NS Mura vs NK Maribor Prediction: Expect goals from both teams and Mura to win corners

Mura's home stadium, the Mestni Štadion Fazanerija, will host a thrilling match between Maribor and Mura in the middle of the 2023–2024 season. Looking ahead to Game Week 21, the statistical landscape provides interesting information for bettors considering this matchup.

Looking more closely at the statistics, Maribor seems to have the lead when it comes to corner kicks. This suggests a tactical advantage and maybe more aggressive play down the sides. The statistics are striking, as both Maribor and Mura have a moderate clean sheet likelihood in their respective odds which highlights the difficulties both clubs have in maintaining a strong defense.

Historical data suggests that there will likely be goals in this match, but the outcome is unpredictable. Although the chances are somewhat to Maribor's advantage, don't write off Mura, especially on their home field where anything can happen in soccer. 

After losing to Celje 4-1 in the PrvaLiga, Mura won't want to replicate their previous performance here. Mura, led by Vladimir Vermezović, have scored five goals in their past six games. They have allowed eight goals to be scored against them in those same fixtures.

Of the bunch, Vladimir Vermezović has only one fitness issue. Kai Cipot (muscle strain) will not play.

Reviewing their previous head-to-head matches, which date back to August 28, 2022, reveals that Mura has won 1 of them and Maribor has won 4, with 1 result ending in a tie. During those matches, the two teams shared a total of 18 goals, with 5 goals from Mura and 13 from Vijoličasti. That translates to an average of three goals per game.

The two teams' most recent league matchup was on November 26, 2023, in PrvaLiga match day 3, with a final result of Mura 0-0 Maribor. Mura had 45% of the possession in that instance and had 3 efforts on goal, just one of which was on target. Maribor made 19 shots on goal, four of them were on target.

Ante Šimundōa, the manager of Maribor, only has to worry about one fitness issue. Gregor Sikosek will not be playing here due to a knee ailment.

Historical data suggests that there will likely be goals in this match, but the outcome is unpredictable. Although Maribor has a little advantage in the odds, don't write off Mura, especially at home where football is played and anything can happen. We predict over 10.5 corners and Mura to win corners.