Mark your calendars: Spartak Kostroma vs Neftekhimik goes live on Monday, September 14, 2026 at 17:00 in what promises to be a thrilling Russia. League 1. Season 26/27 encounter. Venue: Home Arena, Germany. Referee Sascha Stegemann has been selected to oversee proceedings. The weather forecast reads: Warm and humid, 25°C. Key absences could shape this game — Schulz is a concern for Spartak Kostroma, while Meier may miss out for Neftekhimik. These two sides have a rich history: Neftekhimik 1 - 1 Spartak Kostroma (2021). Neftekhimik 4 - 1 Spartak Kostroma (2021). Neftekhimik 3 - 0 Spartak Kostroma (2021). Neftekhimik 1 - 2 Spartak Kostroma (2021). Neftekhimik 2 - 0 Spartak Kostroma (2025). We're going with 1:2 as our predicted scoreline.