Main prediction: Volgar Astrakhan to win
Alternative tip: over 1.5 goals in the 1st half
Other market: Asian handicap -1.25 Volgar Astrakhan
Volgar Astrakhan host Spartak Nal'chik this 26/08 (Wednesday), at Central'nyj Stadion Astrakhan'gazprom, at 17:00, in another chapter of the Russian football Cup.
In their last 5 duels across all competitions, Volgar Astrakhan have won 3 time(s). Spartak Nal'chik have won 0. Volgar Astrakhan are the favourites with a 58% chance according to the bookmakers.
See the prediction Volgar Astrakhan vs Spartak Nal'chik, where to watch and the probable line-ups.
Prediction for Volgar Astrakhan vs Spartak Nal'chik
2nd Half Volgar Astrakhan Win
Overview Volgar Astrakhan vs Spartak Nal'chik
Volgar Astrakhan are favourites, with a 58% chance of winning according to the bookmakers and odds of 1.73. Volgar Astrakhan's performance this season backs up this status. The odds for a Spartak Nal'chik win are 4.62 and a draw is 3.94.
In the Russian Cup, Volgar Astrakhan have 1 win(s), 0 draw(s) and 0 defeat(s), with 2 goal(s) scored and 0 conceded, having as top scorer with 0 goal(s). Meanwhile, Spartak Nal'chik have 0 win(s), 1 draw(s) and 0 defeat(s), with 3 goal(s) scored and 3 conceded, and as top scorer with 0 goal(s).
Head-to-head between Volgar Astrakhan and Spartak Nal'chik
In 6 clashes, Volgar Astrakhan have the advantage over Spartak Nal'chik: 5 win(s) against 0 and 1 draw(s). The most recent was on 26/03/2017, in the FNL. Volgar Astrakhan won on that occasion.
The dominance in the head-to-head record is a factor that goes into the predictions for Volgar Astrakhan vs Spartak Nal'chik, but it does not define the result alone. The context of the tournament and each team's form weigh just as much as the record.
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Volgar Astrakhan: current form
Volgar Astrakhan 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 3 win(s), 2 draw(s) and 0 defeat(s).
In the Russian football Cup the situation is this:
1 win(s), 0 draw(s), 0 defeat(s)
3 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 Nal'chik: current form
Meanwhile, Spartak Nal'chik have played only 1 match(es) in the Russian Cup.
With little data in the league, their last 5 matches across all competitions show 0 win(s), 3 draw(s) and 2 defeat(s).
In this competition, the team arrives with these numbers:
0 win(s), 1 draw(s), 0 defeat(s)
0 win(s) in their last 5 across all competitions
0.8 goals per match in their last 5 across all competitions
Top scorer: (0 goal(s))
Volgar Astrakhan vs Spartak Nal'chik key players
Volgar Astrakhan have not yet scored in the Russian Cup.
But in the season, Dmitri Lesnikov already has 1 goal(s) on their record.
Spartak Nal'chik also do not have any registered goals yet. The team have taken to the pitch, but their attack has not yet left its mark.
Volgar Astrakhan vs Spartak Nal'chik statistics in the Russian Cup
Few matches into the league yet. Volgar Astrakhan have an average of 5 corners and 0 cards per match. Spartak Nal'chik have 9 corners and 0 cards. Check the statistics for Volgar Astrakhan vs Spartak Nal'chik in the table below.
Volgar Astrakhan
Russia - Russian Cup
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W D W W D |
2.2 |
| Home | W D W D W |
2.2 |
| Away | W W L L D |
1.4 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| Goals | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Scored | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Conceded | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Both Teams to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 1st to Score | 100% | 100% | 0% |
|
xG
|
0.76 | 1.76 | 0 |
|
xGA
|
-0.08 | 0.92 | 0 |
Spartak Nal'chik
Russia - Russian Cup
More tips for Volgar Astrakhan vs Spartak Nal'chik
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Correct score prediction for Volgar Astrakhan vs Spartak Nal'chik
Volgar Astrakhan are the favourites and the history of both teams scoring points to a lively match. Correct result: Volgar Astrakhan 2-1 Spartak Nal'chik. Predicting the exact score is difficult. The odds reflect this. Play with caution.
Where to watch Volgar Astrakhan vs Spartak Nal'chik
Check out where to watch the live match between Spartak Nal'chik and Volgar Astrakhan:
Broadcast: no broadcast scheduled
Predicted line-ups for Volgar Astrakhan and Spartak Nal'chik
The line-ups for Volgar Astrakhan vs Spartak Nal'chik 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.
Volgar Astrakhan line-up
The starting eleven is confirmed minutes before kick-off.
Spartak Nal'chik line-up
The Spartak Nal'chik starting eleven is confirmed close to the initial whistle.
Match details for Volgar Astrakhan vs Spartak Nal'chik
Match: Volgar Astrakhan vs Spartak Nal'chik
Tournament: Russian football Cup 2026/27
Date: 26/08/2026
Time: 17:00 (Brasília time)
Venue: Central'nyj Stadion Astrakhan'gazprom
Broadcast: none scheduled
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