FK Rostov vs FK Spartak Moskva, RFPL 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
FK Rostov vs FK Spartak Moskva — RFPL at Rostov Arena.
- FK Rostov 14 games · 19 pts (2026/27)
- FK Spartak Moskva 14 games · 29 pts (2026/27)
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 | 14 | 31 |
| 2 | FK Dinamo Moskva | 14 | 31 |
| 3 | FK Spartak Moskva | 14 | 29 |
| 4 | FK Krasnodar | 14 | 26 |
| 5 | PFC CSKA Moskva | 14 | 26 |
| 6 | FK Rostov | 14 | 19 |
| 7 | PFK Krylya Sovetov Samara | 14 | 18 |
| 8 | FK Rubin Kazan | 14 | 18 |
| 9 | FK Baltika Kaliningrad | 14 | 17 |
| 10 | FK Orenburg | 14 | 17 |
| 11 | FK Dinamo Makhachkala | 14 | 16 |
| 12 | RFK Akhmat Grozny | 14 | 14 |
| 13 | FK Akron Tolyatti | 14 | 12 |
| 14 | FK Rodina Moskva | 14 | 12 |
| 15 | FK Lokomotiv Moskva | 14 | 11 |
| 16 | FK Fakel Voronezh | 14 | 6 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| #6 | Position | #3 |
| 19 | Points | 29 |
| 14 | Played | 14 |
| 5 / 4 / 5 | W / D / L | 9 / 2 / 3 |
| 19 | Scored | 27 |
| 20 | Conceded | 11 |
| -1 | GD | +16 |
| 1.36 | PPG | 2.07 |
| 36% | Win % | 64% |
Key Stats
71%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (17 games)
H2H (17 games)
65%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
44%
Clean Sheets
FK Rostov this season
FK Rostov this season
44%
Clean Sheets
FK Spartak Moskva this season
FK Spartak Moskva this season
FK Rostov are 6th (19 pts). FK Spartak Moskva are 3rd (29 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
FK Rostov
0-15
1/1
16-30
2/2
31-45
2/1
46-60
3/2
61-75
2/–
76+
1/5
■ Scored ■ Conceded
FK Spartak Moskva
0-15
–/1
16-30
3/2
31-45
3/1
46-60
1/1
61-75
2/1
76+
6/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
FK Rostov
| Timur Suleimanov | 3 G | 2 A |
| Ivan Komarov | 3 G | |
| Andrey Langovich | 2 G | 4 A |
| Oumar Sako | 2 G | 1 A |
| Viktor Melekhin | 1 G |
FK Spartak Moskva
| Manfred Ugalde | 6 G | |
| Mirlind Daku | 5 G | 1 A |
| Pablo Solari | 3 G | 1 A |
| Danil Prutsev | 3 G | |
| Ezequiel Barco | 2 G | 2 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Rostov Arena!
- 5' Supporters expect more eagerness from Aleksandr Sobolev, as he is very good at scoring at Rostov Arena with 6 goals in the last 5 games.
- 10' Russia international Aleksei Kozlov has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 15' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Quincy Promes on 15 minutes.
- 20' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 23' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Victor Moses makes it 0-1.
- 27' GOAL! Pavel Maslov scores on 27.
- 32' A goal from the Russia international Georgi Makhatadze! He fires home on 32 to make it 1-2!
- 37' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 42' FK Spartak Moskva are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 44' GOAL! Aleksandr Sobolev scores on 44.
- 49' FK Spartak Moskva fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 52' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Ali Sowe on 52 minutes.
- 57' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 58' Assisted by Quincy Promes with the perfectly-timed delivery and Aleksandr Sobolev makes no mistake. 1-4!
- 62' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Roman Zobnin on 62 minutes.
- 67' FK Rostov currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 68' Armin Gigovic has so much to prove this time. He replaces Kento Hashimoto on 68 minute.
- 73' FK Rostov are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 77' It is a substitution in FK Rostov team. Georgi Makhatadze is replaced by Pavel Mamaev on 77 minute.
- 80' FK Spartak Moskva manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Ilya Gaponov is hanging Samuel Gigot on the field on 80 minute.
- 85' It’s high time Domenico Tedesco made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 87' A tactical swap from FK Spartak Moskva — Jorrit Hendrix on, Quincy Promes off on 87 minutes.
- 90' The referee shows FK Spartak Moskva player a Yellow card on 90.
- 90' The FK Spartak Moskva bench stirs into life. Victor Moses is withdrawn and Andrei Eshchenko gets his opportunity.
- The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for FK Rostov.
Lineups
FK Rostov Lineups
Starting XI
- 2
-
6
Kento Hashimoto ↓ Armin Gigovic 68'
- 30
- 99
- 15
- 34
- 21
- 20
- 55
- 11
- 71
Bench
- 5
- 23
-
10
Pavel Mamaev ↑ 77'
-
19
Khoren Bayramyan ↑ 77'
- 77
-
4
Denis Terentjev ↑ 77'
- 22
- 13
- 26
- 3
-
8
Armin Gigovic ↑ 68'
Coach
Valeriy Karpin
FK Spartak Moskva Lineups
Starting XI
- 6
-
8
Victor Moses ↓ Zelimkhan Bakaev 90'
-
24
Quincy Promes ↓ Jorrit Hendrix 87'
- 47
- 14
-
2
Samuel Gigot ↓ Ilya Gaponov 80'
- 98
- 39
- 7
- 54
- 11
Bench
-
4
Jorrit Hendrix ↑ 87'
-
10
Zelimkhan Bakaev ↑ 90'
- 32
-
38
Andrey Eshchenko ↑ 90'
-
56
Ilya Gaponov ↑ 80'
- 16
- 74
Coach
Domenico Tedesco
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Aleksandr Sobolev | 5 |
| Dmitrii Poloz | 3 |
| Baktiyor Zainutdinov | 2 |
| Aleksandr Zuev | 2 |
| Jesus Medina | 2 |
| Quincy Promes | 2 |
| Roman Zobnin | 2 |
| Shamar Nicholson | 2 |
Head to Head
FK Rostov Form
FK Spartak Moskva Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.38
FK Rostov xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.95
FK Spartak Moskva xG
I would bet for:
FK Rostov or FK Spartak Moskva 74% + Both teams to score 64%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: FK Spartak Moskva win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.33
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 84% |
|
16% |
| ± 2.5 | 64% |
|
36% |
| ± 3.5 | 42% |
|
58% |
| ± 4.5 | 25% |
|
75% |
Double Chance
FK Rostov or Draw
55%
Draw or FK Spartak Moskva
70%
FK Rostov or FK Spartak Moskva
74%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10.5%
1 – 2
9%
0 – 2
6.8%
2 – 1
6.4%
0 – 1
6.3%
2 – 2
6.2%
1 – 3
5.8%
0 – 0
5.1%
0 – 3
4.3%
1 – 0
4.3%
2 – 3
Actual
2 – 0
3.4%
Asian Handicap — FK Rostov
| Handicap | FK Rostov covers | Push | FK Spartak Moskva covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 8% | 88% |
| -1.5 | 12% | — | 88% |
| -1 | 12% | 14% | 74% |
| -0.5 | 26% | — | 74% |
| +0.5 | 51% | — | 49% |
| +1 | 51% | 21% | 29% |
| +1.5 | 71% | — | 29% |
| +2 | 71% | 15% | 14% |
| +2.5 | 86% | — | 14% |
Clean Sheet
FK Rostov keeps clean sheet
15%
✓
FK Spartak Moskva keeps clean sheet
26%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

