Shinnik Yaroslavl vs Sokol Saratov: Prediction, Head-to-Head, Odds & Stats (Sun, 23 Nov '25)

The upcoming match in the First League will be held on Sunday, 23rd November 2025. This encounter will feature Shinnik Yaroslavl going up against Sokol Saratov. In their recent head-to-head encounters, spanning the last three matches, Shinnik Yaroslavl has not secured a win, whereas Sokol Saratov has claimed victory once, with the remaining matches ending in a draw. Most notably, the last encounter between these teams was on Sunday, 14th September 2025, which ended without a winner, concluding in a draw.

Assessing their current form, Shinnik Yaroslavl enters this match after a 0-3 defeat to Rotor Volgograd. On the other hand, Sokol Saratov also comes into this game following a 0-1 loss against Fakel Voronezh. In their respective domestic league standings, Shinnik Yaroslavl holds the 11th position, while Sokol Saratov is placed in 17th.

Player performance stats: A key focus for Sokol Saratov will be containing A. Gongapshev, as he is Shinnik Yaroslavl's leading goal scorer this season, having scored three goals. Analyzing possession statistics, both teams have an average possession percentage of 0% this season. Considering the corners, Shinnik Yaroslavl averages 0 per match, which is the same for Sokol Saratov.

Disciplinary records show Shinnik Yaroslavl has been issued 24 yellow cards, with no red cards, and have not conceded any penalty goals. Sokol Saratov, by comparison, has received 49 yellow cards, with no red cards or penalty goals conceded this season. These stats are crucial when analyzing potential outcomes for this matchup.

Considering current form, recent results, and player performance, Shinnik Yaroslavl appears to have a slight edge due to their better standing in the league. However, given the evenly matched performance in their direct encounters and the potential impact of individual brilliance, predicting a definitive winner remains challenging. Nevertheless, based solely on league positioning and player contributions, Shinnik Yaroslavl is poised to have an upper hand.