FC Kryvbas Kriviy Rih
- FC Kryvbas Kriviy Rih are on a slight wobble, winning just once in their last five matches (D2, L2).
- Across all competitions, they have posted a somewhat mixed run of 3-3-4 over the last ten, yet they're scoring 1.67 goals per game and 10 here at the Hirnyk Stadium.
FC Kharkiv
- FC Kharkiv will come into the Saturday night's clash having won their last two games in a row and going unbeaten in 3 of their last 5 (W2, D1).
- However, they have not won their last away game at FC Kryvbas Kriviy Rih and the hosts have the psychological edge in this game.
- In fact, FC Kharkiv have taken just one draw and suffered two defeats from three away games in all competitions, conceding ten goals in those matches.
- FC Kharkiv are averaging 3.33 conceded goals per away game.
Head-to-Head
Both of the last 2 H2H clashes have been won by FC Kryvbas Kriviy Rih , most recently winning 2-0 here in Premier League 2022/2023 .
Key Players
- Assane Seck is FC Kryvbas Kriviy Rih's main man this season, but it is Patrick van Leeuwen that is setting the tone at this club and he has implemented a high-intensity style of play that is not typical in this division.
- Patrick van Leeuwen has got Kryvbas playing a press-and-go style that is built to throw opponents off their stride.
- Perica Ognjenovic's Kharkiv should make them work for every inch, but the clash of styles should make for a real chess match.
Betting Insights
We're going for the double chance option for some insurance, but they should win it outright at a very attractive 3.87 .
Prediction
We like FC Kryvbas Kriviy Rih to edge this one out on the night, especially considering their recent dominance in this fixture and the home-field advantage.