FK Sokol Saratov FC Ufa 2025-10-11 14:00 Betting tips

Sokol's form has been inconsistent. In their last five matches across all competitions, the team has registered two wins, one draw, and two defeats. A home victory over Torpedo (1:0) and an away success in the Russian Cup against Brok Boys (2:0) are juxtaposed with clean sheet losses to Rodina (0:2) and Spartak from Kostroma (1:2). In the FNL, the Saratov side has failed to win in their last three rounds, conceding four goals and failing to score any themselves. At home, Sokol has lost only once in seven rounds, but has managed just one victory, drawing five times. The main issue is their attacking work: only 6 goals in 13 league matches, which is the worst record in the league.

Ufa is on a run of three consecutive draws in the FNL, with the last two games ending 0:0. In their last five matches across all tournaments, the team is winless: three draws and two defeats. Away from home, Ufa has not won in six matches of the current FNL season, managing only two draws and suffering four losses. Their away goal difference (-5) points to systemic problems. In attack, the team looks somewhat more confident than their Saratov counterparts, having scored 13 goals, but their productivity has completely dried up in the last two rounds.

The statistics point towards a low-scoring match. Sokol averages 0.46 goals per game in the FNL, while Ufa averages 1.0. Both teams demonstrate low attacking efficiency, but Ufa possesses a more reliable defense (14 conceded vs. Sokol's 14, despite having played more matches). Sokol is expected to try and control the game, operating from a defensive stance and relying on set-pieces, given their extremely low open-play productivity. Ufa, winless away from home, is highly likely to adopt a cautious approach, prioritizing keeping a clean sheet, especially after two consecutive goalless draws. The tactical setup could boil down to a midfield battle and risk minimization.

In head-to-head encounters, Ufa holds a clear advantage: two victories in two matches last season with an aggregate score of 3:0. On both occasions, Ufa kept a clean sheet. The current league situation puts pressure on both teams: Sokol is in the relegation zone, while Ufa is just above it, and a defeat could seriously drag them closer to the danger line. This is an additional factor contributing to a cautious game.

Considering Sokol's extremely low scoring output, their inability to score regularly even at home, as well as Ufa's series of clean-sheet draws and their problems winning on the road, the most probable outcome appears to be a draw with a minimal number of goals. Both teams have demonstrated an ability to organize their defense in recent rounds but are experiencing a severe crisis in their attacking actions. The 0:0 draw outcome is recommended.