# | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | PTS |
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7 |
Rubin
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11 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 15 | 15 | 0 | 18 |
11 |
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12 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 17 | 22 | -5 | 13 |
Rubin have shown inconsistent form in their last five matches across all competitions: one win, two draws, and two defeats (form LDWDL). In the Premier League, the team is winless in their last two rounds, having drawn 2-2 with Akron and lost 0:1 to Lokomotiv. However, Rubin look significantly more confident at home: 3 wins, 1 draw, and 1 defeat in their 5 matches on their own turf. The team concedes regularly – only one clean sheet in their last five games, but they have scored in four out of these five.
Krylia Sovetov are in a noticeable slump, failing to win in their last four matches across all competitions (form LLWDL). In the championship, the team suffered three consecutive defeats to Dynamo (2:3), Spartak (1:2), and Krasnodar in the Russian Cup (1:2). Their defensive line shows serious vulnerability, conceding in each of their last five matches, averaging 2.2 goals per game. Their away results are more modest: 1 win, 2 draws, and 2 defeats, yet their goal difference on the road (9:9) indicates an ability to create chances.
League table statistics show the proximity of the opponents. Rubin are in 9th place with 15 points and a goal difference of -2. Krylia Sovetov are in 10th place with 12 points and a goal difference of -3. Rubin's home performance is their main trump card: 67% of their points have been earned in Kazan. The visitors' attacking numbers are better (16 goals scored vs. 13), but their defense is less reliable (19 conceded vs. 15). In head-to-head encounters, Krylia Sovetov hold a clear advantage: two wins and one draw in the last three matches, with Rubin failing to score against them in two of those three games.
Tactically, Rubin will rely on their home resilience and will try to control the game through set-pieces, where they look dangerous. They are expected to play from a defensive stance, aiming to avoid the defensive mistakes seen in their away matches. Krylia Sovetov, being on a losing streak, will be forced to push forward, which could leave space for the hosts' counter-attacks. Their main problem is their defensive play, especially on the flanks, where the majority of conceded goals are recorded. The key battle will be in midfield, where the more disciplined Rubin could gain an advantage.
Considering Rubin's home strength and Krylia Sovetov's crisis of form, particularly in their defensive organization, a home win is the most likely outcome. Recommended bet: Home Win (1). Predicted Score: 2:1. This outcome aligns with the teams' current form, their tournament motivation, and historical data, where the visitors rarely keep a clean sheet.