Nõmme Kalju v Flora betting guide: Not much separates the two teams

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 Nõmme Kalju and Flora.

This pitch has artificial turf, which is not Flora's usual surface at their own ground. When playing on artificial turf Flora have performed like this: Played eight matches resulting in 4 wins, 3 draws and 1 defeat with the goal stats 13-6 (scored/conceded).

This is a match between teams from the same area, a local derby. The community is buzzing.

Nõmme Kalju are battling for top spots and have everything to play for. Flora are still fighting for top positions and their benefits.

Nõmme Kalju form and stats

34 points is a decent return from 16 Meistriliiga games here at Hiiu kunstmurustaadion for Nõmme Kalju. The data says 10 wins, 4 draws and 2 losses. Nõmme Kalju has a nice streak going on as they have played 29 consecutive games without losing (regardless of home/away). They are keen to extend their tally, a streak that began after the Flora defeat 200 days ago. In general it's been a long time since Nõmme Kalju tasted defeat here at Hiiu kunstmurustaadion, as they have taken at least one point from their last 15 home games.

The points were shared in Nõmme Kalju's previous game, also at home. Visiting Flora (placed 1st) travelled back with a point after a 0-0 scoreline. Before that match, a Estonian Cup win away at Paide III.

This is expected to be a close game, with Nõmme Kalju perhaps considered small favourites due to their home advantage. Looking back at earlier matches similar to this one (expected to be close with Nõmme Kalju as a small favourite), we find two games. Nõmme Kalju has won 1 of these, drawn 1 and lost 0.

Goals are plentiful at Hiiu kunstmurustaadion in the league this season as Nõmme Kalju has scored 44 goals here in 16 attempts. 21 goals have been conceded.

Flora form and stats

Flora, who have the fewest conceded goals (19) in Meistriliiga, have been very strong on the road so far with a massive 46 points collected from 16 Meistriliiga games. 15 wins, 1 draw and 0 defeats is the record so far. In general it has been a productive period now for Flora as they haven't lost any of their last twelve games. Flora are enjoying a nice run from their away games now, having played 17 in a row without losing.

It's another away game for the visitors, as they travelled to Nõmme Kalju (placed 4th) in their previous outing. The Meistriliiga match ended in a draw 0-0. Prior to that match, a home win 1-0 against Trans.

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

Flora are a potent attacking force on the road with their 44 goals in 16 league games. Flora are tighter than a frog's bottom, as only 8 away goals have been conceded so far.

Head 2 Head

The dueling parties have met before this season: Flora - Nõmme Kalju 1-1. Last ten meetings between the teams: Nõmme Kalju won 4, Flora won 2 and 4 draws. 5 games with over 2,5 goals, 5 matches with two goals or less.

Top Goalscorers

E. Sorga 27 goals

H. Riiberg 10 goals

K. Vassiljev 10 goals / 4 assists

Nõmme Kalju missing players

Flora missing players