FK Spartak Moskva vs FK Rubin Kazan, RFPL 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
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FK Spartak Moskva vs FK Rubin Kazan — RFPL at Otkrytie Arena.
- FK Spartak Moskva 14 games · 29 pts (2026/27)
- FK Rubin Kazan 14 games · 18 pts (2026/27)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 May | FK Rubin Kazan | H | 3–1 | W |
| 11 May | FK Krasnodar | H | 1–0 | W |
| 05 May | FK Nizhny Novgorod | A | 0–0 | D |
| 28 Apr | FK Lokomotiv Moskva | H | 3–2 | W |
| 25 Apr | PFC CSKA Moskva | A | 0–0 | D |
| 21 Apr | FK Rostov | A | 5–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 May | FK Spartak Moskva | A | 1–3 | L |
| 11 May | FK Rostov | H | 3–1 | W |
| 06 May | PFC CSKA Moskva | A | 2–2 | D |
| 29 Apr | FK Ural | H | 1–1 | D |
| 24 Apr | FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg | A | 2–0 | W |
| 20 Apr | FK Lokomotiv Moskva | H | 1–1 | D |
Season Stats
| FK Spartak Moskva | FK Rubin Kazan | |
|---|---|---|
| #3 | Position | #8 |
| 29 | Points | 18 |
| 14 | Played | 14 |
| 9 / 2 / 3 | W / D / L | 4 / 6 / 4 |
| 27 | Scored | 14 |
| 11 | Conceded | 18 |
| +16 | GD | -4 |
| 2.07 | PPG | 1.29 |
| 64% | Win % | 29% |
Key Stats
53%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (15 games)
H2H (15 games)
40%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
44%
Clean Sheets
FK Spartak Moskva this season
FK Spartak Moskva this season
30%
Clean Sheets
FK Rubin Kazan this season
FK Rubin Kazan this season
FK Spartak Moskva are 3rd (29 pts). FK Rubin Kazan are 8th (18 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
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
FK Rubin Kazan
0-15
–/1
16-30
1/2
31-45
1/1
46-60
1/1
61-75
2/3
76+
3/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
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 |
FK Rubin Kazan
| Anderson Arroyo | 3 G | 1 A |
| Jacques Siwe | 3 G | |
| Bogdan Jocic | 1 G | |
| Aleksandar Jukic | 1 G | |
| Ilya Rozhkov | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — FK Spartak Moskva and FK Rubin Kazan get this one started.
- 5' Nail Umyarov was booked on 5.
- 10' 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.
- 15' FK Rubin Kazan are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 20' Theo Bongonda puts FK Spartak Moskva on the lead.
- 25' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 28' The deadlock is broken! Roman Zobnin gets on the scoresheet on 28 minutes.
- 33' Luxembourg international Christopher Martins has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 38' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 43' FK Spartak Moskva are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined FK Rubin Kazan backline.
- 48' Both keepers have barely been tested. FK Spartak Moskva and FK Rubin Kazan are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 53' It looks surprising FK Rubin Kazan does not make any changes. Igor Vujacic has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 55' Danil Prutsev has so much to prove this time. He replaces Nail Umyarov on 55 minute.
- 56' The whistle greets Jesus Medina as he departs to be replaced by Mikhail Ignatov.
- 61' The travelling FK Rubin Kazan supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 63' Against the run of play, Christopher Martins has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 64' Dardan Shabanhaxhaj gets the nod from FK Rubin Kazan. He replaces Maciej Rybus and will look to change the dynamic.
- 67' Fresh legs for FK Spartak Moskva! Pavel Maslov comes on to replace Georgi Dzhikiya.
- 68' A tactical swap from FK Spartak Moskva — Manfred Ugalde on, Aleksandr Sobolev off on 68 minutes.
- 70' Ruslan Bezrukov is ready to make an impact after coming on for Valentin Vada at the 70 minute mark.
- 71' The referee has no hesitation. Ilya Rozhkov is booked for FK Rubin Kazan — card on 71.
- 73' FK Rubin Kazan receives a card for a hard tackle on 73.
- 76' Another substitution for FK Spartak Moskva to replace Theo Bongonda by Victor Moses on 76 minute.
- 77' Magnificent from Mirlind Daku! That is 29 goals in 177 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 78' Controversy at the stadium! Daniil Khlusevich argues furiously but the card stands.
- 80' FK Spartak Moskva player sees a card in front of him.
- 85' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Alexis Duarte made 358 appearances and scored 0 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 86' FK Spartak Moskva receives a card for a hard tackle on 86.
- 90' It is a substitution in FK Rubin Kazan team. Aleksandr Zotov is replaced by Oleg Ivanov on 90 minute.
- The points are shared — FK Spartak Moskva 3-1 FK Rubin Kazan. Honours even.
Lineups
FK Spartak Moskva Lineups
Starting XI
- 35
- 47
- 23
- 82
-
77
Theo Bongonda ↓ Victor Moses 76'
-
19
Jesus Medina ↓ Mikhail Ignatov 56'
- 98
- 7
-
18
Nail Umyarov ↓ Danil Prutsev 55'
- 4
-
14
Georgi Dzhikiya ↓ Pavel Maslov 67'
Bench
-
8
Victor Moses ↑ 76'
-
22
Mikhail Ignatov ↑ 56'
-
39
Pavel Maslov ↑ 67'
- 5
- 2
- 20
-
25
Danil Prutsev ↑ 55'
-
–
Manfred Ugalde ↑ 68'
- 68
- 88
- 97
- 17
Coach
Yuriy Shishkin
FK Rubin Kazan Lineups
Starting XI
-
30
Valentin Vada ↓ Ruslan Bezrukov 70'
- 31
-
21
Aleksandr Zotov ↓ Oleg Ivanov 90'
- 15
- 44
- 27
- 22
- 4
- 33
- 70
- 51
Bench
- 50
-
19
Oleg Ivanov ↑ 90'
- 66
- –
-
–
Dardan Shabanhaxhaj ↑ 64'
-
23
Ruslan Bezrukov ↑ 70'
- 9
- 7
-
18
Marat Apshatsev ↑ 64'
-
2
Egor Teslenko ↑ 70'
- 5
- –
Coach
Rashid Rakhimov
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Jordan Larsson | 3 |
| Mirlind Daku | 3 |
| Pablo Solari | 2 |
| Mirlind Daku | 2 |
| Theo Bongonda | 2 |
| Dorde Despotovic | 2 |
| Egor Sorokin | 2 |
| Ezequiel Barco | 2 |
Head to Head
FK Spartak Moskva Form
2024-05-19
FK Spartak Moskva
3–1
FK Rubin Kazan
W
2024-05-11
FK Spartak Moskva
1–0
FK Krasnodar
W
2024-05-05
FK Nizhny Novgorod
0–0
FK Spartak Moskva
D
2024-04-28
FK Spartak Moskva
3–2
FK Lokomotiv Moskva
W
2024-04-25
PFC CSKA Moskva
0–0
FK Spartak Moskva
D
2024-04-21
FK Rostov
1–5
FK Spartak Moskva
W
FK Rubin Kazan Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
2.06
FK Spartak Moskva xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.91
FK Rubin Kazan xG
I would bet for:
FK Spartak Moskva to win 61% + Over 2.5 goals 56%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: FK Spartak Moskva win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.97
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
83%
Draw or FK Rubin Kazan
39%
FK Spartak Moskva or FK Rubin Kazan
77%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: FK Spartak Moskva win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
2 – 0
10.7%
1 – 1
10.4%
1 – 0
10%
2 – 1
9.5%
3 – 0
7.2%
0 – 0
6.8%
3 – 1
Actual
2 – 2
4.4%
1 – 2
4.2%
0 – 1
3.9%
4 – 0
3.7%
4 – 1
3.4%
Asian Handicap — FK Spartak Moskva
| Handicap | FK Spartak Moskva covers | Push | FK Rubin Kazan covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 20% | — | 80% |
| -2 | 20% | 19% | 61% |
| -1.5 | 39% | — | 61% |
| -1 | 39% | 23% | 38% |
| -0.5 | 62% | — | 38% |
| +0.5 | 85% | — | 15% |
| +1 | 85% | 10% | 5% |
| +1.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
| +2 | 95% | 4% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
FK Spartak Moskva keeps clean sheet
41%
✓
FK Rubin Kazan keeps clean sheet
14%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.