The Matchday 3 clash of the FONBET Russian Cup 2025/26 between Spartak and Pari NN will take place on August 26 at the Lukoil Arena in Moscow. Spartak vs. Pari NN: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Spartak
In the last round, the Moscow side lost to Makhachkala. The regular time ended in a 1-1 draw, but the opponent was more accurate in the penalty shootout (3-4). However, Spartak has not lost in regular time in 5 of their last 6 Russian Cup matches, securing 4 victories. The team's scoring streak in this tournament now stands at 7 matches. In Group C standings, Dejan Stanković's team is in 2nd place with 4 points.
- The capital club has conceded in 6 of their last 8 Russian Cup games.
- In 5 of their last 7 home matches in the Russian Cup, Spartak has not scored more than twice.
- At least three goals have been scored in 10 of Spartak's last 13 home games in this tournament.
Predicted lineup for Spartak (4-4-2)
Ilya Pomazun – Egor Guziev, Daniil Khlusevich, Oleg Ryabchuk, Daniil Denisov – Daniil Zorin, Danil Prutsev, Igor Dmitriev, Roman Zobnin – Anton Zabolotny, Manfred Ugalde.
Forward Theo Bongonda is injured.
Pari NN
In the last round, the team defeated Rostov 1-0 at home. This is only the second victory for the Nizhny Novgorod side in their last 15 Russian Cup matches (2 draws, 11 losses), having conceded in every match during this period. The club's attack has been modest, scoring more than one goal in only one of their last 12 games in this tournament. In Group C, Alexei Shpilevsky's team is in third place.
- Both teams scored in 4 of Pari NN's last 5 away matches in the Russian Cup.
- The team has not won in 6 of their last 7 away matches in this tournament (1 draw, 5 losses).
- Pari NN has scored in 8 of their last 10 away games in the Russian Cup.
Predicted lineup for Pari NN (4-4-2)
Nikita Medvedev – Maxim Shnaptsov, Viktor Alexandrov, Sven Karic, Yaroslav Krashevsky – Andrey Ivlev, Mamadou Maiga, Daniil Lesovoy, Olakunle Olusegun – Juan Boselli, Vyacheslav Grulev.
Defender Alexander Ektov is injured.
Referee
Ranel Ziyakov (Russia)
Matches – 5 (Russian Cup, 2023/24 - 2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 11;
Average yellow cards per match – 2.2;
Red cards shown – 0;
Average fouls per match – 22;
Penalties – 20%.
Spartak vs. Pari NN: Match Prediction
The Nizhny Novgorod team has been a favorable opponent for the Moscow side. Spartak has defeated Pari NN in 6 of their last 8 official encounters (2 draws), scoring at least two goals in all winning matches during this period. Based on the recent results of both teams, Spartak is expected to secure another three points.
Both of Alexei Shpilevsky's victories this season have been at home. On the road, the Nizhny Novgorod team has lost 11 consecutive matches in the RPL and Russian Cup, conceding at least two goals in 8 of those games. Notably, in their last 7 away games in the Russian Cup, Pari NN has conceded 17 goals.
Spartak managed just one goal in the last round but was unlucky in the final stages. Following that cup match, Dejan Stanković's team played two RPL matches, scoring two goals against both Rubin and Zenit, clubs with stronger defenses than Nizhny Novgorod. I believe Spartak will capitalize on their opportunities against a team that concedes quite a bit.
My prediction: Spartak to win and Total over 1.5 goals
