The Matchday 24 clash in the Russian Premier League between Khimki and Krylia Sovetov will take place on April 13 at the Arena Khimki. Khimki vs. Krylia Sovetov: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Khimki
Frank Artiga's side suffered a 1-4 defeat away to Dynamo Makhachkala in the last round. As a result, Khimki recorded their fourth heavy defeat in the current championship and failed to win in 8 of their last 11 RPL encounters (3 draws, 5 losses). In the standings, the team has dropped to 12th place with 23 points, just three points clear of the relegation playoff zone. Notably, Khimki has conceded 41 goals this season, with only three clubs faring worse.
- The club has avoided defeat in 6 of their last 7 home matches in the RPL (3 wins, 3 draws).
- The team scored exactly one or two goals in 5 of their last 6 home games in the championship.
- Khimki has not conceded more than one goal in 5 of their last 7 home matches in the Premier League.
Predicted lineup for Khimki (4-4-2)
Nikita Kokarev – Petar Golubovic, Danil Stepanov, Georgy Dzhikiya, Alexander Filin – Zelimkhan Bakaev, Lucas Vera, Rezian Mirzov, Butta Magomedov – Robert Mejia, Anton Zabolotny.
Defender Diego Luna will miss the match due to injury.
Krylia Sovetov
In the previous round, Igor Osinkin's side drew 1-1 with Rubin at home. As a result, Krylia Sovetov failed to win for the fifth time in their last six championship matches (2 draws, 3 losses). Moreover, the club extended their streak of conceding goals in the Premier League to 13 matches. The Samara team sits in 11th place in the standings, ahead of Khimki only on additional indicators.
- The team has not won in 7 of their last 8 away matches in the RPL (3 draws, 4 losses).
- The club has conceded at least two goals in 5 of their last 6 away games in the championship.
- The Samara side has not scored in the second half in their last seven away matches in the Premier League.
Predicted lineup for Krylia Sovetov (4-4-2)
Sergey Pesjakov – Glenn Bale, Dominik Oroz, Alexander Soldatenkov, Tomas Galdames – Nikolay Rasskazov, Sergey Babkin, Roman Yezhov, Ivan Oleynikov – Fernando Costanza, Ivan Sergeev.
Referee
Ivan Abrosimov (Russia)
Matches – 8 (RPL, 2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 29;
Average yellow cards per match – 3.6;
Red cards shown – 0;
Average fouls per match – 25;
Penalties – 13%.
Match Prediction: Khimki vs. Krylia Sovetov
At home, Frank Artiga's side tends to play boldly, preferring an attacking style of football. In 11 home matches this season, Khimki failed to score only twice, and in 4 of their last 6 home RPL encounters, they have scored at least twice. However, the team's defense remains unreliable, as Khimki has managed to keep a clean sheet only four times in their last 18 home Premier League matches.
Defense is also not a strong suit for Krylia Sovetov, so the club often relies on active offensive play. Even away from home, the Samara side scores regularly: in their last nine away league matches, they failed to score only three times, and on three occasions during this period, they scored at least two goals. However, in their last eight away RPL games, Krylia Sovetov has not managed to keep a clean sheet, conceding at least twice in five of these matches.
I expect both teams to engage in an active and high-scoring game. My prediction: Both teams to score – Yes
