Dinamo Barnaul vs Krylya Sovetov II - Second League - Group 4

The Second League - Group 4 returns to the home ground on October 18, 2026, where Dinamo Barnaul and Krylya Sovetov II will lock horns in a contest that could shape their respective campaigns. Chelsea take on Serie A giants Juventus in Hong Kong this morning in the latest fixture on their pre-season tour of Asia.

The standings paint a clear picture: Dinamo Barnaul in 6th, Krylya Sovetov II in 5th, and both keen to climb. Dinamo Barnaul have blown hot and cold, DLWWW across their last five and a win rate of 31.82% that leaves room for improvement. Road trips have been a source of frustration for the visitors — LWDLL in their last five, a season win rate of 27.27%. Their respective approaches this season have differed noticeably, and the tactical contrast could prove telling. Filipe Luis had sought to downplay Monaco's title prospects despite topping the table in France and that pessimism was somewhat explained as his side lost a two-goal lead at home to Toulouse.

Wing play is likely to be central to the contest. Dinamo Barnaul will look to stretch the pitch and isolate their wide attackers, while Krylya Sovetov II must find a way to compress the space and choke the supply lines. There is interest in adding another forward player who can play in one of those wide No 10 roles behind the striker in the 3-4-2-1 formation that Sage is expected to continue with at Selhurst Park.

All eyes will be on the league's leading marksman Ruslan Metkalov, whose 3 goals this season make him the standout threat and a player capable of deciding the outcome on his own. The battle in midfield, where both sides look to control tempo, could prove the decisive arena. The obvious solution would be to go back in for a striker in January.

With the sides closely matched, the outcome may well hinge on which team takes its chances on the day. On balance, Krylya Sovetov II may just have enough to take all three points. A 1-2 away win would not be a shock. The result at the home ground could resonate well beyond matchday in the Second League - Group 4 picture. The win over Liverpool was the first time the team had stepped onto the pitch since the news of the verdict broke.