Mark your calendars: Metallurg Lipetsk vs Shumbrat Saransk goes live on Saturday, September 5, 2026 at 14:00 in what promises to be a thrilling Russia. League 2. Division B. Group 3 encounter. Venue: Home Arena, Germany. Referee Robert Hartmann has been selected to oversee proceedings. The weather forecast reads: Sunny, 22Β°C. Key absences could shape this game β€” Hoffmann is a concern for Metallurg Lipetsk, while Braun may miss out for Shumbrat Saransk. These two sides have a rich history: Metallurg Lipetsk 4 - 1 Shumbrat Saransk (2025). Metallurg Lipetsk 4 - 0 Shumbrat Saransk (2024). Metallurg Lipetsk 2 - 3 Shumbrat Saransk (2022). Metallurg Lipetsk 4 - 1 Shumbrat Saransk (2021). Metallurg Lipetsk 2 - 0 Shumbrat Saransk (2025). We're going with 1:1 as our predicted scoreline.