Form of Krasnodar
A brace from Eduard Spertsyan earned Krasnodar victory in a tough match against Sochi in the previous round (2:1). As a result, the team have won for the fourth time in their last five league matches. Moreover, Murad Musaev's men found the net even in the one defeat during this run. What is more, the club's scoring streak in the Premier League now stands at 11 matches, although for the first time this season Krasnodar have conceded in four consecutive games. Nevertheless, this has not affected the club's lead at the top of the standings. It is also worth adding that in the last round the team won 10 corners (5.3 on average).
- Both teams scored in seven of Krasnodar's last eight matches in the Russian Premier League.
- The club are on a six-match winning run at home in the league.
- In five of their last six home games in the Premier League, the club scored at least twice.
Potential Krasnodar Lineup (4-5-1)
Stanislav Agkatsev – Giovanni Gonzalez, Vitor Tormena, Diego Costa, Lucas Olasa – Eduard Spertsyan, Joao Batxi, Douglas Augusto, Aleksandr Chernikov, Viktor Sa – Jhon Cordoba.
Defenders Jubal and Sergey Petrov are injured. Defender Valentin Paltsev is suspended.
Form of Pari NN
The Nizhny Novgorod side thrashed Krylya Sovetov 3:0 at home in the last round. It was only the third big win in the team's history in the Russian Premier League, and the fourth victory in their last five league matches. Pari NN are enjoying their best spell ever in the Premier League: the club have never previously taken 12 points from five games, and Aleksey Shpilevskiy's side scored even in the one defeat during this run. Thanks to this strong period, the Nizhny Novgorod outfit have moved to within one point of the safe 12th place.
- At least three goals were scored in four of Pari NN's last five Russian Premier League matches.
- On the road, the team have lost 16 of their previous 18 league matches (two wins).
- In six of their last eight away games in this tournament, the club conceded at least twice.
Potential Pari NN Lineup (4-3-3)
Nikita Medvedev – Sven Karic, Ilya Kirsh, Maksim Shnaptsev, Nikita Kakkoev – Alex Opoku Sarfo, Luka Ticic, Egor Smelov – Adrian Balboa, Olakunle Olusegun, Renaldo Cefas.
Defender Aleksandr Ektov is recovering from injury.
Who Will Referee the Match
Aleksey Sukhoy (Russia)
Matches – 10 (the Russian Premier League, 2025/26);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 47;
Yellow cards per match – 4.7;
Red cards shown – 2;
Fouls per match – 30;
Penalties – 40%.
