Spartak Kostroma
- Spartak Kostroma are 4th in FNL 2025-2026 with 36 points from 23 matches.
- Spartak Kostroma have conceded just 1.09 goals per game at home in FNL 2025/2026 (W3, D5, L3).
- Spartak’s high-tempo game has seen them press relentlessly and look to exploit quick transitions, while Chayka have been trying to find their own style since Dmitri Kombarov took over in July 2025.
- Kostroma have struggled in the last few games, however, drawing three and losing two of their last five, and they are winless in three at home.
FC Chayka
- FC Chayka sit in 18th place, having collected 15 points from 23 games.
- Kombarov’s ‘rebuilding’ project has been focused on youth and structure, but the results have not been great.
- Chayka have won just one of their last five games in FNL 2025/2026 (W1, D1, L3) and have failed to pick up a single point in their last two away games.
- FC Chayka have won just twice away from home in FNL 2025/2026, losing six and drawing three of their 11 games.
- Chayka have been vulnerable defensively on the road, having conceded 1.82 goals per match this term and Spartak should be able to take advantage of those weaknesses.
Key Players
- Artem Sokolov is the main man in attack for Chayka, having scored six goals in 17 FNL games this season, including two in his last five outings.
- Spartak have a talisman of their own in Amur Kalmykov, who has bagged ten goals in 23 appearances at this level, including two in his last five.
Betting Insights
There is value to be had on a Spartak win (1.51) and both teams to score (2.24) .
Prediction
Spartak should get the win in this one, but Chayka are more than capable of finding the net.
