Rodina vs Rubin Kazan Prediction 16 September 2026
🔉 Rubin are heading to Khimki looking for revenge. In the Russian Cup, Rodina thrashed them 5-0. Now Rubin have an additional aim - to end a run of three consecutive away draws in the RPL and finally win on the road. Rodina, meanwhile, continue to slide: six straight defeats in official matches, second-bottom in the RPL and just four points. The hosts will try to salvage at least a draw, but their opponents are the stronger side.
Head-to-Head
📊 The two sides have met three times, with three different outcomes: a draw, a win for Rubin and a win for Rodina. Their two meetings in the FNL both took place on Rodina's ground and ended 0-0. This season in the Russian Cup, the Moscow side beat the Kazan outfit 5-0 at home.
Head-to-head statistics Rodina - Rubin Kazan
Rodina Moscow Team Overview
In round eight, Rodina lost away to Krylya Sovetov (2-1), despite taking the lead in the second half. The visitors had 17 shots (6 on target) and more corners - 7 to 3. They picked up five yellow cards and suffered their sixth consecutive defeat across all competitions, unable to hold on under pressure from the hosts late in the game. That result left Rodina in 15th place with four points. Their winless run has now reached seven matches, and their only league victory came away at Zenit. The attack has been poor: the team creates an average of just 0.72 xG per match while conceding 2.37.
Match Results: Rodina Moscow
Rubin Kazan Team Overview
In the eighth round of the league, Rubin drew with CSKA 1-1. The Kazan side equalised in the second half through an Arroyo goal from a corner. They had 61% possession, registered 16 shots and were completely dominant after their opponents were reduced to ten men on the 15th minute. Playing with a man advantage, Rubin had every chance to win. In addition to the goal, they also hit the woodwork, but could not find a way past CSKA. After eight rounds, the Kazan side sit eighth with 11 points. Their unbeaten run now stands at eight matches across all competitions, with their only recent defeat coming against Rodina - though that was in the Cup. Rubin have been regularly scoring and conceding: both teams have found the net in each of their last seven matches.
Match Results: Rubin Kazan
Latest news
Rodina Moscow
Iker Pozo will miss the match. The midfielder picked up his fourth yellow card against Krylia and is suspended for one RPL matchday. He is the second-highest scorer in the squad, with 2 goals and 1 assist in eight league matches.
Rubin Kazan
Rubin head coach Frank Artiga cited the individual quality of CSKA's players as the main reason his side failed to take all three points. He noted that his team controlled the match and created chances, but could not score the decisive goal.
🟨 Yellow Cards Prediction
Rodina's RPL matches average 3.9 yellow cards, while Rubin's average 3.4. At least four bookings were shown in 4 of Rodina's last 5 official matches. The hosts play physically, particularly when they are behind on the scoreboard. Our pick for this market is Total Yellow Cards - Over 3.5 at 1.85*.
⚽️ Goals Prediction
Rubin lack balance. The team look good in attack but defensive errors regularly lead to goals conceded. Both teams have scored in each of Rubin's last ten Russian Premier League matches, including five consecutive away games. We're going with Both Teams to Score - Yes at 1.85*.
🚩 Corners Prediction
Both sides play attacking football and spend a lot of time in the final third, which creates conditions for set pieces. Rodina's RPL matches this season average 10.1 corners, while Rubin's average 8.5. The main bet for this match is Total Corners - Over 8.5 at 1.59*.
*Odds are indicative and may vary across different bookmakers.
⭐ Editor's Prediction
Rubin come into this match with a higher class and greater motivation. The visitors can finally end their run of three consecutive away draws, especially given how poorly Rodina have been at home: three defeats in their last four RPL home matches, conceding at least three goals in each. Rodina have not won in five rounds, their defence is conceding an average of more than 2.5 goals per game, and the suspension of Pozo deprives the team of one of their best creative players. Rubin, meanwhile, have gone seven consecutive matches in the league without defeat, score consistently, and look ready to take all three points. We're backing a Rubin win. Predicted score: 1-2.
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