Main prediction: under 1.5 goals

Alternative tip: 1X

Other market: Asian handicap -1.25 Volna Kovernino

This 09/09 (Wednesday), Volna Kovernino and Rotor Volgograd return to action in the Russian Cup 2026/27. The match will be at Lokomotiv Stadium, at 12:00.

Volna Kovernino arrive for this match with 2 win(s) in their last 5 matches across all competitions. Rotor Volgograd have won 0 time(s). Rotor Volgograd have a 43.86% chance of winning according to the bookies.

The competition is starting to take shape. Follow the prediction for Volna Kovernino vs Rotor Volgograd and find out how to bet, where to watch and the probable line-ups.

Prediction for Volna Kovernino vs Rotor Volgograd

APWin Prediction

1st Half Draw

Overview Volna Kovernino vs Rotor Volgograd

Rotor Volgograd are favourites, with a 43.86% chance of winning according to the bookmakers. The odds for a Rotor Volgograd win are at 2.28 and a draw at 3.6.

In the Russian Cup, Volna Kovernino have 2 win(s), 0 draw(s) and 0 defeat(s), with 3 goal(s) scored and 1 conceded, with as top scorer with 0 goal(s). Meanwhile, Rotor Volgograd have not yet played in the Russian Cup.

In the last 3 matches involving Volna Kovernino, all had under 9.5 corners.

Rotor Volgograd are winless in 3 matches in the competition.

Rotor Volgograd have conceded goals in their last 3 matches in the league.

In the last 3 matches involving Rotor Volgograd, all had under 9.5 corners.

Head-to-head between Volna Kovernino and Rotor Volgograd

Volna Kovernino and Rotor Volgograd have never faced each other in any official competition. This will be the first head-to-head clash between the teams.

Volna Kovernino arrive for this unprecedented clash with 2 win(s), 2 draw(s) and 1 defeat(s) this season, scoring 4 goals (0.8 per match).

Meanwhile, Rotor Volgograd have 18 win(s), 13 draw(s) and 14 defeat(s), with 62 goals scored (1.38 per match).

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Volna Kovernino: current form

Volna Kovernino have played only 2 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 2 win(s), 2 draw(s) and 1 defeat(s).

In the Russian football Cup the situation is this:

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

2 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))

Rotor Volgograd: current form

On the other side, Rotor Volgograd have not yet made their debut in the Russian Cup 2026/27, but have played 45 match(es) this season before the tournament.

See the numbers:

18 win(s), 13 draw(s), 14 defeat(s)

62 goals scored (1.38 per match)

Top scorer: Ilya Safronov (7 goal(s))

Volna Kovernino vs Rotor Volgograd key players

Volna Kovernino do not have any registered goals yet. The team have taken to the pitch, but their attacking numbers are at zero for now.

Meanwhile, Rotor Volgograd have not yet made their debut in the Russian Cup, so individual data in the league does not exist yet.

In the season, however, Ilya Safronov already has 7 goal(s).

Volna Kovernino vs Rotor Volgograd statistics in the Russian Cup

Few matches into the league yet. Volna Kovernino have an average of 7 corners and 0 cards per match. Rotor Volgograd have 0 corners and 0 cards. Check the statistics for Volna Kovernino vs Rotor Volgograd in the table below.

Home Team

Volna Kovernino Team Logo

Volna Kovernino

Russia - Russian Cup

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall W W L D D

1.6

Home W L D L D

1

Away W D D D W

1.8

Away Team

Rotor Volgograd Team Logo

Rotor Volgograd

Russia - Russian Cup

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall D L L L D

0.4

Home L D W W W

2

Away D L L L W

0.8

More tips for Volna Kovernino vs Rotor Volgograd

In addition to the main prediction, see other betting markets for Volna Kovernino vs Rotor Volgograd in the Russian Cup:

👉 Our prediction is: Draw

This matchup between Volna Kovernino and Rotor Volgograd has all the makings of a hard-fought stalemate, so our top tip for the match is to bet on the draw on the 1X2 market.

Neither side is particularly appealing to bet on to win given their uneven form of late. And we also see great value in the 2.75 odds for a draw, which is hard to pass up.

👉 Our prediction is: Both teams to score

The best betting option for Volna Kovernino vs Rotor Volgograd is the Both Teams to Score market - BTTS. After all, both teams need to seek victory and shouldn't 'park the bus' waiting for the opponent.

But that's not the only reason we believe in a game with goals for both teams. We also see value odds in the BTTS market when we have two offensive teams, as is the case with Volna Kovernino and Rotor Volgograd in this game.

To guarantee a win on Both Teams to Score, as the name suggests, we need both Volna Kovernino and Rotor Volgograd to score goals.

Correct score prediction for Volna Kovernino vs Rotor Volgograd

Two very well-drilled defences and the visitors as favourites in the odds. A low-scoring match with a win for Rotor Volgograd. Probable score: Volna Kovernino 0-1 Rotor Volgograd. The correct result is the market with the highest variance. Bet with awareness.

Where to watch Volna Kovernino vs Rotor Volgograd

Check out where to watch the live match between Rotor Volgograd and Volna Kovernino:

Broadcast: no broadcast scheduled

Predicted line-ups for Volna Kovernino and Rotor Volgograd

The line-ups for Volna Kovernino vs Rotor Volgograd 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.

Volna Kovernino line-up

The starting eleven is confirmed minutes before kick-off.

Rotor Volgograd line-up

  • 4

    Georgi Yudintsev

  • 6

    Mikhail Umnikov

  • 10

    Artem Simonyan

  • 11

    Abu-Said Eldarushev

  • 13

    Nikita Chagrov

  • 16

    Nikolay Poyarkov

  • 17

    Nikolay Pokidyshev

  • 18

    Ilya Rodionov

  • 24

    Aleksandr Kleshchenko

  • 25

    Vladis-Emmersón Illoy-Ayet

  • 28

    Aleksandr Khubulov

The Rotor Volgograd starting eleven is confirmed close to the initial whistle.

Match details for Volna Kovernino vs Rotor Volgograd

Match: Volna Kovernino vs Rotor Volgograd

Tournament: Russian football Cup 2026/27

Date: 09/09/2026

Time: 12:00 (Brasília time)

Venue: Lokomotiv Stadium

Broadcast: none scheduled

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Published on 6 September 2026, at 20:12 Last updated on 8 September 2026, at 14:30
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.