FNL match prediction and preview for Shinnik vs Baltika clash

It's no vacation for neither Shinnik nor Baltika as both were in action only a few days ago. Expect some tired legs on the pitch and/or possibly some changes to the lineups.

Baltika have a very long trip to this away game, as there's more than 1500 kilometers in distance to cover. This could prove a challenge, at least for the supporters.

Shinnik form and stats

The story so far in the FNL for Shinnik at their home stadium (Shinnik) is 3 wins, 2 draws and 3 defeats.

Shinnik are returning here after visiting Fakel in a FNL game and winning with a 4-0 scoreline. Before that game, the home loss against Chayka with the scoreline 2-3.

As mentioned above, Shinnik "killed" Fakel in their previous game. They need to reset completely for this one and beware of complacency.

This is expected to be a close game, with Shinnik perhaps considered small favourites due to their home advantage. Looking back at earlier matches similar to this one (expected to be close with Shinnik as a small favourite), we find three games. Shinnik has won 2 of these, drawn 1 and lost 0.

Shinnik are traveling soon after this match as the FNL match at Mordovia Saransk awaits in four days.

The Shinnik fans would probably like to see some more goals scored at their own stadium in the league, the tally being 10 in 8 matches. Shinnik's goalkeeper has had to pick the ball out of their own net 11 times. For more goal stats, check the Statistics tab above.

Baltika form and stats

4 wins, 4 draws and 2 losses. That’s the product of Baltika playing as the away team in the FNL this season. Things are running smoothly for Baltika who hasn't tasted defeat in their last twelve matches, regardless of venue and tournament. Their last defeat was against SKA Khabarovsk. The away team travel with confidence. Not since the SKA Khabarovsk game have they lost an away game, meaning Baltika has taken points from seven away matches in a row.

Baltika are travelling after their nice 1-0 home win in the FNL against Neftekhimik (placed 6th). Before that, Baltika travelled to Tom' Tomsk and returned home with a draw after the game finished 0-0.

As mentioned above, this is an open game with no clear favourite. We have found twelve similar matches played by Baltika in our archives, and the results are: 3 wins for Baltika, 5 draws and 4 defeats.

The visitors are returning home after this fixture, hosting Torpedo Moskva in just four days.

Baltika have scored 14 goals on their travels this season, from 10 away games in the league. Baltika are defending well in their away games, having conceded only 9 times in 10 matches. For more goal statistics, check out the Statistics tab above.

Head 2 Head

H2H stats regardless of arena (last ten matches): Shinnik 5 wins, 3 draws and Baltika 2 victories. As for goals, 1 match ended with three or more goals (over 2,5), 9 games had two or less.

Top Goalscorers

I. Geloyan 7 goals

S. Samodin 7 goals / 1 assists

Shinnik missing players

Baltika missing players