Krylya Sovetov — Orenburg : Match Preview and Prediction for October 18,2025

Krylya Sovetov’s Current Form

Having initially started the season on a positive note, Krylya Sovetov have recently slumped to a series of less-than-favorable results. This decline, however, was somewhat anticipated given their summer squad losses and a recent change in head coach. Heading into the international break, Adiev’s squad was coming off their third consecutive league defeat, a 0-2 away loss to Rubin Kazan.

Squad Challenges and League Position

These recent performances have seen the Samara-based team drop to 11th place in the table. Given their squad modifications, it will undoubtedly be extremely challenging for the home side to climb higher. For the upcoming match against Orenburg, Krylya Sovetov will be without several key players including Fernando Costanza, Rakov, Rasskazov, and Vityugov – a significant setback for Adiev’s team.

Orenburg’s Recent Coaching Change

Orenburg, on the other hand, underwent a coaching change during the international break. Vladimir Slishkovich was dismissed after a 0-1 home defeat to Rostov just before the international fixtures. Despite the team sitting in 14th place, a run of four consecutive league losses proved decisive for the Bosnian coach’s departure. The appointment of Ildar Akhmetzyanov from Kamaz has been positively received, as this coach is known for extracting maximum performance from modest resources, judging by his work in the FNL, and for implementing an aggressive, attacking style of football, which the team also attempted under Slishkovich.

Impact of New Management and Absences

Stylistically, significant changes are not immediately expected under Akhmetzyanov, though his better command of Russian should facilitate quicker communication and rapport with the team compared to his Bosnian predecessor. Furthermore, the first match under a new manager often provides a positive impetus, and Orenburg, the “white-blues,” certainly have the capability to contend for points in Samara. For this fixture against Krylya, Orenburg will be missing Kamilov and Kasimov, both due to an accumulation of yellow cards.