The match of 9th round between ND Gorica и Maribor took place at Nova Gorica Sports Park on 17 September 2017, Sunday.
The last meeting of these teams took place more than a month ago (6 May 2017) and ended with the draw with a score 2-2.
League table
The teams are close in the league table, the difference between their points is only 2 points. In addition, the both teams are in the TOP position in the standings.
ND Gorica is in the TOP-4 with 13 points. This is the 8th of 36 team game in the tournament.
The difference with the nearest team on top is 2 points (ND Gorica can score 84 points). In addition, the distance from the first place is 9 points (84 points are possible). The nearest pursuer is 1 point lower and has the opportunity to score 84 points additionally. The goal difference is 9:7. The ND Gorica defensive line is one of the TOP-4 in the tournament.
Maribor is in the TOP-4 with 15 points. This is the 5th of 36 team game in the tournament.
The difference with the nearest team on top is 7 points (Maribor can score 93 points). In addition, the distance from the first place is 7 points (93 points are possible). The nearest pursuer is 2 points lower and has the opportunity to score 84 points additionally. The goal difference is 13:5. The Maribor defensive line is one of the TOP-4 in the tournament.
ND Gorica Stats
The team scored 16 points оn its own field in 10 last matches, with the following results 5 wins, 1 draw and 4 losses. The difference between scored and conceded goals is 12-12. The average number of goals is 1.2. The average number of cards in 10 last matches is 0.2.
Maribor Stats
The team scored 24 points when playing away in 10 last matches, with the following results 8 wins, zero draws и 2 losses. The difference between scored and conceded goals is 23-12. The average number of goals is 2.3. The average number of cards in 10 last matches is 0.5.