Metallurg Lipetsk head into this fixture in good form, having recorded 2 wins and 3 losses across their last 5 matches. They will need to produce a significantly improved display to get a result here.

Strogino arrive in good form, with 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses in their last 5 games. Results have been unpredictable and they will be looking to string together a more consistent run.

Based on recent form, both sides enter this fixture evenly matched on recent form.