With 6 games to go two teams who are mid table face off in this game between FC UFA vs Rubin Kazan.
The game is critical for Rubin Kazan who are only a few spots above the relegation zone and need to keep getting points on the board to avoid any chance of being relegated. They will face UFA who are coming of an impressive win against Tambov and a draw against Spartak Moscow.
Rubin Kazan lost their previous game against Lokomotiv Moscow after defeating Ural in the inaugural game after the break.
The game is going to be a close contest for sure and an unpredictable one.
Match Details
Date- Wednesday, July 1
Kick-Off- 05:30 PM (ist)
Venue- Neftyanik Stadium
FC UFA
They have played reasonably well and do not have too much to get from this match since their place is relatively secure and they do not have a chance to qualify for the champions league. They are likely to play a 5-3-2 formation with Sukhov and Jokic running down the flanks and Belenov in the goal.
FC UFA (Expected Playing 11)
Aleksandr Belenov, Aleksandr Sukhov, Aleksandr Putsko, Ionut Nedelcearu, Jemal Tabidze,Jokic, Daniil Fomin, Vyacheslav Krotov, Andrés Vombergar, Lovro Bizjak, Artem Golubev
Rubin Kazan (Expected Playing 11)
Rubin will be playing a 4-2-3-1 formation with Dyupin in Goal and Ignatyev at the top of the formation as a striker. The key here for Rubin will be Jevtic and Kvaratskhelia at the creative midfield position. They will be taking an attacking approach to this game and trying to win this game
Yuri Dyupin, Aleksandr Zuev, Carl Starfelt, Pablo Santos, Oleg Danchenko, Vyacheslav Podberezkin, Darko Jevtic, Igor Konovalov, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Zuriko Davitashvili, Ivan Ignatyev
Captain Options
Darko Jevtic– This is a man who has joined Rubin Kazan this year and is looking at being a creative leader. He is a proven performer in other leagues and this is a game where he might come into his own
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia– He has been a revelation in this season and has scored 3 goals already in the season. He is going to be an influence on this game
Bojan Jokic – The fullback is a key figure for UFA and is going to be a key person for providing delivery into the box for the strikers
Rubin Kazan are going to be more motivated to win this game.
Goalkeeper- Duplin
Defenders- Danchenko, Uremovic, Nedelcearu, Tabidze
Midfielders- Davitashvili , Thill, Fomin, Kvaratskhelia (‘C)
Forwards- Bizjak, Krotov(VC)
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