Rostov host Zenit. In the previous round, Rostov struggled to defeat Fakel in the so-called Don derby. The Voronezh side could have snatched a draw at the end, but were slightly unlucky. FIFA has nevertheless allowed the southerners to register players; this will of course be a boost, but today Rost... Show more

Fakel Voronezh - Sochi In the first round, Fakel Voronezh failed to take points from Rostov, although they came close, while Sochi confidently defeated league newcomers Baltika. I liked the way both teams played in the first round. Sochi played confidently and in a combination-oriented style; the ne... Show more

I liked Zenit in the first round. Yes, there are some shortcomings in understanding and in breaking down the opponent’s defense — the first half showed that, but a different game followed in the second half. I think that even without the sending-off, Zenit would have been able to outplay Pari Nizhny... Show more

The teams met several times during their pre-season preparations: Rostov won the first match, while Fakel won the second. I have been following the odds for several days and can see the odds on FK Rostov to win rising rapidly. This is primarily due to the news that the team has a transfer ban from F... Show more