Spartak Moscow vs Rubin Prediction, Tips & Odds
Spartak Moscow vs Rubin
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The model favours Spartak Moscow to win against Rubin, projecting a scoreline of 2-1. Spartak Moscow currently sits in 4th place in the league, having accumulated 19 points from 9 matches with a record of 6 wins, 1 draw, and 2 losses. Their goal difference of +9 indicates a solid attacking performance, having scored 16 goals while conceding just 7. With three wins in their last five matches, Spartak appears to be in good form, showcasing their ability to secure points consistently. On the other hand, Rubin occupies 6th place with 12 points from the same number of games, recording 2 wins, 6 draws, and just 1 loss. Their goal difference of +1 reflects a more balanced but less potent attack, scoring 12 goals while conceding 11. Rubin has struggled to convert draws into wins, with their last five matches yielding only one victory, highlighting a potential vulnerability as they search for more decisive performances. The model suggests a win probability of approximately 60% for Spartak Moscow, with the projected score of 2-1. However, a potential caveat is that if Rubin can maintain their defensive solidity and convert more of their chances, they could pose a challenge. For a detailed breakdown of how we reached this prediction, please refer to the "How We Reached This Prediction" section, which is based on an in-house model analysing expected goals and actual results across the season, crafted by The Daily Punt Analysis Team.
Betting Predictions
How the model works, and its full prediction record, are set out on our How It Works and Accuracy pages.
Spartak Moscow have kept a clean sheet in 31% of matches. Rubin average 1.3 goals per game.
Spartak Moscow manage games at home, conceding just 1.05 goals per match. Rubin score 1.29 on the road.
The most likely scoreline per our model at 16.6% probability.
Spartak Moscow have been the stronger side, winning 55% of their matches.
Our model projects a 1-0 Spartak Moscow win as the most likely scoreline at 16.6% probability. 4 of the top six outcomes feature Spartak Moscow clean sheets, in line with their 31% clean-sheet rate this season.
Lines averaged across 2 bookmakers. Spartak Moscow are the favourites on the spread, so the larger handicaps pay more if they win comfortably while the smaller lines protect the bet on a narrower result.
Best Betting Odds
Spartak Moscow vs Rubin| Bookmaker | 1X2 | O/U 2.5 | BTTS | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | X | 2 | Over | Under | Yes | No | |
| 1.60 | 4.05 | 5.90 | 1.91 | 1.91 | 1.90 | 1.80 | |
| 1.64 | 4.15 | 6.05 | 1.97 | 1.97 | 1.90 | 1.82 | |
Goals Probability
Avg. bookmaker oddsDouble Chance
Bet covers two outcomesHead to Head
Last 10 Meetings (Spartak Moscow leads 6-3)In the last 10 matches between Spartak Moscow and Rubin, Spartak Moscow has won 6 times, Rubin has won 3 times, and there has been 1 draw. The scorelines indicate a generally competitive rivalry, though Spartak has shown a stronger performance with several convincing victories, including a 4-1 win and a 3-1 win. Rubin's wins have been narrower, such as a 2-1 result, which suggests that while they can compete, they have struggled to dominate matches against Spartak. The last time Rubin won in this fixture was in February 2021, indicating that Spartak has had the upper hand more recently.
Premier League Standings
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Dynamo | 10 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 15 | 8 | 7 | 22 | WWWWW |
| 2 |  CSKA Moscow | 10 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 18 | 9 | 9 | 22 | WWDWD |
| 3 |  Zenit | 10 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 22 | 11 | 11 | 21 | WWWLW |
| 4 |  FC Krasnodar | 10 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 16 | 10 | 6 | 21 | LDDDW |
| 5 | Spartak Moscow | 10 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 17 | 8 | 9 | 20 | DWWLD |
| 6 | Rubin | 10 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 12 | 12 | 0 | 12 | LDDDW |
| 14 |  Akron | 10 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 11 | 19 | -8 | 8 | LWDDD |
| 15 |  Rodina Moskva | 10 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 10 | 25 | -15 | 5 | LDLLL |
| 16 |  Fakel | 10 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 6 | 18 | -12 | 3 | LLDLL |
Venue Record
Current season at home / on the roadKey Statistics
2026 SeasonSpartak Moscow have won 18 of their last 25 matches at home, drawing 5 and losing 2. Their recent home fixtures include beat Spartak Moscow 1-0 and beat Spartak Moscow 3-0.
Overall, the wider run reads 23W 11D 8L from the last 42 games (55% win rate). The form line is positive, with more wins than defeats across the sample.
Rubin have won 6 of their last 17 matches on the road, drawing 7 and losing 4. Their recent away fixtures include drew with Rubin 1-1 and drew with CSKA Moscow 1-1.
Overall, the wider run reads 14W 15D 6L from the last 35 games (40% win rate). The form line is positive, with more wins than defeats across the sample.
Lineups
Lineups not yet announced
Starting lineups are usually confirmed approximately 1 hour before kick-off.
Unavailable Players
0 playersSpartak Moscow
No reported absences
Rubin
No reported absences
Betting Strategy
High-probability picks are the most likely outcomes. Value selections are markets where our model's probability sits above the price implied by the odds. They will not always come in, but the odds are in your favour over time.
Yellow Card Prediction
The referee for this fixture has not been confirmed, so we are sitting this card market out.
Corner Prediction
Spartak Moscow have averaged 7.0 corners per match at home; Rubin 3.6 on the road. Combined that projects roughly 6.3 corners in this fixture. Our pick is under 9.5 corners at 1.80.
Player Stats Bet
Spartak Moscow have generated 1.00 xG per game across their recent matches, winning 55% of them. They put 5.4 shots on target per match, giving their attackers the volume needed to land a goal-involvement bet. Spartak Moscow player to score or assist at 1.55 looks well supported by the data.
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The Daily Punt Analysis Team
Data-driven football predictions and betting tips
This forecast was built by the The Daily Punt Analysis Team using our in-house statistical model. We feed the model two layers of data for every fixture: each team's recent expected goals (xG and xGA) and their actual goals scored and conceded, split by home and away venue. The numbers run through a Poisson distribution that produces a probability for every possible scoreline, which we then convert into fair odds for the 1X2, correct score, BTTS, and over/under markets.
Before publishing, we cross-check our fair odds against the prices the major bookmakers are offering. Where a bookmaker is paying out more than our model says is mathematically fair, we flag that market as a value bet on this page.
