The Matchday 3 clash of the Russian Cup 2025/26 between Spartak and Pari NN will take place on August 26 at the Lukoil Arena in Moscow. Spartak vs. Pari NN: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Spartak
In the previous round, the Moscow team lost to Makhachkala. The regular time ended in a draw (1-1), but the opponent was more accurate in the penalty shootout (3-4). However, Spartak has not lost in regular time in 5 of their last 6 Russian Cup matches, securing 4 victories. The team's scoring streak in this tournament is now at 7 matches. In Group C, Dejan Stankovic's side holds the second spot with 4 points.
- The Moscow club has conceded in 6 of their last 8 games in the national Cup.
- In 5 of their last 7 home matches in the Russian Cup, Spartak has not scored more than twice.
- At least three goals have been scored in 10 of Spartak's last 13 home games in this tournament.
Predicted lineup for Spartak (4-4-2)
Ilya Pomazun – Egor Guziev, Daniil Khlusevich, Oleg Ryabchuk, Daniil Denisov – Daniil Zorin, Danil Prutsev, Igor Dmitriev, Roman Zobnin – Anton Zabolotny, Manfred Ugalde.
Forward Theo Bongonda is injured.
Pari NN
In the last round, the team defeated Rostov at home (1-0). This is only the second victory for Nizhny Novgorod in their last 15 national Cup matches (2 draws, 11 losses), with Pari NN conceding in all these encounters. Offensively, the team has been modest, scoring more than one goal in just one of their last 12 games in this tournament. In Group C, Alexey Shpilevsky's side occupies the third position.
- Both teams scored in 4 of Pari NN's last 5 away matches in the national Cup.
- The team has not won in 6 of their last 7 away games in this tournament (1 draw, 5 losses).
- Pari NN has scored in 8 of their last 10 away matches in the Russian Cup.
Predicted lineup for Pari NN (4-4-2)
Nikita Medvedev – Maxim Shnaptsov, Viktor Alexandrov, Sven Karic, Yaroslav Krashevsky – Andrey Ivlev, Mamadou Maiga, Daniil Lesovoy, Olakunle Olusegun – Juan Boselli, Vyacheslav Grulev.
Defender Alexander Ektov is injured.
Referee
Ranel Ziyakov (Russia)
Matches – 5 (Russian Cup, 2023/24 - 2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 11;
Average yellow cards per match – 2.2;
Red cards shown – 0;
Average fouls per match – 22;
Penalties – 20%.
Spartak vs. Pari NN: Match Prediction
Nizhny Novgorod has been a favorable opponent for the Moscow team. Spartak has defeated Pari NN in 6 of their last 8 official meetings (2 draws), scoring at least two goals in all victories during this period. Based on the teams' recent performances, Spartak is likely to secure three points again.
Both of Alexey Shpilevsky's side's victories this season were achieved at home. Away, however, Nizhny Novgorod has a streak of 11 losses in the RPL and the Russian Cup. During this period, the club has conceded at least two goals in 8 matches. Notably, in their last 7 away games in the national Cup, Pari NN has picked the ball out of their net 17 times.
In the first round, Spartak managed just one goal, but the team was unlucky in the finishing phase. After that Cup match, Dejan Stankovic's side played two RPL matches, scoring two goals against Rubin and Zenit, both of which have stronger defenses than Nizhny Novgorod. I believe the Moscow team will capitalize on their chances against a team that concedes frequently.
My prediction: Spartak to win and Total over 1.5
