FK Rostov vs FK Rubin Kazan, RFPL 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
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FK Rostov vs FK Rubin Kazan — RFPL at Rostov Arena.
- FK Rostov 9 games · 8 pts (2026/27)
- FK Rubin Kazan 9 games · 12 pts (2026/27)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FK Krasnodar | 9 | 21 |
| 2 | FK Dinamo Moskva | 9 | 19 |
| 3 | PFC CSKA Moskva | 9 | 19 |
| 4 | FK Spartak Moskva | 9 | 19 |
| 5 | FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | FK Rubin Kazan | 9 | 12 |
| 7 | FK Dinamo Makhachkala | 9 | 12 |
| 8 | FK Baltika Kaliningrad | 9 | 11 |
| 9 | PFK Krylya Sovetov Samara | 9 | 11 |
| 10 | RFK Akhmat Grozny | 9 | 10 |
| 11 | FK Orenburg | 9 | 9 |
| 12 | FK Akron Tolyatti | 9 | 8 |
| 13 | FK Rostov | 9 | 8 |
| 14 | FK Lokomotiv Moskva | 9 | 7 |
| 15 | FK Rodina Moskva | 9 | 5 |
| 16 | FK Fakel Voronezh | 9 | 3 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Aug | FK Rubin Kazan | H | 1–1 | D |
| 03 Aug | FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg | A | 0–5 | L |
| 26 Jul | PFK Krylya Sovetov Samara | A | 3–1 | W |
| 20 Jul | PFC CSKA Moskva | H | 0–0 | D |
| 25 May | FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg | A | 1–2 | L |
| 19 May | FK Baltika Kaliningrad | H | 2–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Aug | FK Rostov | A | 1–1 | D |
| 03 Aug | FK Khimki | H | 2–3 | L |
| 27 Jul | FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg | H | 0–4 | L |
| 22 Jul | FK Nizhny Novgorod | A | 4–2 | W |
| 25 May | PFK Sochi | H | 1–1 | D |
| 19 May | FK Spartak Moskva | A | 1–3 | L |
Season Stats
| FK Rostov | FK Rubin Kazan | |
|---|---|---|
| #13 | Position | #6 |
| 8 | Points | 12 |
| 9 | Played | 9 |
| 2 / 2 / 5 | W / D / L | 2 / 6 / 1 |
| 10 | Scored | 12 |
| 18 | Conceded | 11 |
| -8 | GD | +1 |
| 0.89 | PPG | 1.33 |
| 22% | Win % | 22% |
Key Stats
43%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (14 games)
H2H (14 games)
36%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
FK Rostov this season
FK Rostov this season
20%
Clean Sheets
FK Rubin Kazan this season
FK Rubin Kazan this season
FK Rostov are 13th (8 pts). FK Rubin Kazan are 6th (12 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
FK Rostov
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/2
31-45
–/1
46-60
2/1
61-75
1/–
76+
–/5
■ Scored ■ Conceded
FK Rubin Kazan
0-15
–/1
16-30
1/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
1/1
61-75
1/1
76+
3/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
FK Rostov
| Timur Suleimanov | 2 G | 1 A |
| Oumar Sako | 2 G | |
| Andrey Langovich | 1 G | 2 A |
| Ivan Komarov | 1 G | |
| Viktor Melekhin | 1 G |
FK Rubin Kazan
| Anderson Arroyo | 3 G | 1 A |
| Jacques Siwe | 3 G | |
| Bogdan Jocic | 1 G | |
| Aleksandar Jukic | 1 G | |
| Ilya Rozhkov | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The wait is over. FK Rostov get us underway at Rostov Arena.
- 5' A quiet spell here at Rostov Arena. FK Rubin Kazan seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 10' Rustam Yatimov is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for FK Rubin Kazan tonight.
- 14' FK Rostov is taking the lead after the goal scored by Danil Glebov on 14.
- 19' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Imran Aznaurov suffering a number of foals already.
- 24' FK Rubin Kazan are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 29' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Egor Golenkov on 29 minutes.
- 34' named a 4-3-3 earlier, and opted for a 5-4-1 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 39' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 44' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 49' The home supporters are growing impatient. FK Rostov must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 52' Controversy at the stadium! Andrey Langovich argues furiously but the card stands.
- 57' FK Rostov are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined FK Rubin Kazan backline.
- 62' Goal! Mirlind Daku scores his 27 goal in 177 matches.
- 63' Khoren Bairamyan is ready to make an impact after coming on for Imran Aznaurov at the 63 minute mark.
- 68' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 69' A tactical swap from FK Rubin Kazan — Dardan Shabanhaxhaj on, Ilya Rozhkov off on 69 minutes.
- 71' Another substitution for FK Rostov to replace Egor Golenkov by Nikolay Komlichenko on 71 minute.
- 75' FK Rubin Kazan manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Valentin Vada is hanging Nikola Cumic on the field on 75 minute.
- 78' A moment of madness from Ugochukwu Iwu on 78 minutes earns him a card. FK Rubin Kazan will be frustrated.
- 83' FK Rubin Kazan come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 84' The supporters are chanting for Evgeniy Chernov. He replaces Ilya Vakhania on 84 minute.
- 85' A meaty challenge results in booking for Aleksandar Jukic on 85.
- 88' The crowd applauds Dardan Shabanhaxhaj as he leaves the pitch. Oleg Ivanov steps in for FK Rubin Kazan.
- 1-1 the final result. will be bitterly disappointed.
Lineups
FK Rostov Lineups
4-3-3Starting XI
- 15
- 47
- 55
- 69
- 87
- 10
- 3
-
40
Ilya Vakhania ↓ Evgeniy Chernov 84'
- 73
- 7
- 1
Bench
- 18
-
27
Nikolay Komlichenko ↑ 71'
- 62
- 13
- 71
-
28
Evgeniy Chernov ↑ 84'
- 4
-
19
Khoren Bairamyan ↑ 63'
- 67
- 34
- 97
-
89
Rodrigo Saravia ↑ 84'
Coach
Valeriy Karpin
FK Rubin Kazan Lineups
5-4-1Starting XI
-
24
Nikola Cumic ↓ Valentin Vada 75'
- 15
- 10
- 7
- 23
- 27
- 2
-
6
Ugochukwu Iwu ↓ Aleksandr Zotov 88'
- 70
- 51
- 38
Bench
-
30
Valentin Vada ↑ 75'
- 25
-
21
Aleksandr Zotov ↑ 88'
- 19
- 8
-
99
Dardan Shabanhaxhaj ↑ 69'
- 9
- 77
-
18
Marat Apshatsev ↑ 88'
- 5
- 33
- 86
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Khoren Bayramyan | 3 |
| Dmitrii Poloz | 3 |
| Danil Glebov | 2 |
| Mirlind Daku | 2 |
| Roman Eremenko | 2 |
| Egor Sorokin | 1 |
| Bogdan Jocic | 1 |
| Aleksey Ionov | 1 |
Head to Head
FK Rostov Form
FK Rubin Kazan Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.48
FK Rostov xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.59
FK Rubin Kazan xG
I would bet for:
FK Rostov or FK Rubin Kazan 74% + Both teams to score 61%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.07
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 81% |
|
19% |
| ± 2.5 | 58% |
|
42% |
| ± 3.5 | 37% |
|
63% |
| ± 4.5 | 20% |
|
80% |
Double Chance
FK Rostov or Draw
65%
Draw or FK Rubin Kazan
60%
FK Rostov or FK Rubin Kazan
74%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: FK Rostov win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
1 – 2
8.4%
2 – 1
7.8%
0 – 1
6.6%
0 – 0
6.4%
2 – 2
6.2%
1 – 0
6.1%
0 – 2
5.8%
2 – 0
5.1%
1 – 3
4.4%
3 – 1
3.8%
2 – 3
3.3%
Asian Handicap — FK Rostov
| Handicap | FK Rostov covers | Push | FK Rubin Kazan covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 10% | 83% |
| -1.5 | 17% | — | 83% |
| -1 | 17% | 18% | 66% |
| -0.5 | 34% | — | 66% |
| +0.5 | 61% | — | 39% |
| +1 | 61% | 19% | 20% |
| +1.5 | 80% | — | 20% |
| +2 | 80% | 12% | 8% |
| +2.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
Clean Sheet
FK Rostov keeps clean sheet
21%
✓
FK Rubin Kazan keeps clean sheet
24%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

