SKA Khabarovsk — Fakel Voronezh : Match Preview and Prediction for October 26,2025

SKA-Khabarovsk Current Form Analysis

Before this crucial match against one of the First League leaders, it’s vital to note that SKA-Khabarovsk has successfully overcome a recent downturn in form. Over their last six league fixtures, the “Army men” have suffered only a single defeat, which came against Rodina. Furthermore, since late summer, SKA-Khabarovsk has remained undefeated on their home turf. This impressive turnaround is largely attributed to the head coach’s success in stabilizing the team’s condition; the injury list is gradually shortening, and the club is now closely approaching the top four positions in the standings.

Home Performance and Squad Dynamics

At home, the hosts have conceded a remarkably low number of goals, with only six finding the back of their net. While there were initial expectations that the “Army men” might slightly regress compared to the previous season, given that no more than five players from last year’s starting lineup remain, their strategic investment in Spanish players appears to be yielding positive results. This situation could echo past instances where Khabarovsk famously overcame a strong leader like Ural. Therefore, it would be inaccurate to label SKA-Khabarovsk as clear underdogs in this upcoming confrontation.

Fakel Voronezh Recent Performances

Igor Shalimov often spoke about the fans and his team’s low scoring output, focusing on everything except his own perceived lack of talent as a head coach. Oleg Vasilenko has since taken the helm, and under his guidance, the team is not only winning but also keeping clean sheets against opponents like Rotor, Ural, and Shinnik. Despite these positive results, it appears the “blue-whites” haven’t drastically altered their tactical approach under the new, yet familiar, coach – Fakel continues to employ a three-centre-back formation, playing a rather disciplined and rigid style of football.

Away Form and Team Cohesion

It’s clear that the Voronezh side feels significantly more comfortable under their reinstated coach, as evidenced by players celebrating every goal near the dugout. However, there’s one notable caveat: the “blue-whites” currently rank only third in terms of points accumulated on the road. They have failed to secure a victory in exactly half of their away matches this season, and three of their four away wins were achieved during the summer months.