Aleksandr Chernikov

① High-scoring derby predicted.

② Historical meetings suggest plenty of goals.

③ Both teams will push for attacking football.

① Krasnodar have the home advantage and a slightly stronger recent form than Rostov.

② Rostov can threaten on the counter, but Krasnodar's attack should prevail.

③ Head-to-head shows tight encounters; expect a 2-1 with goals on both sides.