Rotor Volgograd — Arsenal Tula : Match Preview and Prediction for November 03,2025

Rotor Volgograd’s Current Form and Challenges

It would be unwise to underestimate Rotor Volgograd or to be overly critical of Denis Boyarintsev’s squad based solely on their recent outings. Rotor has played seven of their latest matches away from home. During this period, they were eliminated from the domestic cup and suffered significant losses to Fakel and a slightly less harsh defeat to Shinnik. However, they managed to secure a victory against the currently strong Chernomorets in front of their home supporters. While their current roster might not seem equipped to compete for a top-four spot, it will be insightful to observe how the club performs in their upcoming three home fixtures before drawing any firm conclusions.

Home Strength and Future Prospects

The club’s management is reportedly planning to seek a quality striker during the winter transfer window. Nevertheless, conceding only two goals in Volgograd, even if one came from a league leader like Spartak Kostroma, strongly suggests that any opponent will face a tough challenge on their home turf. In seven home matches this season, the hosts have been defeated only once, securing five victories and one draw, highlighting their impressive resilience at home.

Arsenal Tula’s Unpredictable Season Under Gunko

It’s challenging to accurately assess Arsenal Tula’s performance this season under Dmitry Gunko’s management. On paper, they appear to be a typical mid-table side, but their playing style seems less dull compared to the previous season. Despite this, they remain one of the First League’s most draw-prone teams. While they managed to defeat Fakel in the cup, their victories largely seem confined to cup competitions. In the league, the “Red-Yellows” have not secured a win in two months. Furthermore, Arsenal has failed to keep a clean sheet in ten consecutive games. In five head-to-head encounters against Rotor, the visitors have managed only a single victory.