Chernomorets Novorossiysk — Neftekhimik : Match Preview and Prediction for October 20,2025

“Chernomorets” has been struggling with their performance recently. The Novorossiysk team recently lost to “Rotor” (0:2) in the domestic league and then suffered another defeat in the national cup against “Kuban Holding” with a score of 1:2. While Vadim Evseev is capable of leading a strong game, it’s clear that the squad depth is insufficient, and the player selection sometimes falls short of unlocking their full potential. The club is currently facing defensive issues, and their attack has also failed to deliver when needed. Although they are a solid mid-table team capable of taking points from any opponent, this particular challenge might prove too tough to handle.

“Neftekhimik” has increasingly demonstrated strong results, with Kirill Novikov’s team securing victories in 5 out of their last 7 matches. While they suffered a setback against “Chaika” (2:3) in the domestic league, they redeemed themselves in the national cup against “Shinnik” (2:1 after penalties). It’s crucial to note Neftekhimik’s proficiency in away games, having managed to earn points in 4 of their last 5 fixtures on the road. Furthermore, they have conceded only 4 goals away from home, which stands as the best record among their rivals. The coaching staff likely understands that an open attacking approach against “Chernomorets” would be too risky, so they are expected to deploy a solid defensive strategy, playing with a ‘bus parked’ mentality.