Ural — Sokol Saratov : Match Preview and Prediction for November 01,2025

Match Impact of Cup Elimination

The elimination from the Russian Cup by “Fakel” (0:1) seems to have positively affected Ural’s performance. The Ekaterinburg team has returned to the top-2, and the gap to the league-leading Voronezh side has narrowed to three points. However, in a direct confrontation with a defensive “Sokol”, the “Orange” are unlikely to create many scoring chances.

Ural’s Home Form and Tactical Approach

Victories over “Chayka” (1:0) and “Arsenal” (2:1) further highlighted the class difference between Ural and teams in the lower half of the table. In Tula, the Ekaterinburg side allowed the “Gunners” only three shots on target — in the previous round, only three other teams recorded fewer shots on goal. In their last four home matches, Romashchenko’s squad played for Under 2.5 goals three times, indicating their preference for dismantling opponents at a controlled, low tempo.

Sokol’s Defensive Resilience and Away Record

“Sokol” is, notably, among the least prolific teams in the First League. By the 17th round, the Saratov team had only three matches featuring over 2.5 goals scored — a statistic matched only by “Fakel” and “Shinnik”, marking the lowest rate in the tournament. Despite modest attacking output, Kashchelan’s team has been collecting points in four consecutive rounds – against “Volga” (1:0), they defended competently, bolstered by fan support (5-3 shots on target). It is clear that the underdog will remain determined in Ekaterinburg on their quest to reach safer league positions.

Head-to-Head History and Forecast

In last season’s encounters, Ural failed to overcome Sokol twice (both matches ended 0:0), with Sokol spending the majority of that season in the relegation zone. Considering these factors, I will confidently predict a Total Under 2.5 goals.