Rostov and Fakel face each other on Saturday 09.05.2026, at 17:00 (UK Time), in a Russian Premier League 2026/27 match. The game will take place at Rostov's home ground, the Rostov Arena.
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Selmashi and Fakelony, grounded in an in-depth statistical analysis of both sides. We aim to empower bettors with reliable insights, delivering today’s top free betting tip to support smarter, more profitable choices.
APWin predictions for Rostov vs Fakel
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Double Chance: Rostov or Draw
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Rostov preview
Rostov heads into the match with the following record in the Russian Premier League: in 6 matches, Selmashi secured 1 victories, 2 draws, and 3 losses, maintaining an average of 0.83 points per game.
Taking a broader look at Selmashi's 2026/27 season, the team has achieved a total of 15 victories so far.
Rostov has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 50 goals, of which 7 were scored in the Russian Premier League, resulting in an average of 1.17 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Ronaldo Cesar Soares dos Santos, who has found the back of the net 6 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offence. Egor Golenkov has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 4 assists.
On the defensive side, Rostov has conceded 10 goals in the Russian Premier League (an average of 1.67 per game) and 54 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.15 per match in the 2026/27 campaign.
Fakel preview
Fakel comes into the game with 6 matches played so far in the Russian Premier League. They have secured 0 victories, 2 draws, and 4 losses, maintaining an average of 0.33 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2026/27 season, the team has recorded 21 wins, 12 draws, and 13 losses.
Fakelony's attack has been highly effective, scoring 53 goals during this period. Of that total, 3 were netted in the Russian Premier League, with an average of 0.5 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.15.
Fakelony's offensive system is led by Belajdi Pusi, the team's top scorer this season. The albanian forward has found the back of the net 16 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Belajdi Pusi. The forward has contributed with 1 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 7 goals with an average of 1.17 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 37 goals in 46 matches, averaging 0.8 per match.
Head to head: Rostov vs Fakel
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Rostov
Russia - Russian Premier League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W L L W D |
1.4 |
| Home | W W D L L |
1.4 |
| Away | L L D W W |
1.4 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 17% | 0% | 20% |
| Goals | 2.83 | 2 | 3 |
| Scored | 1.17 | 1 | 1.2 |
| Conceded | 1.67 | 1 | 1.8 |
| Both Teams to Score | 67% | 100% | 60% |
| Without Conceding | 17% | 0% | 20% |
| Failed To Score | 33% | 0% | 40% |
| 1st to Score | 33% | 100% | 20% |
|
xG
|
1.74 | 1.44 | 1.8 |
|
xGA
|
1.2 | 0.94 | 1.25 |
Fakel
Russia - Russian Premier League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D L D L L |
0.4 |
| Home | D L D D L |
0.6 |
| Away | L L L W D |
0.8 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Goals | 1.67 | 1 | 3 |
| Scored | 0.5 | 0.25 | 1 |
| Conceded | 1.17 | 0.75 | 2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 33% | 25% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 33% | 50% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 67% | 75% | 50% |
| 1st to Score | 33% | 25% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.19 | 1.2 | 1.18 |
|
xGA
|
1.3 | 1.32 | 1.24 |
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