Match

Fakel vs Baltika: prediction and stats

Premier LeagueRegular Season - 8Kick-off on September 12, 2026 at 11:00 AM (UTC)Central'nyi Stadion Profsoyuzov, Voronezh

FakelBaltika

The Footlab model makes Baltika the favourite at 38%, against 28% for a draw and 34% for Fakel. The most likely score is 1-1.

This model is measured at 53.9% 1X2 accuracy on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. See the measured accuracy

Probabilities recomputed on Aug 24, 2026 — the full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.

Who will win Fakel vs Baltika?

Baltika starts as the favourite with a 129-point Elo edge (1,976 vs 1,847).

Fakel win34 %
Draw28 %
Baltika win38 %

What is the recent form of both teams?

Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Fakel have 3 wins, 6 draws and 6 defeats; Baltika have 4, 4 and 7.

The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.

Fakel
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Aug 22, 2026FC Orenburg(home)0-0Premier League
Aug 18, 2026Akhmat(away)1-2Cup
Aug 15, 2026CSKA Moscow(away)0-1Premier League
Aug 10, 2026Akhmat(home)0-0Premier League
Aug 5, 2026Dynamo(home)0-1Cup
Baltika
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Aug 20, 2026Dinamo Makhachkala(home)1-1Cup
Aug 16, 2026Spartak Moscow(home)1-2Premier League
Aug 8, 2026Krylia Sovetov(away)2-0Premier League
Aug 5, 2026Zenit(away)0-1Cup
Aug 1, 2026Dynamo(home)2-1Premier League

What does the head-to-head say?

Across the last 6 meetings: 2 Fakel win(s), 2 draw(s), 2 Baltika win(s).

DateScoreCompetition
Feb 12, 2026Baltika 1-0 FakelFriendlies Clubs
Jan 31, 2024Baltika 1-2 FakelFriendlies Clubs
Dec 2, 2023Fakel 0-0 BaltikaPremier League
Aug 6, 2023Baltika 2-1 FakelPremier League
May 21, 2022Baltika 0-1 FakelFirst League
Jul 10, 2021Fakel 3-3 BaltikaFirst League

Last archived meeting: Baltika vs Fakel on Feb 12, 2026

How many goals should we expect?

Fakel score 1.2 and concede 1.1 goals per match over their last 15; Baltika score 1.1 and concede 1.1. The model gives a 47% probability of over 2.5 goals and 52% for both teams to score.

ClubGoals scored / matchGoals conceded / matchClean sheetsBoth teams scoredOver 2.5 goals
Fakel1.21.158/158/15
Baltika1.11.138/156/15

Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.

Where do both teams sit in the table?

Fakel sit 15th in Premier League (2 points from 5 matches) and Baltika sit 7th (6 points from 4 matches).

2026-27 standings
#ClubPWDLGFGAPts
7Baltika4202656
15Fakel5023362

Verdict, probable XI and verified absences

The full match card recomputes this prediction continuously until kick-off: multi-market verdict, player-by-player probable XI and web-verified absences.

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No odds, no affiliation: the method is published and the accuracy is measured.

How does Footlab compute this prediction?

The model combines both teams' Elo ratings (anchored by competition pool), their recent form weighted by opponent strength, home advantage and a Poisson matrix for scorelines. Its accuracy is measured continuously on the predictions actually published. Methodology and measured accuracy

Frequently asked questions

Who is the favourite for Fakel vs Baltika?
The Footlab model makes Baltika the favourite at 38%, against 28% for a draw and 34% for Fakel.
Where and when is Fakel vs Baltika played?
Fakel vs Baltika is played on September 12, 2026 at 11:00 AM (UTC) at Central'nyi Stadion Profsoyuzov, in the Premier League.
Will there be over 2.5 goals?
The Footlab model gives a 47% probability of at least three goals in this match.
How reliable is this prediction?
The Footlab model is measured at 53.9% correct 1X2 outcomes on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. The breakdown by competition and Elo gap is published on the accuracy page.

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