Rubin Kazan host Spartak Moscow in the Russian Premier League this weekend, with the visitors requiring three points if they are to keep up the pressure on rivals Lokomotiv at the top of the standings. However, with the hosts being on a run of three matches unbeaten in the top-flight themselves, it promises to be a close encounter at the Kazan Arena.
Russian Premier League – Kazan Arena, Kazan – Saturday 17th March – 16:00 UK Time
Rubin Kazan vs Spartak Moscow Match Preview
Former Russian champions Rubin Kazan take on Spartak Moscow in the Premier League on Saturday evening, and despite a significant gap between the duo in the standings, many are predicting a tight affair. Managers Kurban Berdyev and Massimo Carrera will both be hoping to get one over on each other come kick-off, with some of Russian football’s biggest talents set to feature. For those who are still unsure of who to back at the bookies before kick-off, be sure to check out our top betting tip below. However, let’s first take a closer look at the two teams, starting with the home side.
Rubin Kazan Team News & Form
Rubin Kazan come into their clash with Spartak Moscow off to back of a narrow away win over Tosno, their third consecutive Premier League clash without defeat. However, the hosts still have just seven victories to their name so far this season, with a lack of goals having severely hampered their progress. However, manager Berdyev has led his side to some fine defensive displays so far this season, with Kazan having conceded just 18 goals from their 22 outings to date. Brazilian Jonathas is Rubin’s leading scorer so far this season.
Spartak Moscow Team News & Form
Spartak have dropped just two points from their last five Premier League outings, however they remain eight points behind rivals Lokomotiv Moscow at the top of the standings. Dutch international Quincy Promes will be looking to add to his ten league goals so far this season, while Brazilian Luiz Adriano is likely to be another major threat to the Kazan backline. The visitors are the leading scorers in the Russian top-flight, scoring 37 goals in just 22 matches.
Rubin Kazan vs Spartak Moscow Head to Head
The two teams have met 31 times in the past, with Spartak Moscow having won 14 of such encounters to date, as well as registering eight draws. However, Rubin Kazan won the last time the two teams met at the Kazan Arena, coming out on top in an entertaining 4-2 success.
Rubin Kazan vs Spartak Moscow Betting Odds and Predictions
Despite their status as the home team this weekend, it perhaps comes as a surprise that Rubin Kazan go into the match as the underdogs for victory with the majority of bookmakers. The hosts can be backed at odds of 9/5 with Ladbrokes, while those looking to bet on an away win for Spartak Moscow can take advantage of 9/5 odds from the same bookmaker.
Rubin Kazan vs Spartak Moscow Betting Tip
However, our top betting tip for the match is to bet on both teams scoring during the 90 minutes, which can be found at best odds of 19/20 with Ladbrokes.
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