The Matchday 4 clash in the Fonbet Russian Cup 2025/26 Path of the Regions between Astrakhan and Chornomorets will take place on September 24 at the A.I. Kolosov Stadium. Astrakhan vs. Chornomorets: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Astrakhan
Previously, Andranik Babayan's side had already overcome two stages of the Russian Cup. They narrowly defeated Pobeda, while their match against Legion ended in a rout. Thus, Astrakhan extended their scoring streak in this tournament to four games. The club's most successful cup run was in the 2011/12 season when they reached the round of 32, where they were eliminated by Rostov.
- Astrakhan has not lost in regular time in 7 of their last 10 Russian Cup matches (6 wins, 1 draw).
- The club has scored in 8 of their last 10 games in this tournament.
- Both teams scored in 13 of Astrakhan's last 15 Russian Cup matches.
Predicted lineup for Astrakhan (4-2-3-1)
Valentin Grishin – Nikolay Zlobin, Dmitry Vladimirov, Bulat Musayev, Elisei Krivokhizhin – Igor Maslennikov, Danil Shatalov – Danila Zolotarenko, Maxim Malysh, Artur Karpov – Pacho.
Chornomorets
The club is preparing to debut in the Russian Cup. Last season, the Novorossiysk team played only one match in this tournament, losing in a thrilling battle with Amkar (3:3, penalties 4:3). However, Chornomorets has had more successful Cup runs: for instance, in the 2004/05 and 1995/96 seasons, the team reached the round of 16, and in the 1993/94 season, they reached the quarterfinals – the best result in the club's history. Note that Chornomorets has not lost in regular time in 5 of their last 7 cup matches (3 wins, 2 draws).
- Both teams scored in 4 of Chornomorets's last 5 away games in the Cup.
- Chornomorets has scored in 8 of their last 11 matches in this tournament.
- The club has won 5 of their last 7 away matches in the Russian Cup.
Predicted lineup for Chornomorets (4-3-3)
Maxim Matyusha – Oleg Nikolaev, Stanislav Puzanov, Zaurbek Pliev, Evgeny Tonevitsky – Zaur Tarba, Anton Antonov, Kirill Morozov – Ilya Zhigulev, Ilya Rodionov, Said Aliyev.
Referee
Yuri Matveev (Russia)
Matches – 5 (Russian Cup, 2023/24 - 2025/26);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 18;
Average yellow cards per match – 3.6;
Red cards shown – 1;
Average fouls per match – 29;
Penalties – 0%.
Match Prediction: Astrakhan vs. Chornomorets
Over the years, Astrakhan has had mixed success in the Cup, but regardless of the outcome, their matches are often quite entertaining. The team has scored at least one goal in 14 of their last 15 home games in the Russian Cup, yet in 14 of these matches, Astrakhan also conceded. Consequently, at least three goals were scored in 12 of the club's last 15 matches in this tournament.
Chornomorets has also accustomed fans to high-scoring cup matches. At least three goals were scored in 8 of the team's last 11 matches in this tournament. Playing away in the Cup, the Novorossiysk team often puts on a show for the audience. At least three goals were scored in Chornomorets's last 5 away matches in the Russian Cup.
I believe the head-to-head encounter between the teams should also be high-scoring. My prediction: Total over 2.5 goals
