The Matchday 20 clash in the Russian Premier League between Pari NN and Krasnodar will take place on March 7 at the Nizhny Novgorod Stadium. Pari NN vs. Krasnodar: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Pari NN
Viktor Goncharenko's side triumphed over Akron at home in the last round (2-1). As a result, Pari NN ended a four-match winless streak in the league (1 draw, 3 losses). Additionally, the club improved its goal difference this season in the RPL to -18, moving away from the last place in this category. The team climbed to 11th place in the standings, accumulating 19 points. Notably, Pari NN (35) has conceded more goals in the current championship than any team except Akron (36).
- The team has failed to win 13 of their last 15 home matches in the RPL (4 draws, 9 losses).
- A maximum of three goals were scored in 7 of Pari NN's last 8 home matches in the Premier League.
Predicted lineup for Pari 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 not play due to injury.
Krasnodar
In the last round, Murad Musaev's side dropped points in a home draw against Krylia Sovetov (1-1). This marked Krasnodar's fifth consecutive match without a win in the Premier League (4 draws, 1 loss), the longest winless streak for the club 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 (all with 40 points). Notably, Krasnodar is the only club yet to suffer a defeat away from home in the current RPL season.
- The club is unbeaten in their last ten away matches in the Premier League (6 wins, 4 draws).
- Both teams scored in 4 of Krasnodar's last 5 away league matches.
- 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 not play due to injuries.
Referee
Vladimir Moskalyov (Russia)
Matches – 7 (RPL, 2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 30;
Average yellow cards per match – 4.3;
Red cards shown – 3;
Average fouls per match – 24;
Penalties – 0%.
Match Prediction for Pari NN vs. Krasnodar
Pari NN delivered a solid performance against Akron, securing victory and scoring two goals. Generally, the team rarely struggles with scoring at home, having failed to score in only six of their last 23 home matches in the Premier League. However, their defensive line has been unimpressive, conceding in 12 of their last 15 home league matches, and at least twice in nine of those encounters.
Krasnodar favors attacking football and strives to play proactively even away from home, creating as many chances as possible. In their last seven away matches in the RPL, the team has scored in each, and in five instances, they netted at least twice, scoring three goals against Lokomotiv and Spartak. However, in their last five away matches, the club has kept only one clean sheet, conceding twice against Khimki and Akron, who are in the lower half of the standings.
I believe both teams will showcase their attacking strengths and exchange goals. My prediction: Both teams to score – yes
* The starting lineup for each team is based on their last match in this tournament.
