- Team form: Torpedo Moskva have won 4 of their last 5 games in all competitions.
- Recent form: Shinnik Yaroslav are undefeated in their last 5 (W1, D4).
- Head-to-head: Torpedo have won 1 and drawn 4 of the last 5 meetings between the sides (W1, D4).
An early-season relegation six-pointer
Torpedo Moskva currently occupy 3rd spot in FNL 2026/2027 with 6 points from 2 matches, while Shinnik are 6th with 4 points from 2. The hosts have already put together a great pace to the season, and a win on Sunday would keep them on the leaderboard.
Torpedo come into this game having won four games in a row and Shinnik are unbeaten in five, suggesting the game will be close. The previous game between the two sides in FNL 2025/2026 ended in a 1-1 draw at Shinnik, and the visitors have failed to win any of their last three away games against the Autoworkers. This certainly looks like a tough game for the bookies' favorite Torpedo, but the head-to-head history also suggests a close game with neither side holding any advantage.
Torpedo will be patient
Torpedo approach
Aleksandr Storozhuk's side play a possession-first game, they build from the back in a patient, positional style and they will press the ball in the center of the field. Torpedo are unbeaten in FNL 2026/2027, with one win from one game at home, where they've scored three goals in total.
Shinnik approach
Shinnik, meanwhile, are a more pragmatic outfit than a 'positive' one under Denis Boyarintsev, and will look to stay compact and disciplined. They can be positive from set pieces or on the counter, but their blueprint is to control risk, keep things tight and then pounce.
Going for goals
Backing Torpedo at 1.81 is one option, but Shinnik at 4.68 and the draw at 3.54 are also live, suggesting this game could be close.
An under 2.5 goals bet at 1.7 looks the best play for this fixture, while both teams to score, also live at 1.97, could also play out in what may be a cagey game.
- Dmitri Tsypchenko has scored two of Torpedo's six goals in the last five games across all competitions, he's their main outlet in the final third and looks a good outside shot to score anytime this weekend.
- Aleksandr Yushin has scored twice in two games for Torpedo in FNL 2026/2027 and remains their main man up top, while Daniil Martovoy leads the way for Shinnik with one goal in two.
