Home advantage could prove decisive in Zimbru - Codru Lozova battle

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 Zimbru and Codru Lozova.

These teams are so close in distance that this match is special, a derby with local pride the main prize.

Zimbru form and stats

With 0 wins, 2 draws and 5 defeats from their home games, Zimbru, who have the fewest scored goals (6) in National Division, are certainly not brimming with confidence. Zimbru are slowly digging their own grave here at Stadionul Zimbru with the depressing streak of not having won a home game in seven attempts. The last victory here came in the Petrocub match.

The home supporters saw a 1-1 draw versus Codru Lozova in the National Division last time out and are looking for a win here. Prior to that was the away defeat visiting Sfîntul Gheorghe (0-2).

The home team are moderate favourites in this game. How does Zimbru handle that role? We have found one game in our database similar to this one, based on the home odds. The win/draw/lost stats in these games are W0-D1-L0.

The lack of attacking qualities in Zimbru means that they have only scored 3 goals in 7 home games, less than half a goal per match. Defensively it’s touch-and-go for the home team as 12 goals have been conceded.

Codru Lozova form and stats

Codru Lozova, who have the fewest points (3) away in National Division, have only collected 3 points from their away games after 0-3-4 (7 played). Codru Lozova are desperate to end a 16-game winless run, as they haven't won a game since the Victoria Bardar fixture. Visiting Codru Lozova has seen their last two away games both end with a tied score and one point each.

Codru Lozova has to pack their bags again for the second away game in a row. Last time they traveled to Zimbru for a National Division game that ended a draw (1-1). A 0-2 loss hosting Sheriff before that.

We have checked recent matches where Codru Lozova have had similar odds to win. Win-draw-lose statistics from those one game were W0-D1-L0.

The attacking power of Codru Lozova when travelling is not overwhelming with 4 goals scored in 7 matches. In the opposite end, Codru Lozova have conceded 11 goals in their away games.

Head 2 Head

This is not the first time this season these parties meet, as the history books show this recent fixture: Zimbru - Codru Lozova 1-1. Numbers for the last two meetings between these two teams are: 1 win for Zimbru, 1 draw and 0 wins for Codru Lozova. Over 2,5 goals: 1 time; under 2,5 goals: 1 game.

Top Goalscorers

A. Bursuc 3 goals

D. Pîslă 2 goals

A. Rusu 2 goals

Zimbru missing players

Codru Lozova missing players