Spartak Kostroma and Shinnik face each other on Sunday 03.22.2026, at 13:00 (UK Time), in a FNL 2025/26 match. The game will take place at Spartak Kostroma's home ground, the .

Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Spartak Kostroma and Shinnik, 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 Spartak Kostroma vs Shinnik

With odds already defined by leading bookmakers, our specialists have thoroughly reviewed the key match data. Check out our expert prediction below:

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Spartak Kostroma Win

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👉 Our prediction is: Shinnik to win the 1st half

Shinnik is a tough opponent to face, particularly away from home. They have enough dangerous attacking weapons to deal some damage up front, while the defence is quite solid as well.

It would not be a shock if they come in and give their hosts Spartak Kostroma a bit of a scare in the early going.

That is why we recommend taking Shinnik to win the first half.

👉 Our prediction is: Both teams don't score

Based on our analysis, we are confident that the best bet is to go 'no' on the Both Teams to Score market.

The matchup figures to be a tight, defensive one, with both teams desperate not to get caught out. That's why we see only one or none of the teams finding the back of the net in this encounter, which are the conditions needed to win the bet.

Spartak Kostroma preview

Spartak Kostroma heads into the match with the following record in the FNL: in 24 matches, Spartak Kostroma secured 9 victories, 10 draws, and 5 losses, maintaining an average of 1.54 points per game.

Taking a broader look at Spartak Kostroma's 2025/26 season, the team has achieved a total of 9 victories so far.

Spartak Kostroma has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 35 goals, of which 35 were scored in the FNL, resulting in an average of 1.46 goals per game.

Individually, the standout performer is Aleksandr Saplinov, who has found the back of the net 5 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offence. Artur Gharibyan has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 1 assists.

On the defensive side, Spartak Kostroma has conceded 29 goals in the FNL (an average of 1.21 per game) and 29 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.16 per match in the 2025/26 campaign.

Shinnik preview

Shinnik comes into the game with 24 matches played so far in the FNL. They have secured 7 victories, 9 draws, and 8 losses, maintaining an average of 1.25 points per game in the competition.

Across all competitions in the 2025/26 season, the team has recorded 8 wins, 10 draws, and 8 losses.

Shinnik's attack has been highly effective, scoring 26 goals during this period. Of that total, 21 were netted in the FNL, with an average of 0.88 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.

Shinnik's offensive system is led by Daniil Kornyushin, the team's top scorer this season. The russian defender has found the back of the net 6 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Artemi Kosogorov. The midfielder has contributed with 0 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 22 goals with an average of 0.92 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 24 goals in 26 matches, averaging 0.92 per match.

Head to head: Spartak Kostroma vs Shinnik

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Home Team

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Spartak Kostroma

Russia - FNL

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall D D D L D

1.54

Home D D L L W

1.25

Away D D L D L

1.83

Away Team

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Shinnik

Russia - FNL

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall D W L L D

1.25

Home D W D W W

1.69

Away L L L D L

0.73

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Published on 19 March 2026, at 20:05 Last updated on 19 March 2026, at 20:05
Author: Amauri Barbosa

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