- Standings: Kamaz Nab Chelny are 6th in the FNL 2025/2026 standings (46 points from 31 games), two points behind 5th placed Spartak Kostroma (48 from 31).
- Recent form: Kamaz Nab Chelny have won two, tied two and lost one of their last five FNL 2025/2026 matches, beating FC Ufa and Chayka in back-to-back matches.
- Away record: Spartak Kostroma have won seven, tied four and lost four of 15 away matches in the FNL 2025/2026, conceding 21 goals in the process.
Kamaz Nab Chelny can make the most of home advantage
Form and standings
Kamaz Nab Chelny are enjoying a good season in the FNL 2025/2026 and head into Friday’s home matchup with Spartak Kostroma off the back of back-to-back victories over FC Ufa and Chayka. Kamaz are currently sixth in the FNL 2025/2026 table having taken 46 points from 31 matches to date, two points fewer than fifth placed Spartak.
Cup context
After knocking Spartak out of the 2025 Russian Cup on penalties, this matchup will carry an extra edge for both sides, but Kamaz will believe they can get the job done this time around and extend their excellent home record.
Home record and style
- Kamaz have won six, tied six and lost three of their 15 home games in the FNL 2025/2026 and have scored an average of 1.87 goals per match at home.
- Anton Khazov’s men play a possession based style, with a high press, that allows them to control the pace of the game, but they can also play with width and are usually capable of changing structure when the opponent forces them to.
- David Karaev is Kamaz’s biggest attacking threat, with the forward having scored 12 goals in 31 FNL 2025/2026 appearances this season, while his counterpart for Spartak, Amur Kalmykov, has netted 15 times in 30 games, including two goals in his last five.
An open game should suit both sides
Spartak boss Evgeniy Taranukhin has brought a more physical edge to the side since taking over in January 2025, and his men tend to dominate aerial duels and excel in set pieces. They are more direct in their play and build-up at a slower tempo than Kamaz, however, both teams have shown flexibility in their ability to change formation, with Spartak capable of playing with a back four or back three at the appropriate time.
Spartak have won one and lost two of their last three away matches, beating Chernomorets Novorossiysk 2-1 in a hard-fought match, but losing 3-1 at Neftekhimik. A close game is expected again, and the odds on a draw look great at 2.9, but we’re going to go with Both Teams to Score - Yes at 2.13, and Over 2.5 goals at 2.69.
The last meeting between these two sides in the FNL 2025/2026 ended in a 1-1 draw, and this pair are evenly matched enough to ensure another close encounter on Friday.
