Livyi Bereh vs Metalurh: Persha Liha Match Preview
Livyi Bereh hosts Metalurh Zaporizhzhia on May 22. The hosts are chasing promotion, while the visitors have already been relegated.
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On Friday, May 22, the 29th round of the Ukrainian Persha Liha features a clash between Livyi Bereh and Metalurh Zaporizhzhia. The match kicks off at 13:00 Kyiv time.
Livyi Bereh is enjoying a strong season, currently sitting in third place with 57 points from 28 matches. They are firmly in the race for promotion, trailing the second-place spot by only two points. Their defensive form has been impressive, with the team currently on a six-game unbeaten streak and conceding only one goal in that period.
In contrast, Metalurh Zaporizhzhia has endured a difficult campaign. With only 18 points from 27 games, they sit at the bottom of the table and have already been officially relegated to the Second League. Their defensive record is the worst in the competition, having conceded 53 goals so far this season.
Looking at past encounters, Livyi Bereh has the upper hand, winning two of their three previous meetings, including a 5-0 thrashing earlier this season. One match ended in a draw.