Tallinna Kalev look to Kalevi Keskstaadioni kunstmuru supporters for inspiration before Kuressaare match

There’s little time for restitution or working hard at the training pitch these days, with both teams having played their last game less than four days ago.

This pitch has artificial turf, which is not Kuressaare's usual surface at their own ground. When playing on artificial turf Kuressaare have performed like this: Played 13 matches resulting in 3 wins, 1 draw and 9 defeats with the goal stats 18-43 (scored/conceded).

Tallinna Kalev form and stats

Tallinna Kalev's struggle is real here at Kalevi Keskstaadioni kunstmuru with only 9 points collected from 14 Meistriliiga games. The win-draw-lost numbers are ugly: 3-0-11.

Tallinna Kalev's previous game was a Meistriliiga match also played at home, ending 2-1 versus Kuressaare (placed 9th). The home side are looking to build on that result. Heartbreak before that as Tallinna Kalev lost 0-5 at Flora's place.

The hosts are modest favourites in this match, with the bookmakers estimating the chance of a home win at about 50% +- five percent. It's interesting to look at how Tallinna Kalev have performed under similar circumstances, so here are some numbers: When modest favourites like this (we found five games) they have won 3 times, drawn 0 and lost 2.

Tallinna Kalev have scored 9 league goals here from 14 matches, not a lot. Tallinna Kalev are struggling defensively, conceding on average more than two goals per home game (34 from 14 played).

Kuressaare form and stats

Kuressaare, who have the fewest scored goals (18) in Meistriliiga, have only collected 5 points from their away games in the Meistriliiga, after 1-2-12 (15 played). The loyal fans travelling with their beloved Kuressaare have enjoyed the stadium food more than the matches as the visitors have gone 13 consecutive matches without winning on the road. The last time three points were secured away was the Tulevik game. Kuressaare are desperate to end a 17-game winless run, as they haven't won a game since the Tulevik fixture.

Two away games in a row for Kuressaare, who will hope to get a better result in this one after losing 1-2 versus Tallinna Kalev in the Meistriliiga. A loss against Paide was the result prior to that, in a home game.

Kuressaare are the outsiders in this one, but not by much. Their performance in similar games (being the away team and moderate outsiders) is 1 win, 1 draw and 6 defeats. From a total of eight matches.

The attacking power of Kuressaare when travelling is not overwhelming with 12 goals scored from 15 league matches away. The Kuressaare defense is as useful as an ashtray on a motorcycle, having conceded 50 goals in their away games.

Head 2 Head

The dueling parties have met before this season: Tallinna Kalev - Kuressaare 2-1. Head-2-head stats last ten meetings: 6 - 1 - 3 (Tallinna Kalev wins - draws - Kuressaare wins). As for goals, 6 matches ended with three or more goals (over 2,5), 4 had two or less.

Top Goalscorers

W. Alli 5 goals / 1 assists

S. Laht 5 goals / 1 assists

D. Sheviakov 4 goals / 1 assists

Tallinna Kalev missing players

Kuressaare missing players