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Shakhtyor vs Maribor: Our top betting tips
After a 0-0 draw in the first leg this game is well and truly up for grabs. Who will get the job done? Find out with our Shakhtyor vs Maribor match preview with free tips, predictions and odds mentioned along the way.
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Backing a draw
Maribor have been a difficult team to beat, they have no losses in their last five games. However, it's fair to point out that Maribor have just one win in their last five games; four of those games ended in stalemates. Like Maribor, Shakhtyor Soligorsk have done fairly well in recent weeks; they have three wins in their last five games, with a draw and a loss. It's also worth noting that these teams met last week, and they played out a goalless draw. Considering Maribor have a tendency to draw games, we believe that this match will go into extra time.
Someone will fail to score
Our next prediction for this match is on the BTTS market; we've already pointed out that these teams played a goalless draw in the reverse fixture of this tie. It's also important to note that Shakhtyor Soligorsk's games usually don't feature goals at both ends. Shakhtyor Soligorsk have been really good defensively; they kept five clean sheets in their last nine games, conceding just four times. At least one side blanked in seven of Shakhtyor Soligorsk's last nine games; and considering they didn't score in their last two games, at least one of these teams should blank.
Here are the key stats & form guide for Shakhtyor vs Maribor
Head to Head
06/07/22
UEFA Champions League Qualifying UEFA
NK Maribor
Shakhter Soligorsk
0
0
Last Five - Shakhter Soligorsk
23/09/23
Belarus Premier League BPL
Dinamo Minsk
Shakhter Soligorsk
4
0
L
17/09/23
Belarus Premier League BPL
FC Minsk
Shakhter Soligorsk
0
0
D
03/09/23
Belarus Premier League BPL
Energetik-BGU Minsk
Shakhter Soligorsk
2
3
W
27/08/23
Belarus Premier League BPL
FK Gomel
Shakhter Soligorsk
3
2
L
04/08/23
Belarus Premier League BPL
Naftan Novopolotsk
Shakhter Soligorsk
1
1
D
Last Five - NK Maribor
16/09/23
Slovenia Prva Liga Slovenia
Olimpija Ljubljana
NK Maribor
2
1
L
17/08/23
UEFA Conference League Qualifying UEFA
Fenerbahce
NK Maribor
3
0
L
10/08/23
UEFA Conference League Qualifying UEFA
Fenerbahce
NK Maribor
3
1
L
30/07/23
Slovenia Prva Liga Slovenia
NK Aluminij
NK Maribor
0
1
W
23/07/23
Slovenia Prva Liga Slovenia
NK Radomlje
NK Maribor
0
4
W
Which side will find a way to win?
After serving up a stalemate in the first leg of this tie it's hard to imagine this game being a barnstormer of a clash, however, with everything still to play for and a big prize laying ahead we should see it all left out on the grass in a match that is likely to see sparks fly.
Shakhtyor have no wins in their last two games, with a draw and a loss; their form has gotten slightly worse, considering they had won six of the seven games they played before that. Shakhtyor Soligorsk will welcome Maribor to the Stroitel Stadium on Wednesday; it'll be interesting to see how they'll fare against an out-of-form Maribor side.
Shakhytor Predicted lineup – Plotnikov, Yuzepchuk, Satara, Politevich, Antic, Shevchenko, Korzun, Charniak, Ahmedi, Skavysh, Ivanovich
Maribor have no losses in their last five games; however, it's worth noting that they haven't won many games recently, with just one win in their last six games. Maribor will hope to extend their unbeaten run by beating Shakhtyor Soligorsk; will they be able to advance to the second qualifying round?
Maribor Predicted lineup – Bergsen, Milec, Mitrović, Watson, Sikosek, Makoumbou, Repas, Ivanovic, Kronaveter, Alvir, Mudrinski
A quickfire FAQ on Shakhtyor vs Maribor
- How did the first leg end? – 0-0
- Who do the bookmakers have as favourites? – Shakhtyor
- What time does the match kick off? 18:00 GMT