Match Preview: Chayka vs Rotor

The 8th-round clash in the PARI First League will feature Chayka hosting Rotor on September 3rd at the Ivan P. Chayka Central Stadium in Peschanokopsk. This preview offers a detailed forecast, betting tips, odds, and key statistics for the Chayka vs. Rotor encounter.

Chayka’s Current Form and Performance

In their previous league outing, Chayka suffered a heavy 0-4 away defeat to Ufa. This loss extended their losing streak to three consecutive matches, following an earlier run of three draws. Worryingly, Dmitry Kombarov’s side has now conceded goals in five consecutive championship fixtures. Consequently, Chayka has dropped to 15th place in the league standings and is among the bottom four teams for goals conceded, with a total of 11. Interestingly, in the Ufa game, the team managed to secure 6 corners, which is double their average corner count.

Key Statistics for Chayka

• Chayka has struggled offensively, scoring more than one goal in only 2 of their last 11 First League matches.
• Playing at home, Chayka has failed to secure a victory in 5 of their last 6 FNL fixtures (1 draw, 4 losses).
• The club has conceded at least one goal in 9 of their last 10 home games in this competition.

Chayka’s Predicted Starting XI (4-4-2)

Semyon Fadeev – Dmitry Ivannikov, Bogdan Rogochiy, Daniil Stolyarov, Dmitry Kaptilovich – Yuri Petin, Ivan Markelov, Egor Gulyaev, Anton Gurylev – Stanislav Biblik, Gleb Popolitov.

Rotor’s Recent Performances

Rotor Volgograd suffered a 1-2 home defeat against Spartak Kostroma in their last fixture, bringing an end to their impressive four-match unbeaten run in the league, which included two wins and two draws. This also marked the first time in the FNL 2025/26 season that Denis Boyarintsev’s men conceded more than one goal. Overall, the Volgograd side has allowed only 5 goals, a defensive record surpassed only by Ural (4) and Fakel (3). Rotor currently sits in 6th position in the league table.

Rotor’s Key Statistical Insights

• At least one team failed to score in 8 of Rotor’s last 11 First League matches.
• On the road, Rotor has not secured a victory in 5 of their last 7 championship encounters (3 draws, 2 losses).
• In 8 of their last 10 away games in this tournament, Rotor has scored no more than one goal.

Rotor’s Predicted Starting XI (4-5-1)

Nikita Chagrov – Denis Fomin, Vyacheslav Bardybakhin, Alexander Korotkov, Nikolay Pokidyshev – Sergey Makarov, Ilya Safronov, Artyom Simonyan, Yaroslav Arbuzov, Dmitry Sasin – Nikita Nikiforov.

Match Prediction: Chayka vs Rotor

Chayka’s Struggles and Defensive Vulnerabilities

Chayka’s solitary victory this season, achieved against Yenisey in the opening round, stands as their only highlight. Following that, the team managed to collect points against some less challenging opponents. However, since mid-August, Dmitry Kombarov’s squad has endured three consecutive defeats, two of which were by a significant margin. Notably, Chayka allowed Ufa to score four goals, a tally higher than their total conceded goals from the start of the championship until that point. Defensive issues plague the Peschanokopsk team even on their home turf, as they have conceded in 9 of their last 10 FNL matches. Over this period, Chayka has secured only two wins (alongside 3 draws and 5 losses).

Rotor’s Advantage and Motivation

Rotor is expected to achieve a favorable outcome in this fixture. The Volgograd side possesses a distinct advantage in terms of squad quality. Furthermore, their recent home defeat to Kostroma, which ended their unbeaten streak, is likely to provide extra motivation for the team. It’s worth noting that Rotor has remained undefeated in 6 of their last 8 away matches in the First League (comprising 3 wins and 3 draws). Given Chayka’s position as the tournament’s worst team by Expected Goals Against (xGA), Denis Boyarintsev’s charges should undoubtedly find ways to breach their opponent’s defense.

Expert Betting Tip

My final prediction for this match is: “Rotor will not lose and Total Goals Over 1.5” with odds of 1.72