Match Preview
Fakel will host Neftekhimik at the Central'nyi Stadion Profsoyuzov in Voronezh on Sunday, 24 August, with kickoff set for 16:00. The home side is in exceptional form, boasting five consecutive wins, while Neftekhimik has struggled recently, managing just one win in their last five outings. This stark contrast in form suggests that Fakel will enter the match with significant confidence, especially given their strong home record against Neftekhimik, having won five of their last six encounters at home.
A notable angle to consider is Fakel's attacking prowess, which has seen them score at least two goals in four of their last five matches. Given Neftekhimik's defensive vulnerabilities, particularly in away fixtures, Fakel could exploit these weaknesses effectively. With both teams having a history of matches featuring over 2.5 goals and a tendency for both to find the net, this match could see an open contest. However, Fakel's current momentum makes them the clear favourites to secure another three points.
Fakel
Ural
KAMAZ
Spartak Kostroma
Chelyabinsk
SKA Khabarovsk
Rotor Volgograd
Arsenal Tula
Chayka
Neftekhimik
Ufa
Sokol Saratov
Volga Ulyanovsk