Forecast: Victory for Neftekhimik in the match against Rotor. Neftekhimik has started the season well, although they lost their last game. I believe in the stability and motivation of the team from Nizhnekamsk. Rotor is a newcomer to the league and may face difficulties. The main argument is Neftekhimik's good start and experience, which should help them secure the win.
In the match between Neftekhimik and Rotor, an exchange of goals is expected. Rotor has an unbeaten streak in head-to-head matchups and often scores against Neftekhimik. Both teams historically play in a high-scoring manner, have exchanged goals in the last five meetings, and in six out of the last eight. Neftekhimik will be aiming for redemption after their previous disappointment, while Rotor, on an unbeaten run, can punish the hosts on counterattacks. The goal-scoring activity of both teams and the equality in the league table indicate an interesting and high-scoring clash.