The Matchday 6 clash in the Russian Cup 2025/26 between Rostov and Pari NN will take place on October 22 at the Rostov Arena. Rostov vs. Pari NN: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Rostov
In the previous round, Rostov suffered a defeat away to Makhachkala (1-1, 2-4 on penalties). The team has only one victory in regular time from their last six Russian Cup matches (2 draws, 3 losses), and they have managed to keep a clean sheet in just one of those games. However, Rostov is on a three-match scoring streak in this tournament. In Group C, Jonathan Alba's side is currently in third place, and they need to secure three points to advance to the RPL Path playoffs.
- Rostov has not scored more than one goal in 5 of their last 6 matches in the national Cup.
- In 10 of their last 12 home matches in this tournament, the team has conceded exactly 1 or 2 goals.
- At home, Rostov has not won in regular time in 5 of their last 6 Russian Cup matches (2 draws, 3 losses).
Predicted lineup for Rostov (4-3-3)
Daniil Odoyevsky – Ilya Zhbanov, Danila Prokhin, Andrey Langovich, Dmitry Chistyakov – Daniil Shantaly, German Ignatov, David Semenchuk – Yegor Golenkov, Khoren Bayramyan, Ivan Komarov.
Forward Mohammad Mohebi will miss the match due to an accumulation of yellow cards.
Pari NN
In the last round, Pari NN suffered a home defeat to Spartak (1-2). This was the team's fourth loss in the current Russian Cup campaign (1 win). However, Alexey Shpilevsky's side still has a chance to compete for the trophy. Pari NN trails Rostov by one point, and a victory, even in a penalty shootout, would allow the club to secure third place. Notably, the team has conceded the most goals in Group C – 9 goals.
- Away from home, Pari NN has lost 6 of their last 8 national Cup matches (1 win and 1 draw in regular time).
- The team has scored in 8 of their last 11 away matches in this tournament.
- Pari NN has not conceded more than 2 goals in 9 of their last 10 Russian Cup games.
Predicted lineup for Pari NN (4-4-2)
Vadim Lukyanov – Yaroslav Krashevsky, Viktor Alexandrov, Yuri Koledin, Sven Karic – Vadim Pigas, Yegor Smelov, Nikita Yermakov, Andrey Ivlev – Juan Boselli, Valery Tsarukyan.
Defenders Alexander Ektov and Edgardo Farina are injured. Defender Sven Karic and midfielder Andrey Ivlev are suspended.
Referee
Maxim Perezva (Russia)
Matches – 6 (Russian Cup, 2023/24 - 2025/26);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 17;
Average yellow cards per match – 2.8;
Red cards shown – 2;
Average fouls per match – 24;
Penalties – 17%.
Match Prediction: Rostov vs. Pari NN
Rostov has a good chance to avenge their first-round defeat and secure a spot in the Regional Path. Jonathan Alba's team is in good form, unbeaten in their last 8 official matches (3 wins, 5 draws). It's worth noting that Rostov's matches in this period have not been high-scoring: the team has not conceded more than one goal in any of these games, but they have only scored more than one goal in one match.
Pari NN has struggled even at home, losing both matches. Away from home, the team has lost 16 consecutive games in the RPL and Russian Cup. Scoring goals has been a challenge for Pari NN, with only one goal in their last 8 official away matches.
My prediction: Rostov will not lose and Total under 3.5 goals
