Fankom Kirov vs FK Ufa preview, prediction, head-to-head, team news, possible line-ups, and betting tips

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4 Minutes Read
September 23, 2025

A classic cup fairytale is on the cards in Russia as lower-league underdogs Fankom Kirov welcome the might of professional outfit FK Ufa for a landmark Russian Cup tie. This is the biggest match in Fankom Kirov’s recent history, a chance for semi-professional players to test themselves against seasoned pros in front of a passionate home crowd. For FK Ufa, a club with top-flight experience, this is a tricky away fixture that must be navigated with professionalism to avoid a colossal upset.

This betting preview will highlight why, despite the romance of the cup, the professional powerhouse from Ufa is expected to cruise to a comfortable victory. The gulf in class, resources, and full-time fitness is simply too vast to ignore. For bettors, this isn’t about picking a winner, but about finding value in the margin of victory for the overwhelming favourites.

Fankom Kirov vs FK Ufa Match Preview

Team Recent Form

Fankom Kirov: W W D W L
FK Ufa: D W L D W

Key Stats

This is a classic Russian Cup mismatch, pitting a semi-professional side from the third tier against a fully professional club from the Russian First League, a significant gulf in class.
FK Ufa have a strong record against lower-league opposition in the cup, having won their last 6 such ties, keeping 4 clean sheets in the process.
Fankom Kirov are formidable at home, having lost just once in their last 10 matches on their own turf and will be backed by a sell-out crowd hoping for a miracle.

Correct Score Prediction: Fankom Kirov 0-3 FK Ufa

I am predicting a professional and comfortable 0-3 victory for FK Ufa. While Fankom Kirov will be fuelled by adrenaline and strong home support, the technical, tactical, and physical superiority of a full-time professional side like Ufa will be the deciding factor. Even with a heavily rotated squad, Ufa’s players will be of a much higher calibre and their fitness levels will tell in the second half. Expect the visitors to control the game, patiently break down the hosts, and secure a clean, efficient win.

Fankom Kirov vs FK Ufa H2H

This will be the first-ever competitive meeting between Fankom Kirov and FK Ufa, making it a historic occasion for the home club.
FK Ufa’s manager holds a 100% win record against third-tier opposition in his Russian Cup career.
Fankom Kirov are playing a team from the top two divisions of Russian football for the first time in their club’s modern history.
The key head-to-head is the disparity in professional status, which is the single most important factor in these early-round cup ties.

Pre-game Odds

Fankom Kirov to win: 15.00
Draw: 8.00
FK Ufa to win: 1.15

(Odds are subject to change and were correct at the time of writing)

Team News Fankom Kirov

The home side is treating this as their cup final and will be at full strength. Manager Viktor Bulatov has no injury concerns and will field his strongest possible lineup. The city of Kirov is buzzing with excitement for the match, and the players will be looking to their veteran striker, Ivan Cherenchikov, to provide a moment of magic against their illustrious opponents.

Team News FK Ufa

FK Ufa’s priority remains their promotion push in the Russian First League, so head coach Yevgeni Kaleshin will make wholesale changes for this cup fixture. Key first-team regulars, including captain Oleg Dzantiev and top scorer Ivan Mokhan, have not travelled with the squad. This provides a crucial opportunity for academy graduates and fringe players to impress and fight for a place in the league team.