National cups are something special for many teams and supporters. Today's match will decide whether it's Rodina Moskva or Spartak Moskva that keep their silverware dream alive.
There has not been much time to rest for the guests, as they played a Premier League game only three days ago. That game was also an away game, at CSKA Moskva. It will be interesting to see if they are fully ready and rested for this match, and/or if some changes in the lineup is necessary.
Rodina Moskva form and stats
Rodina was eliminated in the 2nd round last season in the Russian Cup.On the other hand, in the Russian Cup, Rodina Moskva has performed like this (both home and away): 3 wins, 0 draws and 0 losses.
A draw after 90 minutes last time out for Rodina, who played 1-1 against Znamya Truda. That match was also played at this venue Previous to that game, a Pfl home match hosting Kolomna in a game that was won 4-1.
Spartak Moskva form and stats
Spartak's mission in Russian Cup last season failed in the quarter-finals.Spartak Moskva are doing rather OK so far in their away games in the Premier League, having played 3 games and collected 4 points (1 win, 1 draw and 1 loss).
It might be tough going out on the road again for Spartak Moskva, facing their second straight away game. Especially as the previous game, ended with a defeat 1-3 versus CSKA Moskva. A home win before that, celebrating 2-1 vs Arsenal Tula.
Spartak has another fixture away, a Premier League game, against Rubin Kazan' in just four days. A tough schedule for the visitors!
Spartak have scored 3 goals on their travels this season, from 3 away games in the league. 4 goals have been conceded by Spartak in these games.
Head 2 Head
Top Goalscorers
  V. Volkov 5 goals |  J. Larsson 3 goals | E. Ponce Martínez 3 goals |
Rodina Moskva missing players
Spartak Moskva missing players
| Rodina Moskva | Spartak Moskva | ||||||
| Total | Home | Statistics | Stat | Away | Total | ||
| 25 | 11 | Played | P | 11 | 25 | ||
| 13 | 7 | Won | W | 5 | 14 | ||
| 5 | 3 | Drew | D | 2 | 5 | ||
| 7 | 1 | Lost | L | 4 | 6 | ||
| 47 | 26 | Scored | S | 15 | 44 | ||
| 47 | 17 | Conceded | C | 14 | 29 | ||
| 96% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 96% | ||
| 92% | 100% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 82% | 84% | ||
| 72% | 73% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 45% | 60% | ||
| 44% | 55% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 27% | 36% | ||
| 40% | 45% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 9% | 16% | ||
| 80% | 91% | BTTS | BTTS | 64% | 64% | ||
| 12% | 9% | Clean Sheets | C S | 18% | 24% | ||
| 12% | 0% | Failed to Score | F T | 18% | 16% | ||
| 4 | 4.6 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 6.2 | 5.9 | ||
| 5.5 | 5.3 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 4 | 3.7 | ||
| 2.4 | 2.6 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 3.1 | 2.8 | ||
| 2 | 1 | Red cards | R C | 1 | 3 | ||
| 164 | 99 | Total Shots | T S | 159 | 352 | ||
| 82 | 49 | Shots on Target | S O | 50 | 126 | ||
| 43% | 47% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 30% | 33% | ||
| 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 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 9 | 16 |
| 2 | Sochi | 7 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 15 |
| 3 | Spartak Moskva | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 11 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 14 |
| 4 | CSKA Moskva | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 13 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 13 |
| 5 | Rubin Kazan' | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 11 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 11 |
| 6 | Dinamo Moskva | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 11 |
| 7 | Rostov | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | -1 | 11 |
| 8 | Akhmat Grozny | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 5 | -2 | 10 |
| 9 | Lokomotiv Moskva | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 9 |
| 10 | Ural | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 9 |
| 11 | Krasnodar | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 8 |
| 12 | Tambov | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 8 | -3 | 7 |
| 13 | Arsenal Tula | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 11 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 7 | -4 | 5 |
| 14 | Ufa | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 7 | -8 | 5 |
| 15 | Khimki | 7 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 6 | -6 | 3 |
| 16 | Rotor Volgograd | 6 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 4 | -6 | 2 |