Rotor vs SKA-Khabarovsk: Match Prediction for the First League
In the 14th round of the league, Rotor will take on SKA Khabarovsk on October 13 at Volgograd Arena. The visitors come into this match with an impressive five-game unbeaten streak, while the hosts have struggled at home, facing three consecutive matches without a win. Can Rotor overcome the Khabarovsk club and which bets will prove effective in this showdown? Find out in our betting tip.

Command Analysis

FC Rotor Volgograd

Current Form
In their last match, the Volgograd team faced off against Sokol in Saratov, securing a victory. Rotor outperformed their opponent, maintaining control throughout the game and achieving a 1-0 win. This triumph marked their fourth of the season, with only three losses to date. In their previous match, Denis Boyarintsev's squad settled for a draw against Alania, ending 0-0. After 13 rounds, the team has gathered 18 points and sits in seventh place in the standings, two points ahead of their upcoming rival.
Disciplinary Issues and Injuries
Averkiyev and Kotov are currently sidelined due to injury.
Notable Betting Trends
- Rotor has not been able to defeat their opponent in back-to-back matches
- On average, the team concedes 0.6 goals per game
Projected Lineup: Chagrov, Semenov, Shvetsov, Shumskikh, Pliev, Bolotov, Plotnikov, Kasimov, Maltsev, Ageyev, Morozov.

SKA-Khabarovsk

Current Form
SKA Khabarovsk remains unbeaten in their last match, extending their streak to five games without a loss in the First League, including three victories. In their most recent encounter, the team battled to a dramatic 3-3 draw with Ufa. After trailing 1-2 until the 81st minute, the Army Men took the lead thanks to Jean Charles Yao but couldn't hold on, conceding a last-minute equalizer. Currently, they sit in 12th place in the league standings with 16 points. Since the appointment of head coach Alexey Poddubsky, the team has transformed, creating a gap from the relegation zone.
Injuries and Suspensions
Neskov will miss the match due to injury.
Interesting Betting Trends
- The Army Men are unbeaten in two consecutive away matches
- Khabarovsk averages one goal per game
Projected Lineup: Imamov, Poyarkov, Bykov, Zhuravlev, Pokidychev, Emelyanov, Bavin, Gadzhimuraov, Simonyan, Aliev, Gongapchev.
Trends
Bet Exact Score 1:1
In 1 of the last 5 matches, Rotor recorded this score
7.00Bet First Half: Draw
In 2 of the last 3 matches, the guests had a draw in the first half
1.98Bet Second Half: SKA-Khabarovsk Will Score
In 4 of the last 5 matches, the army team scored in the second half
2.17Tip and bets
The team from Khabarovsk has been showing solid results in recent matches and appears to be more formidable than Rotor. The Army men's squad has a more organized play style and has secured three victories in their last five fixtures in the First League. This could play a significant role in today’s match, suggesting that Alexey Poddubsky’s team is unlikely to lose.
Prediction - SKA-Khabarovsk will not lose at odds of 1.75
Betting on Total Goals
The competitors are likely to play cautiously. Rotor shows decent form, but they struggle in the final stages and their visitors won’t rush forward recklessly. SKA-Khabarovsk will limit their opponent's space, so it's wise to focus on a lower total, which has been noted in four out of five of the host team's recent matches.
Prediction - Total goals under 2.5 with odds of 1.60
Betting on Team Goals
SKA-Khabarovsk has exchanged goals with opponents in their last three matches, and they scored against each other in their previous encounter. We can predict that both teams will find the net in today’s matchup.
Prediction — Both teams to score with odds of 2.08