Match Overview

The 14th round fixture of the PARI First League (FNL) will see Spartak Kostroma face off against KAMAZ on October 11 at Urozhay Stadium. This analysis provides a detailed prediction, betting insights, odds, and key statistics for the Spartak Kostroma versus KAMAZ encounter.

Spartak Kostroma’s Current Form

The team played to a goalless draw against Ufa in their most recent fixture. This marked the second consecutive match where Kostroma dropped points, yet it also extended Sergey Bondar’s side’s impressive unbeaten run in the FNL to 12 games (comprising 8 victories and 4 draws). Notably, Spartak failed to find the net for only the second occasion this championship season. Conversely, the club registered its first clean sheet in their last 9 outings in this competition. Despite this, the team has retained its top position in the league standings, although their lead over the closest competitor has been reduced to a single point.

Key Spartak Kostroma Statistics

• Both teams have scored in 8 of Kostroma’s last 9 FNL fixtures.
• Playing at home, Kostroma has remained undefeated for 5 consecutive matches in this tournament (2 wins, 3 draws).
• Spartak has conceded precisely one goal in 6 of their home games in the First League.

Spartak Kostroma’s Predicted Lineup (4-5-1)

Nikita Korets – Nikita Supranovich, Nikolay Tarasov, Maxim Ignatiev, Ilya Kalachev – Kirill Chursin, Dmitry Sadov, Anatoly Nemchenko, Ivan Enin, Egor Nazarenko – Artur Garibyan.

KAMAZ Team Analysis

KAMAZ’s offense, which had been dormant for three rounds, exploded in their recent clash against Ural. The team netted 5 goals while conceding only one, securing a dominant victory. This triumph not only snapped KAMAZ’s four-match winless spell in the FNL (consisting of 2 draws and 2 losses) but also represented their most significant win since October 2023. The team has now matched Kostroma’s scoring output, though they still trail Spartak by 6 points in the overall league table. Furthermore, their match against the Yekaterinburg side saw KAMAZ register one of their lowest corner counts this season, with just 2 corners compared to their average of 5.5.

Coaching Change for KAMAZ

Ildar Akhmetzyanov has stepped down from his position as the team’s head coach.

Key KAMAZ Statistics

• KAMAZ has conceded no more than one goal in 8 of their last 9 First League encounters.
• On the road, the team has remained undefeated in 6 of their last 8 championship outings (securing 3 wins and 3 draws).
• The club has managed to score in 7 of their last 9 away fixtures in this tournament.

KAMAZ’s Predicted Lineup (4-5-1)

Artur Anisimov – Roman Manuilov, Dmitry Tananeev, Daniil Marugin, Ruslan Ayukin – David Khubaev, Roman Zashchepkin, Ruslan Apekov, Muhammad Sultonov, Daniil Motorin – David Karaev.

Match Official

Anton Sidorin (Russia)

Referee Statistics

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

Yellow cards issued (including second yellows) – 19;

Average yellow cards per match – 3.8;

Red cards issued – 0;

Average fouls per match – 28;

Penalties awarded – 20%.

Match Prediction: Spartak Kostroma vs KAMAZ

KAMAZ found their redemption in the previous round, overcoming a string of unfortunate results. The team decisively defeated one of the promotion aspirants, effectively rekindling their self-belief. It is anticipated that the club will strive for an assertive attacking performance in the upcoming fixture. KAMAZ has demonstrated no issues in converting scoring opportunities, even when playing away, having scored in 7 of their last 9 FNL matches. However, defensive solidity remains a concern for the club. KAMAZ has managed to keep a clean sheet in only one of their previous nine away encounters in this competition.

Prior to the last round, both teams had scored in eight consecutive First League matches involving Kostroma. It seems improbable that Spartak’s upcoming game will result in another goalless draw. Against Ufa, Sergey Bondar’s squad created opportunities, but their finishing was lacking. Despite this, the team ranks among the top three in the tournament for this metric. Nonetheless, the club has only recorded a clean sheet twice this championship season, and remarkably, Kostroma has yet to register a “dry” match (a clean sheet) on home turf.

Taking these observations into account, my final prediction is: “Both Teams to Score – Yes,” with favorable odds of 2.10