Match Overview

The Matchday 11 fixture of the PARI First League (FNL) between Chelyabinsk and Rodina is scheduled for September 20 at the Central Stadium. This preview provides a comprehensive forecast, betting odds, and key statistics for the Chelyabinsk vs Rodina encounter.

Chelyabinsk Team Analysis

In their previous away match, Chelyabinsk shared points with SKA-Khabarovsk (1:1), extending their unbeaten streak in the championship to 5 games (2 wins, 3 draws). However, it’s worth noting that Chelyabinsk only kept a clean sheet in one of these matches. Roman Pilipchuk’s squad remains the only club in the FNL 2025/26 season to have scored in every single game. Furthermore, in their game against the Far Easterners, Chelyabinsk committed 17 fouls, significantly higher than their average of 10 fouls. The team currently occupies the 6th position in the league table.

• Chelyabinsk scored exactly 1 or 2 goals in 8 out of 10 FNL matches.
• At home, the team has won 6 of their last 8 matches across the First and Second Leagues (1 draw, 1 loss).
• Chelyabinsk has not conceded more than one goal in 7 of their previous 8 home games in these tournaments.

Chelyabinsk Predicted Lineup (3-4-3)

Ilya Tuseev – Bulat Gatin, Alexander Zhirov, Khetag Kochiev – Alexander Gapechkin, Denis Samoilov, Konstantin Kertanov, Yan Gudkov – Wilfried Eza, Garrick Levin, Ramazan Gadzhimuradov.

Rodina Team Analysis

Juan Diaz’s charges defeated Fakel at home in their last outing, marking their fourth consecutive victory in the league. During this impressive run, Rodina has consistently scored at least twice in each match. With 17 goals scored, they are currently the third most prolific team in the competition. However, the capital club sits in 7th place in the overall standings. Rodina leads the league in average corners per game, with 6.8.

• Rodina has not conceded more than one goal in their last 7 FNL matches.
• Away from home in this tournament, the Moscow side has failed to win in 5 of their last 7 First League matches (2 draws, 3 losses).
• No more than 2 goals were scored in 5 of the team’s previous 7 away games in the championship.

Rodina Predicted Lineup (4-5-1)

Sergey Volkov – Mitya Krizan, Stanislav Bessmertny, Astemir Gordyushenko, Ilya Dyatlov – Andrey Egorychev, Ruslan Fishchenko, Pape Gueye, Iordy Reyna, Kirill Ushatov – Artem Maksimenko.

Referee Profile

Alexander Mashlyakevich (Russia)

Matches officiated – 10 (First League, 2024/25 – 2025/26);

Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 42;

Average yellow cards per match – 4.2;

Red cards shown – 1;

Average fouls per match – 24;

Penalties awarded – 18%.

Match Prediction: Chelyabinsk vs Rodina

Roman Pilipchuk’s team has consistently found the back of the net, with their home scoring streak in the First and Second Leagues extending to 12 matches. It’s likely this impressive run will continue in the upcoming fixture. The visiting capital club has improved defensively, conceding fewer goals recently, but 3 of their 4 clean sheets this season have come at home. Furthermore, Rodina has only kept opponents scoreless in 2 of their last 8 away games in the FNL.

However, keeping a clean sheet for the hosts will be a significant challenge. In their last 6 First League matches, Chelyabinsk only managed to shut out Chaika, a team battling relegation. Their upcoming opponent, Rodina, is in excellent attacking form. Rodina has netted 14 goals in their last 4 FNL matches, including a brace against Fakel. It’s worth remembering that Fakel rarely concedes even a single goal.

Both teams have scored in 7 of Chelyabinsk’s 10 league games this season. Another high-scoring match seems probable for this encounter. My prediction: “Both Teams to Score – Yes”.