Ahead of the Tuesday, September 1, 2026 clash at Home Arena (Germany), the build-up to Fakel vs Krasnodar in the Fonbet Russian Cup. Group stage is reaching fever pitch. Kick-off at 17:30. Tobias Stieler will referee. Weather outlook: Warm and humid, 25°C. Richter remains questionable for Fakel; Schulz is a doubt for Krasnodar. History: Fakel 3 - 1 Krasnodar (2025). Fakel 1 - 3 Krasnodar (2023). Fakel 0 - 3 Krasnodar (2022). Fakel 1 - 3 Krasnodar (2021). Fakel 2 - 3 Krasnodar (2022). Score forecast: 1:2.