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 previous 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 they have conceded exactly two goals in three of those games. However, the club has also scored at least twice in each of their last five Premier League matches. Additionally, the team received four yellow cards in the last round, doubling their average total for cautions. 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 Djiku, Daniil Denisov – Nail Umyarov, Esequiel Barco, Christopher Martins, Ruslan Litvinov, Gedson Fernandes – Levi Garcia, Marquinhos.
Krylia Sovetov
The Samara side secured a 2-0 victory over Sochi in the last round, ending a four-match winless streak in the league (2 draws, 2 losses). However, during this period, they failed to score only against Krasnodar. Magomed Adiev's team kept a clean sheet for the first time in six recent Premier League matches. In the overall standings, Krylia Sovetov are level on points with Spartak but lead the Moscow side on additional criteria.
- The team scored in 8 of their last 9 Premier League games.
- Away from home, they have avoided defeat in 6 of their last 8 league matches (2 wins, 4 draws).
- In 6 of their last 8 away matches in this tournament, Krylia Sovetov have not conceded more than two goals.
Predicted lineup for Krylia Sovetov (3-4-3)
Sergey Pesyakov – Ivan Lepsky, Dominik Oroz, Nikolay Rasskazov – Sergey Bozhin, Fernando Costanza, Sergey Babkin, Tomas Galdames – Ivan Aleynikov, Amar Rahmanovic, Ilzat Akhmetov.
Forwards Vladimir Khubulov and Vadim Rakov, as well as midfielder Maxim Vityugov, are injured.
Referee
Kirill Levnikov (Russia)
Matches – 24 (Russian Premier League, 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 have proven to be a favorable opponent for Spartak. The Moscow club has defeated Krylia Sovetov in their last 9 home meetings in the Premier League. Nevertheless, I would caution against betting on a home win. Dejan Stankovic's side lacks consistency and could spring an unpleasant surprise on their fans in any match. However, they should be able to pick up points. The Samara team struggles on the road, winning just 2 of their last 11 Premier League away matches (5 draws, 4 losses).
Spartak has improved their finishing. The team has a goal-scoring streak in the league of six matches, scoring at least twice in five consecutive games. However, they also allow a lot at the back. In the last round, the head coach was not afraid to field two new defenders, and the team conceded twice against a low-scoring Dynamo side. Spartak has only two clean sheets in the current championship, and Krylia Sovetov, who have scored in their last 8 away Premier League matches, could exploit the hosts' defensive issues.
My prediction: Spartak not to lose and Total over 2.5 goals
