The Matchday 5 clash in the FONBET Russian Cup group stage between Krylya Sovetov and Spartak will take place on November 23 at the Solidarity Arena in Samara. Kick-off is at 18:00 (Moscow time). Krylya Sovetov vs. Spartak: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Referee: Pavel Kukuyan (Russia)
Matches – 4 (Russian Cup, 2019/20–2022/23);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 18;
Average yellow cards per match – 4.5;
Red cards shown – 0;
Average fouls per match – 27;
Penalties – 25%.
Predicted lineups for Krylya Sovetov vs. Spartak
Krylya Sovetov (3-4-3): Bogdan Ovsyannikov – Alexander Soldatenkov, Ilya Gaponov, Mateo Barach – Glenn Bale, Maxim Vityugov, Sergey Babkin, Danil Lipovoy – Vladislav Shitov, Artem Sokolov, Vladimir Khubulov.
Spartak (3-4-3): Alexander Maksimenko – Pavel Maslov, Nikita Chernov, Nikolay Rasskazov – Danil Prutsev, Daniil Khlusevich, Roman Zobnin, Maciej Rybus – Shamar Nicholson, Quincy Promes, Anton Zinkovsky.
Each team's starting lineup from their last match in this tournament is indicated.
Krylya Sovetov
In the previous round, the team lost 1-2 to Zenit. Krylya Sovetov remains in second place in Group B, ahead of Zenit only on additional indicators. The Samara side will secure a spot in the Regions Path playoffs if they earn points in the upcoming match. Krylya Sovetov plays uncompromising football and has not drawn in regular time in their last seven Russian Cup matches (3 wins, 4 losses). The team has scored in each of their last three national cup matches.
Spartak
The Moscow team defeated Fakel 2-1 in their previous Russian Cup match. This marks the eighth consecutive victory for the Red and Whites in the national cup. Spartak remains the only club in the current Russian Cup campaign that has not dropped points in the group stage. Guillermo Abascal's side needs just one point to advance to the RPL Path playoffs from the top of Group B. Spartak is strong in attack, having scored more than once in their last three Russian Cup matches. The Red and Whites play open football in the national cup, with more than two goals scored in five of their last six Russian Cup matches.
Krylya Sovetov vs. Spartak: Match Prediction
The Samara side has already faced Spartak twice this season, losing both encounters. In the national cup, Krylya Sovetov fell 0-1 to the Moscow team, and in the league, they suffered a heavy 2-5 defeat to the Red and Whites. Spartak has proven to be a difficult opponent for the Samara side, winning the last nine meetings in the RPL and Russian Cup.
In the upcoming match, I expect open football. Spartak will aim for victory, but their focus will be on the final Russian Cup group stage match against Zenit. I predict that Guillermo Abascal's side will not lose this match, and at least two goals will be scored. My prediction: Double Chance X2 + Total over 1.5 goals
