This match features two teams living in the basement of the Premier League, Tambov holding 11th place and Akhmat Grozny lying 14th. A good chance for both teams to improve their position.
With their 7 point advantage in the league table, Arsenal Tula fans are hoping to see their team collect maximum points from this game against Krylya Sovetov.
Struggling Orenburg will be hoping to pull off an upset when they welcome high-flying CSKA Moskva in the upcoming league round. It’s 16th vs 4th and the home crowd will have moderate expectations.
It's advantage Zenit so far with their 1st position in the Premier League table, welcoming Sochi who are placed 10th.
This could be an interesting match as Spartak Moskva have their presumed home advantage while Lokomotiv Moskva are ahead 17 points in the Premier League table.
It's advantage Rostov so far with their 5th position in the Premier League table, welcoming Ufa who are placed 6th.
Season ticket holders at SKB-Bank Arena haven’t seen too many victories this season, with Ural languishing in the 12th position so far. The guesting Dinamo Moskva will be hopeful to defend their higher league position in this one.
Struggling Rubin Kazan' will be hoping to pull off an upset when they welcome high-flying Krasnodar in the upcoming league round. It’s 11th vs 3rd and the home crowd will have moderate expectations.
