Rubin vs Spartak M. Prediction
🔊 Will Spartak earn three points in Kazan? It will be extremely difficult, especially since the pitch at "Ak Bars Arena" is heavy at this time of year. In such a situation, Rubin, who tends to play defensively, might gain a slight advantage. Therefore, this matchup is not so straightforward. On our part, we will consider different options to make the optimal prediction for the match of the 20th round of the Russian Premier League.
Head-to-Head
In the span of 36 head-to-head matches, Spartak holds the advantage with a 47 percent win rate. In the first round, they defeated Rubin thanks to a single goal by Ezequiel Barco from a penalty. Notably, the "red-whites" played with a man down after Roman Zobnin was sent off. It's worth mentioning that the Kazan team has been unable to score more than one goal in 14 out of the last 15 head-to-head matches. Therefore, a bet on Rubin's total goals under 1.5 seems like a sure thing.
H2H Stats Matches and Previous Teams Results
FK Rubin Kazan Team Overview
Rubin went into the break in the middle of the RPL standings. However, Rashid Rakhimov was dissatisfied with the lack of transfers. On the other hand, the team is not contending for anything serious this season anyway. Plus, there are already many foreigners in the squad. This should not be an excuse for their poor performance in the last round against Akhmat. Rubin took the lead as early as the 10th minute when Dardan Shabanhadjai scored. But after that, the opponent dominated and deservedly not only equalized but also snatched a victory (1:2). Moreover, Akhmat created so many chances that the game could easily have ended in a rout. It should be noted that Alexey Gritsaenko is unlikely to play in the upcoming match, having missed the last round due to injury.
Match Results: FK Rubin Kazan
FK Spartak Moscow Team Overview
Spartak has achieved seven consecutive victories in the Premier League. Previously, this was only accomplished under Romantsev. As a result, the team went into the break trailing Zenit and Krasnodar by just two points. Interestingly, it took them just one round to level the gap. Last week, the "red-whites" managed to overcome Orenburg (2:0) with some difficulty, who were down to ten men at the start of the second half. Meanwhile, Manfred Ugalde further increased his lead in the scoring race. In his debut match, Pablo Solari also made an impact and will likely contend for a starting position in the next game. It is worth noting that Spartak is preparing for it with a full squad.
Match Results: FK Spartak Moscow
🟨 Referee and Yellow Cards
The main referee for the match is Kirill Levnikov, who has officiated 12 matches in the Premier League this season. He has awarded only one penalty but has sent off a player in three games. On average, the referee gives 4.42 yellow cards per match.
The advantage in warnings this season is with Rubin (2.6 compared to 2.2). In matches involving these teams, there are on average just under five yellow cards. In the head-to-head meeting of the first round, there was not only a sending-off but also six yellow cards. Considering the referee's statistics, we suggest a bet on total warnings over 3.5.
⚽️ Goal Prediction
Spartak has been scoring quite a lot recently. This is largely thanks to Ugalde, who has become a leader among the top scorers. The team has won seven consecutive matches, scoring at least two goals in each. Therefore, it makes sense to bet on Spartak's total goals over 1.5.
🚩 Corner Prediction
In matches involving these teams, there are on average fewer than 10 corners. They approach this match with a downward trend in corner kicks. In 15 of Rubin's last 16 matches in Kazan, there were fewer than 11 corner kicks. The same applies to 8 out of 9 of Spartak's away games. In the head-to-head meeting of the first round, the opponents collectively earned seven corners. Therefore, it is worth choosing a bet on total corners under 10.5.
Editorial Prediction
The favorite for the upcoming match is Spartak. They didn't particularly impress in the last round, but a series of seven victories speaks for itself. Rubin looked much worse in the match against Akhmat. Therefore, we note a potential exact score of 0:2.
However, it is worth not underestimating the Kazan team, which can show their teeth. For them, the "red-whites" are a special irritant, especially now when they are contending for the championship. Therefore, there are unlikely to be many goals, especially on such a difficult field. In this situation, as a key bet, we choose total goals under 2.5.
Betting Tips: FK Rubin Kazan - FK Spartak Moscow
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