Levadia vs Nõmme Kalju: Match guide and 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 Levadia and Nõmme Kalju.

One slightly interesting match fact is that this game is played on grass and that the visiting Nõmme Kalju have a different surface at their stadium (artificial turf). The impact of this is hard to measure exactly, but the visitors stats on grass is 18-12-3 (win-draw-loss) from 33 matches.

This is a local derby, usually meaning added tension and importance.

Nõmme Kalju are still fighting for top positions and their benefits.

Levadia form and stats

Levadia, who have the most scored goals (96) in Meistriliiga, have performed here at A. Le Coq Arena this season with 11 wins from 17 Meistriliiga matches. Some points have been lost, as they have drawn 4 games and lost 2.

Levadia drew their last game, also a home match. Nõmme Kalju (placed 3rd) was the opponent, 1-1 the score. In the game before, an away victory match versus Maardu with a 4-1 scoreline.

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 Levadia have performed in matches similar to this (as small favourites). Our database has found five matches with the results: Won 0 Drawn 2 Lost 3.

Levadia always seem capable of creating a buzz here at A. Le Coq Arena with 53 goals in 17 league games. Levadia have only conceded 14 from their league home games. For more goal stats, check the Statistics tab above.

Nõmme Kalju form and stats

The away team, who have the fewest conceded goals (8) away in Meistriliiga, have been very comfortable on their travels so far, racking up 11 wins, 6 draws and only 0 losses in the Meistriliiga. Things are running smoothly for Nõmme Kalju who hasn't tasted defeat in their last 31 matches, regardless of venue and tournament. Their last defeat was against Flora.

Nõmme Kalju has to pack their bags again for the second away game in a row. Last time they traveled to Levadia for a Meistriliiga game that ended a draw (1-1). Ahead of that match was the victory versus Kuressaare at their stadium, the result 3-0.

So, this is expected to be a close game, an even contest. Looking at earlier matches with Nõmme Kalju playing away and similar expectations, we found three relevant matches. Results were 2 Nõmme Kalju wins, 1 draw and 0 defeats.

The travelling fans enjoy Nõmme Kalju's attacking play in away games, having scored 30 goals in 17 league matches away. Nõmme Kalju are tight as a drum on their travels, having allowed the opposition only 8 goals away.

Head 2 Head

The teams have played each other before this season, with the result Nõmme Kalju - Levadia 2-1 entered in the official records. Head-to-head totals (for the last ten meetings): Levadia won 1 game, 2 matches ended with a draw and Nõmme Kalju has 7 wins. Over 2,5 goals / under 2,5 goals: 6 / 4

Top Goalscorers

N. Andreev 12 goals

João Morelli 11 goals

M. Roosnupp 10 goals

Levadia missing players

Nõmme Kalju missing players