First League

Nizhny Novgorod lead the First League table on 37 points after 14 games, eight points clear of FC Sochi.

On current form, FC Sochi are the side to fear: their last five read WWDWL, worth 10 points, and they sit 2nd. Goals have flowed for Nizhny Novgorod, the top scorers so far with 43 goals in 14 games. At the other end, Ural have the meanest defence, conceding just ten goals in 14 games. First League games are averaging 2.7 goals each, right in the middle ground, so pick your goals bets match by match.

Spare a thought for Ska-khabarovsk: bottom of the pile with seven points after 14 games, three points adrift of the side above. Every gap and goal difference is in the full First League table, and our First League predictions cover the next round of fixtures.

Next on the fixture list: FC UFA vs Nizhny Novgorod, on Saturday 24 October.