UkraineMatches analysed: 692023–2026Mykola Balakin: referee stats
Mykola Balakin (Ukraine) has shown 4.26 cards per game in 69 analysed matches — +0% compared with the average of the same leagues. Profile: average.
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| Date | Match | Exp. cards | Over 3.5 | Over 4.5 | Both booked | Penalty | Red card | Odds o3.5 / o4.5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 20 Sept 12:30 | Karpaty – Veres RivnePremier League | 4.03.9 | 56%54% | 38%36% | 73% | 18% | 15% | — |
Model probabilities: the referee’s card rate combined with both teams’ discipline, shrunk toward the league average when the sample is small. League average in grey for comparison.
Referee radar
Percentile among 2950 referees with at least 15 matches; 50 = typical referee. Each axis compares the referee with the average of the leagues where this referee officiates.
Cards per match (last 20 matches)
Mykola Balakin by competition
| Competition | Matches | Cards/g | League avg | vs league | Penalty | Red card |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Premier League | 39 | 4.33 | 4.13 | +4% | 21% | 28% |
| UEFA Europa League | 10 | 3.30 | 4.42 | −13% | 20% | 10% |
| UEFA Europa Conference League | 8 | 5.63 | 4.71 | +9% | 25% | 25% |
| UEFA Champions League | 6 | 3.00 | 4.20 | −11% | 17% | 0% |
| UEFA Nations League | 2 | 6.50 | 4.77 | +7% | 50% | 50% |
| World Cup - Qualification Europe | 2 | 3.50 | 3.60 | −0% | 0% | 0% |
| Euro Championship - Qualification | 2 | 4.50 | 4.40 | +0% | 0% | 0% |
Last matches refereed by Mykola Balakin
| Date | Match | Score | Cards (home–away) | Fouls | Pen. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed 9 Sept | Paris Saint Germain – Slovan BratislavaUEFA Champions League | 6:1 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| Thu 20 Aug | Mjallby AIF – Red Bull SalzburgUEFA Europa League | 0:1 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| Sun 24 May | Obolon'-Brovar – LNZ CherkasyPremier League | 0:1 | 4 | — | 0 |
| Wed 13 May | Shakhtar Donetsk – Obolon'-BrovarPremier League | 3:1 | 4 | 20 | 0 |
| Sat 2 May | Karpaty – LNZ CherkasyPremier League | 0:0 | 6 | — | 0 |
| Sat 11 Apr | Karpaty – OleksandriaPremier League | 2:0 | 5 | — | 0 |
| Thu 19 Mar | Strasbourg – HNK RijekaUEFA Europa Conference League | 1:1 | 3 | 24 | 0 |
| Sun 8 Mar | Polessya – Dynamo KyivPremier League | 1:2 | 1 | — | 1 |
| Thu 26 Feb | HNK Rijeka – Omonia NicosiaUEFA Europa Conference League | 3:1 | 5 | 21 | 0 |
| Sat 21 Feb | FC Kharkiv – Kryvbas KRPremier League | 0:0 | 5 | 29 | 0 |
| Thu 22 Jan | Ferencvarosi TC – PanathinaikosUEFA Europa League | 1:1 | 4 | 26 | 1 |
| Thu 11 Dec | FCSB – FeyenoordUEFA Europa League | 4:3 | 3 | 18 | 0 |
| Sat 22 Nov | Karpaty – FC KharkivPremier League | 1:2 | 2 | 33 | 0 |
| Thu 13 Nov | Moldova – ItalyWorld Cup - Qualification Europe | 0:2 | 3 | 21 | 0 |
| Sun 9 Nov | Dynamo Kyiv – LNZ CherkasyPremier League | 0:1 | 4 | 18 | 0 |
How the numbers are calculated
Cards = yellow and red cards shown to players during 90 minutes (a second yellow counts as a yellow plus a red, as most bookmakers settle). Cards for coaches and substitutes on the bench and cards in extra time are excluded. Penalties = penalties awarded during the match (shoot-outs excluded). “vs league” compares the referee with the average of the exact league seasons this referee worked, so a referee from a card-heavy league is not called strict just because of the league.
Data: official match events and statistics (API-Sports), updated daily.
Frequently asked questions
How many cards does Mykola Balakin give per game?
On average 4.26 cards per game in 69 analysed matches (league average in the same competitions: 4.26).
Is Mykola Balakin a strict referee?
Compared with the leagues where Mykola Balakin officiates, the card count is +0% – profile: average. A red card appeared in 22% of these matches.
How often do matches with Mykola Balakin go over 4.5 cards?
Over 4.5 cards in 41% of matches and over 3.5 cards in 62%. Both teams were booked in 83%.
Does Mykola Balakin give many penalties?
A penalty was awarded in 20% of matches refereed by Mykola Balakin.
Which match will Mykola Balakin referee next?
Karpaty – Veres Rivne (Premier League) on 20.09.2026. Card probabilities for this match are shown above.