Rotor Volgograd — Arsenal Tula : Match Preview and Prediction for November 03,2025

Rotor Volgograd’s Current Form & Home Advantage

It is unwise to underestimate the Volgograd team or scrutinize their recent performances under Denis Boyarintsev’s leadership. Rotor played seven of their recent matches away from home. They were eliminated from the national cup, suffered a heavy defeat to Fakel, a slightly less severe one to Shinnik, but impressively overcame a strong Chernomorets in front of their home crowd. While their squad might not seem suited for a top-four finish, it will be interesting to observe how the club performs in their upcoming three home games before drawing any definitive conclusions.

Defensive Solidity and Home Record

The management reportedly plans to seek a quality forward in the winter transfer window. However, only two goals conceded in Volgograd, even against a league leader like Spartak Kostroma, suggests that any opponent will face a formidable challenge. In their seven home fixtures this season, the hosts have been defeated only once, securing five wins and one draw.

Arsenal Tula’s Form and Struggles

It is unclear how to assess the Tula squad this season under Gunko’s leadership. On paper, they appear to be a typical mid-table team, but their play seems less dull compared to last season. Nonetheless, they remain one of the most draw-prone teams in the First Division. While they managed to defeat Fakel in the cup, their victories largely seem confined to cup competitions. In the league, the ‘red-yellows’ have been unable to secure a win for two months. Adding to this, Arsenal has failed to keep a clean sheet in ten consecutive matches. In five head-to-head encounters, the visitors have only recorded one victory.