NS Mura vs NK Maribor Prediction: Maribor can not afford to lose this game; consistency is key

As the third round of the Slovenia PRVA league approaches, a captivating matchup is set to unfold as Maribor prepares to face Mura at Fazanerija. Maribor is eager to capitalize on their highly impressive start to the new season, having secured victory over newly promoted Aluminij in their recent league fixture. In contrast, Mura faced another setback with a loss to Celje. With the stage set for an engaging encounter, there's a distinct possibility that Maribor may emerge as the favored side. Provided here are thoughtfully curated tips for your consideration in anticipation of the upcoming spectacle.

Form: LL

Mura finds themselves grappling with a challenging commencement to the new season, remaining without a victory in the league thus far. Their initial league encounter concluded in a disheartening loss against Domzale. Despite initially holding a 2-goal advantage, Mura was unable to sustain their lead, ultimately succumbing to a disappointing 2-3 defeat. Their subsequent league fixture proved to be even more discouraging, ending in a resounding 5-0 loss to Celje. In order to maintain competitiveness throughout the season, Mura is in need of significant improvement. Presently, their statistics reflect two consecutive losses from the two games they have contested.

Form: WW

Maribor has embarked on a promising beginning to the season, standing among the select two teams to have secured victories in both of their initial league fixtures. Their inaugural league match culminated in a remarkable triumph against Radomlje, underscored by Jakupovic's standout performance as he secured a hat trick, thus propelling him to the position of the current top scorer in the league. In their subsequent encounter, Maribor clinched a narrow 1-0 victory over Aluminij. As they gear up to face Mura on the upcoming Sunday, Maribor aims to maintain their victorious momentum. Their overall league record stands at two wins from the two games they have participated in.

A critical look at the last 10 games between them produced 5 wins for Maribor, 3 wins for Mura, and 2 draws.

Anticipating a tightly contested and strategically cautious matchup, as evidenced by their historical head-to-head statistics, it's evident that Maribor holds a more favorable form. Consequently, a victory or draw for Maribor appears plausible in this fixture. Additionally, both sides have managed to find the back of the net in seven out of their last eight encounters, substantiating our initial forecast. Our prediction inclines towards both teams to score (BTTS) at odds of 1.65.

Given Maribor's undefeated status and considering Mura's recent struggles, it's doubtful that Maribor would succumb to an out-of-form opponent. This leads us to another projection: a win or draw for Maribor, coupled with over 1.5 goals, which appears a reasonable wager.