The first leg of the quarter-finals in the Fonbet Russian Cup 2025/26 Regional Path between Torpedo and Baltika will take place on November 25 at Arena Khimki. Torpedo vs. Baltika: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Torpedo Moscow
In the last round, the Moscow club narrowly defeated Kuban Holding at home (1-1, 3-1 on penalties). Torpedo has lost in regular time in only one of their last six Russian Cup matches (3 wins, 2 draws). However, it's worth noting that they have conceded in five of those games. Last season, the team was knocked out of the tournament by none other than Baltika (0-4).
- At least three goals have been scored in 4 of Torpedo's last 5 games in the national cup.
- At home in this tournament, the team has not won in regular time in 5 of their last 6 matches (2 draws, 3 losses).
- In 8 of their last 10 home games in the Russian Cup, the club has not scored more than once.
Projected lineup for Torpedo (3-5-2)
Rostislav Soldatenko – Alexander Ivankov, Gleb Shevchenko, Vadim Churilov – Mario Churic, Danil Stepanov, Vladimir Moskvichev, Kirill Danilin, Alexander Lomakin – Dusan Bakic, Vladislav Shitov.
Baltika
The Kaliningrad side had a disappointing group stage. After the first round, Andrey Talalaev's team suffered three defeats, but in the remaining matches, they secured two wins (one on penalties) and finished third. Notably, Baltika conceded at least two goals in four matches in Group D. However, the club has scored in 9 of their last 12 Russian Cup matches.
- The club has not scored more than one goal in 6 of their last 7 games in the national cup.
- Away from home in this tournament, the Kaliningrad team has not won in regular time in 7 of their last 9 matches (3 draws, 4 losses).
- Baltika has scored in 5 of their last 6 away games in the Russian Cup.
Projected lineup for Baltika (3-4-3)
Yegor Lyubakov – Alexander Filin, Sergey Varatynov, Kevin Andrade – Ivan Belikov, Ayman Murid, Vladislav Saus, Yuri Kovalev – Irakli Manelov, Sergey Pryakhin, Chinonso Nnamdi.
Match Prediction: Torpedo vs. Baltika
In the previous FNL season, the Moscow club defeated the Kaliningrad side in both meetings, but the cup match in Moscow was won by Andrey Talalaev's team. Given the current form of the opponents, Torpedo has very little chance of revenge.
Oleg Kononov's team is fighting for survival in the First League. In their last 7 championship matches, the club has only won twice, one of which was against the bottom-placed Chayka. It's worth noting Torpedo's low scoring in the Russian Cup: they have not scored more than one goal in 5 of their last 6 home games.
Meanwhile, the Kaliningrad side has been the revelation of the RPL 2025/26. The team is in 5th place in the main standings and is unbeaten in 6 matches in this tournament (3 wins, 3 draws). During this period, the club has conceded only one goal. Solid defensive play will help Andrey Talalaev's team achieve a positive result in the upcoming match.
My prediction: Baltika will not lose and Total under 2.5 goals
