FK Spartak Moskva vs FK Rostov, RFPL 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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FK Spartak Moskva vs FK Rostov — RFPL at Otkrytiye Arena.
- FK Spartak Moskva 30 games · 52 pts (2025/26)
- FK Rostov 30 games · 33 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Oct | FK Rostov | H | 1–1 | D |
| 24 Oct | FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg | A | 1–7 | L |
| 20 Oct | Leicester City FC | H | 3–4 | L |
| 16 Oct | FK Dinamo Moskva | H | 2–2 | D |
| 03 Oct | RFK Akhmat Grozny | A | 1–0 | W |
| 30 Sep | SSC Napoli | A | 3–2 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Oct | FK Spartak Moskva | A | 1–1 | D |
| 23 Oct | PFK Arsenal Tula | H | 4–0 | W |
| 16 Oct | PFK Sochi | A | 2–3 | L |
| 03 Oct | FK Lokomotiv Moskva | A | 2–1 | W |
| 26 Sep | RFK Akhmat Grozny | H | 1–2 | L |
| 18 Sep | PFK Krylya Sovetov Samara | A | 2–4 | L |
Season Stats
| FK Spartak Moskva | FK Rostov | |
|---|---|---|
| #4 | Position | #10 |
| 52 | Points | 33 |
| 30 | Played | 30 |
| 15 / 7 / 8 | W / D / L | 8 / 9 / 13 |
| 47 | Scored | 25 |
| 39 | Conceded | 32 |
| +8 | GD | -7 |
| 1.73 | PPG | 1.10 |
| 50% | Win % | 27% |
Key Stats
75%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (16 games)
H2H (16 games)
63%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
23%
Clean Sheets
FK Spartak Moskva this season
FK Spartak Moskva this season
27%
Clean Sheets
FK Rostov this season
FK Rostov this season
FK Spartak Moskva are 4th (52 pts). FK Rostov are 10th (33 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
FK Spartak Moskva
0-15
2/1
16-30
2/2
31-45
3/3
46-60
1/–
61-75
3/–
76+
1/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
FK Rostov
0-15
–/2
16-30
2/–
31-45
4/–
46-60
–/2
61-75
–/–
76+
1/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' FK Spartak Moskva have kicked off against FK Rostov. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
- 5' 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.
- 10' It’s high time Zaur Tedeyev made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 15' The travelling FK Rostov supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 20' Armenia international Khoren Bayramyan has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 25' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Bastos made 364 appearances and scored 5 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 30' FK Rostov is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 35' It looks surprising FK Rostov does not make any changes. Jordan Larsson has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 40' FK Spartak Moskva are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against FK Rostov's shape.
- 45' It looks like no one’s ball. FK Spartak Moskva is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 50' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His FK Spartak Moskva side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 55' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 60' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 63' Another substitution for FK Spartak Moskva to replace Jordan Larsson by Zelimkhan Bakaev on 63 minute.
- 67' Nikolay Komlichenko has so much to prove this time. He replaces Ali Sowe on 67 minute.
- 68' Nikolay Komlichenko is replacing Ali Sowe for the FK Rostov side.
- 73' Nikolai Rasskazov has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 77' Quincy Promes makes way for Mikhail Ignatov at the 77 minute mark. A tactical switch from FK Spartak Moskva.
- 78' A goal from the Russia international Ruslan Litvinov! He fires home on 78 to make it 1-0!
- 81' The whistle greets Nikolai Poiarkov as he departs to be replaced by Kirill Folmer.
- 85' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Danil Glebov on 85 minutes.
- 88' A tactical swap from FK Rostov — Danila Sukhomlinov on, Armin Gigovic off on 88 minutes.
- 88' Controversy at the stadium! Georgii Dzhikiya argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 90' Victor Moses makes way for Aleksandr Lomovitski at the 90 minute mark. A tactical switch from FK Spartak Moskva.
- 90' Aleksandr Sobolev has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 90.
- Both sets of fans can go home satisfied — a 1-1 draw is a fair result on the day.
Lineups
FK Spartak Moskva Lineups
Starting XI
- 6
- 8
-
24
Quincy Promes ↓ Mikhail Ignatov 77'
- 47
- 14
- 57
- 2
- 92
- 7
- 11
- 68
Bench
-
10
Zelimkhan Bakaev ↑ 63'
- 29
- 32
- 98
- 38
-
17
Aleksandr Lomovitski ↑ 90'
-
22
Mikhail Ignatov ↑ 77'
- 56
- 71
- 75
Coach
Rui Vitoria
FK Rostov Lineups
Starting XI
- 30
- 7
- 15
- 19
-
22
Ali Sowe ↓ Nikolay Komlichenko 67'
- 4
- 55
- 11
- 71
- 8
- 16
Bench
- 5
- 23
- 1
- 77
-
27
Nikolay Komlichenko ↑ 67'
-
25
Kirill Folmer ↑ 81'
-
76
Danila Sukhomlinov ↑ 88'
- 87
- 92
- 88
Coach
Zaur Tedeyev
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Aleksandr Sobolev | 5 |
| Dmitrii Poloz | 3 |
| Ruslan Litvinov | 2 |
| Christopher Martins | 2 |
| Baktiyor Zainutdinov | 2 |
| Jesus Medina | 2 |
| Aleksandr Zuev | 2 |
| Quincy Promes | 2 |
Head to Head
FK Spartak Moskva Form
2021-10-30
FK Spartak Moskva
1–1
FK Rostov
D
2021-10-24
FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg
7–1
FK Spartak Moskva
L
2021-10-20
FK Spartak Moskva
3–4
Leicester City FC
L
2021-10-16
FK Spartak Moskva
2–2
FK Dinamo Moskva
D
2021-10-03
RFK Akhmat Grozny
0–1
FK Spartak Moskva
W
2021-09-30
SSC Napoli
2–3
FK Spartak Moskva
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.66
FK Spartak Moskva xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.43
FK Rostov xG
I would bet for:
FK Spartak Moskva or FK Rostov 74% + Both teams to score 62%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.09
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 81% |
|
19% |
| ± 2.5 | 59% |
|
41% |
| ± 3.5 | 37% |
|
63% |
| ± 4.5 | 20% |
|
80% |
Double Chance
FK Spartak Moskva or Draw
69%
Draw or FK Rostov
57%
FK Spartak Moskva or FK Rostov
74%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
2 – 1
8.6%
1 – 2
7.4%
1 – 0
6.8%
2 – 0
6.2%
0 – 0
6.2%
2 – 2
6.1%
0 – 1
5.7%
3 – 1
4.8%
0 – 2
4.6%
1 – 3
3.5%
3 – 2
3.5%
Asian Handicap — FK Spartak Moskva
| Handicap | FK Spartak Moskva covers | Push | FK Rostov covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -2 | 9% | 13% | 78% |
| -1.5 | 22% | — | 78% |
| -1 | 22% | 20% | 58% |
| -0.5 | 42% | — | 58% |
| +0.5 | 68% | — | 32% |
| +1 | 68% | 17% | 15% |
| +1.5 | 85% | — | 15% |
| +2 | 85% | 9% | 6% |
| +2.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
Clean Sheet
FK Spartak Moskva keeps clean sheet
25%
✓
FK Rostov keeps clean sheet
20%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

