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Fakel vs Baltika Prediction, Tips & Odds

Fakel vs Baltika

Premier LeagueRegular Season - 8
Fakel
#16 · Premier League
WLDDL
2 - 2
Fakel Stadium, Voronezh
Baltika
#8 · Premier League
LDDWD
★ OUR PICK
Under 2.5 Goals
Tight defensive records and low-scoring recent form make the under the value pick here.
Totals
1.47
BEST ODDS
Our pick: Bookmakers offer average 1.45 (implied 68.7%) for Under 2.5 Goals. Our experts calculate a 71.2% probability (an expert ratio of 1.40). We chose this bet because our experts rate it more likely than the bookmaker price implies (71.2% vs 68.7%), driven by both sides' tight defensive records and low-scoring recent form. That edge makes it our most confident selection for this match.

Match Preview

The model favours Baltika to win this match, projecting a scoreline of 1-0. Currently positioned 7th in the league, Baltika has accumulated 7 points from their first five matches, with a record of 2 wins, 1 draw, and 2 losses. Their scoring has been decent, netting 7 goals while conceding 6, reflecting a positive goal difference of 1. This relatively strong start to the season suggests they are in better form compared to their opponents. In contrast, Fakel sits at the bottom of the table in 16th place, having secured just 2 points from 6 matches. Their record shows no wins, 2 draws, and 4 losses, with a goal tally of only 3 and 7 conceded. Fakel's recent form is concerning, as they have not won in their last five matches, which may further impact their confidence as they face a more competitive side. According to the model, Baltika has a 44.9% win probability, while Fakel's chance of winning stands at 26.0%. The projected score of 1-0 reflects a tightly contested match, with a 40.3% chance of over 2.5 goals and 45.3% for both teams to score. One caveat is that if Fakel can leverage their home advantage effectively, they might surprise Baltika despite their poor season start. The full methodology of this prediction is detailed in the "How We Reached This Prediction" section, developed by The Daily Punt Analysis Team using an in-house model that evaluates expected goals and actual results throughout the season.

Betting Predictions

How the model works, and its full prediction record, are set out on our How It Works and Accuracy pages.

Match Result
Fakel Win34%3.42
Draw26%2.94
Baltika Win40%2.34
BTTS
Both Teams to Score: No
1.6255.5%

Fakel have kept a clean sheet in 26% of matches. Baltika average 1.5 goals per game.

Over/Under Goals
Under 2.5 Goals
1.4562.3%

Fakel manage games at home, conceding just 1.22 goals per match. Baltika score 1.51 on the road.

Correct Score
Fakel 0-1 Baltika
5.3718.6%

The most likely scoreline per our model at 18.6% probability.

Asian Handicap
Baltika -0.0
1.6234%

Baltika have been the stronger side, winning 37% of their matches.

CORRECT SCOREMost likely outcomes
0-1
5.37
18.6%
1-1
5.45
18.4%
0-0
5.76
17.4%
1-0
6.94
14.4%
0-2
9.35
10.7%
1-2
9.81
10.2%

Our model projects a 0-1 Baltika win as the most likely scoreline at 18.6% probability. These six outcomes together cover the bulk of the projected probability for this fixture.

ASIAN HANDICAPLines & prices
Fakel
-0.0
2.40
Baltika
+0.0
1.62
Fakel
-0.5
3.15
Baltika
+0.5
2.22

Lines averaged across 3 bookmakers. Baltika are the favourites on the spread, so the larger handicaps pay more if they win comfortably while the smaller lines protect the bet on a narrower result.

Best Betting Odds

Fakel vs Baltika
Bookmaker1X2O/U 2.5BTTS
1X2OverUnderYesNo
Marathonbet
3.542.962.382.771.452.191.60
Pinnacle
3.592.922.402.821.45——
SBO
3.022.802.17————
1xBet
3.633.042.442.771.452.191.62
Superbet
3.303.002.302.551.472.121.64

Goals Probability

Avg. bookmaker odds
Over 0.5 Goals
84.5%
Over 1.5 Goals
60.8%
Over 2.5 Goals
37.7%
Over 3.5 Goals
17.7%

Double Chance

Bet covers two outcomes
1XFakel or Draw
60%1.59
12Fakel or Baltika
74%1.39
X2Draw or Baltika
66%1.31

Head to Head

Last 10 Meetings (Baltika leads 5-2)
2 Fakel3 Draw5 Baltika
12 Feb
Baltika
1-0
Fakel
Friendlies Clubs
Jan 24
Baltika
1-2
Fakel
Friendlies Clubs
Dec 23
Fakel Voronezh
0-0
Baltika
Premier League
Aug 23
Baltika
2-1
Fakel Voronezh
Premier League
May 22
Baltika
0-1
Fakel Voronezh
First League
Jul 21
Fakel Voronezh
3-3
Baltika
First League
Nov 20
Baltika
0-0
Fakel Voronezh
First League
Aug 20
Fakel Voronezh
0-1
Baltika
First League
Nov 19
Baltika
3-0
Fakel Voronezh
First League
Jul 19
Fakel Voronezh
1-2
Baltika
First League

In the last 10 matches between Fakel and Baltika, Baltika has won 5 times, Fakel has won 2 times, and there have been 3 draws. The scorelines suggest a competitive rivalry, with several closely contested matches, including three draws and a mixture of narrow and moderate wins. Notably, the most recent match in December 2023 ended in a goalless draw, indicating that both teams can be defensively solid. However, Baltika's edge in victories, combined with a 3-0 win in 2019, highlights their historical advantage in this matchup.

Premier League Standings

#TeamPWDLGFGAGDPtsForm
1
FC Krasnodar
9630147721
DDDWW
2
Dynamo
9612148619
WWWWW
3
CSKA Moscow
9540159619
WDWDW
4
Spartak Moscow
9612167919
WWLDW
5
Zenit
96031991018
WWLWL
6
Rubin
92611211112
DDDWD
8
Baltika
93241412211
LDLWD
14
Lokomotiv
9144811-37
DLWLL
15
Rodina Moskva
91261022-125
DLLLL
16
Fakel
9036613-73
LDLLD

Venue Record

Current season at home / on the road
FakelHome
0W3D2L
5 playedGF 3 · GA 50.60 pts/game
BaltikaAway
2W1D1L
4 playedGF 8 · GA 41.75 pts/game

Key Statistics

2026 Season
FakelBaltika
1.09Goals p.g.1.51
1.22Goals conceded p.g.0.91
26%Clean sheets37%
22%Win rate37%
2.3Avg goals in match2.43
—xG per game1.43
48%Possession %40%
2.9Shots on target / game4.8
4.9Corners per game4.0
Fakel
Recent Form

Fakel have won 3 of their last 13 matches at home, drawing 6 and losing 4. Their recent home fixtures include beat FC Vitebsk 1-0 and drew with Baltika 2-2.

Overall, the wider run reads 5W 8D 10L from the last 23 games (22% win rate). The form line has been negative, with defeats outweighing wins across the sample.

Match Results: FakelAll competitions
03 Oct
Fakel
1-0
FC Vitebsk
Friendlies Clubs
16 Sept
Spartak Moscow
1-0
Fakel
Premier League
12 Sept
Fakel
2-2
Baltika
Premier League
01 Sept
Fakel
1-1
FC Krasnodar
Cup
29 Aug
Fakel
0-1
Zenit
Premier League
22 Aug
Fakel
0-0
FC Orenburg
Premier League
5
Win
22%
8
Draw
35%
10
Lost
43%
Baltika
Recent Form

Baltika have won 7 of their last 17 matches on the road, drawing 6 and losing 4. Their recent away fixtures include drew with Fakel 2-2 and beat Rodina Moskva 0-3.

Overall, the wider run reads 13W 12D 10L from the last 35 games (37% win rate). The form line is positive, with more wins than defeats across the sample.

Match Results: BaltikaAll competitions
16 Sept
Baltika
2-3
Zenit
Premier League
12 Sept
Fakel
2-2
Baltika
Premier League
02 Sept
Baltika
0-0
Krylia Sovetov
Cup
30 Aug
Rodina Moskva
0-3
Baltika
Premier League
24 Aug
Baltika
1-1
Rubin
Premier League
20 Aug
Baltika
1-1
Dinamo Makhachkala
Cup
13
Win
37%
12
Draw
34%
10
Lost
29%

Lineups

Confirmed

Fakel3-4-3Confirmed

5A. GabaraevDEF
53M. BardachevDEF
40ClaytonDEF
11A. SutorminFWD
90A. KoksharovFWD
7M. TurishchevFWD
1D. FrolkinGK
17A. KovalevMID
23V. YakimovMID
20I. YurganovMID
52R. NetfullinMID
22H. El MahasniDEF
55D. TodorovićDEF
44Y. ZhuravlevDEF
25A. BelyaevFWD
19B. PusiFWD
9A. Gnapi DableFWD
35V. DorovskikhGK
99N. GiorgobianiMID
8A. BagamaevMID
97B. MagomedovMID

Baltika5-4-1Confirmed

2S. VaratynovDEF
21E. AndersonDEF
24L. MouyokoloDEF
22M. BeveevDEF
4N. GassamaDEF
91B. GilFWD
1E. LatyshonokGK
73M. PetrovMID
5A. MouridMID
8A. MendelMID
42V. PospelovMID
77E. ĆivićDEF
3I. KirschDEF
68M. RyadnoDEF
19M. ShnaptsevDEF
69E. GolenkovFWD
9C. OfforFWD
44E. LyubakovGK
81I. KukushkinGK
26I. BelikovMID
10I. PetrovMID
7K. ShiltsovMID

Unavailable Players

2 players

Fakel1

✕I. Alshin
Missing FixtureInjury

Baltika1

✕A. Filin
Missing FixtureKnee Injury

Betting Strategy

High-probability picks are the most likely outcomes. Value selections are markets where our model's probability sits above the price implied by the odds. They will not always come in, but the odds are in your favour over time.

High Probability
Under 2.5 Goals1.45 (62.3%)
BTTS No1.62 (55.5%)
Value Bets
Fakel Win3.42 (33.6%)
Draw2.94 (26.3%)
Baltika Win2.34 (40.1%)
Over 2.5 Goals2.73 (37.7%)
Both Teams Score2.17 (44.5%)

Yellow Card Prediction

The referee for this fixture has not been confirmed, so we are sitting this card market out.

Corner Prediction

Fakel have averaged 4.9 corners per match at home; Baltika 4.0 on the road. Combined that projects roughly 5.5 corners in this fixture. Our pick is under 9.5 corners at 1.80.

Player Stats Bet

Baltika have generated 1.43 xG per game across their recent matches, winning 37% of them. They put 4.8 shots on target per match, giving their attackers the volume needed to land a goal-involvement bet. Baltika player to score at 1.85 looks well supported by the data.

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OUR PREDICTION
2.5 Goals Under

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The Daily Punt Analysis Team

Data-driven football predictions and betting tips

This forecast was built by the The Daily Punt Analysis Team using our in-house statistical model. We feed the model two layers of data for every fixture: each team's recent expected goals (xG and xGA) and their actual goals scored and conceded, split by home and away venue. The numbers run through a Poisson distribution that produces a probability for every possible scoreline, which we then convert into fair odds for the 1X2, correct score, BTTS, and over/under markets.

Before publishing, we cross-check our fair odds against the prices the major bookmakers are offering. Where a bookmaker is paying out more than our model says is mathematically fair, we flag that market as a value bet on this page.