FK Spartak Moskva vs FK Krasnodar, RFPL 2025-26 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
FK Spartak Moskva vs FK Krasnodar — RFPL at Otkrytie Arena.
- FK Spartak Moskva 30 games · 52 pts (2026/27)
- FK Krasnodar 30 games · 66 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Inal Tanashev (Russia)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Apr | FK Krasnodar | H | 1–2 | L |
| 19 Apr | RFK Akhmat Grozny | H | 3–1 | W |
| 12 Apr | FK Rostov | A | 1–1 | D |
| 05 Apr | FK Lokomotiv Moskva | H | 2–1 | W |
| 22 Mar | FK Orenburg | A | 2–0 | W |
| 14 Mar | FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg | A | 0–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Apr | FK Spartak Moskva | A | 2–1 | W |
| 19 Apr | FK Baltika Kaliningrad | H | 2–2 | D |
| 12 Apr | FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg | A | 1–1 | D |
| 04 Apr | RFK Akhmat Grozny | A | 1–0 | W |
| 21 Mar | FK Nizhny Novgorod | H | 5–0 | W |
| 14 Mar | PFK Sochi | A | 2–1 | W |
Season Stats
| FK Spartak Moskva | FK Krasnodar | |
|---|---|---|
| #4 | Position | #2 |
| 52 | Points | 66 |
| 30 | Played | 30 |
| 15 / 7 / 8 | W / D / L | 20 / 6 / 4 |
| 47 | Scored | 60 |
| 39 | Conceded | 23 |
| +8 | GD | +37 |
| 1.73 | PPG | 2.20 |
| 50% | Win % | 67% |
Key Stats
63%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (16 games)
H2H (16 games)
69%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
FK Spartak Moskva are 4th (52 pts). FK Krasnodar are 2nd (66 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' The wait is over. FK Krasnodar get us underway at Otkrytie Arena.
- 5' FK Spartak Moskva are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against FK Krasnodar's shape.
- 10' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 15' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His FK Spartak Moskva side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 20' FK Krasnodar looks like a favorite considering 2 games won in last 2 matches with its main striker Eduard Spertsyan scoring 1 goals.
- 25' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 30' Jubal Junior is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for FK Spartak Moskva so far.
- 35' Aleksandr Chernikov, a Russia , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 38' Christopher Martins doubles the advantage! 1-0 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 43' FK Spartak Moskva have won 409 goals from 350 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 46' The deadlock is broken! Eduard Spertsyan gets on the scoresheet on 45 minutes.
- 51' FK Spartak Moskva are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined FK Krasnodar backline.
- 56' Jubal Junior picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 61' FK Krasnodar are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 65' Another substitution for FK Spartak Moskva to replace Manfred Ugalde by Pablo Solari on 65 minute.
- 70' FK Krasnodar seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 74' Juan Boselli is ready to make an impact after coming on for Joao Batxi at the 74 minute mark.
- 79' Supporters expect more eagerness from Diego Costa, as he is very good at scoring at Otkrytie Arena with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 81' Fresh legs for FK Spartak Moskva! Igor Dmitriev comes on to replace Daniil Denisov.
- 85' Sensational shot from Jubal Junior. FK Krasnodar is back in the lead.
- 90' 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.
- Another three points for FK Krasnodar.
Lineups
FK Spartak Moskva Lineups
Starting XI
- 10
- 4
- 35
- 47
- 98
- 5
- 18
-
9
Manfred Ugalde ↓ Pablo Solari 65'
- 68
- 83
-
97
Daniil Denisov ↓ Igor Dmitriev 81'
Bench
- 91
- 1
- 56
-
11
Levi Garcia ↑ 81'
- 2
- 14
-
7
Pablo Solari ↑ 65'
- 28
- 17
-
27
Igor Dmitriev ↑ 81'
- 24
Coach
Juan Carlos Carcedo
FK Krasnodar Lineups
Starting XI
- 9
- 15
- 53
- 20
- 1
-
10
Eduard Spertsyan ↓ Moses Cobnan 74'
- 4
- 88
- 5
-
11
Joao Batxi ↓ Juan Boselli 74'
- 6
Bench
- 3
-
23
Juan Boselli ↑ 74'
-
90
Moses Cobnan ↑ 74'
- 17
- 59
- 16
- 30
Coach
Murad Musaev
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Eduard Spertsyan | 6 |
| Aleksandr Sobolev | 5 |
| Jordan Larsson | 4 |
| Quincy Promes | 4 |
| Jhon Cordoba | 3 |
| Zelimkhan Bakaev | 2 |
| Shamar Nicholson | 2 |
| Manfred Ugalde | 2 |
Head to Head
FK Spartak Moskva Form
2026-04-23
FK Spartak Moskva
1–2
FK Krasnodar
L
2026-04-19
FK Spartak Moskva
3–1
RFK Akhmat Grozny
W
2026-04-12
FK Rostov
1–1
FK Spartak Moskva
D
2026-04-05
FK Spartak Moskva
2–1
FK Lokomotiv Moskva
W
2026-03-22
FK Orenburg
0–2
FK Spartak Moskva
W
2026-03-14
FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg
2–0
FK Spartak Moskva
L
FK Krasnodar Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.22
FK Spartak Moskva xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.73
FK Krasnodar xG
I would bet for:
FK Spartak Moskva or FK Krasnodar 73% + Both teams to score 58%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: FK Krasnodar win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.95
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 79% |
|
21% |
| ± 2.5 | 56% |
|
44% |
| ± 3.5 | 34% |
|
66% |
| ± 4.5 | 18% |
|
82% |
Double Chance
FK Spartak Moskva or Draw
55%
Draw or FK Krasnodar
72%
FK Spartak Moskva or FK Krasnodar
73%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.9%
1 – 2
Actual
0 – 1
8.2%
0 – 2
7.7%
0 – 0
7%
2 – 1
6.5%
2 – 2
5.6%
1 – 0
5.5%
1 – 3
5.3%
0 – 3
4.4%
2 – 0
3.9%
2 – 3
3.3%
Asian Handicap — FK Spartak Moskva
| Handicap | FK Spartak Moskva covers | Push | FK Krasnodar covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 7% | 89% |
| -1.5 | 11% | — | 89% |
| -1 | 11% | 15% | 74% |
| -0.5 | 26% | — | 74% |
| +0.5 | 52% | — | 48% |
| +1 | 52% | 21% | 26% |
| +1.5 | 74% | — | 26% |
| +2 | 74% | 15% | 12% |
| +2.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
Clean Sheet
FK Spartak Moskva keeps clean sheet
19%
✓
FK Krasnodar keeps clean sheet
30%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.