Desna vs Ch. Odessa Prediction & Tips
Desna and Chornomorets Odessa face off at Stadion im. Yuriya Haharina, in a Premier League round 1 match. The history of recent direct clashes is favorable to the visiting team, which has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss in the last 5 matches. The last head-to-head between these two teams, in 15‑07‑2019, ended in a draw by (0‑0). In this match, the home factor may play an important role, as Desna has significant differences in the results achieved at home and as a visitor.
This is the first match in this edition of the home team’s competition, which ended the previous edition in 6th place. This is a stronger team when they play at their stadium, as in the last 30 matches they register 2 wins, 5 draws and 8 losses in away matches; against 8 wins, 3 draws and 4 losses in their stadium. The team comes for this match after an away loss against Mariupol, by (4‑1). Desna has won 4, tied 3 and lost 3 of the last 10 home matches. The team has conceded goals to its opponent in 8 of the last 10 matches, so their defense needs to improve, but their offense has scored consistently, as they have managed to score in 7 of the last 10 matches. In 13 matches, they have only turned the score around in the 8 matches they have conceded the first goal.
The team led by Oleksandr Ryabokon should be in a 4-3-3 formation, prioritizing ball possession and counterattacks, mostly channeled through the side lanes. In this system, the three most advanced players responsible for putting opposing defenders on alert are Denys Bezborodko, Yegor Kartushov and Vladyslav Kalitvintsev. As far as midfield is concerned, Oleksiy Gutsulyak, Andriy Dombrovskyi and Andriy Totovytskyi are likely to play. Out of this injury commitment is defensive midfielder Yevgen Tsymbalyuk.
The visiting team debuts in this edition with great expectations, after having gained access in the previous season. This is a team little affected by the home factor, that is, they have similar results at home and away, since in the last 30 matches they register 7 wins, 5 draws and 3 losses in away matches, with a total of 18 goals scored and 13 conceded. At home, they won 11 wins, 1 draw and 3 defeats, with a total of 26 goals scored and 9 conceded. The team comes for this match after a home win against Balkany Zorya, by (2‑0). In the last 10 away matches Chornomorets Odessa has won 5, tied 3 and lost 2. Their offense has scored consistently, as they have scored goals in 8 of the last 10 matches.
In this match against Desna, coach Yuriy Moroz must keep the team in a 4-3-3 formation, prioritizing ball possession and positional attacks. Vladyslav Bugay, Andriy Shtogrin and Maksym Bragaru should be the offensive references of the visiting team. In turn, the middle sector should be composed of Beka Vachiberadze, Bogdan Biloshevskyi and Yevgeniy Smyrnyi. Apparently, the visitors’ technician can count on all units.
Desna – Ch. Odessa FREE TIPS
Desna – Win @ 2.25
Both teams to score / YES @ 1.80
Over 2.5 Goals @ 1.90
