Russia international Ilya Kutepov is back in training after recovering from injury and might be available for selection here. Defender Aleksey Shumskikh remains sidelined because of a recent injury and will probably miss the upcoming derby. Belarus defender Zakhar Volkov returned to the club on a season-long loan from FC BATE Borisov. Butta Magomedov, Aleksandr Filin and Nemanja Glavcic have been recovering from injury and are likely to miss out here. Versatile winger Ilya Kukharchuk is back in training after recovering from a serious ankle injury, but might not be able to help the team next time out.
Torpedo held Krylya Sovetov to a draw at Samara last weekend and got their first point of the season. Although Torpedo are the home side, the match will be played at Arena Khimki, home of FC Khimki, because the Black and Whites stadium is still being built. FC Khimki were defeated for the first time this season last weekend at Rostov-on-Don and are looking to return to winning ways here. Judging by both sides’ recent performances, a draw is the most likely outcome here. 1:1
Khimki have been losing at both half time and full time in their last 3 away matches (Premier League). Khimki have lost their last 3 away matches (Premier League). Khimki have lost with a 1 goal margin in their last 3 away matches (Premier League).