Match Overview

The 7th round of the PARI First League will feature an exciting clash between Rodina and Torpedo Moscow on August 29, hosted at Arena Khimki. This detailed preview covers the match prediction, betting tips, current odds, and key statistics for what promises to be a compelling encounter.

Rodina’s Current Form

Rodina comes into this fixture following an away draw against Shinnik (1:1) in the previous round. The team is currently enduring a six-match winless streak in the league, recording four draws and two losses. Despite this, they have found the back of the net in five of these matches, albeit consistently scoring just one goal per game. Interestingly, Rodina shares the top spot in the league for average shots on target (5.5) alongside KAMAZ, highlighting their attacking intent despite modest returns. Currently, Barseg Kirakosyan’s squad sits in 16th position in the overall standings.

Rodina Key Statistics

• Both teams have scored in 6 of Rodina’s last 7 FNL matches.
• At home, the club has avoided defeat in 7 of their last 8 matches in this competition (5 wins, 2 draws).
• At least one goal has been scored in both halves in 6 of Rodina’s last 8 home league games.

Rodina’s Predicted Lineup (4-5-1)

Sergey Volkov – Mitja Krizan, Leo Goglichidze, Artem Meshchaninov, Stanislav Bessmertny – Pape Gueye, Ruslan Fishchenko, Kirill Ushatov, Astemir Gordyushenko, Jordi Reyna – Artem Maksimenko.

Torpedo Moscow’s Current Form

Torpedo Moscow, under the guidance of Pavel Kirilchik, suffered a significant 0:3 away loss to Rotor in their most recent fixture. This marked not only their fourth defeat in the 2025/26 FNL season (alongside 1 win and 1 draw) but also their most substantial loss in this competition since November 2023. A concerning statistic for Torpedo is their failure to score in four of their last five First League matches, bringing their total goal tally to a meager three – the lowest in the entire league. Consequently, the Moscow-based club finds itself in 14th place in the tournament standings.

Torpedo Moscow Key Statistics

• No more than two goals have been scored in 8 of Torpedo’s last 10 league games.
• Away from home, the team has avoided defeat in 19 of their last 23 FNL matches (12 wins, 7 draws).
• The club has conceded no more than one goal in 4 of their last 5 away matches in this tournament.

Torpedo Moscow’s Predicted Lineup (4-5-1)

Rostislav Soldatenko – Sergey Borodin, Ruslan Baitukov, Gleb Shevchenko, Egor Danilkin – Mario Curic, Gulzhigit Alykulov, Artur Galoyan, Kirill Danilin, Alexander Orekhov – Alexander Chupaev.

Match Prediction: Rodina vs Torpedo Moscow

Many betting markets appear to be undervaluing Torpedo Moscow’s offensive capabilities. While they currently have a low tally of just 3 goals, there’s been a noticeable improvement in their attack since Oleg Kononov’s departure. In Round 5, they successfully breached the defense of a typically resilient Ural side, generating an impressive five clear goal-scoring opportunities – a feat no other team has achieved against Ural this season. Furthermore, in their recent trip to Volgograd, Pavel Kirilchik’s squad registered 11 shots on target, with only an exceptional performance from Rotor’s goalkeeper preventing them from scoring. Historically, Torpedo has demonstrated strong scoring form on the road, having found the net in 20 of their last 24 away fixtures in the FNL.

Conversely, Rodina has exhibited defensive vulnerabilities. Their only clean sheet in the current campaign came against Ufa, a team not known for its attacking prowess. Despite recent coaching changes, there hasn’t been a significant improvement in their overall defensive solidity. Facing an opponent that seems to be gaining momentum, Barseg Kirakosyan’s side is likely to face a stern test. Notably, Rodina has conceded nine goals in their last five home encounters in the First League, indicating a leaky defense on their own turf.

Final Pick

My final prediction for this match is: Torpedo Moscow Total Goals Over 0.5 with odds of 1.57