The Matchday 13 clash in the Russian Premier League between Spartak and Orenburg will take place on October 25 at the Lukoil Arena in Moscow. Spartak vs. Orenburg: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Spartak
The Moscow side ended an impressive 8-match run in the league with at least two goals scored, managing just one shot on target in the last round against Rostov. However, it was enough to avoid defeat, finishing 1-1. Dejan Stankovic's team has not lost in 7 of their last 8 RPL matches (4 wins, 3 draws), but they have only kept a clean sheet in two games during this stretch. Spartak remains in 6th place in the standings, with the gap to the leading duo increasing to 7 points.
- At least one goal has been scored in both halves in 5 of Spartak's last 6 Premier League games.
- At home, the team has not lost in 7 of their last 8 matches in this tournament (5 wins, 2 draws).
- In 6 of their last 8 home games in the RPL, the club has not conceded more than one goal.
Predicted lineup for Spartak (3-5-2)
Alexander Maksimenko – Daniil Denisov, Christopher Wu, Oleg Ryabchuk – Pablo Solari, Ezequiel Barco, Christopher Martins, Nail Umyarov, Gedson Fernandes – Levi Garcia, Manfred Ugalde.
Defender Srdjan Babic is injured. His colleague Alexander Djiku will miss the match due to a suspension from the last round.
Orenburg
The arrival of a new coach has not helped Orenburg end their winless streak in the league, which extended to 7 matches (3 draws, 4 losses) after a 1-1 draw with Krylia Sovetov in the last round. The team has conceded in 11 consecutive Premier League matches. However, against Samara, Orenburg posted their best foul numbers of the season – 6 (average 14). In the main standings, the club remains in 14th place, but has increased their lead over the relegation zone to two points.
- Orenburg has conceded at least two goals in 5 of their last 7 RPL matches.
- Away from home, the team has not won in 7 of their last 8 Premier League matches (2 draws, 5 losses).
- In their last 7 away matches in this tournament, the club has scored against their opponents.
Predicted lineup for Orenburg (4-5-1)
Bogdan Ovsyannikov – Artem Kasimov, Fahd Moufi, Henri Chichinadze, Danila Vedernikov – Dmitry Rybchinsky, Yevgeny Bolotov, Irakli Kvekveskiri, Jordi Thompson, Stepan Oganesyan – Alexandre Jesus.
Referee
Rafael Shafeev (Russia)
Matches – 5 (RPL, 2025/26);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 25;
Average yellow cards per match – 5;
Red cards shown – 2;
Average fouls per match – 25;
Penalties – 20%.
Spartak vs. Orenburg: Match Prediction
The capital club lost not only points in the last round but also two central defenders. Spartak's defense, already lacking reliability, becomes even more vulnerable. Dejan Stankovic's side has conceded in 5 of their last 6 league matches, keeping a clean sheet only against the relegation-zoned Pari NN. Even Nizhny Novgorod had their chances but were unlucky with finishing. Orenburg is much more dangerous in front of the opponent's goal.
Orenburg has found the net in 7 of their last 8 RPL matches, scoring at least twice in 4 of those games. Moreover, Orenburg is among the three teams that have scored in all their away matches in the current championship. Additionally, they have troubled Spartak in 7 of their last 9 head-to-head encounters in the Premier League.
The Moscow side should score against an Orenburg defense that ranks among the league's worst. However, it's unlikely Spartak will keep a clean sheet. My prediction: Both teams to score – yes
