Yenisey
- FC Yenisey Krasnoyarsk are 13th with 23 points, one more than Volga Ulyanovsk in 14th, in what is already shaping up to be a classic six-pointer in the relegation battle of the Russian First League.
- Yenisey have won only 1 of their last 5 First League games (L, W, D, D, D) and have scored 14 goals in 21 games - one of the lowest tallies in the division.
- Yenisey boss Sergey Tashuev has had a tough first few months at the helm, implementing a compact, pressing style of play that has created a very different team to that of his predecessor.
- Recent form: L, W, D, D, D
Volga
Volga’s form has been inconsistent (L, W, L, W, D) but they have scored 24 and conceded 34 goals in 21 First League matches.
- Recent form: L, W, L, W, D
Head-to-Head
Yenisey and Volga have split the last 4 head-to-heads since 2022 ( 1 win each, 2 draws ).
Key Players
- Luka Ratkovic top-scores for Yenisey with 4 First League goals, providing a focal point and a real goal threat for the hosts.
- Andrea Chukanov and Rostislav Ogienko provide experience and creativity in the center of the field.
- Astemir Khashkulov is full of energy and has chipped in with 3 First League goals, including a goal in the 4-2 H2H win over Volga.
- Evgeni Voronin and Dmitri Kamenshchikov have both come up with goals at key moments this season in tight games where they have found a way to get the 3 points.
- Kirill Folmer provides a spark of creativity and has 3 First League goals this term and has been a regular starter for Volga, so he could be the difference.
Betting Insights
- The hosts are favourites to win this game at 2.11, with Volga outside the odds at 3.62 and a close, cautious match expected.
- A tight game is expected, with set-piece quality and mistakes likely to be the deciding factor.
- The Under 2.5 goals market is also very favorable at 1.63.
Prediction
Yenisey are the slight favourites , but Volga will get opportunities on the counter, so the odds on a draw or a home win (Double chance) look good.
