Russian Football Weekend Fixtures: Rostov to Host Dynamo, Tekstilshchik to Face Avangard

Upcoming Matchday in the Russian Premier League

The Russian Premier League is set for another exciting weekend of football action, with several intriguing matches on the schedule. Rostov will play host to Dynamo Moscow, while Tekstilshchik will welcome Avangard Kursk. Here's a closer look at these upcoming fixtures:

Rostov vs. Dynamo Moscow

Rostov, currently sitting in sixth place in the league standings, will be aiming to continue their recent good form when they host Dynamo Moscow on Saturday. Rostov has won two of their last three matches, including a 2-0 victory over Ural Yekaterinburg last weekend. Dynamo, on the other hand, has struggled for consistency this season and currently sits in 12th place. However, they will be looking to bounce back from a disappointing 1-0 home defeat to Akhmat Grozny last time out.

Tekstilshchik vs. Avangard Kursk

Tekstilshchik, who are making their return to the Russian Premier League after a long absence, will be looking to secure their first win of the season when they host Avangard Kursk on Sunday. Tekstilshchik has drawn their last two matches, including a 1-1 draw with FC Khimki last weekend. Avangard, meanwhile, has also struggled for form this season and is currently bottom of the league standings. They have lost their last three matches, including a 3-0 defeat to FC Rostov last time out.

Other Fixtures

In other fixtures this weekend, league leaders Zenit Saint Petersburg will travel to face Ural Yekaterinburg, while second-placed CSKA Moscow will host FC Krasnodar. FC Lokomotiv Moscow will be looking to continue their good run of form when they host FC Rostov, while FC Khimki will face FC Nizhny Novgorod.