The Matchday 14 clash in the Russian Premier League between Baltika and Krasnodar will take place on November 9 at the Rostec Arena in Kaliningrad. Baltika vs. Krasnodar: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Baltika
In the last round, the Kaliningrad side defeated Akhmat at home (2-0). This victory marked their third win in the last four league matches (1 draw), and during this period, Andrey Talalaev's team did not concede a single goal. Notably, this is Baltika's second such streak in the RPL 2025/26. Overall, the club has conceded only six goals, which is the best record in the tournament. In the standings, the team occupies the 4th place, trailing their closest rival by five points.
- No more than two goals have been scored in 10 of Baltika's last 11 Premier League games.
- The club has not lost at home in six consecutive league matches (3 wins, 3 draws).
- In their last five home games in this tournament, Baltika has not conceded more than one goal.
Predicted lineup for Baltika (3-4-3)
Maxim Borisko – Sergey Varatynov, Nathan Gassama, Alexander Filin – Mingiyan Beveev, Vladislav Saus, Ilya Petrov, Nikolay Titkov – Bryan Gil, Tenton Yenne, Sergey Pryakhin.
Midfielders Maxim Petrov and Andrey Mendel are injured.
Krasnodar
Murad Musayev's side triumphed over Spartak at home in the last round (1-0), securing their fourth consecutive Premier League victory. The team has remained unbeaten in five league matches. The goal conceded against the Moscow side was the first in this stretch. Notably, in the same game, Krasnodar recorded their worst foul statistics of the season – 24 (average 15). Thanks to their unbeaten run, the club maintains the lead in the standings, ahead of their closest pursuer by two points.
- Krasnodar opened the scoring in 5 of their last 7 RPL matches.
- In 5 of their last 6 away Premier League matches, the team kept a clean sheet.
- The club has won 5 of their last 7 away league games (2 draws).
Predicted lineup for Krasnodar (4-5-1)
Stanislav Agkatsev – Valentin Paltsev, Vitor Tormena, Sergey Petrov, Lucas Olaza – Eduard Spertsyan, Joao Bachi, Kevin Lenini, Alexander Chernikov, Danila Kozlov – Victor Sa.
Forwards Moses Kobnan, Gustavo Furtado, and defender Jubal are injured. Forward John Cordoba, defender Diego Costa, and midfielders Nikita Krivtsov and Douglas Augusto are suspended.
Referee
Aleksey Sukhoi (Russia)
Matches – 6 (RPL, 2025/26);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 26;
Average yellow cards per match – 4.3;
Red cards shown – 1;
Average fouls per match – 30;
Penalties – 50%.
Baltika vs. Krasnodar: Match Prediction
In the last round, the Kaliningrad side admirably handled the challenge of four suspended players. Baltika not only secured a victory but also managed to keep another clean sheet, marking their 9th shutout in the RPL 2025/26. In the upcoming match, Krasnodar will face a similar test. Predicting the outcome in such a situation is extremely difficult, as the reigning champions are in excellent form, but without a group of key players, Murad Musayev's team will undoubtedly face challenges.
Krasnodar has lost their main striker, and Nikita Krivtsov has scored four goals. Without the authors of more than a third of their goals, breaking through the nearly flawless defense of the hosts will be tough. I believe Krasnodar will focus on defending their goal. Moreover, the club is as proficient in this as Baltika. Murad Musayev's team holds the second position for the number of clean sheets, and away, the team has not conceded in 5 of their last 6 Premier League matches.
In the central match of the round, fans will be expecting spectacular football. There will be plenty of emotions, but likely few goals. My prediction: Total under 2.5 goals
