Match Overview and Analysis

The Matchday 8 fixture in the PARI First League (FNL) will see Arsenal Tula take on SKA-Khabarovsk on September 3rd at Arsenal Stadium. This comprehensive preview offers an in-depth analysis and prediction for the Arsenal Tula versus SKA-Khabarovsk encounter.

Arsenal Tula Current Form

Under the guidance of Dmitry Gunko, Arsenal Tula suffered a 1-2 away defeat to Volga in the previous round, thereby ending their impressive 8-match unbeaten streak in the league (3 wins, 5 draws). This was only the second time in their last 10 FNL matches that the team conceded more than one goal. Meanwhile, the Tula side has managed to score in seven consecutive First League games, notably requiring just one shot on target in their match against Ulyanovsk (averaging 4.2 shots). The club currently holds the 7th position in the league standings.

Arsenal Tula Key Statistics

• At least three goals have been scored in 4 of Arsenal’s last 5 league matches.
• The team has been unable to secure a victory in their last 6 home FNL games (5 draws, 1 loss).
• In 5 of their last 6 home First League matches, Tula conceded exactly 1 or 2 goals.

Arsenal Tula Predicted Lineup (4-5-1)

Mikhail Tsulaya – Kirill Bolshakov, Nikita Karmaev, Oleg Isaenko, Daniil Penchikov – Nikita Razdorskikh, Matteo Alinvi, Tigran Avanesyan, Edarlin Reyes, Alan Tsaraev – Amur Kalmykov.

SKA-Khabarovsk Current Form

SKA-Khabarovsk initially fell behind against KAMAZ but managed to equalize, securing a 1-1 draw. However, this result extends their winless streak to four consecutive matches (2 draws, 2 losses). It’s worth noting that Alexey Poddubsky’s squad has scored in 3 of these recent outings. Overall, SKA-Khabarovsk has scored seven goals this season, a tally unmatched by any other team in the top half of the table, where the club currently sits in 8th place.

SKA-Khabarovsk Key Statistics

• The Far Eastern team has conceded in 7 of their last 8 First League games.
• Away from home, the team has avoided defeat in 8 of their last 11 FNL matches (2 draws, 6 losses).
• In 11 of their last 13 away league fixtures, SKA-Khabarovsk failed to score more than one goal.

SKA-Khabarovsk Predicted Lineup (3-5-2)

Islam Imamov – Gleb Gurban, Egor Noskov, Yaroslav Grebenkin – Batraz Gurtsev, Sadyg Bagiev, Andrey Anisimov, Danila Yanov, Roman Emelyanov – Kamran Aliev, Maxim Kutovoy.

Match Prediction: Arsenal Tula vs SKA-Khabarovsk

Arsenal Tula was on the verge of extending their unbeaten league run in the previous round but conceded the decisive goal just moments before the final whistle. Overall, Arsenal is in good form: the loss to Volga was their first in their last 9 league matches, and at home, the club has lost only 3 of their last 32 FNL encounters (15 wins, 14 draws). Additionally, Dmitry Gunko’s team ranks among the top-5 in terms of scoring efficiency in the FNL 2025/26 season. However, Arsenal’s defense lacks reliability, with only one clean sheet this season.

SKA-Khabarovsk started the season well but has since experienced a dip in form, currently on a four-match winless streak in the First League (2 draws, 2 losses). It is anticipated that Alexey Poddubsky’s side will face a tough challenge against an in-form Arsenal. However, SKA-Khabarovsk has the potential to exploit their opponent’s unreliable defense. In the current season, the Far Easterners have only failed to score against Volga, and that match broke a 9-game scoring streak for the club in away FNL fixtures.

Expert Betting Pick

My prediction for this match is: “Arsenal Tula will not lose and Total Goals Over 1.5”.