Illichivets Mariupol and Vorskla Poltava meet at Stadion Illichivets’, in a match for Matchday 4 of the Premier League. In this stadium, the history of direct confrontations is favorable to the home team, which registers 2 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss in the last 4 matches. In fact, the last time these two teams played a match at this stadium was on 04‑03‑2020, in a match for the Premier League that ended in Illichivets Mariupol’s victory by (3‑0). The goals of the match were scored by D. Myshnov (32 ‘), D. Topalov (47’) and S. Chobotenko (80 ‘) for Illichivets Mariupol. The home advantage may play an important role in this match, since Vorskla Poltava presents considerable differences between home and away results.
Illichivets Mariupol :
After 6 wins, 7 draws and 10 losses, the home team is currently in 2nd place, with 25 points won. In their last match, they lost in a match against Dnipro ‑ 1, against the Dnipro ‑ 1 by (2‑0), after in the previous match they lost by (3‑0). This is a team little affected by the home factor, that is, it presents similar results at home and away, since in the last 30 games it has recorded 6 wins, 3 draws and 6 losses as a visitor, with 20 goals scored and 27 suffered; against 6 wins, 6 draws and 3 losses in his stadium, with 27 goals scored and 16 suffered. In their last 10 home matches for the championship, the Illichivets Mariupol have won 3, tied 4 and lost 3, winning 13 points in 30 possible. In their home matches there are some frequent results at half-time: 1‑0 (4 in 11 games) and 0‑0 (5 in 11 games). Defensive consistency hasn’t been their best feature, as they have conceded goals in 8 of the last 10 matches for this competition. In 23 games in this competition, he only got 1 comeback in the 11 games in which he suffered the first goal. In the last 11 home matches for this competition there is 1 period that stands out: they have scored 5 of their 13 goals between minutes (76’ ‑ 90 ‘).
The Illichivets fight relegation and know that a victory on this journey is essential to get away from the latter. Since this stage of competition is short, you cannot miss out on opportunities. Therefore, you will have to show a safe and impeccable football. Your opponent comes with a similar objective and this may make your mission a bit more difficult. In this way, you must be very concentrated so as not to leave room to be surprised.
Vorskla Poltava :
The visiting team is currently in 4th position, with 21 points won, after 6 wins, 3 draws and 14 losses. In the penultimate match, they won at home against Olimpik Donetsk by (1‑0). In the last match, they tied in an away match against Olimpik Donetsk, by (1‑1). This is a stronger team with the support of their fans, since in the last 30 games they have recorded 2 wins, 4 draws and 9 losses as a visitor; against 6 wins, 3 draws and 6 losses in his stadium. For the championship, Vorskla Poltava conquered 1 point out of 30 possible, after a draw and 9 defeats in the last 10 matches that they played as a visitor.
For this competition, they have not won any of the last 10 away matches. Defensive consistency hasn’t been their best feature, as they have conceded goals in 7 of the last 10 matches for this competition. In their away matches there is a tendency for goals, since 11 of the last 12 matches for this competition have ended with Over 1,5 goals. In 23 games in this competition, he never got the comeback in the 16 games in which he suffered the first goal.
Vorskla is in a delicate situation, but there is still an opportunity to remain in the Ukrainian elite. Everything will depend on what you do in the next games, where you need results in your favor. Soccer must be of better quality and, in addition, it must correct its errors. If things go as expected, there is a better chance of not being relegated. Therefore, you want to do your best on this journey, after all, you need to add points.
