Rubin Kazan vs Krasnodar Prediction
🔊 In the 20th round of the RPL, Krasnodar face a trip to an unusually cold Kazan to take on Rubin. Whether the match will go ahead remains uncertain and may only be decided just before kickoff, depending on the referee's decision. If the officials give the green light, will the quality of play suffer? Our editorial team delves into this question in their prediction.
Head-to-Head
📊 Rubin have not tasted victory against Krasnodar for almost six years. Since their last home triumph in July 2020, nine matches have passed, with the Kazan side managing to take points from the "Bulls" in only two of those encounters. Notably, both teams have found the back of the net in 3 of their last 4 meetings.
H2H Stats Matches and Previous Teams Results
Rubin Kazan Team Overview
For most of the first half of the season, Rubin stayed close to the top six in the Russian Premier League, consistently holding onto the 7th spot since the 11th round. However, as the year drew to a close, their form took a sharp downturn. Even the appointment of Frank Artiga during the winter break failed to turn things around. Currently, Rubin sit in ninth place, trailing by six points from the playoff zone.
Following their away defeat to Dynamo Makhachkala, Rubin's losing streak extended to three matches. The visitors held their ground well in snowy Kaspiysk, maintaining a 1-1 draw until the 90th minute. However, a late penalty for the hosts decided the match, resulting in a 2-1 victory for Dynamo.
Match Results: Rubin Kazan
Krasnodar Team Overview
League leaders Krasnodar didn't make a particularly confident return from the winter break. Questions arose after the 19th round, where the "Bulls" hosted Rostov. Despite playing with a man advantage from the 51st minute, the visitors created better chances (1.87 xG to 1.64 xG). Nevertheless, Murad Musayev's side managed to secure a favorable outcome thanks to Krivtsov's goal in the 72nd minute, sealing a 2-1 victory.
The culmination of what seems to have been a less-than-stellar offseason was their midweek cup match away against CSKA Moscow. This time, it was the "Bulls" who saw a player sent off, and even before that, they were significantly outplayed both in terms of gameplay and scoreline (1-2). Ultimately, the hosts sealed the deal with a goal in the 90+3 minute, setting the final score at 3-1.
Match Results: Krasnodar
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Rubin Kazan
🎙 Rubin's head coach, ahead of their match against Krasnodar, showered praise on their upcoming opponent. "They might be the strongest team in the country right now, defending their title. But we have our own objectives; we need to finish this season as high as possible in the standings. Like any big club, and Rubin is a big club, we must show a reaction to defeat. We need to approach this game with renewed motivation, and we'll play without fear," said Frank Artiga.
❌ Rubin will be missing three players ahead of the 20th round. Anton Shvets and Uguchukwu Iwu have been out since the first half of the season due to injuries. Additionally, Bogdan Jochich will be unavailable due to an accumulation of yellow cards.
Krasnodar
🎙 Krasnodar are reluctant to travel for their match against Rubin due to the freezing temperatures in Kazan. The "Bulls" have requested to reschedule the game, as temperatures in Tatarstan on Sunday are expected to drop to around 15 degrees below zero. This temperature is below the threshold allowed by regulations unless both teams agree to play. Rubin, however, are ready to take the field. The final decision on whether the match will proceed will be made by the main referee an hour before kickoff, which is scheduled for 17:00 Moscow time.
❌ Since mid-November, defender Sergey Petrov has been sidelined with an Achilles injury. Krasnodar have no other absences in their squad.
🟨 Prediction for Yellow Cards
Krasnodar play a highly physical style of football, with at least four yellow cards shown in 8 of their last 9 matches. Rubin are capable of achieving similar numbers on their own, as evidenced in the 19th round of the RPL when they received four cautions in snowy Kaspiysk. The weather in Kazan on Sunday is unlikely to be much better, so we suggest betting on total yellow cards over 4.5.
⚽️ Prediction for Goals
The home advantage in Kazan might not be too comforting for Rubin given the local weather and their opponent, who showcased the best defensive stats away from home in the first half of the season. Krasnodar conceded just three goals over eight away fixtures. While post-winter break, the "Bulls" have room for improvement defensively, we anticipate Murad Musayev will draw lessons from the past two games and solidify the defense. Especially since the "Black-Greens" have fewer squad absences than the Kazan side. Our prediction: Rubin total goals under 1.
🚩 Prediction for Corners
In search of an optimal bet in this category, we suggest focusing on the conditions the teams will face. Given the weather, we shouldn't expect much combination play. Consequently, players will likely rely heavily on set pieces, particularly from corner flags. While they might not hit a high number, they are quite capable of reaching total corners over 8.5.
Editor's Prediction
We've already noted that scoring against Krasnodar is a tough task for their opponents when the "Bulls" are on the road. However, the "Black-Greens" themselves haven't been particularly prolific away from home recently, failing to score more than one goal in three consecutive matches. In five of their last six head-to-head encounters, the total goals have not exceeded 2.5, and given the weather conditions, an entertaining match seems unlikely this time as well. Our prediction: total goals under 2.5. Expected scoreline - a 1-0 victory for Krasnodar.
Betting Tips: Rubin Kazan - Krasnodar
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