Match Overview

The 7th-round fixture of the PARI First League (FNL) between Yenisey and Sokol is scheduled for August 30th at the Central Stadium in Krasnoyarsk. This comprehensive preview offers an in-depth analysis, including team forms, key statistics, and our final betting prediction for the Yenisey vs Sokol encounter.

Yenisey Team Analysis

Current Form and Defensive Record

Yenisey secured their inaugural victory of the current championship season in the 6th round, following two draws and three defeats. Their decisive 2-0 away win against Chernomorets allowed the team to climb out of the relegation zone. However, head coach Andrei Tikhonov’s squad has already conceded 9 goals, a defensive record only surpassed by Volga and Novorossiysk (both with 10 goals against). It is also worth noting that in their game against Chernomorets, the club accumulated 4 yellow cards, significantly higher than their season average of 1.6 per match.

Yenisey Key Statistics

• Yenisey has conceded at least two goals in 5 of their last 7 league matches.
• On home turf, Yenisey has failed to win in five of their last seven FNL fixtures, recording one draw and four losses.
• Three or more goals have been scored in 5 of the team’s last 7 home games in the First League.

Yenisey Provisional Lineup (4-4-2)

Egor Shamov – Artur Gilyazetdinov, Alexander Maslovsky, Nikita Bogatyrev, Emerson Illoy-Ayet – Ivan Zazvonkin, Andrea Chukanov, Andrey Mazurin, Alexander Nadolsky – Luka Ratkovic, Olivier Kenfack.

Sokol Team Analysis

Pursuit of First Victory and Offensive Struggles

Saratov continues their challenging quest for a first victory in the current championship campaign. In their most recent fixture, the team suffered a 1-3 away defeat against Chelyabinsk, marking the first time this season they conceded more than one goal. Despite this, Sokol has found the net in three consecutive FNL matches. However, Mladen Kascelan’s side has only managed a total of 3 goals this season, which is the lowest tally across the entire league. With just 4 points, the Volga-based team currently occupies 17th place in the standings. Furthermore, they rank second in the league for average fouls committed, with 17 per game.

Sokol Key Statistics

• Saratov has not scored more than one goal in 6 of their last 7 First League matches.
• On the road, Sokol has failed to win in 14 of their last 15 away league games, registering four draws and nine losses.
• The team conceded the first goal in 5 of their last 7 away FNL fixtures.

Sokol Provisional Lineup (5-4-1)

Mikhail Levashov – Vladimir Kovacevic, Allon Butaev, Nikita Pechenkin, Ivan Churikov, Nikita Gloydman – Pavel Kireenko, Ruslan Daurov, Roman Ermolin, Vladislav Lazarev – Vladislav Shpitalny.

Sokol Additional Insights

Match Official Profile

Referee: Kirill Silantiev

Kirill Silantiev (Russia)

Matches officiated: 14 (First League, 2024/25 – 2025/26);

Yellow cards shown (including second yellows): 67;

Average yellow cards per match: 4.8;

Red cards shown: 1;

Average fouls per match: 24;

Penalties awarded: 14%.

Match Prediction: Yenisey vs Sokol

Sokol’s Offensive Momentum

Securing their first victory of the current championship against a robust home team will be a formidable task for the Volga-based side. However, Sokol will undoubtedly approach this match with determination. Even in their recent defeat against Chelyabinsk, Mladen Kascelan’s squad displayed competitive spirit, even outperforming their opponents in several attacking metrics. Although Saratov only scored once, it extended their scoring streak to three consecutive league games.

Yenisey’s Defensive Concerns

Andrei Tikhonov’s team has managed two clean sheets in FNL 2025/26, but both were achieved away from home. In contrast, on their own ground, Yenisey has conceded goals in their last 5 league encounters. Notably, during this period, Sokol has also managed to breach Yenisey’s defense. Furthermore, Saratov has consistently scored against Krasnoyarsk in all five of their previous head-to-head matches played at Yenisey’s stadium in the First League.

Final Betting Tip

Considering that the hosts are already contending with defensive vulnerabilities and may be without several injured players for the upcoming fixture, I anticipate Sokol will have strong opportunities to prolong their goal-scoring run. My prediction is: “Sokol Total Goals Over 0.5” with odds of 1.77.