There should be a significant difference in quality between these teams based on table positions so far, with Rostov leading Tambov by 16 points.
It's no vacation for neither Rostov nor Tambov as both were in action only a few days ago. Expect some tired legs on the pitch and/or possibly some changes to the lineups.
Rostov form and stats
Rostov, who have the most points (19) at home in Premier League, have been very solid at home in the Premier League so far, with 19 points collected from 7 matches (6-1-0). This has contributed greatly to their 3rd position in the table.
The Rostov crowd went home unhappy last time out, seeing their beloved players lose 1-2 to Tambov here at Rostov Arena in a Premier League match. Preceding that game was the away draw at Krasnodar that finished 2-2.
Goals decide football matches and Rostov are scoring many of them at home; 14 on target from 7 league matches. From these home matches, Rostov have conceded only 5 goals.
Tambov form and stats
The hunting on away grounds haven’t been very fruitful for Tambov so far with only 5 points returning home. The records show 1-2-4 (win-draw-lose). Tambov love their trips these days, as their two previous away games have resulted in victories.
Two travels in a row for Tambov, whose manager S. Pervushin could celebrate last time after the Premier League win against Rostov. Prior to that result Tambov won their away game at Sochi. The scoreline was 2-1.
Tambov are scoring more than one goal per away game on average, having accumulated 8 away goals from 7 games (in the league). Defensive performances away have varied in quality as Tambov have conceded 12 goals on the road. For more goal statistics, check out the Statistics tab above.
Head 2 Head
The two sides played each other earlier this season: Rostov - Tambov 1-2. Numbers for the last two meetings between these two teams are: 0 wins for Rostov, 0 draws and 2 wins for Tambov. Over 2,5 goals: 2 times; under 2,5 goals: 0 games.Top Goalscorers
  K. Appaev 8 goals |  O. Chernyshov 7 goals |
Rostov missing players
Tambov missing players
| Rostov | Tambov | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 16 | 8 | 4 | Played | P | 2 | 8 | 16 |
| 9 | 6 | 4 | Won | W | 0 | 2 | 5 |
| 3 | 1 | 0 | Drew | D | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 4 | 1 | 0 | Lost | L | 2 | 4 | 9 |
| 29 | 15 | 9 | Scored | S | 2 | 10 | 18 |
| 25 | 7 | 2 | Conceded | C | 4 | 13 | 23 |
| 100% | 100% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| 94% | 88% | 100% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 100% | 100% | 94% |
| 81% | 75% | 75% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 100% | 75% | 56% |
| 38% | 12% | 0% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 0% | 12% | 6% |
| 12% | 0% | 0% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 75% | 62% | 50% | BTTS | BTTS | 100% | 88% | 56% |
| 19% | 38% | 50% | Clean Sheets | C S | 0% | 0% | 12% |
| 6% | 0% | 0% | Failed to Score | F T | 0% | 12% | 31% |
| 4.9 | 6.5 | 7 | Corners For (avg) | C F | 2.5 | 2.9 | 3.2 |
| 3.5 | 2.2 | 2 | Corners Against (avg) | C A | 2 | 5.2 | 4.9 |
| 2.4 | 1.9 | 1.5 | Yellow Cards (avg) | Y C | 3 | 3.2 | 2.9 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Red Cards | R C | 0 | 1 | 3 |
- All of Tambov's away-matches have had more than 1,5 goals.
- Rostov have scored at least twice as many goals as they have conceded at home.
- Rostov have scored in all their home matches so far.
- Rostov have won at least twice as many corners as they have conceded at home.
- Rostov have won significantly more corners at home than away.
- Rostov haven’t played a single 0-0 game.
- Tambov have failed to keep a clean sheet in all their away matches.
- Tambov have played more matches over 2,5 goals away than home.
- Tambov haven’t played a single 0-0 game.
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Zenit | 15 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 30 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 18 | 5 | 8 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 3 | 22 | 33 |
| 2 | Lokomotiv Moskva | 15 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 23 | 15 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 12 | 7 | 8 | 30 |
| 3 | Rostov | 15 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 28 | 23 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 14 | 5 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 14 | 18 | 5 | 30 |
| 4 | Krasnodar | 15 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 29 | 17 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 16 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 13 | 10 | 12 | 29 |
| 5 | CSKA Moskva | 15 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 21 | 14 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 10 | 7 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 11 | 7 | 7 | 27 |
| 6 | Arsenal Tula | 15 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 17 | 20 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 11 | -3 | 19 |
| 7 | Ural | 16 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 21 | 29 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 16 | 20 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 9 | -8 | 19 |
| 8 | Krylya Sovetov | 15 | 5 | 3 | 7 | 18 | 18 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 10 | 9 | 0 | 18 |
| 9 | Spartak Moskva | 15 | 5 | 3 | 7 | 16 | 16 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 9 | 0 | 18 |
| 10 | Orenburg | 15 | 5 | 3 | 7 | 20 | 22 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 11 | 12 | -2 | 18 |
| 11 | Dinamo Moskva | 16 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 12 | 16 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 10 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 6 | -4 | 18 |
| 12 | Ufa | 15 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 13 | 16 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 11 | 9 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 7 | -3 | 17 |
| 13 | Rubin Kazan' | 16 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 17 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 11 | -9 | 17 |
| 14 | Akhmat Grozny | 16 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 10 | 21 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 12 | -11 | 15 |
| 15 | Tambov | 15 | 4 | 2 | 9 | 16 | 22 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 8 | 10 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 12 | -6 | 14 |
| 16 | Sochi | 15 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 12 | 20 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 9 | 13 | -8 | 13 |