SKA-Khabarovsk — Chernomorets Novorossiysk : Match Preview and Prediction for September 21,2025

Recent Form of SKA-Khabarovsk

SKA-Khabarovsk has been experiencing a difficult period, currently on a 7-match winless run in the Football National League. Their last home game against Chelyabinsk offered a genuine chance to break this streak, but a late goal from the visiting side in the 87th minute dashed their hopes, extending their wait for a much-needed victory.

Home Performance and Team Reinforcements

A notable strength for SKA-Khabarovsk lies in their home performances in Khabarovsk. While Alexey Poddubsky’s side has only lost once in their last five home fixtures, they’ve also managed just a single win, indicating considerable scope for improvement. The team has, however, made positive strides in the transfer market, notably acquiring forward Dmitry Tsypchenko from Krylia Sovetov, who is expected to bolster their offensive firepower.

Chernomorets Novorossiysk: Season Ambitions and Squad Changes

Last season, Chernomorets Novorossiysk achieved a commendable 3rd place in the FNL, positioning them for potential promotion to the Premier League through play-offs. However, their aspirations were thwarted as the club failed to secure an RPL license, primarily due to their home stadium in Novorossiysk not meeting league standards. As a result, the team entered the current season without promotion as a primary objective, leading to significant, and arguably detrimental, squad changes during pre-season. A substantial number of key players departed Chernomorets, with their replacements generally considered to be of a lower calibre. Given these circumstances, the visiting side is widely expected to be battling against relegation this season.

Recent Turnaround and Coaching Impact

The start of the season for Chernomorets was exceptionally challenging, with the Novorossiysk outfit failing to register a single win in their initial 8 matches, collecting only 3 points. This poor run prompted the club’s management to implement a coaching change, hoping to revitalize the squad. Vadim Evseev took over from Sergey Pervushin, and his arrival immediately coincided with two consecutive home victories in the league. However, it should be noted that Evseev’s initial opponents, Chaika and Ufa, were arguably the least formidable teams. These recent successes have allowed Chernomorets to move out of the relegation zone, climbing to 14th in the league table, now just one point behind SKA-Khabarovsk, who occupy 12th position.