Main prediction: Spartak Moskva to win

Alternative tip: Spartak Moskva to win and both teams to score

Other market: over 10.5 corners

The season is still early days and Rubin Kazan are back on the pitch this 19/08 (Wednesday).

The clash is against Spartak Moskva, at Kazan' Arena, at 16:30, in the Russian Cup.

Only a few matches into the league so far. In their last 5 across all competitions, Rubin Kazan have won 1 time(s) and Spartak Moskva have won 4. Spartak Moskva are the clear favourites with a 28% chance at the sportsbooks.

See where to watch, the probable line-ups and the best prediction for Rubin Kazan vs Spartak Moskva.

Prediction for Rubin Kazan vs Spartak Moskva

APWin Prediction

Double Chance: Draw or Spartak Moskva

Overview Rubin Kazan vs Spartak Moskva

Spartak Moskva are the favourites in the clash, with odds of 2.2 and a 28% chance of winning. Krasno-Belye's performance this season justifies this status. The odds for a Krasno-Zelyonye win are 3.61 and a draw is 3.9.

In the Russian Cup soccer, Rubin Kazan have 0 win(s), 0 draw(s) and 1 defeat(s), with 0 goal(s) scored and 5 conceded. The top scorer is Dmitry Kabutov, with 0 goal(s). On the other side, Spartak Moskva have 1 win(s), 0 draw(s) and 0 defeat(s), with 5 goal(s) scored and 1 conceded. Manfred Ugalde is the top scorer with 2 goal(s).

Head-to-head between Rubin Kazan and Spartak Moskva

In 24 clashes, Spartak Moskva have the advantage over Rubin Kazan: 13 win(s) against 4 and 7 draw(s). The most recent was on 11/05/2026, in the Russian Premier League, the match score was: Spartak Moskva 2-1 Rubin Kazan.

This data can contextualise the predictions for Rubin Kazan vs Spartak Moskva, 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.

Rubin Kazan: current form

Rubin Kazan have played only 1 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 1 win(s), 2 draw(s) and 2 defeat(s).

In the Russian football Cup the situation is this:

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

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

1 goals per match in their last 5 across all competitions

Top scorer: Dmitry Kabutov (0 goal(s))

Spartak Moskva: current form

Meanwhile, Spartak Moskva have played only 1 match(es) in the Russian Cup.

With little data in the league, their last 5 matches across all competitions show 4 win(s), 0 draw(s) and 1 defeat(s).

In this competition, the team arrives with these numbers:

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

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

2.6 goals per match in their last 5 across all competitions

Top scorer: Manfred Ugalde (2 goal(s))

Rubin Kazan vs Spartak Moskva key players

Rubin Kazan have not yet scored in the Russian Cup.

But in the season, Mirlind Daku already has 10 goal(s) on their record.

On the other side, Manfred Ugalde is the name that frightens the most for Krasno-Belye with 2 goal(s) in the Russian Cup.

In terms of playmaking, Igor Dmitriev leads in assists with 2. In the whole season, Pablo Solari has accumulated 8 goal(s).

Rubin Kazan vs Spartak Moskva statistics in the Russian Cup

Few matches into the league yet. Rubin Kazan have an average of 7 corners and 3 cards per match. Spartak Moskva have 17 corners and 0 cards. Check the statistics for Rubin Kazan vs Spartak Moskva in the table below.

Home Team

Rubin Kazan Team Logo

Rubin Kazan

Russia - Russian Cup

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall D D L W L

1

Home D L D D D

0.8

Away D L W L W

1.4

Away Team

Spartak Moskva Team Logo

Spartak Moskva

Russia - Russian Cup

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall W L W W W

2.4

Home L W W D W

2

Away W W D L W

2

More tips for Rubin Kazan vs Spartak Moskva

In addition to the main prediction, see other betting markets for Rubin Kazan vs Spartak Moskva in the Russian Cup:

👉 Our prediction is: Spartak Moskva to win the 1st half

Spartak Moskva to win the first half is our top tip for this match. The visitors have the tools on both ends of the pitch to give their hosts some serious trouble, which makes them such an intriguing bet.

Meanwhile, their half-time odds are also more appealing and bring better value than the result of the full match.

👉 Our prediction is: Over 2.5 goals in the match

Expect a good number of goals in this match.

We predict the total to reach over 2.5 goals after closely examining the numbers of Rubin Kazan and Spartak Moskva, who are among the better attacking sides in the league.

Correct score prediction for Rubin Kazan vs Spartak Moskva

Spartak Moskva arrive with a better campaign and good attacking power. The visitors' favoritism in the odds is backed by the numbers. Exact score: Rubin Kazan 1-2 Spartak Moskva. Score prognosis involves high uncertainty. Bet calmly.

Where to watch Rubin Kazan vs Spartak Moskva

Check out where to watch the live match between Spartak Moskva and Rubin Kazan:

Broadcast: no broadcast scheduled

Predicted line-ups for Rubin Kazan and Spartak Moskva

The line-ups for Rubin Kazan vs Spartak Moskva 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.

Krasno-Zelyonye line-up

  • 2

    Egor Teslenko

    Defender

  • 3

    Denil Maldonado

    Defender

  • 5

    Igor Vujačić

    Defender

  • 6

    Uguchukwu Iwu

  • 12

    Anderson Arroyo Córdoba

    Defender

  • 14

    Ignacio Pino

    Midfielder

  • 18

    Maksim Ignatjev

    Defender

  • 22

    Veldin Hodža

    Midfielder

  • 23

    Ruslan Bezrukov

    Midfielder

  • 38

    Evgeniy Staver

    Goalkeeper

  • 43

    Jacques-Julien Siwe

The starting eleven is confirmed minutes before kick-off.

Krasno-Belye line-up

  • 3

    Christopher Wooh

    Defender

  • 6

    Srđan Babić

    Defender

  • 7

    Pablo Solari

    Forward

  • 9

    Manfred Ugalde

    Forward

  • 10

    Marquinhos

    Forward

  • 18

    Nail Umiarov

    Midfielder

  • 19

    Mirlind Daku

  • 47

    Roman Zobnin

    Midfielder

  • 68

    Ruslan Litvinov

    Defender

  • 83

    Gedson Carvalho Fernandes

  • 98

    Aleksandr Maximenko

    Goalkeeper

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

Match details for Rubin Kazan vs Spartak Moskva

Match: Rubin Kazan vs Spartak Moskva

Tournament: Russian football Cup 2026/27

Date: 19/08/2026

Time: 16:30 (Brasília time)

Venue: Kazan' Arena

Broadcast: none scheduled

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Published on 16 August 2026, at 20:06 Last updated on 16 August 2026, at 20:06
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.