National Division prediction: Home win expected when Sfîntul Gheorghe takes on Zimbru

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 Sfîntul Gheorghe and Zimbru.

Zimbru have already sealed their fate; they will finish in 7th place no matter what happens.

Sfîntul Gheorghe form and stats

When playing at home in the National Division, Sfîntul Gheorghe have managed 8 wins, 3 draws and suffered 3 defeats from 14 games.

Sfîntul Gheorghe's previous game was a National Division match also played at home, ending 2-1 versus Zimbru (placed 7th). The home side are looking to build on that result. Ahead of that match, Sfîntul Gheorghe lost 0-1 at home to Sheriff.

Sfîntul Gheorghe are huge favourites in this match and it would be a big surprise if they fail to leave Suruceni Stadium with maximum points. The home side has been in this situation before, with huge expectations of a win. 38 earlier games are comparable to this one, and Sfîntul Gheorghe has won 22 times, drawn 3 and lost 13. Sports bettors who like handicap betting will like to know that Sfîntul Gheorghe has won by at least two goals 10 times when in this position.

The Sfîntul Gheorghe fans would probably like to see some more goals scored at their own stadium in the league, the tally being 16 in 14 matches. From these home matches, Sfîntul Gheorghe have conceded only 9 goals.

Zimbru form and stats

The hunting on away grounds haven’t been very fruitful for Zimbru so far with only 9 points returning home. The records show 2-3-9 (win-draw-lose). Three has not been a lucky number for Zimbru as they have been defeated three times in a row since the Speranţa Nisporeni match. With two straight losses from their last two away games, Zimbru are hoping that it's time for some travel points again.

Zimbru play their second straight away game, having lost the previous one 1-2 to Sfîntul Gheorghe (placed 2nd). A loss against Milsami was the result prior to that, in a home game.

Nobody expects Zimbru to collect points from a game like this. The team has been David versus Goliath 40 times before, with the overall statistics of won 8, draw 10 and lost 22. When defeated, 11 matches have been lost by two or more goals.

Zimbru are seemingly not capable of scoring regularly on their travels in the league. They have only managed 7 goals from 14 away games. Zimbru have conceded 21 goals in these games.

Head 2 Head

The two sides played each other earlier this season: Sfîntul Gheorghe - Zimbru 2-1. Head-2-head stats last ten meetings: 6 - 2 - 2 (Sfîntul Gheorghe wins - draws - Zimbru wins). As for goals, 5 matches ended with three or more goals (over 2,5), 5 had two or less.

Top Goalscorers

D. Mandricenco 6 goals

V. Cemîrtan 6 goals

S. Istrati 5 goals

Sfîntul Gheorghe missing players

Zimbru missing players