The Matchday 5 clash in the Fonbet Russian Cup 2025/26 Regional Path between Rodina and Chelyabinsk will take place on October 15 at Arena Khimki. Rodina vs. Chelyabinsk: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Rodina
In the last round, the team thrashed SKA-Khabarovsk away (3-0). Thus, the Moscow club has won 5 of their last 7 matches in the Russian Cup (1 draw and 1 loss in regular time). Moreover, the Moscow side has scored in 15 consecutive matches in this tournament. Additionally, Rodina has scored at least twice in 11 matches during this period. It is worth noting that last season, the team failed to progress beyond the 5th stage of this tournament.
- At least three goals have been scored in 7 of Rodina's last 8 matches in the national Cup.
- The club has not won in 5 of their last 7 home games in the Russian Cup (1 draw, 4 losses).
- Both teams scored in 6 of Rodina's last 8 home games in this tournament.
Predicted lineup for Rodina (4-4-2)
Sergey Aidarov – Artem Beskibalny, Leo Goglichidze, Vladislav Samko, Alexander Alekhin – Daniil Chernyshev, Ruslan Maltsev, Arshak Koryan, Dmitry Markitesov – Gleb Knyazev, Svyatoslav Kozhedub.
Chelyabinsk
In the last round, the team secured a 3-2 victory away against Irkutsk. Chelyabinsk has made progress compared to the previous season when the club was eliminated in the 4th round. Notably, the team has not lost in 4 of their last 6 matches in the national Cup (3 wins and 1 draw in regular time). However, Chelyabinsk managed to keep a clean sheet in only two matches during this period. The club last reached the 5th round in the 2016/17 season.
- The team has not conceded more than one goal in 5 of their last 7 matches in the national Cup.
- Away in this tournament, Chelyabinsk has not won in 6 of their last 8 matches (2 draws, 4 losses).
- Chelyabinsk has scored in 5 of their last 7 away matches in the Russian Cup.
Predicted lineup for Chelyabinsk (4-4-2)
Vladimir Zadyraka – Vasily Palkin, Alan Agaev, Alexander Gapechkin, Rail Abdullin – Alexey Nikitenkov, Alexander Nosov, Danila Yemelyanov, Elizar Glukhov – Matvey Urvantsev, Denis Pushkarev.
Match Prediction: Rodina vs. Chelyabinsk
The opponents met less than a month ago in the FNL. The match in Chelyabinsk ended with a convincing 4-0 victory for the hosts. I'm sure the Moscow team remembers that result and will aim for a similarly convincing revenge. The attacking potential of the team is in good shape: the Moscow club has been showing excellent scoring form in the First League, scoring at least twice in 6 of their last 8 matches. In the Russian Cup, they have an impressive scoring streak. However, in only 2 of their last 8 home games in the second most important tournament, Rodina managed to keep a clean sheet.
Chelyabinsk is confident in the FNL 2025/26, so Roman Pilipchuk's side could engage in open football. This was evident in their recent head-to-head encounter. In the national Cup, Chelyabinsk has scored in 5 of their last 7 away matches. However, their defense lacks reliability: in the last 8 away games in the Russian Cup, Chelyabinsk only kept a clean sheet against amateur teams.
My prediction: Total over 2
