The Matchday 4 clash of the FONBET Russian Cup 2025/26 between Krylia Sovetov and Krasnodar will take place on September 17 at the Solidarity Samara Arena. Krylia Sovetov vs. Krasnodar: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Krylia Sovetov
In the previous round, the Samara side emerged victorious over Dynamo Moscow (0-0, 5-4 on penalties). Notably, the team kept a clean sheet for the first time in their last 20 Russian Cup matches. However, their six-match goal-scoring streak in this tournament came to an end. Additionally, the club has not lost in regular time in 4 of their last 5 national Cup matches (1 win, 3 draws). In Group B, Magomed Adiev's team holds the top spot.
- At least three goals have been scored in 6 of Krylia Sovetov's last 8 Russian Cup games.
- The team has not won in regular time in their last 8 home matches in this tournament (3 draws, 5 losses).
- In 4 of their last 5 home matches in the national Cup, Krylia Sovetov conceded at least 3 goals.
Predicted lineup for Krylia Sovetov (4-4-2)*
Nikita Kokarev – Tomas Galdames, Alexander Soldatenkov, Nikolay Rasskazov, Nikita Chernov – Sergey Bozhin, Maxim Vityugov, Mikhailo Banyats, Fernando Constanza – Amir Rakhmanovich, Vadim Rakov.
Forwards Vladimir Khubulov and Vadim Rakov are injured.
Krasnodar
Murad Musaev's side defeated Sochi 4-2 away in the last round. After a six-match winless streak in the Russian Cup (1 draw, 5 losses), Krasnodar has now secured two consecutive victories in this tournament. The team has scored in six consecutive national Cup matches. In Group B, Murad Musaev's side is in 2nd place, trailing Samara on tiebreakers. However, Krasnodar is the best in the group in terms of goals scored – 9.
- The club has conceded in 7 of their last 8 Russian Cup games.
- At least one opponent failed to score in 5 of Krasnodar's last 7 away matches in this tournament.
- The club has not lost to their upcoming opponent in 8 of their last 9 official encounters (4 wins, 4 draws).
Predicted lineup for Krasnodar (4-3-3)*
Alexander Koryakin – Giovanni Gonzalez, Artem Khmarin, Vitor Tormena, Jubal – Nikita Krivtsov, Kevin Lenini, Alexander Chernikov – Kazbek Mukailov, Joao Bachi, Danila Kozlov.
Referee
Evgeny Kukulyak (Russia)
Matches – 5 (Russian Cup, 2024/25 - 2025/26);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 21;
Average yellow cards per match – 4.2;
Red cards shown – 0;
Average fouls per match – 21;
Penalties – 0%.
Match Prediction: Krylia Sovetov vs. Krasnodar
In the upcoming game, the Samara side has a good chance to avenge their recent defeat in the RPL. Murad Musaev's team faces a crucial league match against Zenit, likely making the Russian Cup a secondary priority. Moreover, Krasnodar lost to Krylia Sovetov in the first round of this tournament. Although the southern side won their next two matches, the level of opposition from Dynamo Moscow and Sochi at that time was quite weak. Additionally, Krasnodar has won only 4 of their last 10 away matches in the Russian Cup, with two of those victories being by a narrow margin.
A positive result against a prestigious opponent will certainly boost Samara's morale. Overall, Magomed Adiev's side has been performing well, with the aforementioned defeat being only their second loss this season across all competitions (4 wins, 5 draws). Notably, in their last 16 home matches in the national Cup, Krylia Sovetov suffered 6 defeats, but three of those were by just one goal.
My prediction: Krylia Sovetov with a handicap (+1)
* Each team's lineup reflects their starting XI from their previous match in this tournament.
