Chernomorets FK Neftekhimik 2025-10-20 18:30 Betting tips

Chernomorets have shown inconsistent form in their last five matches across all competitions (3 wins, 2 losses). However, the team's home performances have been convincing: they have secured three victories in their last three home games in the FNL with an aggregate score of 8:3. The team has demonstrated high scoring efficiency, averaging 2.6 goals per match in these fixtures. Their only defeat, a 1:0 loss to SKA-Khabarovsk, came in an away game. In the league table, the club sits in 12th place, boasting a perfect record of home wins with no draws: 3 wins and 3 losses in 6 matches.

FC Neftekhimik are in good form, remaining undefeated in their last five matches (3 wins, 2 draws). In the FNL, the team has won their last three encounters, including two away victories. Their impressive winning streak on the road is particularly notable: a 4:1 win against Volga and a 1:1 draw with Volgar in the Russian Cup. In the league, their attacking potential away from home is strong – 8 goals scored in 5 matches while conceding only 4. The club is positioned 9th in the table, showing more stable results, especially in their attacking play.

In head-to-head encounters, there is a clear advantage for the visiting team. In the last three matches, Neftekhimik have not lost to Chernomorets (1 win, 2 draws), with both draws being goalless. In the most recent head-to-head clash in May 2025, Chernomorets secured a 2:0 away victory. The statistics point to low-scoring affairs in their direct confrontations: two of the last three matches saw no goals scored.

Tactically, the match will pit Chernomorets' potent home attack against Neftekhimik's disciplined away defense. The hosts rely on aggressive attacking play, evidenced by 9 goals scored in 6 home matches, but they have conceded almost as many. The visitors, in turn, demonstrate effective football on their travels, averaging 1.6 goals per game and displaying a reliable defense. A key factor will be Neftekhimik's ability to utilize counter-attacks, considering the vulnerability of Chernomorets' defense.

Match and Score Prediction: Considering the teams' current form and statistics, the most likely outcome appears to be a victory for Neftekhimik with a 1:2 scoreline. This is based on their unbeaten streak and strong away performances, while Chernomorets, despite their home wins, show defensive instability. A high-scoring game with an advantage for the visitors is expected.