Russia · Russian Cup · kick-off 13 Oct 2026 20:00
Full time · score 1-0
pPS pre-match readiness (0-100): Spartak Kostroma 50 · Chelyabinsk 19
mPS in-play performance (0-100): Spartak Kostroma 44 · Chelyabinsk 78
Shots on target 3-7 · corners 4-8 · possession 44-56
NextGOAL tip: Spartak Kostroma (level) · 3 stars
This Russian Cup tie is a meeting between Spartak Kostroma and Chelyabinsk in the cup competition, a different context from the league both sides play in. Spartak Kostroma go in as the home side after coming through the rounds without slipping up, while Chelyabinsk also arrive ready for a fight. The two teams are not far apart in form, which makes this game look evenly matched before it even starts. If Spartak Kostroma score first, the game should open up and Chelyabinsk will have to push forward to respond. But if Chelyabinsk take the lead first, the hosts have a chance to hit back, because the overall pattern of play is expected to be close.