Torpedo Moscow — Shinnik : Match Preview and Prediction for October 20,2025

The current situation at Torpedo Moscow is quite perplexing. The team has been branded with long-lasting shame and disgrace. A change in ownership seems highly desirable, especially after club co-owner Sobolev admitted his involvement in match-fixing with referees. Furthermore, the leadership of the team is undergoing truly historic developments.

Consequently, Torpedo has once again undergone a coaching change, with Kononov now at the helm. This repeated coaching carousel is perhaps the most astonishing aspect of their recent history. Such frequent changes are rarely seen in football. Despite internal disagreements, the team managed a convincing victory against Veles in Kononov’s first match back, although it’s clear their opponent was not top-tier. These internal issues also impact their game effectiveness, leading to defensive vulnerabilities. However, the Moscow side has consistently scored in their last five consecutive matches.

Shinnik has consistently been a typical FNL mid-table team for several seasons now. While there aren’t strong indications of them progressing to a higher division, their play can’t be described as terrible either. Consequently, this season sees the Yaroslavl representatives delivering a similarly average performance.

Currently, Shinnik occupies the tenth spot in the league standings. The team demonstrates what can be considered archetypal low-scoring football. Only Sokol has scored fewer goals than them this season. Moreover, Shinnik has conceded just five goals in seven home matches, another very modest record. There are unsettling rumors circulating about the relocation and demolition of their old stadium. However, overall stability prevails in Yaroslavl, and fans have long ceased to expect exciting, high-scoring games from their team. The squad has lost two consecutive league matches and has also been eliminated from the Russian Cup.