The Matchday 1 clash of the 2024/25 FONBET Russian Cup between Krasnodar and Krylia Sovetov will take place on July 29 at the Ozon Arena. Krasnodar vs. Krylia Sovetov: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Krasnodar
In the previous tournament, Krasnodar finished third in Group C. Murad Musayev's side showed uncompromising results, securing 3 wins and suffering 3 losses. The team scored only 4 goals, with only Fakel having a worse record among all group stage participants (2). In the playoffs, Krasnodar reached the second stage of the Regional Path, where they were defeated by Akhmat. Notably, in the 2022/23 season, the club reached the final of the national cup.
- The team has lost 4 of their last 5 matches in the Russian Cup (1 draw).
- Krasnodar has not scored more than one goal in 7 of their last 8 home games in this tournament.
- The club opened the scoring in 4 of their last 5 home matches in the national cup.
Predicted lineup for Krasnodar (4-3-3)
Stanislav Agkatsev – Lucas Olaza, Diego Costa, Vitor Tormena, Sergey Petrov – Eduard Spertsyan, Alexander Chernikov, Nikita Krivtsov – Victor Sa, John Cordoba, Joao Bachi.
Krylia Sovetov
In the previous national cup, Samara finished at the bottom of Group A. The team lost 5 matches and secured their only win in a penalty shootout. With just two points, Krylia Sovetov had the worst record in the entire group stage. Notably, the club conceded the most goals – 22. Additionally, the previous year, Samara also failed to progress past the group stage.
- The team has not won in regular time in their last 8 Russian Cup matches (1 draw, 7 losses).
- Krylia Sovetov scored in 5 of their last 7 away games in this tournament.
- At least three goals were scored in 5 of Samara's last 7 away matches in the national cup.
Predicted lineup for Krylia Sovetov (4-5-1)
Sergey Pesyakov – Dominik Oroz, Ivan Lepsky, Kirill Pechenin, Sergey Bozhin – Amar Rahmanovic, Vladimir Khubulov, Sergey Babkin, Fernando Costanza, Alexey Sutormin – Vadim Rakov.
Match Prediction: Krasnodar vs. Krylia Sovetov
Murad Musayev utilized squad rotation in the previous Russian Cup. I think the head coach will stick to this approach in the new season. Especially since they face Dynamo Moscow in the upcoming league match, which will undoubtedly be challenging. Therefore, it's crucial to approach it in good physical condition and avoid injuries. It's worth noting that Krasnodar has conceded in their last 6 national cup matches.
Samara can be pleased with the start of the season. Magomed Adiev's side has collected 4 points out of a possible 6 and scored three goals. Krylia Sovetov failed in the previous Russian Cup, but the team scored 8 times, a feat not achieved by all playoff participants. I believe the in-form Samara side will find ways to breach the defense of their next opponent. Furthermore, Krylia Sovetov has scored against Krasnodar in 7 of their last 9 official matches.
My prediction: Krylia Sovetov Individual Total Over 0.5
* The starting lineup for each team is based on their previous match.
