The Matchday 30 clash in the Russian Premier League between Spartak and Khimki will take place on May 24 at the Lukoil Arena in Moscow. Spartak vs. Khimki: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Spartak
Dejan Stankovic's side triumphed over Krylia Sovetov 2-0 away in the last round. This victory marked Spartak's first win in their last four RPL matches (1 draw, 2 losses). Additionally, the team recorded their 16th clean sheet of the season, a club record for a 30-round campaign. Spartak currently sits fifth in the table with 54 points, and only a win will allow them to contend for a top-three finish. Notably, Spartak has scored 30 goals at home this season, second only to Dynamo Moscow (37).
- The club has avoided defeat in 15 of their last 18 home matches in the Premier League (12 wins, 3 draws).
- The team has scored at least twice in 5 of their last 7 home league matches.
- Spartak has found the net in the second half in each of their last seven home RPL games.
Predicted lineup for Spartak (4-3-3)
Ilya Pomazun – Daniil Denisov, Nikita Chernov, Alexis Duarte, Ricardo Mangas – Daniil Khlusevich, Roman Zobnin, Danil Prutsev – Jesus Medina, Pablo Solari, Mikhail Ignatov.
Defender Ruslan Litvinov will miss the match due to injury.
Khimki
Magomed Adiev's side defeated Rubin 3-2 at home in the last round. As a result, Khimki avoided defeat in four consecutive RPL matches (1 win, 3 draws). However, they have not kept a clean sheet in their last seven league encounters. Khimki is currently 11th in the table with 29 points, and a draw will secure their Premier League status. Notably, Khimki has conceded 51 goals this season, better than only two other teams.
- The club has not won in 12 of their last 13 away matches in the Premier League (4 draws, 8 losses).
- The team has scored more than once in only 1 of their last 11 away league matches.
- Khimki has conceded in the second half in 5 of their last 7 away RPL matches.
Predicted lineup for Khimki (4-5-1)
Nikita Kokarev – Dani Fernandez, Danil Stepanov, Georgy Dzhikiya, Alexander Filin – Zelimkhan Bakaev, Lucas Vera, Butta Magomedov, Robert Mejia, Ilya Berkovsky – Anton Zabolotny.
Defender Diego Luna will miss the match due to injury. Defender Edgardo Farina is suspended.
Referee
Egor Egorov (Russia)
Matches – 9 (RPL, 2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 35;
Average yellow cards per match – 3.9;
Red cards shown – 0;
Average fouls per match – 28;
Penalties – 44%.
Spartak vs. Khimki: Match Prediction
Despite not being in their best form, Dejan Stankovic's side is still the favorite at home. They have already secured nine home wins this season, with five of those in their last seven matches. During this stretch, Spartak has defeated strong opponents like Zenit and Lokomotiv. Moreover, the team is highly productive at home, scoring 18 goals in their last seven RPL matches.
Khimki faces a tough challenge, having lost 5 of their last 7 away Premier League games and their last three visits to Spartak in the league. However, they play openly and often score, finding the net in 6 of their last 8 away RPL matches. Yet, they also concede frequently, allowing 20 goals in their last nine away league games.
I expect a high-scoring game with a victory for the hosts. My prediction: Home Win and Total Over 2.5 goals
