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- Kryvbas would move closer to the European places with a win.
- Patrick van Leeuwen’s 4-3-3/4-2-3-1 set-up focuses on ball possession, structured pressing, and exploiting the transition to attack.
- The Dutch coach has also succeeded in integrating youth into his squad and making the team very hard to beat.
- Kryvbas sit 5th in the UPL table with 20 points from 12 matches.
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Recent results:
- 1-0 away win at Rukh.
- 3-1 home win over Kudrivka.
- 0-0 draw at LNZ.
- 5-4 away win at Epitsentr.
- 0-1 home loss to Polissya.
Away - Veres
- Veres Rivne are sitting 10th - 12th in the UPL with 10 - 12 points and are desperate for points.
- Oleh Shandruk’s side prefer to set up in deep, compact defensive blocks and spring quick wing-based counters.
- For this fixture, our FC Kryvbas Kriviy Rih vs Veres Rivne betting tips focus on the underdog's opportunities to exploit their counter-attacking strengths against a more possession-oriented side.
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Recent results:
- 1-0 win at Rukh.
- 3-2 win at Epitsentr.
- 0-0 at Zorya.
- 1-1 draw at Oleksandriya.
- 1-1 at home to Zimbru.
Head-to-Head
The two teams have split their last 7 meetings since 2022, with Kryvbas winning 4 and Veres 3 , with no draws . It is interesting to note this balance when considering the FC Kryvbas Kriviy Rih vs Veres Rivne prediction for upcoming encounters.
Key Players
- Gleiker Mendoza - leads Kryvbas scoring with 5 league goals.
- Yehor Tverdokhlib - the talisman of van Leeuwen’s attack and a major threat.
- Valentyn Horokh - a top shot-stopper who has been vital for Veres.
- Vitaliy Boyko - Veres’ goal-scoring star in recent wins.
- Vladyslav Sharay - provides supporting goals and is dangerous on the counter and at set pieces.
- Eren Aydın - another attacking outlet for Veres on counters and set plays.
Betting Insights
- Bookmakers rate Kryvbas as favourites at 1.86.
- Veres are priced at 4.44 and the draw is 3.5.
- Under 2.5 goals is available at 1.76 and looks a sensible option given both teams' tendencies - our FC Kryvbas Kriviy Rih vs Veres Rivne betting tips highlight this as a potential value bet.
Prediction
- Kryvbas are the higher placed side and should edge a close and tense 90 minutes in mild, clear conditions.
- Back a narrow home win and consider under 2.5 goals as the value play.
