Krylia Sovetov — Orenburg : Match Preview and Prediction for October 18,2025

Krylia Sovetov’s Recent Form

After a decent start to the season, Krylia Sovetov’s performance has recently declined, which was somewhat anticipated given their summer squad losses and a change in coaching staff. Before the international break, Adiev’s team suffered their third consecutive league defeat, a 0-2 away loss to Rubin Kazan.

Current Standings and Key Absences for Krylia Sovetov

The recent downturn in results has seen the Samara-based team drop to 11th place in the Russian Premier League standings. Given the squad changes, it will undoubtedly be extremely difficult for the home side to climb higher in the table. Against Orenburg, Krylia Sovetov will be without key players Fernando Costanza, Rakov, Rasskazov, and Vityugov – a significant number of absences that will be challenging for Adiev’s squad.

Orenburg’s Coaching Change and Tactical Approach

During the international break, Orenburg made a change in their coaching staff. Vladimir Slishkovich was dismissed after a 0-1 home defeat to Rostov before the international fixtures. Despite the team sitting in 14th place, four consecutive league losses proved decisive for the Bosnian coach’s departure. The appointment of Ildar Akhmetzyanov from Kamaz is a positive move, as this coach has a proven ability to maximize resources, judging by his work in the FNL, and is known for implementing an aggressive, attacking style of football, similar to what was attempted under Slishkovich.

Impact of New Coach and Orenburg’s Team News

Stylistically, significant changes are not expected, though Akhmetzyanov’s ability to communicate in Russian should facilitate quicker rapport with the team compared to his Bosnian predecessor. The first match under a new coach typically provides a positive boost for a team, and the ‘White-Blues’ certainly have the potential to compete for points in Samara. For this match against Krylia Sovetov, Orenburg will be without Kamilov and Kasimov, both serving suspensions due to an accumulation of yellow cards.