Match Overview

The 9th-round match of the PARI First League (FNL) between KAMAZ and Torpedo Moscow will take place on September 7 at the KAMAZ Stadium in Naberezhnye Chelny. This preview offers a detailed prediction, betting tips, odds, and statistics for the KAMAZ – Torpedo Moscow encounter.

KAMAZ Team Analysis

Current Form and Performance

Two successfully converted penalties secured a 2-0 victory for the Chelnians over Sokol, marking the team’s fifth win in the current championship (along with 2 draws and 1 loss). This result also saw Ildar Akhmetzyanov’s side keep a clean sheet for the first time in their last 12 FNL matches. KAMAZ’s scoring streak in this tournament has now reached an impressive 10 consecutive games. The club has climbed to 3rd place in the overall standings and boasts the best average shots on target in the league, with 5.3 per game.

Key Statistics for KAMAZ

• Both teams have scored in 9 of KAMAZ’s last 10 matches in the First League.
• At home, the team has remained unbeaten in 6 of their last 8 league fixtures (4 wins, 2 draws).
• In 12 of their last 15 home FNL games, the club has conceded no more than one goal.

KAMAZ Predicted Lineup (4-5-1)

Artur Anisimov – Georgy Yudintsev, Daniil Marugin, Roman Manuylov, Timofey Kalistratov – Surkhaykhan Abdullaev, Roman Zashchepkin, Ruslan Apekov, Muhammad Sultonov, Renat Golybin – David Karaev.

Torpedo Moscow Team Analysis

Recent Struggles and Defensive Focus

After suffering two consecutive 0-3 defeats, the capital club managed to secure a goalless draw at home against Ufa (0-0) in the previous round. While Torpedo Moscow showed some defensive improvement, their attacking problems persist – this marks their sixth match in the current championship without scoring a goal. Against Ufa, the club only managed two shots on target (compared to their average of 4.2). Torpedo Moscow has secured only one victory this season (2 draws, 5 losses), results which place Sergei Zhukov’s team in 16th position in the league table.

Key Statistics for Torpedo Moscow

• No more than two goals were scored in 5 of Torpedo Moscow’s last 7 FNL matches.
• Away from home, the capital side has been unbeaten in 20 of their last 25 league games (12 wins, 8 draws).
• In their last 6 away matches in this tournament, the club has scored no more than once.

Torpedo Moscow Predicted Lineup (4-5-1)

Rostislav Soldatenko – Sergey Borodin, Alexander Ivankov, Gleb Shevchenko, Danil Stepanov – Alexander Yushin, Andrey Kostin, Artur Galoyan, Kirill Danilin, Alexander Orekhov – Alexander Chupaev.

Match Referee

Referee Profile: Vladimir Shamara

Vladimir Shamara (Russia)

Referee Statistics

Matches officiated – 18 (First and Second Leagues, 2024/25 – 2025/26);

Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 79;

Average yellow cards per match – 4.4;

Red cards shown – 9;

Average fouls per match – 22;

Penalties awarded – 18%.

KAMAZ vs Torpedo Moscow Match Prediction

Analyzing Defensive Strengths and Attacking Woes

Torpedo Moscow managed to keep a clean sheet in the previous round, albeit against a low-scoring Ufa side, allowing only one real goal-scoring opportunity. This defensive solidity will be crucial for Sergei Zhukov’s men in the upcoming match, as they face one of the league’s most prolific attacking teams. However, Torpedo’s own goal-scoring form is a major concern, with the club failing to score in four consecutive away FNL matches.

KAMAZ’s Cautious Approach

KAMAZ recorded their first clean sheet of the current championship against Sokol, a team that has only scored three times this season, making them one of the league’s lowest scorers, alongside Torpedo. Despite KAMAZ’s usual attacking prowess, I anticipate a more cautious approach from Ildar Akhmetzyanov’s side in this particular fixture, likely influenced by potential squad issues that might force a primary focus on defensive solidity.

Final Betting Tip

My prediction:  Total Goals Under 2.5 with odds of 1.45