# | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | PTS |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
12 |
Chernomorets
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14 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 18 | 19 | -1 | 15 |
18 |
Torpedo Moskva
|
14 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 10 | 22 | -12 | 10 |
Torpedo Moscow is showing inconsistent form. In their last five matches across all competitions, the team has secured two wins, one draw, and suffered two defeats. A 1:0 away win against Yenisey and a resounding 3:1 away victory over Kristall MZ in the Russian Cup demonstrate their potential. However, their FNL campaign is more troubling: a 0:1 loss to Sokol and a 2:3 home defeat to Volga, where they squandered a win, have exposed issues with their defensive reliability. After 12 FNL matchdays, the team sits in 16th place, having scored just 7 goals while conceding 16. Their home record is weak: 1 win, 1 draw, and 3 losses with a goal difference of 5-7.
Chernomorets approaches the match in more confident shape. Their last five games show three wins, one draw, and one loss. In the FNL, the team confidently beat KAMAZ 1:0 at home and thrashed Chayka 4:1. A 0:1 away defeat to SKA-Khabarovsk is their only recent setback. In the league table, Chernomorets is in 12th position with 12 points. A key statistical imbalance is their away form. In 6 away matches, the team has failed to secure a single victory (3 draws, 3 losses), scoring only 5 goals. Their overall form of WLWWD looks more favorable compared to Torpedo's WLLDD.
Head-to-head history points to a slight advantage for Chernomorets. In the last three encounters, Chernomorets won once (2:0 at home in March 2025), one game ended in a 1:1 draw, and one victory went to Torpedo (1:2 away in May 2024). A recent trend in these fixtures is Torpedo's low scoring output: the Moscow club has managed to score just 1 goal in their last two matches against Chernomorets.
Torpedo's tactical setup will likely rely on their current momentum and home advantage. However, their main issues are poor conversion rate (only 7 league goals) and an unstable defense that has conceded 16 times. The team may try to dominate with possession-based attacks but will be vulnerable to counter-attacks. Chernomorets, who are yet to win away this season, will most likely adopt a cautious approach. They will rely on an organized defense and quick transitions, looking to exploit the nervous home defense. Their strength lies in their ability to score (14 goals this season), but their away impotence in attack (5 goals) is a limiting factor.
The match prediction points towards a low-scoring affair. Torpedo is suffering from an acute scoring crisis, while Chernomorets demonstrates extremely low efficiency in their attacking actions on the road. A tough battle in midfield is expected, where the visitors' tactical discipline could neutralize the hosts' attempts to create dangerous chances. However, Torpedo's defense continues to look unconvincing, giving the visitors a chance to score. Considering Chernomorets' away weakness and Torpedo's goal-scoring problems, the most likely outcome appears to be a draw with a minimal scoreline. Recommended outcome: Draw. Predicted score: 1:1.