Russia · Russian Cup · kick-off 3 Sept 2026 00:45
Full time · score 3-1
pPS pre-match readiness (0-100): Spartak Moskva 70 · Rodina Moskva 48
mPS in-play performance (0-100): Spartak Moskva 42 · Rodina Moskva 44
Shots on target 0-0 · corners – · possession –
NextGOAL tip: Rodina Moskva +1.75 · 1 stars
Two teams from Moscow meet in the Russian Cup, with Spartak Moskva having won the last 3 meetings against Rodina Moskva (3-0, 2-1, 5-1). But this time Rodina Moskva are in their worst form of the season, losing 3 straight and conceding 10 goals in those 3 matches (1-4, 1-3, 0-3). Meanwhile, Spartak Moskva are unbeaten in 4 straight and have scored at least 1 goal in every match of that stretch (2-1, 1-1, 2-0, 1-1). The stark contrast in form makes this match look like the home side will dominate almost entirely, but Rodina Moskva still have a weapon in scoring early, with 61% of their goals this season coming before halftime (18% in the 1-15 min, 22% in the 16-30 min, 21% in the 31-45 min). If they sit deep and hit on the counter, the match might not be as one-sided as many expect.