Sokol Saratov vs Metallurg Vidnoye match preview

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Competition: Russia Pfl
Competition: Sun 09.May
Match begins: 22:00 (UTC)

The league table in Pfl tells a story about these teams so far, with Sokol Saratov leading Metallurg Vidnoye by 23 points. Match preview to follow:

Insights:
  • Sokol Saratov have scored at least twice as many goals as they have conceded at home.
  • Metallurg Vidnoye have the most conceded goals (56) in Pfl

We should expect both teams to be fresh and ready for this match, as there is some time since both teams last played. Let's have a look at how the teams are doing!

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Sokol Saratov form and stats

The story so far in the Pfl for Sokol Saratov at their home stadium is 6 wins, 1 draw and 3 defeats. Hopes of three in a row are alive for Sokol Saratov after consecutive victories at their own ground.

The Saratov fans have had their share of opportunities to cheer home goals this season, having seen 15 goals in 10 league matches. Saratov have only conceded 7 from their league home games. For more goal stats, check the Statistics tab above.

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Metallurg Vidnoye form and stats

There's been little loot from Metallurg Vidnoye's travels as they have only collected 3 points from 11 away games in the Pfl. Metallurg Vidnoye, who have the most conceded goals (56) in Pfl, only have 1 win to counter their 10 defeats and 0 draws. A depressing six defeats in a row for Metallurg Vidnoye in their away games. Unhappy days, as the last time they avoided a loss on the road was versus Salyut Belgorod.

It was a defeat before that one as the away game against Sakhalin wasn't a success with a 2-3 loss.

The attacking power of Metallurg Vidnoye when travelling is not overwhelming with 7 goals scored from 11 league matches away. The Metallurg Vidnoye defense is as useful as an ashtray on a motorcycle, having conceded 33 goals in their away games.

Head 2 Head

The most recent history between these sides is the Metallurg Vidnoye - Sokol Saratov 0-4 played earlier this season.

Top Goalscorers

Sokol SaratovI. Khleborodov
I. Khleborodov
10 goals
Metallurg VidnoyeP. Barbashov
P. Barbashov
10 goals
SaratovD. Anisimov
D. Anisimov
5 goals

Sokol Saratov missing players

Metallurg Vidnoye missing players

Total First Half Second Half
Sokol Saratov Metallurg Vidnoye
Total Home vs low Statistics Stat vs top Away Total
22 10 5 Played P 4 11 22
11 6 4 Won W 1 1 5
6 1 1 Drew D 0 0 1
5 3 0 Lost L 3 10 16
30 15 11 Scored S 2 7 23
17 7 0 Conceded C 13 33 56
86% 90% 80% Over 0.5 O 0.5 100% 100% 100%
59% 50% 40% Over 1.5 O 1.5 75% 91% 91%
36% 40% 40% Over 2.5 O 2.5 75% 82% 77%
23% 30% 40% Over 3.5 O 3.5 50% 45% 45%
9% 10% 20% Over 4.5 O 4.5 25% 27% 32%
36% 20% 0% BTTS BTTS 25% 45% 45%
55% 70% 100% Clean Sheets C S 0% 0% 14%
23% 20% 20% Failed to Score F T 75% 55% 41%
 
0 0 0 Corners for (avg) C F 0 0 0
0 0 0 Corners against (avg) C A 0 0 0
2.1 1.9 1.5 Yellow cards (avg) Y C 2.8 2.1 2.2
2 1 0 Red cards R C 0 1 1
 
14.4 16.7 18 Shots (avg) S ( 8 8.8 7.7
6.4 7.4 9 Shots on Target (avg) S O 3.8 3.8 3.8
21% 21% 28% Goal Efficiency G E 13% 18% 29%
Key stats in Pfl this season:
  • Metallurg Vidnoye have conceded at least twice as many goals as they have scored.
  • Metallurg Vidnoye have failed to keep a clean sheet in all their away matches.
  • Metallurg Vidnoye have played more matches over 2,5 goals away than home.
  • Metallurg Vidnoye have the fewest clean sheets (3) in Pfl
  • Metallurg Vidnoye have the fewest matches under the total-line (4) in Pfl
  • Metallurg Vidnoye have the most conceded goals (56) in Pfl
  • Metallurg Vidnoye have the most conceded goals in the first half (22) in Pfl
  • Metallurg Vidnoye have the most conceded goals in the second half (31) in Pfl
  • Metallurg Vidnoye have the most dropped points from leading position (17) in Pfl
  • Metallurg Vidnoye have the the worst goal difference (-26) away in Pfl
  • Metallurg Vidnoye have the the worst goal difference (-33) in Pfl
  • Metallurg Vidnoye haven’t played a single 0-0 game.
  • Sokol Saratov have played more matches over 2,5 goals home than away.
  • Sokol Saratov have scored at least twice as many goals as they have conceded at home.
  • Sokol Saratov have scored at least twice as many goals at home as Metallurg Vidnoye have scored away.

  Total Home Away  
# Team MP W D L F A MP W D L F A MP W D L F A +/- P
1 Metallurg Lipetsk 22 15 3 4 48 20 12 7 3 2 30 8 10 8 0 2 18 12 28 48
2 Ryazan 22 14 2 6 39 21 12 8 1 3 25 12 10 6 1 3 14 9 18 44
3 Saturn Ramenskoye 22 12 6 4 43 15 10 8 2 0 24 3 12 4 4 4 19 12 28 42
4 Salyut Belgorod 22 12 6 4 39 15 11 5 4 2 20 8 11 7 2 2 19 7 24 42
5 Sokol Saratov 22 11 6 5 30 17 10 6 1 3 15 7 12 5 5 2 15 10 13 39
6 Strogino 22 11 2 9 33 31 11 7 2 2 24 12 11 4 0 7 9 19 2 35
7 Krasnyy-SGAFKST 22 9 6 7 29 23 11 4 3 4 12 9 11 5 3 3 17 14 6 33
8 Kaluga 22 10 3 9 31 26 10 7 0 3 21 11 12 3 3 6 10 15 5 33
9 Znamya Noginsk 22 9 6 7 27 24 11 5 2 4 14 11 11 4 4 3 13 13 3 33
10 Khimik Novomoskovsk 21 6 8 7 26 30 11 4 2 5 14 17 10 2 6 2 12 13 -4 26
11 Avangard Kursk 21 6 7 8 22 27 11 4 5 2 14 10 10 2 2 6 8 17 -5 25
12 Kvant 22 5 6 11 20 40 12 3 4 5 12 17 10 2 2 6 8 23 -20 21
13 Khimki 2 21 6 1 14 23 45 11 5 1 5 13 12 10 1 0 9 10 33 -22 19
14 Sakhalin 22 4 5 13 18 38 10 4 3 3 15 10 12 0 2 10 3 28 -20 17
15 Metallurg Vidnoye 22 5 1 16 23 56 11 4 1 6 16 23 11 1 0 10 7 33 -33 16
16 Fakel II 21 4 2 15 14 37 10 3 1 6 11 15 11 1 1 9 3 22 -23 14

Table
  Total Home Away  
# Team MP W D L F A MP W D L F A MP W D L F A +/- P
1 Metallurg Lipetsk 22 15 3 4 48 20 12 7 3 2 30 8 10 8 0 2 18 12 28 48
2 Ryazan 22 14 2 6 39 21 12 8 1 3 25 12 10 6 1 3 14 9 18 44
3 Saturn Ramenskoye 22 12 6 4 43 15 10 8 2 0 24 3 12 4 4 4 19 12 28 42
4 Salyut Belgorod 22 12 6 4 39 15 11 5 4 2 20 8 11 7 2 2 19 7 24 42
5 Sokol Saratov 22 11 6 5 30 17 10 6 1 3 15 7 12 5 5 2 15 10 13 39
6 Strogino 22 11 2 9 33 31 11 7 2 2 24 12 11 4 0 7 9 19 2 35
7 Krasnyy-SGAFKST 22 9 6 7 29 23 11 4 3 4 12 9 11 5 3 3 17 14 6 33
8 Kaluga 22 10 3 9 31 26 10 7 0 3 21 11 12 3 3 6 10 15 5 33
9 Znamya Noginsk 22 9 6 7 27 24 11 5 2 4 14 11 11 4 4 3 13 13 3 33
10 Khimik Novomoskovsk 21 6 8 7 26 30 11 4 2 5 14 17 10 2 6 2 12 13 -4 26
11 Avangard Kursk 21 6 7 8 22 27 11 4 5 2 14 10 10 2 2 6 8 17 -5 25
12 Kvant 22 5 6 11 20 40 12 3 4 5 12 17 10 2 2 6 8 23 -20 21
13 Khimki 2 21 6 1 14 23 45 11 5 1 5 13 12 10 1 0 9 10 33 -22 19
14 Sakhalin 22 4 5 13 18 38 10 4 3 3 15 10 12 0 2 10 3 28 -20 17
15 Metallurg Vidnoye 22 5 1 16 23 56 11 4 1 6 16 23 11 1 0 10 7 33 -33 16
16 Fakel II 21 4 2 15 14 37 10 3 1 6 11 15 11 1 1 9 3 22 -23 14

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The Professional Football League (PFL) is the third level of Russian football. It is divided into five divisions (or zones) based on the team’s location. The divisions have a varying number of teams, in total about 60. The top team of each league table is promoted while the bottom team is relegated.