Don't miss a second of Neftekhimik versus Chelyabinsk in the Russia. League 1. Season 26/27! Scheduled for Friday, October 9, 2026 at 16:00, this clash at Home Arena in Germany has all the ingredients for a classic. Referee Robert Hartmann takes charge. Forecast: Warm and humid, 25°C. Key absences: Braun (Neftekhimik), Wagner (Chelyabinsk). These two have a storied rivalry: Chelyabinsk 3 - 1 Neftekhimik (2023). Chelyabinsk 4 - 4 Neftekhimik (2022). Chelyabinsk 2 - 1 Neftekhimik (2023). Chelyabinsk 1 - 2 Neftekhimik (2022). Chelyabinsk 0 - 0 Neftekhimik (2023). Our prediction stands at 3:2.