The Matchday 5 encounter in the Regions Path of the FONBET Russian Cup 2025/26 between Shinnik and Neftekhimik is set to take place on October 15 at the Shinnik Stadium in Yaroslavl. Shinnik vs. Neftekhimik: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Shinnik
The Yaroslavl team triumphed over Cherepovets (4-1) in the previous round away from home. Shinnik has remained unbeaten in regular time in 9 of their last 11 Russian Cup matches (3 wins, 6 draws). However, it's worth noting that in 6 of these games, Shinnik failed to score against their opponents. Additionally, the club has reached the 5th round for the fourth consecutive season.
- Yaroslavl has not conceded more than one goal in 10 of their last 11 national Cup matches.
- At home in the Russian Cup, the team has not won in regular time for 6 matches (4 draws, 2 losses).
- In 5 of their last 6 home games in this tournament, Shinnik has failed to score a single goal.
Predicted lineup for Shinnik (4-5-1)
Denis Vambolt – Artur Cherny, Nikita Kotin, Andrius Rukas, Artem Golubev – Denis Mironov, Viktor Nafikov, Timofey Shchelkunov, Artem Malakhov, Daniil Martovoy – Ilya Porokhov.
Neftekhimik
Nizhnekamsk overcame Volgar (1-1, 5-3 on penalties) in the last round. The club has been unable to secure a win in regular time in their last 3 Russian Cup matches (2 draws, 1 loss). Moreover, Neftekhimik scored for the first time in this stretch. The team generally lacks scoring prowess, managing to score more than once in only 2 of their last 9 matches in this tournament. Notably, Neftekhimik has reached the 5th round for the third time in the last 4 seasons.
- At least one team has failed to score in 7 of Nizhnekamsk's last 9 national Cup matches.
- On the road in this tournament, the club has not lost in 6 of their last 8 matches (4 wins, 2 draws).
- In their last 5 away matches in the Russian Cup, Neftekhimik has not conceded more than one goal.
Predicted lineup for Neftekhimik (4-3-3)
Nikolay Prisyazhnenko – Nikolay Tolstopyatov, Dmitry Shadrintsev, Maxim Shiryaev, Magomed Musalov – Danila Sukhomlinov, David Kokoev, Denis Mikhailov – Alexey Nikitin, Kirill Moiseev, Islam Mashukov.
Match Prediction: Shinnik vs. Neftekhimik
Both teams are known for their solid defensive play and modest attacking statistics. This is evident in their performances across both tournaments. In 8 head-to-head encounters in the FNL, more than 2 goals were scored only twice. I don't expect a goal fest in the upcoming match.
Yaroslavl had a record-breaking "clean sheet" streak in the current First League season. Shinnik also concedes sparingly in the Russian Cup, allowing no more than one goal in 8 of their last 9 home matches in this tournament. Moreover, the team kept a clean sheet in 6 of these games. However, in their last 7 home matches in the national Cup, they have scored just two goals.
Nizhnekamsk has managed to score more than once in only 2 of their last 7 away games in the Russian Cup, with one of the opponents being an amateur team. They failed to score against Neftekhimik, as did two other opponents in Kirill Novikov's side's last 4 away fixtures in this tournament.
My prediction: Total under 2.5 goals
