Tukums vs Balvu: Soccer betting preview

Both teams should be fairly well rested for this game, as they have had some quiet days to prepare. Hopefully this will translate into lots of action on the pitch.

This pitch has grass, which is not Balvu's usual surface at their own ground. When playing on grass Balvu have performed like this: Played six matches resulting in 2 wins, 0 draws and 4 defeats with the goal stats 6-33 (scored/conceded).

Tukums form and stats

Tukums, who have the most points (27) at home in First Liga, have been outstanding at home so far in the First Liga with 9 wins, 0 draws and only 0 losses. The Tukums fans aren't used to losing here at Tukuma pilsētas stadions and will expect new points from this game. Tukums has played eleven games in a row here without a defeat.

Happy days for Tukums in their previous game, a First Liga match away at Grobiņa (placed 7th) that ended with a 1-0 victory. Prior to that was the away defeat visiting Riga (0-4).

Tukums always seem capable of creating a buzz here at Tukuma pilsētas stadions with 44 goals in 9 league games. Defensively Tukums have been outstanding, conceding less than half a goal on average per home game in the league (2 in 9 games). For more goal stats, check the Statistics tab above.

Balvu form and stats

There's been little loot from Balvu's travels as they have only collected 0 points from 9 away games in the First Liga. Balvu, who have the most conceded goals (97) in First Liga, only have 0 wins to counter their 9 defeats and 0 draws. The manager is not happy with the away performances in the First Liga so far, as all 9 matches have been lost. Balvu are desperate to end a 13-game winless run, as they haven't won a game since the New Project fixture. nine defeats in a row for Balvu in their away games. Unhappy days, as the last time they avoided a loss on the road was versus Tukums.

Two away games in a row for Balvu, who will hope to get a better result in this one after losing 1-5 versus Super Nova in the First Liga. Prior to that match, the Balvu manager faced defeat when travelling to JDFS Alberts and losing 1-11.

The attacking power of Balvu when travelling is not overwhelming with 7 goals scored from 9 league matches away. The Balvu defense is as useful as an ashtray on a motorcycle, having conceded 61 goals in their away games.

Head 2 Head

This is the result when the teams met earlier this season; Balvu - Tukums 0-5. Numbers for the last four meetings between these two teams are: 4 wins for Tukums, 0 draws and 0 wins for Balvu. Over 2,5 goals: 3 times; under 2,5 goals: 1 game.

Tukums missing players

Balvu missing players