The Matchday 3 clash of the FONBET 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
The Moscow team lost to Makhachkala in the last round. The regular time ended in a draw (1-1), but the opponents were more precise in the penalty shootout (3-4). However, after 90 minutes, Spartak hasn't lost in 5 of their last 6 Russian Cup matches, securing 4 victories. The team's scoring streak in this tournament extends to 7 games. In Group C standings, Dejan Stanković's side is in 2nd place with 4 points.
- The capital club has conceded in 6 of their last 8 Russian Cup games.
- In 5 of their last 7 home matches in the Russian Cup, Spartak has not scored more than two goals.
- 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 the Nizhny Novgorod team in their last 15 national Cup matches (2 draws, 11 losses), with Pari NN conceding in all games during this stretch. The club's attack has been modest, scoring more than one goal in only one of their last 12 games in this tournament. In Group C, Alexey Shpilevsky's side is in third place.
- 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.
Match Prediction for Spartak vs. Pari NN
Nizhny Novgorod is a favorable opponent for the Moscow side. Spartak has defeated Pari NN in 6 of their last 8 official meetings (2 draws), scoring at least two goals in all the victories during this period. Judging by the recent results, the Moscow team is expected to secure another three points.
Both of Alexey Shpilevsky's wins this season were at home. On the road, the Nizhny Novgorod team has a streak of 11 losses in the RPL and Russian Cup. During this period, they have 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.
Spartak managed only one goal in their first-round match, but luck wasn't on their side in the final stages. After that cup match, Dejan Stanković's side played two RPL matches, scoring two goals against Rubin and Zenit, teams that are defensively stronger than Nizhny Novgorod. I believe the Moscow side will capitalize on their chances against a team that concedes frequently.
My prediction: Spartak to win and Total Over 1.5 goals
