Match Overview

The 14th round of the features a clash between Sokol and Ufa on October 11, set to be held at Lokomotiv Stadium in Saratov. This preview provides an in-depth analysis of the Sokol vs Ufa match, including predictions, odds, and key statistics.

Sokol Team Analysis

Mladen Kascielan’s side secured a point in their previous home fixture, drawing 1-1 with Arsenal. Saratov’s team has shown improved form recently, avoiding defeat in 3 of their last 4 league matches (1 win, 2 draws). They have accumulated more points during this run than in all their previous matches combined this season. Despite conceding in 9 out of 13 FNL 2025/26 games, Sokol’s defense has let in only 14 goals in total. Only two other teams in the bottom half of the table boast a better defensive record. Currently, Sokol sits in 16th place in the overall standings. Notably, in their match against Tula, they managed just one corner kick, significantly below their average of 5.3 per game.

• At least one opponent failed to score in 5 of Sokol’s last 7 First League matches.
• The team has remained unbeaten in 8 of their last 9 home league matches (3 wins, 5 draws).
• In 8 of their last 9 home games in this tournament, the club has conceded no more than one goal.

Sokol Predicted Lineup (3-4-3)

Mikhail Levashov – Vladimir Kovacevic, Nikita Pechenkin, Nikita Gloydman – Ivan Churikov, Anton Sinyak, Anton Mukhin, Allon Butaev – Aleksey Goliyanin, Vladislav Shpitalny, Kirill Nikitin.

Ufa Team Analysis

Ufa’s squad played to a goalless draw at home against Spartak in their last outing. Their winless streak in the league now extends to 6 matches (4 draws, 2 losses). However, Omari Tetradze’s men have kept three clean sheets during this challenging period. Ufa’s offense has been silent for two consecutive FNL fixtures. Against Kostroma, they failed to register a single shot on target, a stark contrast to their season average of 3. The team currently occupies 14th position in the league standings.

• Ufa has not scored more than one goal in 11 of their last 14 away league matches.
• The club has failed to win in 18 of their last 19 away First League matches (6 draws, 12 losses).
• In 9 of their last 11 previous away games in this tournament, Ufa has conceded at least one goal.

Ufa Predicted Lineup (4-5-1)

Alexander Belenov – Ivan Khomukha, Alan Khabalov, David Ozmanov, Denis Kutin – Danil Akhatov, Migran Ageyan, Filip Mrzljak, Zalimkhan Yusupov, Konstantin Troyanov – Dylan Ortiz.

Referee Overview

Roman Galimov (Russia)

Matches officiated – 5 (First League, 2024/25 – 2025/26);

Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 20;

Average yellow cards per match – 4;

Red cards shown – 0;

Average fouls per match – 27;

Penalties awarded – 20%.

Final Match Prediction: Sokol vs Ufa

Saratov’s team has proven to be formidable at home this season, having lost only once (with 1 win and 5 draws) on their own turf. It is therefore justifiable that they are considered favorites against one of the league’s weakest away sides. Ufa currently ranks 17th in away performance, securing a mere two points from their FNL 2025/26 road games. Furthermore, Ufa has managed only a single victory in their last 19 away matches in the First League (6 draws, 12 losses), highlighting their struggles on the road.

Regarding goal-scoring, it’s unlikely that either team will surprise the other. Although both teams are near the bottom of the table, they rarely make significant defensive blunders. Sokol has conceded more than one goal in only one of their last 9 home FNL matches. Ufa, on the other hand, recorded their sixth clean sheet of the current championship in the previous round, a tally surpassed only by Rotor and Fakel. Concurrently, Omari Tetradze’s squad has also gone six matches without scoring, while Sokol last scored more than once at home back in late 2023/24 season. Moreover, a battle for crucial points typically doesn’t lead to open, attacking football.

My prediction is: Sokol will not lose and Total Under 3.5 goals with odds of 1.58