Match Preview
Krylya Sovetov will host Baltika at the Samara Arena on Saturday, 9 August, in a match that promises to be competitive given both teams' recent form. Krylya Sovetov has shown resilience, bouncing back from a shaky start with two consecutive wins after three draws. In contrast, Baltika has struggled, managing just one win in their last five matches, with their defensive vulnerabilities evident as they conceded in four of those fixtures.
A key angle to consider is Krylya Sovetov's home advantage, where they have historically performed well against Baltika, winning four of their last ten encounters at home. With both teams showing a tendency to score, as reflected in their head-to-head record where both teams found the net in five of the last ten meetings, this match could see opportunities for goals. Krylya’s recent form and home support may tilt the balance in their favour, making them the team to watch as they aim to build on their momentum.
Krasnodar
CSKA Moskva
Rubin Kazan
Baltika
Krylya Sovetov
Akron
Zenit
Akhmat Grozny