Duel between Volgar Astrakhan & Chertanovo is looking to be one of those affairs where momentum flies out the window. Kicking off
Volgar Astrakhan’s been erratic, their performances swinging from classy to questionable. Meanwhile, Chertanovo’s grinding through a rough patch, their backline looking shaky.
Checking past contests, it’s a toss-up. Volgar Astrakhan’s had the advantage lately, but the game’s got a terrible memory.
For what it’s worth: Each outfits’ve got problems. Volgar Astrakhan’s center park’s stuttering, while Chertanovo’s frontline craves a spark.
When it comes to the Cup, this fixture carries extra weight. The division’s battle for continental qualification means every point is crucial, and both clubs know a statement win here could change narratives in the table. How they’ve fared lately in the Cup suggests neither outfit can afford mistakes, making this contest even more compelling.
Still, there’s something about this one—maybe, it’s the matchup where somebody steps up.
Final thought: This isn't just another fixture—it's must-watch action with ramifications at both ends of the table. Don't miss it.
Over the last meetings Volgar Astrakhan holds wins - 1, losses - 2 and draws - 2. Chertanovo on the other hand holds the following results from the latest games: wins - 2, losses - 2 and draws - 1. Based on the games played we can assume that Chertanovo at the moment is in better form, in comparison to Volgar Astrakhan.
Volgar Astrakhan: S-2 Novosibirsk – (Draw 1:1), Veles Moscow – (Loss 1:0), Tyumen – (Win 3:2), Alania – (Loss 2:0), Dinamo Kirov – (Draw 0:0).
Chertanovo: Sheksna Cherepovets – (Win 0:4), Ararat Moscow – (Loss 2:0), Zvezda St Petersburg – (Win 4:0), Baltika Kaliningrad 2 – (Draw 3:3), Torpedo Vladimir – (Loss 1:2).