All the pressure is on Paide before Maardu game

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 Maardu and Paide.

Maardu form and stats

With 3 Meistriliiga wins, 3 draws and 7 defeats from their home games, Maardu, who have the most conceded goals (80) in Meistriliiga, are certainly not brimming with confidence.

The Maardu crowd went home unhappy last time out, seeing their beloved players lose 0-1 to Tammeka here at Maardu linnastaadion in a Meistriliiga match. Heartbreak before that as Maardu lost 1-3 at Levadia's place.

Despite playing at their own arena the home team are massive underdogs in this game. The home fans will enjoy their drinks and snacks knowing that the chances of points are very slim. When Maardu have been in this position before, they have won 0, drawn 0 and lost 4 from four games. 3 defeats by at least two goals.

The manager A. Borissov will start preparations for the next game as soon this is finished, as the hosts are going to Kuressaare in only four days.

The Maardu fans would probably like to see some more goals scored at their own stadium in the league, the tally being 13 in 13 matches. Maardu are struggling defensively, conceding on average more than two goals per home game (32 from 13 played).

Paide form and stats

The away team have been very comfortable on their travels so far, racking up 9 wins, 3 draws and only 2 losses in the Meistriliiga. It could be a hat trick of victories away for Paide, as they have won on their previous two travels.

Two travels in a row for Paide, whose manager V. Zahovaiko could celebrate last time after the Meistriliiga win against Kuressaare. Prior to that match, a home win 13-0 against Pohja-Tallinna JK Volta in the Estonian Cup.

As mentioned earlier, Paide will not be satisfied unless they get maximum points from this game. Performing as huge favourites away from home has earlier resulted in 5 wins (4 by two or more goals winning margin), 0 draws and 0 surprising defeats.

A new game in only three days for Paide, the Meistriliiga home match versus Tulevik. Busy days.

With an average of more than two away goals per league game away, Paide are regular goalscorers on their travels. They concede less than a goal on average per away game (13 so far).

Head 2 Head

This is not the first time this season these parties meet, as the history books show this recent fixture: Paide - Maardu 5-0. Last three meetings between the teams: Maardu won 0, Paide won 3 and 0 draws. 2 games with over 2,5 goals, 1 match with two goals or less.

Top Goalscorers

H. Välja 10 goals / 3 assists

M. Yao 8 goals

Maardu missing players

Paide missing players