Match Overview and Betting Insights

The 8th round match of the PARI First League (FNL) between Yenisey and Shinnik is scheduled for September 3 at the Central Stadium in Krasnoyarsk. This preview offers an in-depth look at the Yenisey vs Shinnik encounter, including a match prediction, recommended bet, key odds, and crucial statistics.

Yenisey

Yenisey’s Current Form

After enduring a five-match winless streak at the season’s outset, which included two draws and three defeats, the Krasnoyarsk-based club has found its footing with two consecutive victories. They secured wins against Chernomorets (2:0) and Sokol (1:0). Notably, in their match against the Volga region team, Andrey Tikhonov’s men demonstrated their strongest attacking performance of the current championship, registering 6 shots on target (compared to an average of 3.8). Yenisey has also managed to score in their last three FNL fixtures, though their total of 6 goals throughout the season remains modest, with only five other teams having a poorer scoring record. Their recent upturn in form has seen the team climb to 11th place in the league standings.

Key Statistics for Yenisey

• At least one team has failed to score in 5 of Yenisey’s last 7 First League matches.
• At home, Yenisey has remained unbeaten in 13 of their last 17 championship encounters (9 wins, 4 draws).
• The club has conceded goals in 5 of their last 6 home games in this competition.

Yenisey Predicted Line-up (4-4-2)

Egor Shamov – Andrey Ostrovsky, Aleksandr Maslovsky, Nikita Bogatyrev, Emerson Illoy-Ayet – Ivan Zazvonkin, Andrea Chukanov, Andrey Mazurin, Aleksandr Nadolsky – Luka Ratkovic, Andrey Okladnikov.

Shinnik

Shinnik’s Recent Performance

In their previous home fixture, the Yaroslavl team secured a 1:0 victory over Chernomorets. This win extended their unbeaten streak in the championship to three matches (2 wins, 1 draw). Furthermore, Shinnik kept a clean sheet for the first time in their last 17 FNL encounters. Under Artem Buloychik’s guidance, the team has risen to 10th place in the league table. Notably, Shinnik ranks fourth in the league for average corners taken per game, with 5.8.

Key Statistics for Shinnik

• Fewer than three goals have been scored in 6 of Shinnik’s last 7 First League matches.
• Away from home, the team has failed to win in 6 of their last 7 FNL fixtures (1 draw, 5 losses).
• In 7 of their last 8 away matches in the championship, Shinnik conceded the opening goal.

Shinnik Predicted Line-up (4-5-1)

Timofey Mitrov – Vadim Karpov, Kirill Malyarov, Nikita Bozov, Daniil Kornyushin – Artem Golubev, Oleg Lanin, Artem Malakhov, Dmitry Samoylov, Albek Gongapshev – Ruslan Kul.

Main Match Prediction: Yenisey vs Shinnik

Analysis of Yenisey’s Resurgence

It appears that Yenisey is regaining its form. Andrey Tikhonov’s charges have secured two consecutive wins, and prior to that, they narrowly missed out on a draw against Arsenal, who only equalized in injury time. Yenisey is achieving these positive results despite a significant number of injured players. In the upcoming fixture, the team stands a strong chance of earning points, especially considering their home record of being undefeated in 13 of their last 17 FNL matches. Shinnik, on the other hand, boasts only one victory in their last 7 away games in the championship, and that win was against Chaika, a team that has been significantly underperforming after a strong start.

Goal-Scoring Expectation

I also anticipate a low-scoring affair. Yenisey has kept two clean sheets in a row, yet their offensive output remains modest. In the current championship, Andrey Tikhonov’s side has failed to score more than one goal in 5 of their 7 matches, and in 3 of those games, they didn’t manage to find the net at all. The Yaroslavl team has scored more than once only in the aforementioned match against Peschanokoptsy. Moreover, only Neftekhimik has managed to score at least two goals against Shinnik this season.

Expert Betting Pick

My prediction for this match is: Yenisey to not lose & Under 3.5 Goals with odds of 1.62