Mohamed Konate and Kirill Bozhenov missed last round’s derby against CSKA because of injury and are doubts here. Russian forward Vladimir Dyadyun is once again available for selection after missing last time out due to suspension. Islambek Kuat is on the verge of suspension after receiving his third yellow card of the season last Sunday at the VEB Arena. Aleksandr Denisov and Kirill Kombarov have been recovering from long-term injuries and will not feature here. Maksim Belyaev and Robert Bauer are undergoing treatment for persistent injuries and are doubts for Friday’s match. Georgian defender Gia Grigalava is back in training after recovering from injury and might be available for selection next time out.
Arsenal Tula have been losing at both half time and full time in 6 of their last 8 away matches (Premier League). Arsenal Tula have lost 7 of their last 8 away matches (Premier League). Arsenal Tula have failed to score in their last 3 matches (Premier League). There have been under 2.5 goals scored in Arsenal Tula's last 4 games (Premier League). There have been under 2.5 goals scored in 5 of Khimki's last 6 home games (Premier League).
FC Khimki held CSKA to a draw in last round’s Moscow derby and extended their undefeated run to four matches. Igor Cherevchenko’s men are slight favourites to get the three points here. Arsenal are going through a poor run of results and are yet to win a match under new head coach Dmitry Parfenov. The Tula outfit are currently in a perilous position at the league table and will be battling for points here. 1:0