Open game expected at A. Le Coq Arena: Flora vs Paide preview

It’s busy days for these teams as both were in action only a few days ago. There’s no rest for the wicked, or in this case; no rest for Flora and Paide.

Flora form and stats

Home games in the Meistriliiga have been a walk in the park for Flora so far, with 31 points won from 11 matches; 10 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses. Flora haven’t lost a league-game in twelve attempts regardless of arena, a great achievement. Their last loss was the fixture versus Tulevik, 112 days ago. Flora has won so many consecutive home games (nine in a row) that they struggle to remember the last time points were lost here at A. Le Coq Arena. We remember; it was Tammeka.

Flora are returning here after visiting Kuressaare in a Meistriliiga game and winning with a 4-0 scoreline. K. Vassiljev, M. Poom, V. Kreida and V. Sinyavskiy scored the goal(s). A strong away win before that one, visiting Trans and winning 2-1.

As mentioned above, Flora "killed" Kuressaare in their previous game. They need to reset completely for this one and beware of complacency.

This is expected to be a close game, with Flora perhaps considered small favourites due to their home advantage. Looking back at earlier matches similar to this one (expected to be close with Flora as a small favourite), we find three games. Flora has won two of these, drawn zero and lost one.

There's a new fixture coming up fairly quickly for Flora, as the Meistriliiga home game vs Nomme Kalju is only four days away.

The Flora manager J. Henn has got the team scoring with 27 from 11 home games in the league. Defensively Flora have been outstanding, conceding less than half a goal on average per home game in the league (5 in 11 games). For more goal stats, check the Statistics tab above.

Paide form and stats

The away team have been very comfortable on their travels so far, racking up 9 wins, 0 draws and only 3 losses in the Meistriliiga. In general it has been a productive period now for Paide as they haven't lost any of their last eleven games. A great winning streak in away games for Paide as they have managed to win six matches in a row as the visitors. Not since the Flora have they travelled home without three points.

Paide play their second away game in a row, but can be confident going into this one after the 3-1 victory visiting Nomme Kalju (placed 3rd). Before that one, a nice away victory 2-0 at Legion.

So, this is expected to be a close game, an even contest. Looking at earlier matches with Paide playing away and similar expectations, we found three relevant matches. Results were two Paide wins, zero draws and one defeat.

A quick return to home after this game, as Paide are hosting Kuressaare in the Meistriliiga only four days away.

Paide create on average more than 2,5 goals per away game (in the league) all by themselves, having scored 32 goals in 12 travels. Paide have conceded 12 goals in these away matches.

Head 2 Head

The most recent history between these sides is the Flora - Paide 3-1 played earlier this season. Head-2-head stats last ten meetings: eight - two - zero (Flora wins - draws - Paide wins). As for goals, six matches ended with three or more goals (over 2,5), four had two or less.

Flora missing players

Paide missing players