All eyes will be on Home Arena in Germany this Saturday, August 22, 2026 as Metallurg Lipetsk welcomes Avangard Kursk for a crucial Russia. League 2. Division B. Group 3 fixture. Kick-off is set for 14:00. Under the watchful eye of referee Benjamin Cortus, both teams will look to claim all three points. The forecast shows Clear skies, 20Β°C for match day. Metallurg Lipetsk may have to cope without Klein, while Avangard Kursk could be missing KrΓΌger. The head-to-head record between these clubs reads: Avangard Kursk 2 - 3 Metallurg Lipetsk (2021). Avangard Kursk 0 - 3 Metallurg Lipetsk (2022). Avangard Kursk 3 - 2 Metallurg Lipetsk (2025). Avangard Kursk 1 - 1 Metallurg Lipetsk (2023). Avangard Kursk 4 - 1 Metallurg Lipetsk (2021). Fans and pundits alike are predicting a tight contest, with many tipping a 3:2 outcome.