva in their away games, having won their two previous outings.
Elva's last game ended in a draw, the home match versus Vaprus that finished 0-0. Ahead of that match was the victory versus Tammeka II at their stadium, the result 3-1.
Elva has another fixture away, a Esiliiga game, against Nõmme United in just four days. A tough schedule for the visitors!
Elva are scoring more than one goal per away game on average, having accumulated 17 away goals from 13 games (in the league). The Elva manager V. Haan has some worries about the defense as 27 goals have been conceded in these travels. There's been improvement defensively lately, as only 3 of these goals has been conceded in their last 3 away matches.
Head 2 Head
Elva - Flora 1-1 was the story when these teams last met, earlier this season. Last ten meetings between the teams: Flora won six, Elva won two and two draws. eight games with over 2,5 goals, two matches with two goals or less.Top Goalscorers
  A. Šapovalov 16 goals |  A. Jermatšenko 14 goals | A. Iljin 12 goals |
Flora II missing players
Elva missing players
| Flora II | Elva | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 30 | 14 | 1 | Played | P | 2 | 14 | 30 |
| 14 | 6 | 1 | Won | W | 1 | 5 | 13 |
| 6 | 2 | 0 | Drew | D | 0 | 4 | 7 |
| 10 | 6 | 0 | Lost | L | 1 | 5 | 10 |
| 57 | 26 | 2 | Scored | S | 4 | 20 | 49 |
| 40 | 18 | 0 | Conceded | C | 6 | 28 | 48 |
| 93% | 86% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 86% | 90% |
| 77% | 71% | 100% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 100% | 79% | 80% |
| 60% | 64% | 0% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 100% | 64% | 60% |
| 43% | 50% | 0% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 100% | 50% | 43% |
| 30% | 36% | 0% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 50% | 43% | 33% |
| 60% | 50% | 0% | BTTS | BTTS | 100% | 64% | 60% |
| 27% | 29% | 100% | Clean Sheets | C S | 0% | 29% | 27% |
| 20% | 36% | 0% | Failed to Score | F T | 0% | 21% | 23% |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1.8 | 1.6 | 2 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 2.5 | 1.4 | 2 |
| 5 | 1 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 1 | 5 |
| 337 | 167 | 14 | Total Shots | T S | 29 | 164 | 403 |
| 156 | 79 | 6 | Shots on Target | S O | 18 | 74 | 164 |
| 37% | 33% | 33% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 22% | 27% | 30% |
- Elva have played more matches over 2,5 goals away than home.
- Flora II has the most dropped points from leading position (15) in Esiliiga
- Flora II have played more matches over 2,5 goals home than away.
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Vaprus | 27 | 17 | 7 | 3 | 63 | 24 | 13 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 37 | 9 | 14 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 26 | 15 | 39 | 58 |
| 2 | Maardu | 27 | 18 | 3 | 6 | 59 | 34 | 14 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 38 | 7 | 13 | 6 | 1 | 6 | 21 | 27 | 25 | 57 |
| 3 | Nõmme United | 27 | 13 | 7 | 7 | 66 | 36 | 14 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 29 | 15 | 13 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 37 | 21 | 30 | 46 |
| 4 | Elva | 27 | 12 | 6 | 9 | 45 | 45 | 14 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 28 | 18 | 13 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 17 | 27 | 0 | 42 |
| 5 | Flora II | 27 | 11 | 6 | 10 | 46 | 36 | 13 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 23 | 17 | 14 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 23 | 19 | 10 | 39 |
| 6 | Tammeka II | 27 | 12 | 2 | 13 | 43 | 50 | 14 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 31 | 26 | 13 | 5 | 0 | 8 | 12 | 24 | -7 | 38 |
| 7 | Levadia II | 27 | 10 | 5 | 12 | 36 | 39 | 13 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 20 | 16 | 14 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 16 | 23 | -3 | 35 |
| 8 | Parnu | 27 | 8 | 7 | 12 | 49 | 55 | 14 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 31 | 21 | 13 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 18 | 34 | -6 | 31 |
| 9 | Vandra | 27 | 9 | 2 | 16 | 42 | 64 | 12 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 23 | 25 | 15 | 3 | 1 | 11 | 19 | 39 | -22 | 29 |
| 10 | K-Jarve JK Jarve | 27 | 1 | 3 | 23 | 13 | 79 | 14 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 9 | 39 | 13 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 4 | 40 | -66 | 3 |