Nõmme Kalju are huge odds-on favourites to win home game vs Maardu

These are busy days for the home team, as they were in action only four days ago in the Meistriliiga. At least it's nice to return home after that away game at Tallinna Kalev.

This stadium uses artificial turf, unlike Maardu's home stadium. The visitors last eleven games on artificial turf have ended in 8 wins, 0 draws and 3 losses.

Nõmme Kalju form and stats

Nõmme Kalju are steadily winning Meistriliiga games and points here at Hiiu staadion. 9 wins, 4 draws and 2 defeats is the summary from 15 games. Nõmme Kalju has a nice streak going on as they have played 25 consecutive games without losing (regardless of home/away). They are keen to extend their tally, a streak that began after the Flora defeat 178 days ago. The Nõmme Kalju fans aren't used to losing here at Hiiu staadion and will expect new points from this game. Nõmme Kalju has played 13 games in a row here without a defeat.

A good away victory last time out for Nõmme Kalju, who won 3-2 against Tallinna Kalev (placed 9th). Previous to that game, a home match hosting Tallinna Kalev in a game that was won 6-0.

Nõmme Kalju are huge favourites in this match and it would be a big surprise if they fail to leave Hiiu staadion with maximum points. The home side has been in this situation before, with huge expectations of a win. 27 earlier games are comparable to this one, and Nõmme Kalju has won 20 times, drawn 7 and lost 0. Sports bettors who like handicap betting will like to know that Nõmme Kalju has won by at least two goals 14 times when in this position.

There will be little rest for Nõmme Kalju after this match as they are travelling to Maardu for a Meistriliiga game in only three days.

Nõmme Kalju are showing their attacking force in their league home games this season, scoring more than 2,5 goals per game on average (40 goals in 15 games). Nõmme Kalju's goalkeeper has had to pick the ball out of their own net 21 times. For more goal stats, check the Statistics tab above.

Maardu form and stats

The hunting on away grounds haven’t been very fruitful for Maardu, who have the most conceded goals (85) in Meistriliiga, so far with only 4 Meistriliiga points returning home. The records show 1-1-13 (win-draw-lose). It's looking increasingly bleak for Maardu who now has to deal with a four game losing streak. Tulevik was the last time a defeat was avoided. Bitter travels for Maardu as they have lost five games in a row away from home. The last time they avoided an away-from-home loss was the Tallinna Kalev.

Two away games in a row for Maardu, who will hope to get a better result in this one after losing 0-1 versus Kuressaare in the Meistriliiga. The game before that, was lost at home, a 2-4 defeat against Paide.

Maardu are huge outsiders in this game. Running a check in our games database we found 28 matches where they were as big outsiders as an away team. Results were 15 wins, 1 draw and 12 defeats. Of the defeats, 10 games were lost by at least two goals margin.

A new game in only three days for Maardu, the Meistriliiga home match versus Nõmme Kalju. Busy days.

The attacking power of Maardu when travelling is not overwhelming with 8 goals scored from 15 league matches away. Maardu can't defend away. 49 goals have been scored by the opposition in 15 matches, an average of more than three per game. You might want to look at the total goal statistics, which can be found on the Statistics tab above.

Head 2 Head

This is the result when the teams met earlier this season; Nõmme Kalju - Maardu 6-0. H2H stats regardless of arena (last two matches): Nõmme Kalju 2 wins, 0 draws and Maardu 0 victories. As for goals, 2 matches ended with three or more goals (over 2,5), 0 games had two or less.

Top Goalscorers

M. Mata 8 goals / 1 assists

I. Subbotin 7 goals / 1 assists

R. Kirss 5 goals

Nõmme Kalju missing players

Maardu missing players