On May 28th, 2023, two teams with a rich history will face off in the Premier League as Krylya Sovetov Samara hosts Fakel. With six previous meetings, both teams have faced each other in tightly contested matches, with no clear advantage to either side. Let’s take a look at some memorable moments, legendary players, and unforgettable matches from the past.

The History

The last meeting between these two teams was in the Cup last November, with Krylya Sovetov Samara taking the win 1-0. Fakel, however, had their revenge in the previous Cup meeting, winning by the same scoreline. In the Premier League last August, the teams played out a 1-1 draw. However, the most significant match between these two teams was a 5-1 victory for Krylya Sovetov Samara in the Football National League in 2014. Legendary players such as Andrey Tikhonov and Aleksandr Zuyev have paved the way for their respective teams in the past and are remembered in their clubs’ histories.

The Current Season

However, this article is not about the current season, and both teams’ recent form will not be considered in predicting how the match will play out. Looking at the strengths and weaknesses of each team, Fakel’s attacking set pieces, ability to come back from a losing position and aerial duels are remarkable. Still, they struggle with defending against skillful players and long shots, keeping possession, and finishing scoring chances.

On the other hand, Krylya Sovetov Samara creates chances using through balls, creating scoring chances, and defending set pieces well. However, they struggle with finishing scoring chances themselves. Both teams seem to take a lot of shots, with Fakel playing with width and using the left flank aggressively. Krylya Sovetov Samara, on the other hand, plays through the right with a consistent first eleven and playing non-aggressively in their own half.

Match Prediction

Despite both teams’ strengths and weaknesses, we can expect a tightly contested match between Fakel and Krylya Sovetov Samara, with both teams playing attacking football. With previous results and advantages going both ways, it’s tough to predict a clear winner. However, based on current team form, I predict that Krylya Sovetov Samara will take the win with a scoreline of 2-1.