Based on last 50 matches across all tournaments, up to 07/19/2023
To build a prediction for the Valmiera - O. Ljubljana match, scheduled for 19 July 2023, several key factors could influence the outcome. Valmiera have played 50 matches, in which they won 26 of them, drew 13 times and lost 11 matches. O. Ljubljana, having played 50 matches, won 31 times, drew 9 matches and lost 10 defeats. In the league, Valmiera average 2.1 goals scored per game and 0.9 conceded. O. Ljubljana average 1.8 scored and 1.1 conceded. These sides last met on 10 July 2023 at O. Ljubljana's ground, where the home side came out on top.
Both teams have already scored against each other in the first match. I think the Latvians can also upset their opponents today, especially since they have no way out. I think the Slovenes will definitely score because they are clearly stronger, and I think they will win.
As in the previous meeting, the teams will play more attacking football, but I don't think the focus will be specifically on the wings. The first meeting showed that the focus was on the middle of the pitch, where the teams mainly had possession with a slight advantage. I think nothing will change i... Show more
I think that, as in the first match, we will see an entertaining and high-scoring game. Valmiera, having lost the first match, are forced to fight back and therefore simply have to score, and O. Ljubljana, who did not play in the middle of the week, will also score.
Pre-Match Facts
Main
Motivation
In 6 out of 8 last matches involving O. Ljubljana, a draw was recorded in the second half.
2nd Half - X2.51
O. Ljubljana does not concede in 23 out of 45 last matches.
IT1U (0.5)2.5
In 5 out of 6 last matches, O. Ljubljana concedes in the second half.
2nd Half - IT1O (0.5)2.2
Valmiera does not lose at home over last 10 matches.
1X1.99
Valmiera concedes under 2 goals in 32 out of 39 last matches.
IT2U (1.5)1.95
Valmiera concedes under 2 goals in 9 home matches straight.
IT2U (1.5)1.95
In 6 out of 8 last matches involving Valmiera, at least one team did not score.
Both Teams To Score - No1.907
Valmiera scoresat home in 10 matches straight.
IT1O (0.5)1.53
Valmiera does not lose by more than 1 goal in 46 out of 50 last matches.
H1 (+1.5)1.32
Valmiera scores under 2 goals in 10 out of 13 last matches.
IT1U (1.5)1.32
Injuries & suspensions
The home side will be without several players from the starting lineup.
Referee statistics
The referee for this match is Сесар Сото Градо (Spain). Over the last 100 matches, he has shown 522 yellow cards (averaging 5.2 per match) and 19 red cards (averaging 0.2 per match), making him one of the strictest referees. He has awarded a penalty in 35% of matches (35 out of 100). Based on this statistic, an over on total yellow cards could be worth considering for this match.