The Round 4 match of the FONBET Russian Cup 2025/26 Path of Regions between Kuban-Holding and Volga will take place on September 24 at the Urozhai Stadium in Pavlovskaya. Kuban-Holding vs. Volga: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Kuban-Holding
Dmitry Fomin's team has already advanced through two stages of the Russian Cup. Initially, they overcame Nart Cherkessk at home in a penalty shootout (0-0 in regular and extra time, 4-3 on penalties), and then they surprisingly defeated Mashuk-KMV 3-0 away. Last season, the Kuban team was stopped by Sochi (0-5) at this same stage. It's worth noting that since 2018, the club has never advanced beyond the 4th round of this tournament.
- At least one team failed to score in regular time in 6 of Kuban-Holding's last 7 Russian Cup games.
- Kuban-Holding has not lost in regular time in 6 of their last 8 matches in this tournament (4 wins and 2 draws).
Predicted lineup for Kuban-Holding (5-3-2)
Alexander Stenyakin – Rinat Garaev, Aslan Dashaev, Islam Orazayev, Matvey Smirnov, Ruslan Babayan – Ionafan Sapozhnikov, Dmitry Kartashov, Ivan Sergienko – Nikita Fadeev, Dmitry Pereverzev.
Volga
Mikhail Belov's team, as representatives of the First League, are just starting their Russian Cup journey. Last season, the Ulyanovsk team reached the 5th round but lost 0-2 away to Sochi. The club rarely progresses to the playoff matches, but in the 2022/23 season, they achieved their best result in this tournament by reaching the Round of 16, where they were defeated 0-3 by Zenit.
- Volga's winless streak in regular time in the Russian Cup stands at 4 matches (2 draws and 2 losses).
- Exactly two or three goals have been scored in 8 of Volga's last 9 matches in this tournament.
Predicted lineup for Volga (4-4-2)
Vladimir Shaykhutdinov – Denis Rakhmanov, Kamil Ibragimov, Ruslan Shagiakhmetov, Oleg Krasilnichenko – Danil Novikov, Mikhail Umnikov, Georgy Uridia, Artur Murza – Evgeny Voronin, Dmitry Kamenshchikov.
Referee
Matvey Zaika (Russia)
Matches – 15 (Second League and Russian Cup, 2024/25 - 2025/26);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 58;
Average yellow cards per match – 3.9;
Red cards shown – 8;
Average fouls per match – 26;
Penalties – 67%.
Kuban-Holding vs. Volga: Match Prediction
This encounter features opponents from the Second and First Leagues of Russia. Despite the class difference, I expect the higher division representative to find it challenging to secure a victory in Novopavlovskaya. Kuban-Holding is second in their group and is fighting for promotion. The team has lost only 3 times in 27 rounds and shows good attacking stats. Moreover, Kuban-Holding is unbeaten at home – 10 wins and 4 draws, averaging almost 2 goals per game.
Volga has yet to impress in the First League and is currently placed 12th. In the last round, they were thrashed 4-1 at home by Neftekhimik. Therefore, the current form of the Ulyanovsk team might not allow them to progress further in the Russian Cup. Furthermore, Volga has not won in this tournament in 4 consecutive matches and has conceded in their last 4 away games. However, they have scored in 3 of their last 4 away games in the Russian Cup.
My prediction – Both teams to score – yes
