Chelyabinsk vs Ufa

This one matters most for Chelyabinsk, sitting 15th and just a point clear of the relegation zone, while Ufa arrive in 7th and eyeing the promotion race. A home win would ease growing pressure on coach Roman Pilipchuk; an away win would keep Ufa's push alive. Form heavily favors the visitors: Chelyabinsk have won just once in their last eight matches and shipped 17 goals along the way, while Ufa are unbeaten in five, though they've stalled with draws in three straight, including a 2-2 with Volga. Defender Bulat Gatin is out for the hosts, adding to their defensive worries, while Ufa are missing midfielders Konstantin Troyanov and Zalimkhan Yusupov. Expect Ufa's discipline and counter-attacking approach to cause problems for a shaky Chelyabinsk backline. Our prediction: 1-2.