Ska-khabarovsk vs Tekstilshchik Prediction

SKA-Khabarovsk host Tekstilshchik on 8 November 2026 at 10:00 in a First League clash with relegation stakes. Khabarovsk sit one step from the drop zone and have won their last two league matches, beating Yenisey 3–0 and Neftekhimik 2–0 away. Tekstilshchik occupy last place and have lost six of their last nine league games. The visitors drew 1–1 with Volga in their previous outing, salvaging a point only via a late penalty.

Khabarovsk manager Sergei Zhukov rested his key players in a midweek Russian Cup tie against Leningrad, which ended 1–1 before a penalty shootout win. Centre-back Yaroslav Grebenkhin is suspended for accumulation of yellow cards, but the squad is otherwise available. Tekstilshchik have only Rosputko sidelined long-term. Dmitri Pyatibratorov's side field the youngest roster in the division and have struggled to balance attack and defensive stability across 90 minutes.

Form and H2H

Khabarovsk's last ten matches show four wins, five draws, and one loss at home, averaging 1.90 goals for and 0.90 against. Tekstilshchik's away record over the same span reads two wins, two draws, and six losses, with 1.10 goals scored and 2.00 conceded per game.

Head-to-head records favour Khabarovsk in recent meetings. Khabarovsk won 4–0 at home in March 2022 and 1–0 in November 2020. Tekstilshchik's last victory came in September 2019 with a 3–1 away win, though Khabarovsk reversed that scoreline with a 3–0 home win in September 2021.

Best bet

Back SKA-Khabarovsk to win. The hosts have momentum from consecutive league victories totalling 5–0, while Tekstilshchik remain rooted to last place with poor away form. Khabarovsk's defensive improvements in recent weeks, combined with Zhukov's decision to rest starters in the cup, leave them fresh for a match where three points are essential. Tekstilshchik lack the experience and consistency to trouble a side playing for survival at home.

Odds to watch

1xBet: Home 1.77 / Draw 3.75 / Away 4.61.