Krasnodar U19 vs Almaz Antey U19 - Youth Championship

Krasnodar U19 prepare to host Almaz Antey U19 at the home ground on May 15, 2026, with both sides eager to assert their credentials and claim a result that could define their Youth Championship season. Tottenham face Aston Villa in the Premier League on Saturday.

Form and standings can only tell part of the story when Krasnodar U19 and Almaz Antey U19 cross paths in the Youth Championship, and pride alone should guarantee a contest. It has been a dominant campaign for the hosts, D over their last five and a win rate of 68.18% that few in the Youth Championship can match. On their travels the visitors have been workmanlike, W in their last five and a win rate of 43.48% to show for it. Goals could be in short supply or plentiful — Krasnodar U19 average 2.95 per game to Almaz Antey U19's 1.91, and that gap may dictate the rhythm of the contest. The on-loan Southampton striker had scored on his debut for Auxerre in defeat last weekend but followed it up with the winning goal against Nice to earn his old boss Will Still his first points in the job.

Tactically, the contest promises a fascinating contrast. Krasnodar U19 will look to impose their style on home soil, while Almaz Antey U19 are likely to have ideas of their own about how to gain the upper hand. Speaking on his YouTube Ferdinand said: "If I’m Manchester United right now I say press the green button and buy him, take him, right now.

The fixture boasts genuine star quality. With Ruslan Metkalov topping the Youth Championship scoring charts at 1 goals, the stage is set for the kind of individual brilliance that can swing a contest. The wide areas will be a key battleground, with full-backs and wingers on either side capable of swinging the contest one way or the other. Tottenham signed the former Brighton star earlier this summer, and De Zerbi has now revealed how he messaged the defender to join the club after Brighton’s match against Everton.

With the sides closely matched, the outcome may well hinge on which team takes its chances on the day. A share of the spoils looks the most probable outcome, with neither side holding a decisive edge — a 3-3 draw feels like a fitting result. Whatever the outcome, the Youth Championship fixture promises a meaningful contest with real implications for both clubs. Premier League chief executive Richard Masters says a verdict on the alleged charges against Manchester City "has taken longer than expected".