Main prediction: Byki to win

Alternative tip: double chance Krasnodar

Other market: over 10.5 corners

This 01/09 (Tuesday), Fakel and Krasnodar return to action in the Russian Cup 2026/27. The match will be at Central'nyi Stadion Profsoyuzov, at 16:30.

Fakel arrive for this match with 0 win(s) in their last 5 matches across all competitions. Krasnodar have won 5 time(s). Krasnodar have a 17% chance of winning according to the bookies.

The competition is starting to take shape. Follow the prediction for Fakel vs Krasnodar and find out how to bet, where to watch and the probable line-ups.

Prediction for Fakel vs Krasnodar

APWin Prediction

Double Chance: Draw or Krasnodar

Overview Fakel vs Krasnodar

Krasnodar go in as favourites, with odds of 1.64 and a 17% chance of winning. The track record reinforces this, with 3 win(s) for Byki against 3 for Fakelony. The odds for a home win are {team_a_odds} and a draw is {draw_odds}.

In the Russian Cup soccer, Fakel have 0 win(s), 0 draw(s) and 2 defeat(s), with 1 goal(s) scored and 3 conceded. The top scorer is Ilnur Alshin, with 1 goal(s). On the other side, Krasnodar have 1 win(s), 1 draw(s) and 0 defeat(s), with 2 goal(s) scored and 1 conceded. Kazbek Mukailov is the top scorer with 1 goal(s).

In the last 5 clashes between Fakel and Krasnodar, all had under 9.5 corners.

Fakel are unbeaten against Krasnodar in 7 matches.

Fakel are winless in 3 matches in the competition.

Fakel have lost 3 matches in a row in the Russian Cup.

Fakel have conceded goals in their last 3 matches in the competition.

Krasnodar are unbeaten in 6 matches in the league.

In the last 5 matches involving Krasnodar, all had under 2.5 goals.

Head-to-head between Fakel and Krasnodar

In 7 clashes, Krasnodar have the advantage over Fakel: 3 win(s) against 0 and 4 draw(s). The most recent was on 02/08/2026, in the Russian Premier League, the match score was: Krasnodar 3-2 Fakel.

This data can contextualise the predictions for Fakel vs Krasnodar, but it guarantees nothing. Each team's form must be taken into account.

Check out all the predictions for the Russian Cup and see all the analysis before you bet.

Fakel: current form

Fakel have played only 2 match(es) in the Russian Cup.

With so few matches, their recent performance speaks louder: in their last 5 matches across all competitions, there were 0 win(s), 2 draw(s) and 3 defeat(s).

In the Russian football Cup the situation is this:

0 win(s), 0 draw(s), 2 defeat(s)

0 win(s) in their last 5 across all competitions

0.2 goals per match in their last 5 across all competitions

Top scorer: Ilnur Alshin (1 goal(s))

Krasnodar: current form

Meanwhile, Krasnodar have played only 2 match(es) in the Russian Cup.

With little data in the league, their last 5 matches across all competitions show 5 win(s), 0 draw(s) and 0 defeat(s).

In this competition, the team arrives with these numbers:

1 win(s), 1 draw(s), 0 defeat(s)

5 win(s) in their last 5 across all competitions

1.2 goals per match in their last 5 across all competitions

Top scorer: Kazbek Mukailov (1 goal(s))

Fakel vs Krasnodar key players

In the Russian Cup, Ilnur Alshin carries Fakelony's attack with 1 goal(s).

The playmaker is Belajdi Pusi, leading in assists with 1. In the whole season, Belajdi Pusi has 16 goal(s).

On the other side, Kazbek Mukailov is the name that frightens the most for Byki with 1 goal(s) in the Russian Cup.

In terms of playmaking, Dmitri Vorobjev leads in assists with 1. In the whole season, Jhon Cordoba has accumulated 17 goal(s).

Fakel vs Krasnodar statistics in the Russian Cup

Few matches into the league yet. Fakel have an average of 14 corners and 1 cards per match. Krasnodar have 14 corners and 1.5 cards. Check the statistics for Fakel vs Krasnodar in the table below.

Home Team

Fakel Team Logo

Fakel

Russia - Russian Cup

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall L D L L D

0.4

Home L D D L L

0.4

Away L L L W D

0.8

Away Team

Krasnodar Team Logo

Krasnodar

Russia - Russian Cup

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall W W W W W

3

Home W W D W W

2.6

Away W W W W D

2.6

More tips for Fakel vs Krasnodar

In addition to the main prediction, see other betting markets for Fakel vs Krasnodar in the Russian Cup:

👉 Our prediction is: Under 2.5 goals in the match

If you're expecting Fakel vs Krasnodar to be a goal fest, think again.

We predict the total to remain under 2.5 goals in this match as neither side figures to have enough attacking firepower to give the opposition's defence much trouble.

👉 Our prediction is: Both teams don't score

Looking at the current form of both teams, betting the 'no' on the Both Teams to Score market seems like the smart way to go.

It's hard to see both teams getting goals in this match. The two defences have been quite solid, while the offences have had a hard time in front of goal. With that combination, this match could very well be a low-scoring affair with one or none of the teams finding the back of the net.

Correct score prediction for Fakel vs Krasnodar

The head-to-head record and the odds converge towards the same reading. Krasnodar arrive as favourites. Our score projection: Fakel 0-2 Krasnodar. Getting the exact score right requires luck and analysis. Bet responsibly.

Where to watch Fakel vs Krasnodar

Check out where to watch the live match between Krasnodar and Fakel:

Broadcast: no broadcast scheduled

Predicted line-ups for Fakel and Krasnodar

The line-ups for Fakel vs Krasnodar in the Russian football Cup are officially confirmed between 45 minutes and 1 hour before the match, via the referee's official team sheet and the clubs' social media channels.

Follow below who is expected to take to the pitch.

Fakelony line-up

  • 1

    Daniil Frolkin

    Goalkeeper

  • 5

    Albert Gabaraev

    Defender

  • 9

    Axel Dable

    Forward

  • 10

    Ilnur Alshin

    Forward

  • 11

    Aleksey Sutormin

    Forward

  • 44

    Yuri Zhuravlev

    Defender

  • 52

    Ravil Netfullin

    Midfielder

  • 53

    Matvey Bardachev

    Defender

  • 55

    Darko Todorović

    Defender

  • 97

    Butta Magomedov

    Midfielder

  • 99

    Nikolay Giorgobiani

    Midfielder

The starting eleven is confirmed minutes before kick-off.

Byki line-up

  • 1

    Stanislav Agkatsev

    Goalkeeper

  • 3

    Vitor Tormena

    Defender

  • 5

    Jubal

    Defender

  • 8

    Douglas Augusto

    Midfielder

  • 9

    Jhon Cordoba

  • 10

    Dmitri Vorobjev

    Forward

  • 15

    Lucas Olaza

    Defender

  • 18

    Christian Cardoso

    Midfielder

  • 23

    Juan Boselli

    Forward

  • 40

    Ilya Vakhania

    Defender

  • 53

    Aleksandr Chernikov

    Midfielder

The Krasnodar starting eleven is confirmed close to the initial whistle.

Match details for Fakel vs Krasnodar

Match: Fakel vs Krasnodar

Tournament: Russian football Cup 2026/27

Date: 01/09/2026

Time: 16:30 (Brasília time)

Venue: Central'nyi Stadion Profsoyuzov

Broadcast: none scheduled

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Published on 29 August 2026, at 20:15 Last updated on 29 August 2026, at 20:15
Author: Gustavo Porto

Sports betting analyst with over ten years of experience in football analysis, match statistics and betting markets.