National cups are something special for many teams and supporters. Today's match will decide whether it's Khimki or Ufa that keep their silverware dream alive.
Ufa have a very long trip to this away game, as there's more than 1300 kilometers in distance to cover. This could prove a challenge, at least for the supporters.
The hosts Khimki saw competitive action as recent as four days ago, playing in the FNL. This match was also played here at Arena Khimki. With two consecutive home games the intense schedule is somewhat softened. Still, Ufa have had more rest.
Khimki form and stats
Last season their Russian Cup adventure ended in the premier league path - group stage.Khimki have collected 12 points from their FNL home games so far after 3-3-1.
Khimki's previous game was also played at home, ending 1-0 versus Yenisey. The home side are looking to build on that result.
Before that, Khimki drew at home versus Spartak Vladikavkaz.Khimki are traveling soon after this match as the FNL match at KAMAZ awaits in four days.
Khimki are certainly not overdoing their scoring at home in league matches, having created 9 goals in 7 games. Khimki have only conceded 6 from their league home games. For more goal stats, check the Statistics tab above.
Ufa form and stats
Last season their Russian Cup adventure ended in the regions path - quarter-finals - 1st round.It might be tough going out on the road again for Ufa, facing their second straight away game. Especially as the previous game, ended with a defeat 0-1 versus Irtysh.
A home win before that, celebrating 2-0 vs Veles.Ufa have another match away from home in just four nights, a Second League A game against Volga Ulyanovsk. A gruelling fixture list for the guests!
Head 2 Head
Statistics for the prior four meetings featuring these two participants are: two wins for Khimki, one draw and one win for Ufa. Over 2,5 goals: three times; under 2,5 goals: one game. The games between these sides have had a tendency to be a bit rough, having seen 2 red cards from the last four duels.
Top Goalscorers
  K. Khosonov 4 goals |   M. Ageyan 3 goals |
Khimki missing players
Ufa missing players
| Khimki | Ufa | ||||||
| Total | Home | Statistics | Stat | Away | Total | ||
| 25 | 12 | Played | P | 12 | 25 | ||
| 9 | 4 | Won | W | 2 | 10 | ||
| 5 | 4 | Drew | D | 2 | 5 | ||
| 11 | 4 | Lost | L | 8 | 10 | ||
| 26 | 14 | Scored | S | 9 | 30 | ||
| 40 | 19 | Conceded | C | 14 | 22 | ||
| 92% | 92% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 92% | 92% | ||
| 76% | 75% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 50% | 60% | ||
| 48% | 50% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 33% | 40% | ||
| 24% | 25% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 8% | 12% | ||
| 12% | 17% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 8% | 4% | ||
| 40% | 50% | BTTS | BTTS | 33% | 32% | ||
| 32% | 25% | Clean Sheets | C S | 25% | 44% | ||
| 36% | 33% | Failed to Score | F T | 50% | 32% | ||
| 4.3 | 5.1 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 1.8 | 2.3 | ||
| 4.5 | 4.1 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 1.4 | 2 | ||
| 2.1 | 2.5 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 1 | 0.9 | ||
| 3 | 3 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 0 | ||
| 4.4 | 5.2 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 2.8 | 2.6 | ||
| 4 | 4.4 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 1 | 1 | ||
| 26% | 26% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 75% | 115% | ||
| 6.4 | 6.2 | Shots against (avg) | S A | 0.9 | 1.5 | ||
| 5.2 | 4.8 | Shots on Target against (avg) | S O | 0.5 | 0.8 | ||
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Spartak Vladikavkaz | 14 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 17 | 11 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 3 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 28 |
| 2 | Makhachkala | 14 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 15 | 6 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 3 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 9 | 27 |
| 3 | Akron | 14 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 17 | 9 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 5 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 4 | 8 | 24 |
| 4 | Khimki | 14 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 18 | 14 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 6 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 8 | 4 | 24 |
| 5 | Tyumen | 14 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 19 | 13 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 12 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 23 |
| 6 | Shinnik | 14 | 6 | 2 | 6 | 17 | 20 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 13 | -3 | 20 |
| 7 | KAMAZ | 14 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 13 | 11 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 8 | 2 | 19 |
| 8 | SKA Khabarovsk | 14 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 16 | 15 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 12 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 10 | 1 | 19 |
| 9 | Arsenal Tula | 14 | 4 | 7 | 3 | 14 | 13 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 8 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 10 | 1 | 19 |
| 10 | Sokol Saratov | 14 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 14 | 21 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 15 | -7 | 19 |
| 11 | Torpedo Moskva | 14 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 13 | 15 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 6 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 9 | -2 | 18 |
| 12 | Rodina Moskva | 14 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 19 | 17 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 9 | 9 | 2 | 17 |
| 13 | Chernomorets | 14 | 3 | 8 | 3 | 14 | 14 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 9 | 6 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 0 | 17 |
| 14 | Neftekhimik | 14 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 12 | 16 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 8 | -4 | 16 |
| 15 | Yenisey | 14 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 17 | 18 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 11 | 7 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 11 | -1 | 15 |
| 16 | Leningradets | 14 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 10 | 16 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 10 | -6 | 14 |
| 17 | Urozhay | 14 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 9 | 16 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 10 | -7 | 12 |
| 18 | Volgar Astrakhan | 14 | 1 | 6 | 7 | 11 | 20 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 11 | 8 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 9 | -9 | 9 |
