Ufa
- Ufa are unbeaten in three at home, winning two and drawing one.
- FC Ufa are one point behind FK Chernomorets Novorossiysk, sitting 16th in the FNL 2025/2026 table with 28 points from 28 matches, but the hosts will be optimistic about their chances on Saturday when they play host to the 15th-placed side with 29 points from 28 matches.
- The draw against Torpedo Moscow in their most recent home game and the unbeaten record at this venue is encouraging.
Chernomorets Novorossiysk
- Chernomorets Novorossiysk have failed to win in their last five FNL matches, drawing two and losing three.
- Chernomorets, who have been woeful on the road in the FNL 2025/2026, winning just one of their 14 road matches, have been going through the wringer since Denis Popov’s departure from the head coach role in April.
Head-to-Head
- Chernomorets have a positive record against Ufa in this competition, winning all three of their meetings in the FNL 2025/2026, including a 3-2 win at home seven months ago.
- Ufa have not beaten Chernomorets at home in recent meetings, and Ufa’s recent home form suggests they can stop that run here.
Key Players
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Key players to watch:
- They may not be a very high-scoring team, having scored only 20 goals in 14 home matches this term, but they can always rely on Dilan Ortiz to find the net.
- The Novorossiysk club have scored just 13 goals in their 14 away league games, although Aleksandr Khubulov has been their go-to man up front, hitting four goals in seven league appearances this season.
Betting Insights
2.07 looks like good odds for a Ufa win in this match, while Both Teams to Score - Yes is available at 1.99 and Over 2.5 goals at 2.37 .
Prediction
Ufa’s home form and solidity in the tactical department should be enough to secure the three points here, especially as Chernomorets are winless in their last three away matches (D2, L1) .
