Sunday , 16 August 2026

FK Rostov vs FK Spartak Moskva, RFPL 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON

RFPL · 2020-21
FK Rostov
2 – 3
Full Time
FK Spartak Moskva
Sun 4 Apr 2021 · 16:00 UTC Rostov Arena HT 45+1' · FT 45+6'
Y 15' Quincy Promes
Ali Sowe 52' Y
Y 62' Roman Zobnin
Y 90' Jorrit Hendrix

Overview

Match Preview

FK Rostov vs FK Spartak Moskva — RFPL at Rostov Arena.

Match Details

  • Referee Adlan Khatuev
  • Referee Aram Petrosyan
  • Referee Pavel Kukuyan
  • Referee Artem Lyubimov
  • Referee Artem Chistyakov

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

6
5
5
FK Rostov 16 games · Avg 3.3 goals FK Spartak Moskva
Last 5 meetings
2021-04-04 FK Rostov 2–3 FK Spartak Moskva 2020-10-31 FK Spartak Moskva 0–1 FK Rostov 2019-12-08 FK Spartak Moskva 1–4 FK Rostov 2019-07-20 FK Rostov 2–2 FK Spartak Moskva 2019-04-14 FK Rostov 2–1 FK Spartak Moskva

Recent Form

FK Rostov
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
04 Apr FK Spartak Moskva H 2–3 L
17 Mar SK Rotor Volgograd A 4–0 W
12 Mar FK Khimki A 0–1 L
06 Mar PFK Sochi H 0–0 D
27 Feb FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg A 2–2 D
17 Dec PFC CSKA Moskva H 1–3 L
FK Spartak Moskva
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
04 Apr FK Rostov A 3–2 W
18 Mar FK Ural H 5–1 W
13 Mar FK Dinamo Moskva A 2–1 W
07 Mar FK Krasnodar H 6–1 W
28 Feb FK Rubin Kazan H 0–2 L
16 Dec FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg A 1–3 L

Season Stats

FK Rostov FK Spartak Moskva
#10 Position #4
33 Points 52
30 Played 30
8 / 9 / 13 W / D / L 15 / 7 / 8
25 Scored 47
32 Conceded 39
-7 GD +8
1.10 PPG 1.73
27% Win % 50%

Key Stats

75% Both Teams to Score
H2H (16 games)
63% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

FK Rostov are 10th (33 pts). FK Spartak Moskva are 4th (52 pts).

Events

Match Events

  • 0' FK Rostov have kicked off against FK Spartak Moskva. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
  • 5' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 10' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both FK Rostov and FK Spartak Moskva are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 15' It’s a booking for FK Spartak Moskva player. Quincy Promes gets a Yellow card.
  • 20' Supporters expect more eagerness from Ali Sowe, as he is very good at scoring at Rostov Arena with 3 goals in the last 3 games.
  • 23' FK Spartak Moskva is taking the lead after the goal scored by Victor Moses on 23.
  • 27' What a moment for Pavel Maslov! That strike on 27 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 32' Georgi Makhatadze makes no mistake. The score reads 1-2 and FK Rostov are in front.
  • 37' Haitam Aleesami has been relatively quiet despite scoring 1 goals in his last 434 appearances.
  • 42' It looks surprising FK Rostov does not make any changes. Danil Glebov has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 44' The Russia Aleksandr Sobolev breaks the deadlock on 44 minutes. 1-3!
  • 49' Both keepers have barely been tested. FK Rostov and FK Spartak Moskva are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 52' The referee calls foul for Ali Sowe. He receives a Yellow card.
  • 57' The 26-year-old Nail Umyarov has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 58' Brilliant from the ! Aleksandr Sobolev makes it 1-4 with a superb finish on 58.
  • 62' Roman Zobnin was booked on 62.
  • 67' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Valeriy Karpin will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 68' The supporters are chanting for Armin Gigovic. He replaces Kento Hashimoto on 68 minute.
  • 73' 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.
  • 77' Another change for FK Rostov made on 77 minute. Georgi Makhatadze leaves to be changed by Pavel Mamaev.
  • 80' Another change for FK Spartak Moskva made on 80 minute. Samuel Gigot leaves to be changed by Ilya Gaponov.
  • 85' FK Spartak Moskva fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 87' It is a substitution in FK Spartak Moskva team. Quincy Promes is replaced by Jorrit Hendrix on 87 minute.
  • 90' A moment of madness from Jorrit Hendrix on 90 minutes earns him a Yellow card. FK Spartak Moskva will be frustrated.
  • 90' The whistle greets Victor Moses as he departs to be replaced by Andrei Eshchenko.
  • FK Spartak Moskva celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.

Lineups

FK Rostov Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Valeriy Karpin

FK Spartak Moskva Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Domenico Tedesco

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Aleksandr Sobolev 5
Dmitrii Poloz 3
Quincy Promes 2
Roman Zobnin 2
Shamar Nicholson 2
Nail Umyarov 2
Ruslan Litvinov 2
Christopher Martins 2

Head to Head

2021-04-04 FK Rostov 2–3 FK Spartak Moskva 2020-10-31 FK Spartak Moskva 0–1 FK Rostov 2019-12-08 FK Spartak Moskva 1–4 FK Rostov 2019-07-20 FK Rostov 2–2 FK Spartak Moskva 2019-04-14 FK Rostov 2–1 FK Spartak Moskva

FK Rostov Form

2021-04-04 FK Rostov 2–3 FK Spartak Moskva L 2021-03-17 SK Rotor Volgograd 0–4 FK Rostov W 2021-03-12 FK Khimki 1–0 FK Rostov L 2021-03-06 FK Rostov 0–0 PFK Sochi D 2021-02-27 FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg 2–2 FK Rostov D 2020-12-17 FK Rostov 1–3 PFC CSKA Moskva L

FK Spartak Moskva Form

2021-04-04 FK Rostov 2–3 FK Spartak Moskva W 2021-03-18 FK Spartak Moskva 5–1 FK Ural W 2021-03-13 FK Dinamo Moskva 1–2 FK Spartak Moskva W 2021-03-07 FK Spartak Moskva 6–1 FK Krasnodar W 2021-02-28 FK Spartak Moskva 0–2 FK Rubin Kazan L 2020-12-16 FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg 3–1 FK Spartak Moskva L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.42 FK Rostov xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.61 FK Spartak Moskva xG
I would bet for: FK Rostov or FK Spartak Moskva 73% + Both teams to score 61%

Match Result

✓ Correct
FK Rostov34% Draw27% FK Spartak Moskva39%
Actual: FK Spartak Moskva win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes61% 0% No39%
Avg goals/match: 3.03
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 93%
7%
± 1.5 80%
20%
± 2.5 57%
43%
± 3.5 36%
64%
± 4.5 19%
81%

Double Chance

FK Rostov or Draw
62%
Draw or FK Spartak Moskva
66%
FK Rostov or FK Spartak Moskva
73%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
FK Rostov25% Draw44% FK Spartak Moskva31%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12%
1 – 2
8.5%
2 – 1
7.6%
0 – 1
7%
0 – 0
6.6%
0 – 2
6.2%
2 – 2
6.1%
1 – 0
6%
2 – 0
4.9%
1 – 3
4.6%
3 – 1
3.6%
2 – 3
Actual

Asian Handicap — FK Rostov

Handicap FK Rostov covers Push FK Spartak Moskva covers
-2.5 6% — 94%
-2 6% 10% 85%
-1.5 15% — 85%
-1 15% 17% 67%
-0.5 33% — 67%
+0.5 59% — 41%
+1 59% 20% 21%
+1.5 79% — 21%
+2 79% 12% 9%
+2.5 91% — 9%

Clean Sheet

FK Rostov keeps clean sheet
21% ✓
FK Spartak Moskva keeps clean sheet
25% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.