Match Overview

The 14th round of the will see Neftekhimik host Chayka on October 11 at the Neftekhimik Arena in Nizhnekamsk. This comprehensive preview delves into the match forecast, betting odds, and essential statistics for the Neftekhimik vs Chayka encounter.

Neftekhimik’s Current Form

A goalless draw against Rotor in the previous round brought an end to Neftekhimik’s three-match winning streak in the championship. Furthermore, the team failed to score for the first time in their last 7 tournament matches. However, Kirill Novikov’s side has kept a clean sheet for the sixth time in the FNL 2025/26 season. The club currently occupies the ninth position in the overall standings.

Neftekhimik Key Statistics

• Fewer than three goals were scored in 6 of Neftekhimik’s last 8 league matches.
• The team has not secured a victory in 9 of their last 11 home matches in the First League (6 draws, 3 losses).
• In 6 of their previous 8 home FNL games, the club conceded no more than one goal.

Predicted Neftekhimik Lineup (4-3-3)

Timofey Kashintsev – Nikolay Tolstopyatov, Eduard Valiakhmetov, Maxim Shiryaev, Dmitry Shadrintsev – Ivan Bober, David Kokoev, Konstantin Shiltsov – Daniil Rodin, Andrey Nikitin, Rashid Magomedov.

Chayka’s Performance Insights

Following a run of 7 defeats, Chayka drew blank in their last two matches against Fakel and Rodina. It’s worth noting that Dmitry Kombarov’s team has gone 7 matches without scoring in the current championship, with only Yenisey having a worse record (8). Additionally, in the game against Moscow, Chayka received 5 yellow cards, despite their average being less than two warnings per game. The club continues to hold the last position in the league table.

Chayka Key Statistics

• At least one team failed to score in 6 of Chayka’s last 8 First League matches.
• The team is winless in their last 6 away FNL matches (3 draws, 3 losses).
• In 15 of their last 16 away matches in this tournament, Chayka scored no more than one goal.

Predicted Chayka Lineup (4-4-2)

Semyon Fadeev – Nikolay Pridava, Pavel Maslov, Daniil Stolyarov, Artem Krutovskikh – Yuri Petin, Artem Sokolov, Egor Gulyaev, Alexander Rasputko – Arseniy Filev, Ruslan Chervyakov.

Match Referee Details

Nikolay Voloshin (Russia)

Matches officiated: 13 (First League, 2024/25 – 2025/26);

Yellow cards shown (including second yellows): 43;

Average yellow cards per match: 3.3;

Red cards shown: 3;

Average fouls per match: 25;

Penalties awarded: 7%.

Match Prediction Analysis

Chayka managed to surprise in their last two fixtures. Dmitry Kombarov’s charges held strong against promotion contenders, preventing even one of the league’s most prolific teams from scoring. While Chayka has had some defensive lapses on the road this season, overall, the club allows little in front of their goal, having conceded no more than one goal in 8 of their last 10 away FNL matches. However, Chayka themselves have only scored two goals in their previous 5 away First League encounters.

Home Team Advantage

Neftekhimik is currently enjoying their longest unbeaten run of the season, and at home, the team has not lost in 6 of their last 8 First League matches (2 wins, 4 draws). Additionally, Neftekhimik has kept clean sheets in three consecutive home games in this tournament. Moreover, Kirill Novikov’s squad is among the top three teams for the number of home clean sheets (5).

Final Prediction & Betting Tip

Chayka has only secured one victory in their last 15 away FNL matches. With such results, their chances of gaining points in the upcoming game appear slim. My prediction is: “Neftekhimik not to lose and Under 2.5 Goals”.