Chelyabinsk
- A 2-0 win over Neftekhimik saw Chelyabinsk out of the blocks in the 2025/26 season, but they faced setbacks against Rodina and Ural in the following weeks.
- Chelyabinsk's form sheet of W-L-D-L-D was a fair reflection of a team that could bite in attack but were also vulnerable at the back and Roman Pilipchuk's men will need to tighten up the defence to make a move up the table in 2026/27.
SKA Khabarovsk
SKA 's form was patchy in the run in of the 2025/26 FNL, but they were tough to beat with a 2-0 win over Neftekhimik followed by 1-1 and 0-0 draws with Fakel and Volga Ulyanovsk.
Head-to-Head
- Chelyabinsk (44 points) finished two points better than SKA Khabarovsk (42 points) in the 2025/26 FNL.
- These teams have drawn their last two meetings 2-2 in April 2026 and 1-1 in September 2025.
Key Players
- Garrik Levin provides movement and creativity in wide areas.
- Ramazan Gadzhimuradov was Chelyabinsk's key goal-getter in 2025/26 and he scored the penalty in the recent 2-0 win over Neftekhimik.
- Stepan Glotov also scored in the 2-2 H2H draw in April 2026.
- SKA Khabarovsk favour a structured wingback system and will look to set up in a compact block.
Betting Insights
- Under 2.5 goals at 1.8 is the main selection.
- Chelyabinsk are a shade of odds on at 2.2, with SKA3.48 and the draw 3.28.
- Cloud and rain could be a factor and home advantage may play a part.
Prediction
- A draw is the first choice in the correct score market.
- A tense, tight 1-0 win for the hosts is another possibility.
