Estonia vs Greece
European Qualifiers – 2018 World Cup
Date: Monday, 10th October 2016
Kick-off at 19:45 UK
Venue: A. Le Coq Arena, Tallinn.
Estonia will need to prove that their win over Gibraltar is not a fluke, they will be hosting an inform Greece at A. Le Coq Arena on Monday night.
Estonia were on fire on Friday night as the team members brutalized Gibraltar, M kait’s Brace and 2 goals from Vassaijev and S. Mosnikov’s goals made up the goal count to 4. They are currently in the 4th position with 3 points, a win in is game will keep them in same points with their visitors.
Greece extended their winning streak to 4 games in a row as they defeated Cyprus. First half goals from Mitroglou and Mandolas were enough to win them the game. Greece are now on 2nd position, same point asBelgium in the first spot, a win in this game will keep them in top spot should Belgium slip.
Head To Head
Greece have won one and drawn one of their two meetings with Estonia, although the last one was back in 2001.
Stats
Greece have won three away games in a row and four games in a row home and away.
Team News
Liverpool defender Ragnar Klavan is captain and standout player for Estonia, whilst their top scorer is midfielder Konstantin Vassiljev with 22 goals in 91 appearances. Estonia have three outfield players with 100 or more caps under their belts.
Benfica striker Kostas Mitroglou will be the main attacking outlet for Greece, and he proved his worth with a goal on Friday. A host of top names make up the back line including captain Vasilis Torosidis, Sokratis, Jose Holebas, and Kyriakos Papadopoulos.
