The Matchday 4 clash in the Russian Cup 2025/26 Regional Path between Cherepovets and Shinnik will take place on September 24 at the Metallurg Stadium. Cherepovets vs. Shinnik: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Cherepovets
For the third time in the last 10 years, the club is participating in the Russian Cup. Last season, the team didn't last long in this tournament, losing in the first round at home to Dynamo Vologda with a score of 0-1. However, this year, Cherepovets surprised everyone by defeating three opponents. First, they crushed Leningradets away (3-0), then managed a home victory over Zvezda Saint Petersburg (2-1). In their last match, they defeated Luki-Energia away (4-2).
- Cherepovets won in regular time in both of their home matches in this tournament.
- At least three goals were scored in 5 of the last 6 matches of the club in the Russian Cup.
Predicted lineup for Cherepovets (5-4-1)
Andrey Pyrkin – Mikhail Karamyshev, Radiy Yamlilkhanov, Vladimir Maklasov, David Berezov, Sergey Kopylov – Nikita Pichugin, Dmitry Serebryakov, Maxim Andreev, Kirill Kulkov – Ilya Antsiferov.
Shinnik
Artyom Buloichik's team, as representatives of the FNL, are starting from this stage. Last season, the Yaroslavl team also played in the Regional Path and reached the first stage of the quarter-finals in this bracket, where they lost to Akron with a score of 0-1. In the 21st century, the club managed to reach the semi-finals once, where they lost to Kursk Avangard in the 2017/18 season.
- Shinnik has not lost in regular time in 8 of their last 10 matches in the Russian Cup (2 wins and 6 draws).
- No more than two goals were scored in 90 minutes in 8 of the club's last 10 matches in this tournament.
- In the last six away matches in the Russian Cup, Yaroslavl has suffered only 1 defeat (2 wins and 3 draws).
Predicted lineup for Shinnik (4-5-1)
Timofey Mitrov – Vadim Karpov, Kirill Malyarov, Nikita Kotin, Artemiy Kosogorov – Artyom Golubev, Oleg Lanin, Daniil Kornyushin, Dmitry Samoylov, Albek Gongapshev – Ruslan Kul.
Referee
Artem Kharin (Russia)
Matches – 17 (Second League and Russian Cup, 2024/25 - 2025/26);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 57;
Average yellow cards per match – 3.4;
Red cards shown – 1;
Average fouls per match – 25;
Penalties – 6%.
Match Prediction: Cherepovets vs. Shinnik
The hosts of the upcoming match are infrequent participants in the national cup. However, this season the team is showcasing incredible football and has already defeated three opponents. Cherepovets has impressed with their scoring ability in the Russian Cup, scoring at least two goals in their last three matches.
It will be challenging to overcome Yaroslavl. After all, the guests represent the FNL and have experience not only in the national cup but also in the top division. Nevertheless, this season Shinnik is showing mediocre results in their championship and is in the middle of the league table. Meanwhile, Yaroslavl has won only 1 of their 6 away matches in the FNL (4 draws and 1 defeat).
I anticipate that Cherepovets will try to surprise the guests, and this can be achieved through attacking plays. Yaroslavl, with their higher class, will not be left without scoring opportunities.
My prediction – Both teams to score – yes
