UkraineMatches analysed: 402023–2026Mykola Balakin · Premier League: referee stats
Mykola Balakin (Ukraine) has shown 4.40 cards per game in 40 analysed matches — +5% compared with the average of the same leagues. Profile: strict.
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Percentile among 2955 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)
Last matches refereed by Mykola Balakin
| Date | Match | Score | Cards (home–away) | Fouls | Pen. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 20 Sept | Karpaty – Veres RivnePremier League | 1:1 | 7 | — | 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 |
| Sun 8 Mar | Polessya – Dynamo KyivPremier League | 1:2 | 1 | — | 1 |
| Sat 21 Feb | FC Kharkiv – Kryvbas KRPremier League | 0:0 | 5 | 29 | 0 |
| Sat 22 Nov | Karpaty – FC KharkivPremier League | 1:2 | 2 | 33 | 0 |
| Sun 9 Nov | Dynamo Kyiv – LNZ CherkasyPremier League | 0:1 | 4 | 18 | 0 |
| Sun 26 Oct | Dynamo Kyiv – Kryvbas KRPremier League | 4:0 | 4 | — | 0 |
| Sun 14 Sept | Kryvbas KR – PolessyaPremier League | 0:1 | 6 | — | 0 |
| Sun 10 Aug | Karpaty – Shakhtar DonetskPremier League | 3:3 | 4 | 17 | 0 |
| Sun 1 Jun | Vorskla Poltava – KudrivkaPremier League | 0:1 | 4 | — | 0 |
| Fri 23 May | Obolon'-Brovar – Livyi BerehPremier League | 1:0 | 3 | — | 0 |
| Sun 4 May | Polessya – OleksandriaPremier League | 1:2 | 4 | — | 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 4.40 cards per game in 40 analysed matches (league average in the same competitions: 4.13).
Is Mykola Balakin a strict referee?
Compared with the leagues where Mykola Balakin officiates, the card count is +5% – profile: strict. A red card appeared in 30% of these matches.
How often do matches with Mykola Balakin go over 4.5 cards?
Over 4.5 cards in 40% of matches and over 3.5 cards in 68%. Both teams were booked in 88%.
Does Mykola Balakin give many penalties?
A penalty was awarded in 20% of matches refereed by Mykola Balakin.