The Matchday 9 clash in the Russian Premier League between Spartak and Krylia Sovetov will take place on September 21 at the Lukoil Arena in Moscow. Spartak vs. Krylia Sovetov: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Spartak
In their last match, the team drew 2-2 with Dynamo Moscow. Spartak extended their unbeaten run in the league to four matches (2 wins, 2 draws), but in three of these games, Dejan Stankovic's side conceded exactly two goals. However, the club has also scored at least twice in their last five Premier League games. Additionally, the team received four yellow cards in the previous round, doubling their average total for warnings. In the standings, the Moscow side dropped to 8th place after losing points.
Head coach Dejan Stankovic is suspended for five matches in all Russian Football Union competitions.
- Both teams scored in 5 of Spartak's last 6 Premier League matches.
- The team has conceded at least one goal in 6 of their last 8 home league matches.
- Spartak has defeated Krylia Sovetov in 5 of their last 6 head-to-head meetings in the Premier League (1 draw).
Predicted lineup for Spartak (3-5-2)
Aleksandr Maksimenko – Christopher Wu, Aleksandr Dzhikiya, Daniil Denisov – Nail Umyarov, Ezequiel Barco, Christopher Martins, Ruslan Litvinov, Gedson Fernandes – Levi Garcia, Marquinhos.
Krylia Sovetov
In the last round, the Samara side secured a 2-0 victory over Sochi, ending a four-match winless streak in the league (2 draws, 2 losses). However, during this period, the team failed to score only against Krasnodar. Magomed Adiev's side kept a clean sheet for the first time in their last six Premier League matches. In the standings, Krylia Sovetov are level on points with Spartak but lead the Moscow side on additional criteria.
- Krylia Sovetov scored in 8 of their last 9 Premier League games.
- The team has avoided defeat in 6 of their last 8 away league matches (2 wins, 4 draws).
- Krylia Sovetov have not conceded more than two goals in 6 of their last 8 away matches in this tournament.
Predicted lineup for Krylia Sovetov (3-4-3)
Sergey Pesyakov – Ivan Lepsky, Dominik Oroz, Nikolay Rasskazov – Sergey Bozhin, Fernando Costanza, Mikhailo Banyats, Tomas Galdames – Ivan Aleinikov, Amar Rakhmanovich, Ilzat Akhmetov.
Forwards Vladimir Khubulov and Vadim Rakov, as well as midfielders Sergey Babkin and Maxim Vityugov, are injured.
Referee
Kirill Levnikov (Russia)
Matches – 24 (RPL, 2024/25 - 2025/26);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 120;
Average yellow cards per match – 5;
Red cards shown – 8;
Average fouls per match – 26;
Penalties – 38%.
Spartak vs. Krylia Sovetov: Match Prediction
Krylia Sovetov are a favorable opponent for Spartak. The Moscow club has beaten Krylia Sovetov in their last 9 home meetings in the Premier League. However, I would caution against betting on a home win. Dejan Stankovic's side lacks consistency and could surprise their fans unpleasantly in any match. Nonetheless, Spartak should pick up points. The Samara side struggles away, with just 2 wins in their last 11 Premier League away matches (5 draws, 4 losses).
Spartak has improved their chance conversion. The team is on a six-match scoring streak in the league, scoring at least twice in their last five games. However, they also allow many chances at their goal. In the previous round, the head coach was not afraid to field two newcomers in defense, and the team conceded twice from a low-scoring Dynamo. In the current championship, Spartak has only two clean sheets, and Krylia Sovetov, scoring in their last 8 away Premier League matches, could exploit the hosts' defensive issues.
My prediction: Spartak will not lose and Total Over 2.5 goals
