The first stage of the FONBET Russian Cup 2025/26 quarter-final path match between Neftekhimik and Rostov will take place on November 26 at the Neftekhimik Stadium in Nizhnekamsk. Neftekhimik vs. Rostov: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Neftekhimik
In the previous round, the team defeated Ufa away (1:1, 3:1 on penalties). However, in regular time, Neftekhimik has not been able to win in five consecutive national Cup matches (4 draws, 1 loss). Notably, the club has not scored more than one goal in this stretch. For the first time in their history, Nizhnekamsk has reached the seventh round of the Russian Cup.
- At home, Nizhnekamsk has lost 6 of their last 8 matches in the national Cup (2 wins).
- The team has not conceded more than one goal in 5 of their last 6 matches in this tournament.
- Neftekhimik has scored in 7 of their last 10 home games in the Russian Cup.
Predicted lineup for Neftekhimik (4-3-3)
Nikolay Prisjazhnenko – Nikolay Tolstopyatov, Eduard Valyakhmetov, Magomed Musalov, Maxim Shiryaev – Danila Sukhomlinov, Denis Mikhailov, Sultan Dzhamilov – Daniil Rodin, Ivan Bober, Islam Mashukov.
Rostov
Jonathan Alba's side collected 7 points in the group stage of the RPL Path. Rostov achieved two wins (1 draw, 3 losses) and fell 6 points behind the leading duo. The team conceded in all group games but has been scoring in four consecutive matches in this tournament. This marks the fourth consecutive time the club has reached the playoffs of the national Cup.
- The team has not conceded more than one goal in 7 of their last 9 Russian Cup matches.
- Away, the club has not lost in 90 minutes in seven of their last nine national Cup matches (5 wins, 2 draws).
- In 7 of their last 9 away games in this tournament, Rostov has scored exactly 1 or 2 goals.
Predicted lineup for Rostov (4-3-3)
Daniil Odoyevsky – Umar Sako, Danila Prokhin, Andrey Langovich, Dmitry Chistyakov – Daniil Shantaley, German Ignatov, David Semenchuk – Timur Suleymanov, Khoren Bayramyan, Ivan Komarov.
Referee
Evgeny Kukulyak (Russia)
Matches – 7 (Russian Cup, 2024/25 - 2025/26);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 29;
Average yellow cards per match – 4.1;
Red cards shown – 0;
Average fouls per match – 22;
Penalties – 14%.
Neftekhimik vs. Rostov: Match Prediction
Nizhnekamsk has played all their matches in the current Russian Cup campaign away and finished three matches with the same score in regular time – 1:1. Home games for Neftekhimik in this tournament have been quite productive. The club has scored in 7 of their last 10 home matches in the national Cup. However, at home, the team has managed to keep a clean sheet in only two of their last 14 matches in the second most important Russian tournament. Notably, Nizhnekamsk conceded a significant portion of goals from FNL and Second League representatives.
In Group C, only Paris NN had a worse defensive performance than Rostov. Jonathan Alba's side failed to keep a clean sheet in any match, and away, the team conceded in 5 of their last 6 Russian Cup matches. Their playoff qualification was aided by an active attacking play: Rostov enters the upcoming match with a four-game scoring streak in this tournament, during which the team scored 8 goals. Away, the club scored in 6 of their last 8 national Cup matches.
My prediction: Both teams to score – yes
