The Matchday 20 clash in the Russian Premier League between Paris NN and Krasnodar will take place on March 7 at the Nizhny Novgorod Stadium. Paris NN vs. Krasnodar: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Paris NN
Viktor Goncharenko's side triumphed over Akron at home in the last round (2-1). As a result, Paris NN ended a four-match winless streak in the league (1 draw, 3 losses). Additionally, the club improved their goal difference in the current RPL season to -18, moving off the bottom spot in this category. In the standings, the team climbed to 11th place with 19 points. Notably, Paris NN has conceded more goals (35) than any team except Akron (36) this season.
- The team has not won in 13 of their last 15 home matches in the RPL (4 draws, 9 losses).
- The club has scored no more than once in 7 of their last 8 home league games.
- A maximum of three goals have been scored in 7 of Paris NN's last 8 home matches in the Premier League.
Predicted lineup for Paris NN (5-3-2)
Nikita Medvedev – Alexander Ektov, Sven Karic, Stanislav Magkeev, Nikita Kakkoev, Juan Camilo Castillo – Vyacheslav Grulev, Luka Ticic, Nikolay Kalinsky – Juan Boselli, Alexander Koksharov.
Midfielder Konstantin Maradishvili will miss the game due to injury.
Krasnodar
Murad Musaev's side dropped points in their last home encounter with Krylia Sovetov (1-1). This marked Krasnodar's fifth consecutive match without a win in the Premier League (4 draws, 1 loss) – the club's longest winless streak in the league since 2013. In the standings, the team slipped to third place, but they are level on points with Zenit and Spartak, who occupy the top two spots (40 points each). Notably, Krasnodar is the only club unbeaten away from home in the current RPL season.
- The club has not lost in their last ten away matches in the Premier League (6 wins, 4 draws).
- Both teams have scored in 4 of Krasnodar's last 5 away league games.
- At least three goals have been scored in 5 of Krasnodar's last 6 away matches in the RPL.
Predicted lineup for Krasnodar (4-2-3-1)
Stanislav Agkatsev – Giovanni Gonzalez, Diego Enrique Costa, Kaio, Lucas Olaza – Kevin Lenini, Nikita Krivtsov – Joao Bachi, Eduard Spertsyan, Viktor Sa – John Cordoba.
Defender Vitor Tormena and midfielder Eduard Spertsyan will miss the game due to injuries.
Match Prediction: Paris NN vs. Krasnodar
Paris NN delivered a solid performance against Akron, winning and scoring two goals. The team rarely struggles with scoring at home, having failed to find the net in only six of their last 23 home league matches. However, their defensive line has been unimpressive, conceding in 12 of their last 15 home league games, and at least twice in nine of those encounters.
Krasnodar favors attacking football and aims to play aggressively up front even away from home, creating numerous opportunities. The team has scored in their last seven away RPL matches, netting at least twice in five of them, including three goals against strong opponents Lokomotiv and Spartak. However, Krasnodar has kept just one clean sheet in their last five away games, conceding two goals each to Khimki and Akron, who are in the lower half of the standings.
I believe both teams will showcase their attacking prowess and exchange goals. My prediction: Both teams to score – Yes
