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 30 games · 33 pts (2025/26)
- FK Rubin Kazan 30 games · 43 pts (2025/26)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg | 30 | 68 |
| 2 | FK Krasnodar | 30 | 66 |
| 3 | FK Lokomotiv Moskva | 30 | 53 |
| 4 | FK Spartak Moskva | 30 | 52 |
| 5 | PFC CSKA Moskva | 30 | 51 |
| 6 | FK Baltika Kaliningrad | 30 | 46 |
| 7 | FK Dinamo Moskva | 30 | 45 |
| 8 | FK Rubin Kazan | 30 | 43 |
| 9 | RFK Akhmat Grozny | 30 | 37 |
| 10 | FK Rostov | 30 | 33 |
| 11 | PFK Krylya Sovetov Samara | 30 | 32 |
| 12 | FK Orenburg | 30 | 29 |
| 13 | FK Akron Tolyatti | 30 | 27 |
| 14 | FK Dinamo Makhachkala | 30 | 26 |
| 15 | FK Nizhny Novgorod | 30 | 23 |
| 16 | PFK Sochi | 30 | 22 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| #10 | Position | #8 |
| 33 | Points | 43 |
| 30 | Played | 30 |
| 8 / 9 / 13 | W / D / L | 11 / 10 / 9 |
| 25 | Scored | 29 |
| 32 | Conceded | 30 |
| -7 | GD | -1 |
| 1.10 | PPG | 1.43 |
| 27% | Win % | 37% |
Key Stats
43%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (14 games)
H2H (14 games)
36%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
27%
Clean Sheets
FK Rostov this season
FK Rostov this season
47%
Clean Sheets
FK Rubin Kazan this season
FK Rubin Kazan this season
FK Rostov are 10th (33 pts). FK Rubin Kazan are 8th (43 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
FK Rostov
0-15
–/2
16-30
2/–
31-45
4/–
46-60
–/2
61-75
–/–
76+
1/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
FK Rubin Kazan
0-15
1/1
16-30
3/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
2/1
61-75
–/3
76+
1/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' Temperatures are rising at Rostov Arena as FK Rostov face off against FK Rubin Kazan in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
- 5' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 10' named a 4-3-3 earlier, and opted for a 5-4-1 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 14' Danil Glebov doubles the advantage! 1-0 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 19' FK Rostov is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 24' FK Rostov currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 29' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Egor Golenkov.
- 34' FK Rostov started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 34.
- 39' Russia international Egor Teslenko has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 44' Ronaldo is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for FK Rubin Kazan so far.
- 49' FK Rubin Kazan fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 52' That is a card for FK Rostov. Andrey Langovich will be fuming at that decision.
- 57' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His FK Rostov side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 62' The deadlock is broken! Mirlind Daku gets on the scoresheet on 62 minutes.
- 63' It is a substitution in FK Rostov team. Imran Aznaurov is replaced by Khoren Bairamyan on 63 minute.
- 68' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 69' The FK Rubin Kazan manager makes a substitution. Ilya Rozhkov departs to be replaced by Dardan Shabanhaxhaj.
- 71' The whistle greets Egor Golenkov as he departs to be replaced by Nikolay Komlichenko.
- 75' The supporters are chanting for Valentin Vada. He replaces Nikola Cumic on 75 minute.
- 78' That is a card for FK Rubin Kazan. Ugochukwu Iwu will be fuming at that decision.
- 83' Imran Aznaurov has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 84' Evgeniy Chernov is ready to make an impact after coming on for Ilya Vakhania at the 84 minute mark.
- 85' FK Rubin Kazan receives a card for a hard tackle on 85.
- 88' Oleg Ivanov is replacing Dardan Shabanhaxhaj for the FK Rubin Kazan side.
- celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
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 |
| Mirlind Daku | 2 |
| Roman Eremenko | 2 |
| Danil Glebov | 2 |
| Bogdan Jocic | 1 |
| Aleksey Ionov | 1 |
| Ali Sowe | 1 |
Head to Head
FK Rostov Form
FK Rubin Kazan Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.29
FK Rostov xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.05
FK Rubin Kazan xG
I would bet for:
FK Rostov or Draw 73% + Under 2.5 goals 59%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.34
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 88% |
|
12% |
| ± 1.5 | 68% |
|
32% |
| ± 2.5 | 41% |
|
59% |
| ± 3.5 | 21% |
|
79% |
| ± 4.5 | 9% |
|
91% |
Double Chance
FK Rostov or Draw
73%
Draw or FK Rubin Kazan
56%
FK Rostov or FK Rubin Kazan
71%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: FK Rostov win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
11.9%
1 – 0
11.3%
0 – 1
9%
2 – 1
8.1%
2 – 0
7.8%
1 – 2
6.6%
0 – 2
5.1%
2 – 2
4.3%
3 – 1
3.5%
3 – 0
3.3%
1 – 3
2.3%
Asian Handicap — FK Rostov
| Handicap | FK Rostov covers | Push | FK Rubin Kazan covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -2 | 7% | 12% | 81% |
| -1.5 | 19% | — | 81% |
| -1 | 19% | 22% | 60% |
| -0.5 | 40% | — | 60% |
| +0.5 | 71% | — | 29% |
| +1 | 71% | 17% | 11% |
| +1.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
| +2 | 89% | 8% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
FK Rostov keeps clean sheet
36%
✓
FK Rubin Kazan keeps clean sheet
28%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

