Otkrytiye Arena: Spartak Moskva vs Rubin Kazan' Premier League preview

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Competition: Russia Premier League
Date: Sat 19.October
Match begins: 13:30 (UTC)
Venue: Otkrytiye Arena (45360 seats)

With their 0 point advantage in the league table, Spartak Moskva fans are hoping to see their team collect maximum points from this game against Rubin Kazan'.

This should be an interesting game with lots of spark and energy as both teams are well rested since they last saw competitive action. Game on!

Rubin Kazan' have a very long trip to this away game, as there's more than 800 kilometers in distance to cover. This could prove a challenge, at least for the supporters.

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Spartak Moskva form and stats

Spartak Moskva have played 6 Premier League games at their own stadium so far this season, resulting in 2-1-3 (wins-draws-losses). It's trouble wherever Spartak Moskva are playing these days as they have suffered five straight defeats now, regardless of arena. They really need to get back to winning ways. With Spartak Moskva having lost three times in a row here, the pressure is increasing on the manager S. Kuznetsov.

Spartak Moskva lost their last game at Krasnodar (placed 2nd) after a 1-2 scoreline. Ahead of that match, Spartak Moskva lost 1-2 at home to Orenburg.

Spartak Moskva have scored 5 league goals here from 6 matches, not a lot. Spartak Moskva have conceded 6 in these home matches.

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Rubin Kazan' form and stats

There's been little loot from Rubin Kazan''s travels as they have only collected 4 points from 6 away games in the Premier League. Rubin Kazan' only have 1 win to counter their 4 defeats and 1 draw. A depressing four defeats in a row for Rubin Kazan' in their away games. Unhappy days, as the last time they avoided a loss on the road was versus Dinamo Moskva.

Rubin Kazan' are travelling after their nice 2-1 home win in the Premier League against Tambov (placed 16th). A draw for Rubin Kazan' before that, at their own venue hosting Ufa (0-0).

The attacking power of Rubin Kazan' when travelling is not overwhelming with 4 goals scored from 6 league matches away. Defensive performances away have varied in quality as Rubin Kazan' have conceded 11 goals on the road. For more goal statistics, check out the Statistics tab above.

Head 2 Head

Numbers for the last ten meetings between these two teams are: 5 wins for Spartak Moskva, 4 draws and 1 win for Rubin Kazan'. Over 2,5 goals: 3 times; under 2,5 goals: 7 games.

Top Goalscorers

E. Sorokin
6 goals

Spartak Moskva missing players

Rubin Kazan' missing players

Spartak Moskva Rubin Kazan'
Total Home Home vs low Statistics Stat Away vs mid Away Total
12 6 3 Played P 1 6 12
4 2 1 Won W 0 1 4
2 1 1 Drew D 0 1 2
6 3 1 Lost L 1 4 6
13 5 2 Scored S 1 4 8
15 6 2 Conceded C 2 11 16
92% 83% 67% Over 0.5 O 0.5 100% 100% 92%
67% 50% 33% Over 1.5 O 1.5 100% 67% 50%
58% 50% 33% Over 2.5 O 2.5 100% 50% 42%
17% 0% 0% Over 3.5 O 3.5 0% 17% 8%
0% 0% 0% Over 4.5 O 4.5 0% 17% 8%
58% 50% 33% BTTS BTTS 100% 50% 33%
17% 33% 67% Clean Sheets C S 0% 17% 33%
33% 33% 33% Failed to Score F T 0% 33% 42%
 
5.6 5.7 5 Corners For (avg) C F 5 3.7 3.6
5.2 5.3 4.7 Corners Against (avg) C A 3 5.8 5
3.3 2.7 3.7 Yellow Cards (avg) Y C 4 3 3.1
2 1 1 Red Cards R C 0 1 1
Key stats This season:
  • Rubin Kazan' have conceded at least twice as many goals as they have scored away.
  • Rubin Kazan' have played more matches over 2,5 goals away than home.
  • Rubin Kazan' haven’t played a single 0-0 game away.

Spartak Moskva
All Champions League Russian Cup Europa League Premier League Club Friendlies
All Home Away
14-09-19 PL Spartak Moskva 1 - 2 Ural
20-09-19 PL Ufa 1 - 0 Spartak Moskva
25-09-19 RC KAMAZ 1 - 2 Spartak Moskva
29-09-19 PL Spartak Moskva 1 - 2 Orenburg
06-10-19 PL Krasnodar 2 - 1 Spartak Moskva
19-10-19 PL Spartak Moskva 13:30 Rubin Kazan'
27-10-19 PL Lokomotiv Moskva 16:00 Spartak Moskva
30-10-19 RC Spartak Moskva - Rostov
04-11-19 PL Spartak Moskva 16:00 Arsenal Tula
09-11-19 PL Spartak Moskva 16:00 Krylya Sovetov
Rubin Kazan'
All Russian Cup Premier League Club Friendlies
All Home Away
15-09-19 PL Orenburg 2 - 1 Rubin Kazan'
21-09-19 PL Zenit 5 - 0 Rubin Kazan'
25-09-19 RC Khimki 3 - 0 Rubin Kazan'
29-09-19 PL Rubin Kazan' 0 - 0 Ufa
05-10-19 PL Rubin Kazan' 2 - 1 Tambov
19-10-19 PL Spartak Moskva 13:30 Rubin Kazan'
25-10-19 PL Rubin Kazan' 16:30 Ural
04-11-19 PL Krylya Sovetov 13:30 Rubin Kazan'
09-11-19 PL Rubin Kazan' 11:00 Dinamo Moskva
23-11-19 PL Rubin Kazan' 11:00 Zenit

  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 12 8 2 2 21 6 5 3 2 0 11 3 7 5 0 2 10 3 15 26
2 Krasnodar 12 8 2 2 25 13 6 5 1 0 13 4 6 3 1 2 12 9 12 26
3 Lokomotiv Moskva 12 8 2 2 20 11 6 4 1 1 11 5 6 4 1 1 9 6 9 26
4 Rostov 12 8 2 2 23 15 6 5 1 0 12 5 6 3 1 2 11 10 8 26
5 CSKA Moskva 12 8 1 3 19 11 6 4 1 1 10 6 6 4 0 2 9 5 8 25
6 Ufa 12 4 3 5 11 11 7 4 0 3 9 7 5 0 3 2 2 4 0 15
7 Krylya Sovetov 12 4 2 6 17 16 6 2 1 3 8 7 6 2 1 3 9 9 1 14
8 Orenburg 12 4 2 6 17 19 6 2 2 2 9 9 6 2 0 4 8 10 -2 14
9 Spartak Moskva 12 4 2 6 13 15 6 2 1 3 5 6 6 2 1 3 8 9 -2 14
10 Arsenal Tula 12 4 2 6 14 18 6 2 2 2 8 8 6 2 0 4 6 10 -4 14
11 Ural 12 4 2 6 18 26 8 3 1 4 15 18 4 1 1 2 3 8 -8 14
12 Rubin Kazan' 12 4 2 6 8 16 6 3 1 2 4 5 6 1 1 4 4 11 -8 14
13 Sochi 12 3 3 6 10 15 5 1 1 3 2 5 7 2 2 3 8 10 -5 12
14 Akhmat Grozny 12 3 3 6 8 17 5 2 2 1 6 6 7 1 1 5 2 11 -9 12
15 Dinamo Moskva 12 2 4 6 8 14 6 1 1 4 5 8 6 1 3 2 3 6 -6 10
16 Tambov 12 2 2 8 10 19 6 2 0 4 4 8 6 0 2 4 6 11 -9 8

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