Chernomorets Novorossiysk — Kuban Holding : Match Preview and Prediction for October 16,2025

A Troubled Start for Chernomorets

Chernomorets Novorossiysk has faced a multitude of challenges this year. Surprisingly, they had every opportunity to reach the Premier League, but their start to the season in the First League was far from impressive. The ‘sailors’ endured series of unfavorable results.

Chernomorets’ Recent Resurgence

After a disheartening start to the championship with eight consecutive winless matches, Chernomorets finally found their stride. The team has suffered only two defeats in their last eight games across all competitions. Their performance in the domestic cup was particularly impressive, as they effortlessly dispatched Astrakhan. In the First League, they convincingly beat KAMAZ and overcame Torpedo Moscow. Their recent setback against Rotor Boyarintsev, a strong opponent, saw them narrowly defeated on Rotor’s home turf, yet Novorossiysk still displayed considerable creative power.

Kuban Holding’s League Struggles

Kuban Holding is currently competing in the Second League this season, aiming for promotion. However, the ‘Holding’ side has been visibly struggling in their league campaign. Their hopes now rest on progressing further in the domestic cup, where their performance hasn’t been as dire as initially anticipated.

Kuban’s Winless Streak and Cup Drama

Kuban has been unable to secure a victory in the championship for four consecutive matches. In three of these encounters, the team from Russia’s southern region failed to score a single goal. Against one of their main rivals, Sevastopol, they barely avoided a loss, suffering a red card and appearing generally shaky. In the cup, Kuban managed to advance past Volga in an incredibly dramatic penalty shootout. The blame largely lies with the Ulyanovsk representatives, who initially fielded a suboptimal squad and then demonstrated a complete lack of effectiveness in the shootout.