Novy Urengoy and Chertanovo Face Off in Russian First Division

League Leaders Host Mid-Table Opponents

On Saturday, Novy Urengoy will welcome Chertanovo to the Geolog Stadium in a Russian First Division fixture. The hosts are currently top of the league standings with 27 points from 13 matches, while their opponents sit in 12th place with 16 points from the same number of games.

Novy Urengoy’s Impressive Form

Novy Urengoy have been in excellent form this season, winning eight of their last nine league matches. Their only defeat in that run came against second-placed Volgar Astrakhan. The hosts have also been strong at home, winning four of their six matches at the Geolog Stadium this season.

Chertanovo’s Recent Struggles

In contrast, Chertanovo have struggled for consistency this season. They have won just two of their last six league matches and have lost their last two away games. The visitors will need to improve their away form if they want to challenge for a top-half finish this season.

Head-to-Head Record

The two teams have met on four previous occasions, with Novy Urengoy winning twice and Chertanovo winning once. The most recent meeting between the two sides was in March 2022, which Chertanovo won 2-1.

Prediction

Novy Urengoy are the clear favorites for this match. They are in better form and have a strong home record. Chertanovo will need to produce a much-improved performance if they want to get anything from this game.