The Matchday 4 clash in the Russian Premier League between Krylia Sovetov and Baltika will take place on August 9 at the Solidarity Samara Arena. Krylia Sovetov vs. Baltika: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Krylia Sovetov
Magomed Adiev's side achieved an impressive 4-1 victory away against Rostov in the last round. The team has collected 7 points from the start of the tournament (2 wins, 1 draw), making them the closest challengers to the leading Lokomotiv. Additionally, with 7 goals scored, Krylia Sovetov ranks among the top 3 most prolific clubs in the championship. However, they have only kept a clean sheet in one of their last seven RPL matches.
- Both teams scored in 5 of Krylia Sovetov's last 7 Premier League games.
- Krylia Sovetov scored in 5 of their last 6 home matches in this tournament.
- The club has not won in 5 of their last 7 league matches (2 draws, 3 losses).
Predicted lineup for Krylia Sovetov (3-4-3)
Sergey Pesyakov – Dominik Oroz, Alexander Soldatenkov, Sergey Bozhin – Kirill Pechenin, Mikhailo Banyats, Nikolay Rasskazov, Alexey Sutormin – Vadim Rakov, Amar Rakhmanovich, Maxim Vityugov.
Forward Vladimir Khubulov and defender Ivan Lepsky are sidelined due to injuries. Midfielder Ilzat Akhmetov and defender Nikita Chernov have joined the squad. Additionally, the RFU Appeals Committee rejected forward Vladimir Pisarsky's appeal against his suspension.
Baltika
The Kaliningrad side matched the record start for RPL newcomers. In three matches, Andrey Talalaev's team has collected 7 points, drawing with Dynamo (1-1) and defeating Spartak (3-2) and Orenburg (3-2). Notably, in their previous Premier League season, Baltika never managed a three-match unbeaten streak. The team has scored in 11 consecutive league matches and currently sits third in the standings.
- Kaliningrad has conceded in 11 of their last 12 RPL matches.
- Away from home, Baltika has not won in 4 of their last 5 league matches (1 draw, 3 losses).
- At least one goal has been scored in both halves in 5 of Baltika's last 7 Premier League games.
Predicted lineup for Baltika (4-5-1)
Maxim Borisko – Sergey Varatynov, Kevin Andrade, Nathan Gassama, Mingiyan Beveev – Vladislav Saus, Andrey Mendel, Ilya Petrov, Nikolay Titkov, Maxim Petrov – Bryan Gil.
Referee
Rafael Shafeev (Russia)
Matches – 8 (RPL, 2024/25 - 2025/26);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 25;
Average yellow cards per match – 3.1;
Red cards shown – 2;
Average fouls per match – 23;
Penalties – 38%.
Krylia Sovetov vs. Baltika: Match Prediction
Both teams have started the championship with impressive results, each securing a significant victory. Baltika's scoring streak in the RPL extends to 11 matches. Meanwhile, Krylia Sovetov failed to score only against Spartak in their last 12 Premier League games. However, both teams have defensive vulnerabilities. Krylia Sovetov conceded in 8 of their last 10 home matches in this tournament. Andrey Talalaev's side was known for their defense in the First League, but maintaining such a level in the RPL will be challenging.
In terms of the outcome, my preference is for the visitors. Baltika has shown their ability to pragmatically take points from strong opponents, as seen in their matches against Spartak and Dynamo. Krylia Sovetov's favorable fixture list has helped them secure victories against weaker opponents, but Kaliningrad will not be as accommodating.
My prediction: Baltika will not lose and Total Over 1.5 goals
