Match Overview

The upcoming 12th round fixture in the PARI First League () will see Ufa host Chelyabinsk on September 28 at the Neftyanik Stadium. This preview provides an in-depth match prediction, key statistics, and betting insights for the Ufa vs Chelyabinsk encounter.

Ufa’s Current Form

Ufa, led by head coach Omari Tetradze, played out a 2-2 draw against Arsenal in their recent away fixture. This result extends their winless run in the league to four matches (two draws, two losses). Despite this streak, Ufa has demonstrated offensive prowess, scoring precisely two goals in each of their last three outings. With a total of 13 goals scored, they boast one of the top two offensive records among teams currently positioned in the bottom half of the table, where Ufa sits in 13th place.

• Ufa has proven tough to beat on their home turf, remaining undefeated in 7 of their last 9 encounters (5 wins, 2 draws).
• A high-scoring trend has been observed in their recent matches, with at least 4 goals netted in 5 of the last 6 First League games involving Ufa.
• Furthermore, the team has maintained a solid defensive record at home, conceding no more than one goal in 7 of their last 9 championship fixtures.

Ufa’s Predicted Lineup (4-5-1)

Alexey Chernov – Ivan Khomukha, Alexander Perchenok, David Ozmanov, Evgeniy Shlyakov – Danil Akhatov, Migran Ageyan, Konstantin Troyanov, Zalimkhan Yusupov, Shamil Isaev – Dylan Ortiz.

Chelyabinsk’s Current Form

Chelyabinsk delivered a commanding performance in their last home game, securing a resounding 4-0 victory over Rodina. This marked their sixth win of the current campaign (along with three draws and two losses) and their first dominant win by such a margin. Roman Pilipchuk’s squad exhibits no difficulties in front of goal; their 18 goals are surpassed only by Spartak (20) and Ural (19) in the league. Despite their attacking prowess, Chelyabinsk has shown defensive vulnerabilities, conceding in 5 of their last 7 fixtures. This impressive run has propelled the team to 4th place in the overall standings.

• A ‘Both Teams to Score’ outcome has occurred in 5 of Chelyabinsk’s last 7 matches in the First League.
• The club has maintained a relatively tight defense, conceding no more than one goal in 6 of their most recent championship games.
• However, their away form in the 2025/26 season has been less convincing, with the team failing to secure a victory in 4 of their last 5 away encounters (two draws, two losses).

Chelyabinsk’s Predicted Lineup (3-4-3)

Ilya Tuseev – Bulat Gatin, Alexander Zhirov, Khetag Kochiev – Baba N’Diaye, Denis Samoylov, Konstantin Kertanov, Yan Gudkov – Wilfrid Eza, Garrik Levin, Ramazan Gadzhimuradov.

Referee Information

Andrey Prokopov (Russia)

Matches officiated – 6 (First League, 2025/26);

Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 23;

Average yellow cards per match – 3.8;

Red cards shown – 1;

Average fouls per match – 27;

Penalties awarded – 16%.

Match Prediction: Ufa vs Chelyabinsk

Prior to the 7th round, Omari Tetradze’s men had managed a mere three goals. However, their offense has since ignited, with Ufa finding the back of the net 10 times in their subsequent 5 championship matches. At home, they’ve been particularly effective, scoring in 8 of their last 9 fixtures. While Ufa’s attacking output shows clear improvement, their defensive solidity remains a concern. Only four teams in the league have conceded more goals than Ufa, and alarmingly, Tetradze’s squad couldn’t even manage a clean sheet against an amateur side in a recent cup tie.

Chelyabinsk’s offensive unit has proven to be a formidable force, seemingly unstoppable thus far. In their most recent fixture, Roman Pilipchuk’s side netted four unanswered goals against a strong Rodina team, a performance that propelled them into the top four for overall scoring efficiency in the league. Despite this offensive firepower, the team has kept a clean sheet only four times in the 2025/26 season. Notably, Chelyabinsk has struggled defensively on the road, failing to record a clean sheet in their last 9 official away matches.

Considering the attacking form of both sides and their defensive fragilities, my final prediction is for Both Teams to Score – Yes, with odds of 1.95.

Author: Alexey Tarabrin