Main prediction: under 1.5 goals
Alternative tip: double chance Kaluga
Other market: under 1.5 goals
The Russian Cup 2026/27 brings Kaluga and Iskra Smolensk face to face.
The match is this 12/08 (Wednesday), at Annenki Arena, at 15:00. Two teams that need a result and will not make things easy.
Kaluga have a 72% chance of winning according to the bookmakers.
We have analysed the current form of both sides, checked the line-ups and reached the prediction for Kaluga vs Iskra Smolensk for this Russian Cup soccer clash. See also where to watch. Kaluga vs Iskra Smolensk: main prediction
Prediction for Kaluga vs Iskra Smolensk
1st Half Kaluga Win
Overview Kaluga vs Iskra Smolensk
Kaluga are strong favourites, with odds of just 1.39 and a 72% chance of winning. The odds for a Iskra Smolensk win are at 8.71 and a draw at 4.62.
Kaluga and Iskra Smolensk have not yet played any matches in the Russian Cup.
Kaluga are winless in 3 matches in the competition.
Kaluga have lost 3 matches in a row in the Russian Cup.
Kaluga have conceded goals in their last 3 matches in the competition.
In the last 6 matches involving Kaluga, all had over 9.5 corners.
Head-to-head between Kaluga and Iskra Smolensk
Kaluga and Iskra Smolensk have never faced each other in any official competition. This will be the first head-to-head clash between the teams.
Kaluga arrive for this unprecedented clash with 0 win(s), 0 draw(s) and 1 defeat(s) this season, scoring 0 goals (0 per match).
Meanwhile, Iskra Smolensk have 0 win(s), 0 draw(s) and 0 defeat(s), with 0 goals scored (0 per match).
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Kaluga: current form
Kaluga have not yet made their debut in the Russian Cup soccer, but have played 1 match(es) this season.
See the numbers before the start of the Russian football Cup:
0 win(s), 0 draw(s), 1 defeat(s)
0 goals scored (0 per match)
Top scorer: (0 goal(s))
Iskra Smolensk: current form
On the other side, Iskra Smolensk have not yet made their debut in the Russian Cup 2026/27, but have played 0 match(es) this season before the tournament.
See the numbers:
0 win(s), 0 draw(s), 0 defeat(s)
0 goals scored (0 per match)
Top scorer: (0 goal(s))
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Kaluga vs Iskra Smolensk key players
Kaluga have not yet taken to the pitch in the Russian Cup, so there are no individual data in the league for now.
But in the season, is already leading the way with 0 goal(s).
On the other side, Iskra Smolensk also make their season debut. Same situation: with no matches played, there are no names to highlight yet.
Kaluga vs Iskra Smolensk statistics in the Russian Cup
Still with no matches in the league, but the numbers for Kaluga vs Iskra Smolensk already show something. Kaluga have an average of 0 corners and 0 cards per match. Iskra Smolensk have 0 corners and 0 cards. See the statistics for Kaluga vs Iskra Smolensk in the table below.
Kaluga
Russia - Russian Cup
Iskra Smolensk
Russia - Russian Cup
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
0 |
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| Home |
0 |
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| Away |
0 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Goals | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scored | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Conceded | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Both Teams to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 1st to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
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xG
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0 | 0 | 0 |
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xGA
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0 | 0 | 0 |
More tips for Kaluga vs Iskra Smolensk
In addition to the main prediction, see other betting markets for Kaluga vs Iskra Smolensk in the Russian Cup:
Correct score prediction for Kaluga vs Iskra Smolensk
Both teams rarely concede goals. Kaluga hold the advantage in the odds in a clash that tends to be tight. Correct result: Kaluga 1-0 Iskra Smolensk. Predicting the exact score is difficult. The odds reflect this. Play with caution.
Where to watch Kaluga vs Iskra Smolensk
Check out where to watch the live match between Iskra Smolensk and Kaluga:
Broadcast: no broadcast scheduled
Predicted line-ups for Kaluga and Iskra Smolensk
The line-ups for Kaluga vs Iskra Smolensk 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.
Kaluga line-up
The starting eleven is confirmed minutes before kick-off.
Iskra Smolensk line-up
The Iskra Smolensk starting eleven is confirmed close to the initial whistle.
Match details for Kaluga vs Iskra Smolensk
Match: Kaluga vs Iskra Smolensk
Tournament: Russian football Cup 2026/27
Date: 12/08/2026
Time: 15:00 (Brasília time)
Venue: Annenki Arena
Broadcast: none scheduled
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