FK Sokol Saratov

vs

Spartak Kostroma

Preview

Sokol Saratov (home)

• Sokol Saratov have won two, drawn six, and lost eight of their 16 home games in the FNL 2025/2026, averaging 0.50 goals per match.
• Saratov have failed to score in their last two home games and average just 0.50 goals-per-game at home in the FNL 2025/2026, so it is hard to see them breaking down a more talented Spartak team on Sunday.

Spartak Kostroma (away)

• Spartak Kostroma have won seven of their 16 away games in the FNL 2025/2026, scoring 25 goals and averaging 1.56 goals per game.
• Spartak have 7 wins and 25 goals in 16 away games in the FNL 2025/2026, but they have won only one of their last three on the road and may not have things all their own way against a disciplined Saratov side.

Key Players

• In addition, Kostroma are blessed with a talisman in Amur Kalmykov, who is a constant threat to opposition defenders with his pace and finishing ability.
• Kalmykov has hit 15 FNL goals in 31 appearances, including two in his last five.

Betting Insights

• Both Teams to Score - No is the selection at 1.7, while Over 2.5 goals looks good at 2.29.
• The hosts lack the attacking prowess to make this a high-scoring game, but the visitors’ quality should be enough to ensure that they can secure an away win.

Prediction

• Taranukhin’s team to take control
• Sixth-placed Spartak Kostroma, who have 48 points from 32 matches, can justify their odds of 1.84 to take all three points on Sunday against an off-form FK Sokol Saratov in the FNL 2025/2026.
• This is a clash of contrasting styles between two sides with an eye on improving their league positions, Spartak are pushing for the top spots, while Saratov will want to stabilise and improve under new management.