Match Overview

Neftekhimik Team Analysis

The Nizhnekamsk side experienced a 0-1 away defeat to Fakel in their last league outing. So far this season, the team has managed only one victory, alongside three draws and two losses. Furthermore, Kirill Novikov’s squad has failed to score in three of their recent matches, with only Torpedo having more goalless games (four) in the league. Neftekhimik currently sits in 10th place in the standings, and with an average of just 2.7 corners per game, they are among the two lowest-performing clubs in this metric.

Neftekhimik Key Statistics

• Nizhnekamsk has conceded no more than one goal in 6 of their last 7 FNL matches.
• At their home ground, the team is winless in 6 consecutive First League fixtures (4 draws, 2 losses).
• Neftekhimik has not scored in the second half in 5 of their last 6 home matches in this tournament.

Neftekhimik Predicted Lineup (4-3-3)

Andrey Golubev – Nikolay Tolstopyatov, Dmitry Shadrintsev, Eduard Valiakhmetov, Maxim Shiryaev – Giorgi Kantaria, Danila Sukhomlinov, Konstantin Shiltsov – Rashid Magomedov, Kirill Moiseev, Daniil Rodin.

Chelyabinsk Team Analysis

Roman Pilipchuk’s charges secured a 3-1 home victory against Sokol in their previous match. This marks their fourth win in the FNL 2025/26 season (with two losses), propelling them to 5th place in the league table. Notably, Chelyabinsk is one of only four clubs to have scored in every match this season. With a total of 10 goals, they boast an impressive attacking record, surpassed only by Ural and KAMAZ (both with 12 goals).

Chelyabinsk Key Statistics

• Both teams have scored in 6 of Chelyabinsk’s last 8 matches across the First and Second Leagues.
• Away from home in these tournaments, the club has a 7-match uncompromising streak (2 wins, 5 losses).
• In 5 of their last 6 official away games, Chelyabinsk has conceded at least two goals.

Chelyabinsk Predicted Lineup (4-3-3)

Ilya Tuseev – Alexander Gapechkin, Alexander Zhirov, Khetag Kochiev, Yan Gudkov – Timofey Komissarov, Denis Samoilov, Konstantin Kertanov – Wilfried Eza, Matvey Urvantsev, Ramazan Gadzhimuradov.

Match Official

Vladimir Shamara (Russia)

Referee Statistics

Matches officiated – 16 (First and Second Leagues, 2024/25 – 2025/26);

Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 72;

Average yellow cards per match – 4.5;

Red cards shown – 7;

Average fouls per match – 23;

Penalties awarded – 12%.

Match Prediction: Neftekhimik vs Chelyabinsk

Nizhnekamsk conceded only one goal in their first four league matches, but in the subsequent two games, Kirill Novikov’s team had to retrieve the ball from their net four times. It’s important to note the opponents Neftekhimik successfully kept from scoring: Sokol, Torpedo, and Shinnik are all among the six lowest-scoring teams in the league.

Chelyabinsk’s Offensive Prowess

Chelyabinsk, on the other hand, boasts an excellent attack. The team consistently creates a significant number of goal-scoring opportunities, and their conversion rate is among the top three in the league. This attacking efficiency has allowed Roman Pilipchuk’s side to score in every match of the current season. This includes finding the net against Rotor, a team with the second-most reliable defense, and last round, Sokol conceded as many goals to Chelyabinsk as they had in all their previous FNL 2025/26 matches combined.

Final Betting Tip

In this clash between a resilient defense and a potent offense, I lean towards the attacking side. My prediction is: “Chelyabinsk Individual Total Over 0.5” with odds of 1.55.

Author

Alexey Tarabrin