JÕHVI, Estonia (Interstat) — A crucial late-season matchup in the Estonian women’s second division headlines the football weekend as Jõhvi Phoenix ja JK Narva Trans UN hosts Tammeka II on Saturday.

The Esiliiga Women Week 12 contest is scheduled for a 1 p.m. local kickoff at Jõhvi linnastaadion.

The home side, Phoenix/Narva Trans, looks to rebound from a narrow 3-2 road defeat to Kuressaare last Friday. The visitors, Tammeka II, aim to end a skid after falling 3-1 at home to Ajax Tallinna this past Sunday.

Despite the recent loss, statistical models heavily favor the home team. The Interstat ELO rating system gives Phoenix/Narva Trans an 84.20% probability of securing a victory. However, the same outlet’s game simulator predicts a high-scoring draw, projecting a final score of 3-3.

This clash represents a pivotal moment in the Esiliiga Women season. A win for Phoenix/Narva Trans would solidify its standing in the upper tier of the table, while Tammeka II desperately needs points to improve its position.

The merged Phoenix/Narva Trans squad, representing clubs from Estonia’s Ida-Viru County, will rely on its home-field advantage at the Jõhvi city stadium. Tammeka II, the reserve side of top-flight club Tartu Tammeka, seeks to leverage its developmental pipeline against a more experienced opponent.

Weather conditions in eastern Estonia in mid-December are expected to be cold, with a potential for winter precipitation, which could impact the pace and style of play on the natural grass surface.

The match will be overseen by officials from the Estonian Football Association. No television broadcast information was immediately available.

Match Facts: Competition: EST: Esiliiga Women, Week 12 Date: Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025 Kickoff: 1 p.m. local time (1100 GMT) Venue: Jõhvi linnastaadion, Jõhvi, Estonia Home Team: Jõhvi Phoenix ja JK Narva Trans UN Visiting Team: Tammeka II Last Meeting: This is the first meeting between the sides this season. Home Form (All Competitions): Lost 3-2 at Kuressaare (Dec. 5, 2025) Away Form (All Competitions): Lost 3-1 vs. Ajax Tallinna (Dec. 7, 2025)