With their fresh gaffer at the helm, Torpedo Moscow kicked off the new campaign on a high note even if the win against Ural came with a slice of fortune. The lads struggled to find rhythm on the road in Yekaterinburg yet still nicked the points thanks to a late strike deep into added time. Three points remain three points and the Moscow side badly needed that early boost after a dreadful previous season both on the pitch and in the dressing room. Now sitting at home against Volga Ulyanovsk they have every chance to build on that momentum and show the fans they mean business this time around.
Team Form
The capital club are desperate to bounce back to the top flight after last term left everyone deflated. Their opening day victory has given the players fresh belief and the squad looks sharper than it did before the winter break. On the other side Volga started with a narrow home defeat to Yenisei but still showed enough fight to suggest they will not roll over easily. Their main aim remains survival in the middle of the table rather than any lofty dreams of promotion.
- Torpedo grabbed a dramatic 1-0 win away in the first match
- Volga lost 1-2 at home despite creating decent chances
- Moscow side lost both fixtures to Volga before the winter break
- Torpedo showed clear improvement in the spring months last season
Tactical Analysis
Torpedo possess greater depth and quality across the park so they should control proceedings from the first whistle. Their new coach has already instilled a more organised shape that allows quick transitions and set piece threats. Volga will likely sit deep and look for counter attacks but they lack the regular firepower to trouble stronger sides week in week out. Expect the hosts to dominate possession and create multiple scoring opportunities through wide areas and midfield runners.
- Torpedo strengths include better squad depth and home advantage
- Volga weaknesses lie in limited resources against top half teams
- Key battles will be in midfield where Moscow can win second balls
- Set pieces could prove decisive given Torpedo aerial presence
Betting Proposal
The fixture offers a clear opportunity for the home side to extend their winning start and the value sits with backing them to get the job done. My types point firmly towards a comfortable afternoon for the Moscow boys who have the edge in class motivation and recent results. With the crowd behind them they should turn that early season confidence into another three points.
Torpedo to win at home with odds of 1.72
