The Russian Premier league gets underway this week with FC Rostov facing Orenburg.
Rostov missed out on a European qualification spot in the previous season and they would look to resurrect that specially by focusing on their weakness in the last season which was lack of goals.
Orenburg, on the other hand stood 7th which was just one spot below the European qualification places. They started off the previous season well but went off the boil in the later part of the season and will look to begin this campaign with a win.
Here’s a look at the game
Where will the match be played?
This match is to be played at the Rostov Arena
What time does the match between FC Rostov vs Orenburg start?
The clash will take place at July 14, 2019, 00:00 AM, IST.
FC Rostov– D L W L W L
Orenburg –W D L D W W
In the Last 4 matches
FC Rostov– 1
Orenburg -3
Draws – 0
Rostov
Orenburg
FC Rostov
Pesjakov(gk), Kozlov, Hadzikadunic, Wilusz, Chernov, Lonov, Normann, Gatcan, Zuev, Popov, Shomurodov
Orenburg:
Dovbnya, Kozlov, Shakhov, Sivakov, Malykh, Alves, Miskic, Malyarov,Terekhov, Despotovic Galadzhan
Eldor Shomurodov
The Rostov team lacked goals in the previous season and will look at their main striker, Eldor Shomurodov to bridge that gap for the team
Goals -3 Assists – 1
Ivelin Popov
The Bulgarian player needs goals in this tournament. He is already 31 and needs to peak in this season beginning from this season.
Goal – 1 Assists -1
X factor – Mathias Normann, Normann needs to figure out a way of contributing goals from midfield. He is good with assists but needs to begin scoring.
Goal :0 Assists :3
Artem Galadzhan
He was a much improved player with Orenburg but needs to find goal scoring form come this season and help them into the coveted top 6 spot
Goal – 4 Assists -1
Djorde Despotovic
He had a good season last year with Orenburg, and in this season he will look to add more goals to his tally being the premier centre forward for his team
Goal – 4 Assists -1
X factor : Danijel Miskic He is an impactful midfielder and has an important role to play this season with his creative abilities. Last season he scored 1 goal and had 2 assists
Should be a tight game with Orenburg winning 1-0
The team is based on the aforementioned Fantasy Football Picks and X-Factor Star.
Team 1