Only a win will satisfy the Metallurg Lipetsk supporters in this Stadion Metallurg clash with Avangard Kursk, having a healthy lead on the opposition in the Pfl table.
There should be plenty of energy on the pitch in this game, as both sides have had time to recuperate from their last game. Let's hope both teams are ready to give it all.
Metallurg Lipetsk form and stats
Metallurg Lipetsk, who have the most scored goals (17) at home in Pfl, have collected 12 points from their Pfl home games so far after 3-3-1. Metallurg has a nice streak going on as they have played ten consecutive leaguegames without losing (regardless of home/away). They are keen to extend their tally, a streak that began after the Salyut Belgorod defeat 72 days ago. Hopes of three in a row are alive for Metallurg Lipetsk after consecutive victories at their own ground.
Metallurg Lipetsk enjoyed a nice away win last time out, playing at Sokol Saratov's place. The match ended 3-1 with N. Kashaev, A. Kutjin and V. Babaev scoring. Previous to that game, a home match hosting Metallurg Vidnoye in a game that was won 7-0.
There will be little rest for Metallurg after this match as they are travelling to Kaluga for a Pfl game in only four days.
With an average of more than two goals per home game in the league (17 in 7 games), Metallurg's attacking play is working. Metallurg are not conceding a lot of goals here at Stadion Metallurg in the league, averaging less than one per game. The total is 5 from 7 matches.
Avangard Kursk form and stats
The hunting on away grounds haven’t been very fruitful for Avangard Kursk so far with only 2 points returning home. The records show 0-2-4 (win-draw-lose). The loyal fans travelling with their beloved Avangard Kursk have enjoyed the stadium food more than the matches as the visitors have gone 16 consecutive matches without winning on the road. The last time three points were secured away was the Shinnik game.
Impressive finishing from K. Mashukov secured the home win 1-0 against Strogino in their previous game. A 3-3 draw at Salyut Belgorod's stadium before that.
The visitors have scored 4 goals from 6 away games in the league, an average of less than one per game. The Avangard manager I. Belyaev has some worries about the defense as 13 goals have been conceded in these travels.
Head 2 Head
Last two meetings between the teams: Metallurg won zero, Avangard Kursk won two and zero draws. one game with over 2,5 goals, one match with two goals or less.Metallurg Lipetsk missing players
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| Metallurg Lipetsk | Avangard Kursk | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 13 | 7 | 3 | Played | P | 3 | 6 | 13 |
| 8 | 3 | 3 | Won | W | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 3 | 3 | 0 | Drew | D | 2 | 2 | 6 |
| 2 | 1 | 0 | Lost | L | 1 | 4 | 4 |
| 29 | 17 | 13 | Scored | S | 3 | 4 | 14 |
| 13 | 5 | 0 | Conceded | C | 8 | 13 | 18 |
| 92% | 86% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 67% | 83% | 85% |
| 92% | 86% | 100% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 67% | 67% | 69% |
| 69% | 57% | 67% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 67% | 50% | 38% |
| 38% | 43% | 67% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 67% | 33% | 23% |
| 15% | 14% | 33% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 67% | 33% | 23% |
| 54% | 43% | 0% | BTTS | BTTS | 33% | 33% | 46% |
| 38% | 57% | 100% | Clean Sheets | C S | 33% | 17% | 31% |
| 15% | 14% | 0% | Failed to Score | F T | 67% | 67% | 38% |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2.4 | 2.5 | 2.5 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 2.7 | 2.6 | 2.1 |
| 1 | 0 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 122 | 64 | 24 | Total Shots | T S | 31 | 56 | 149 |
| 54 | 31 | 15 | Shots on Target | S O | 9 | 20 | 65 |
| 50% | 48% | 73% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 33% | 20% | 17% |
- Avangard Kursk has the fewest scored goals in the first half (1) in Pfl
- Avangard Kursk have conceded at least twice as many goals as they have scored away.
- Avangard Kursk have played more matches over 2,5 goals away than home.
- Avangard Kursk have yet to win a game away.
- Metallurg Lipetsk has the most scored goals (17) at home in Pfl
- Metallurg Lipetsk has the most scored goals in the second half (16) in Pfl
- Metallurg Lipetsk have scored at least twice as many goals as they have conceded.
- Metallurg Lipetsk have scored more than double the goals of Avangard Kursk.
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Saturn Ramenskoye | 13 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 31 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 16 | 8 | 23 | 29 |
| 2 | Metallurg Lipetsk | 13 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 29 | 13 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 17 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 8 | 16 | 27 |
| 3 | Sokol Saratov | 13 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 23 | 11 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 11 | 8 | 12 | 24 |
| 4 | Salyut Belgorod | 13 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 22 | 10 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 15 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 4 | 12 | 23 |
| 5 | Krasnyy-SGAFKST | 13 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 18 | 12 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 11 | 7 | 6 | 22 |
| 6 | Ryazan | 13 | 7 | 1 | 5 | 21 | 16 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 13 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 22 |
| 7 | Znamya Noginsk | 13 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 17 | 14 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 10 | 8 | 3 | 18 |
| 8 | Khimik Novomoskovsk | 13 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 14 | 15 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 9 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 6 | -1 | 18 |
| 9 | Kaluga | 13 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 18 | 15 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 13 | 9 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 17 |
| 10 | Strogino | 13 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 15 | 21 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 13 | -6 | 17 |
| 11 | Avangard Kursk | 13 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 14 | 18 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 10 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 13 | -4 | 15 |
| 12 | Kvant | 13 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 14 | 26 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 12 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 14 | -12 | 15 |
| 13 | Khimki 2 | 13 | 4 | 1 | 8 | 16 | 30 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 7 | 22 | -14 | 13 |
| 14 | Metallurg Vidnoye | 13 | 4 | 0 | 9 | 16 | 30 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 12 | 14 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 16 | -14 | 12 |
| 15 | Sakhalin | 13 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 11 | 21 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 15 | -10 | 11 |
| 16 | Fakel II | 13 | 2 | 0 | 11 | 9 | 28 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 7 | 10 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 18 | -19 | 6 |