The second leg of the Russian Cup 2024/25 RPL Path quarter-final between Rostov and Spartak will take place on November 27 at the Rostov Arena. The first leg ended 1-0 in favor of Rostov. Rostov vs. Spartak: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Referee: Sergey Karasev (Russia)
Matches – 9 (RPL, 2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 40;
Average yellow cards per match – 4.4;
Red cards shown – 2;
Average fouls per match – 25;
Penalties – 22%.
Predicted lineups for Rostov vs. Spartak
Rostov (4-3-3): Rustam Yatimov – Andrey Langovich, Ilya Zhbanov, Viktor Melyokhin, Ivan Komarov – Konstantin Kuchaev, Daniil Shantaliy, German Ignatov – Rodrigo Saravia, Anton Shamonin, Alexei Sutormin.
Spartak (4-5-1): Alexander Selikhov – Daniil Denisov, Alexis Duarte, Myenty Abena, Ricardo Mangas – Daniil Zorin, Mikhail Ignatov, Roman Zobnin, Danil Prutsev, Theo Bongonda – Willian Jose.
The starting lineup for each team in their previous match in this tournament is listed.
Rostov
Valery Karpin's side emerged victorious in the first leg (1-0), extending their unbeaten run in the Russian Cup to six matches (4 wins, 2 draws). However, it was only the second time in their last nine matches in this tournament that Rostov managed a clean sheet. To advance to the RPL Path semi-final, the team needs to avoid defeat in 90 minutes.
- The club has not lost in regulation time in 11 of their last 12 home matches in the Russian Cup (8 wins, 3 draws).
- At least three goals have been scored in 90 minutes in 5 of the team's last 7 home games in this tournament.
- Both opponents scored in regulation time in 6 of Rostov's last 7 home matches in the national cup.
Spartak
Dejan Stankovic's side saw their three-match winning streak in the Russian Cup come to an end with the first-leg defeat. Moreover, Spartak failed to score for only the second time in the current tournament, having netted at least three goals in 4 of their previous 6 matches. To reach the RPL Path semi-final, the Moscow team needs to win by at least two goals in regulation time; a one-goal victory would lead to a penalty shootout.
Defender Nikita Chernov will miss the game due to injury.
- The team has not lost in regulation time in 5 of their last 6 away matches in the national cup (4 wins, 1 draw).
- At least one opponent failed to score in 90 minutes in 8 of the club's last 9 away games in this tournament.
- No more than two goals were scored in regulation time in 5 of Spartak's last 7 away matches in the Russian Cup.
Rostov vs. Spartak: Match Prediction
For Rostov, the result of the first leg could be decisive, as they have the capability to maintain their advantage at home. The team has been showing good results on their home turf, largely due to their effective attacking play. In their last 12 home games in the Russian Cup, Rostov players failed to score in regulation time only once, netting eight goals in their last three matches.
Spartak will aim to turn the tide and will likely take the initiative. Goals from the Moscow side are expected, as they have scored in all three away games in the current national cup, totaling seven goals. Additionally, in their last five head-to-head encounters in the league at Rostov's ground, the club has scored at least two goals.
I anticipate a high-scoring game from both sides, so my prediction: Both teams to score – Yes
