Main prediction: under 1.5 goals

Alternative tip: double chance Spartak Kostroma

Other market: under 1.5 goals

This 08/09 (Tuesday), FK Ryazan and Spartak Kostroma return to action in the Russian Cup 2026/27. The match will be at Central'nyj Sportivn'yj Kompleks, at 15:00.

FK Ryazan arrive for this match with 2 win(s) in their last 5 matches across all competitions. Spartak Kostroma have won 3 time(s). Spartak Kostroma have a 54.35% chance of winning according to the bookies.

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

Prediction for FK Ryazan vs Spartak Kostroma

APWin Prediction

BTTS - Yes

Overview FK Ryazan vs Spartak Kostroma

Spartak Kostroma are favourites, with a 54.35% chance of winning according to the bookmakers. The odds for a Spartak Kostroma win are at 1.84 and a draw at 4.17.

In the Russian Cup, FK Ryazan have 1 win(s), 1 draw(s) and 0 defeat(s), with 3 goal(s) scored and 1 conceded, with as top scorer with 0 goal(s). Meanwhile, Spartak Kostroma have not yet played in the Russian Cup.

Head-to-head between FK Ryazan and Spartak Kostroma

FK Ryazan and Spartak Kostroma have never faced each other in any official competition. This will be the first head-to-head clash between the teams.

FK Ryazan arrive for this unprecedented clash with 1 win(s), 1 draw(s) and 1 defeat(s) this season, scoring 3 goals (1 per match).

Meanwhile, Spartak Kostroma have 16 win(s), 17 draw(s) and 10 defeat(s), with 58 goals scored (1.35 per match).

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

FK Ryazan: current form

FK Ryazan 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 2 win(s), 1 draw(s) and 2 defeat(s).

In the Russian football Cup the situation is this:

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

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

1.4 goals per match in their last 5 across all competitions

Top scorer: (0 goal(s))

Spartak Kostroma: current form

On the other side, Spartak Kostroma have not yet made their debut in the Russian Cup 2026/27, but have played 43 match(es) this season before the tournament.

See the numbers:

16 win(s), 17 draw(s), 10 defeat(s)

58 goals scored (1.35 per match)

Top scorer: Amur Kalmykov (9 goal(s))

FK Ryazan vs Spartak Kostroma key players

FK Ryazan do not have any registered goals yet. The team have taken to the pitch, but their attacking numbers are at zero for now.

Meanwhile, Spartak Kostroma have not yet made their debut in the Russian Cup, so individual data in the league does not exist yet.

In the season, however, Amur Kalmykov already has 9 goal(s).

FK Ryazan vs Spartak Kostroma statistics in the Russian Cup

Few matches into the league yet. FK Ryazan have an average of 9 corners and 0 cards per match. Spartak Kostroma have 0 corners and 0 cards. Check the statistics for FK Ryazan vs Spartak Kostroma in the table below.

Home Team

FK Ryazan Team Logo

FK Ryazan

Russia - Russian Cup

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall D W L L W

1.4

Home D W L W W

2

Away W L L W L

1.2

Away Team

Spartak Kostroma Team Logo

Spartak Kostroma

Russia - Russian Cup

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall W W L D W

2

Home W D D W L

1.6

Away W L W D W

2

More tips for FK Ryazan vs Spartak Kostroma

In addition to the main prediction, see other betting markets for FK Ryazan vs Spartak Kostroma in the Russian Cup:

👉 Our prediction is: Draw

FK Ryazan will have the home advantage in this match, and with the quality of their players to the strength of their performances, they will have the upper hand. But even with all that said, our betting tip is to go for a draw in FK Ryazan vs Spartak Kostroma.

We just see some flaws that Spartak Kostroma can exploit in order to hold the home side to a draw. And with odds of 3.05, the potential payout for a draw is well worth a shot.

👉 Our prediction is: Both teams to score

The best betting option for FK Ryazan vs Spartak Kostroma is the Both Teams to Score market - BTTS. After all, both teams need to seek victory and shouldn't 'park the bus' waiting for the opponent.

But that's not the only reason we believe in a game with goals for both teams. We also see value odds in the BTTS market when we have two offensive teams, as is the case with FK Ryazan and Spartak Kostroma in this game.

To guarantee a win on Both Teams to Score, as the name suggests, we need both FK Ryazan and Spartak Kostroma to score goals.

Correct score prediction for FK Ryazan vs Spartak Kostroma

Two very well-drilled defences and the visitors as favourites in the odds. A low-scoring match with a win for Spartak Kostroma. Probable score: FK Ryazan 0-1 Spartak Kostroma. The correct result is the market with the highest variance. Bet with awareness.

Where to watch FK Ryazan vs Spartak Kostroma

Check out where to watch the live match between Spartak Kostroma and FK Ryazan:

Broadcast: no broadcast scheduled

Predicted line-ups for FK Ryazan and Spartak Kostroma

The line-ups for FK Ryazan vs Spartak Kostroma 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.

FK Ryazan line-up

The starting eleven is confirmed minutes before kick-off.

Spartak Kostroma line-up

  • 2

    Nikolai Tarasov

  • 7

    Kirill Malyarov

  • 10

    David Karaev

  • 13

    Ilya Rubtsov

  • 17

    Dmitri Kaptilovich

  • 18

    Vladislav Kamilov

  • 21

    Marko Bugarin

  • 22

    Anatoly Nemchenko

  • 68

    Mikhail Gaydash

  • 69

    Kirill Chursin

  • 90

    Amur Kalmykov

The Spartak Kostroma starting eleven is confirmed close to the initial whistle.

Match details for FK Ryazan vs Spartak Kostroma

Match: FK Ryazan vs Spartak Kostroma

Tournament: Russian football Cup 2026/27

Date: 08/09/2026

Time: 15:00 (Brasília time)

Venue: Central'nyj Sportivn'yj Kompleks

Broadcast: none scheduled

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Published on 5 September 2026, at 20:22 Last updated on 5 September 2026, at 20:22
Author: Amauri Barbosa

Sports betting analyst with over 15 years of experience. At APWin, he writes football predictions, reviews bookmakers and explains the reasoning behind every bet.