The Matchday 6 clash in the FONBET Russian Cup 2025/26 between Rostov and Pari NN will take place on October 22 at the Rostov Arena. Rostov vs. Pari NN: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Rostov
In the previous round, Rostov suffered a defeat away to Makhachkala (1-1, 2-4 on penalties). The team has only one victory in regular time in their last six Russian Cup matches (2 draws, 3 losses), failing to keep a clean sheet in all but one of these encounters. However, they are on a three-match scoring streak in this tournament. Jonathan Alba's side is currently third in Group C, and to advance to the RPL Path playoffs, they need to secure three points.
- Rostov has not scored more than one goal in 5 of their last 6 Russian Cup games.
- In 10 of their last 12 home matches in this tournament, the team has conceded exactly 1 or 2 goals.
- At home, Rostov has not won in regular time in 5 of their last 6 Russian Cup matches (2 draws, 3 losses).
Predicted lineup for Rostov (4-3-3)
Daniil Odoyevsky – Ilya Zhbanov, Danila Prokhin, Andrey Langovich, Dmitry Chistyakov – Daniil Shantaliy, German Ignatov, David Semenchuk – Egor Golenkov, Khoren Bayramyan, Ivan Komarov.
Forward Mohammad Mohebi will miss the match due to an accumulation of yellow cards.
Pari NN
In the last round, Pari NN suffered a home defeat to Spartak (1-2). This was their fourth loss in the current Russian Cup campaign (1 win). However, Alexei Shpilevsky's side still has a chance to compete for the trophy. They are one point behind Rostov, and a win, even considering a penalty shootout, would allow them to secure third place. Notably, they have conceded the most goals in Group C – 9 goals.
- Away from home, Pari NN has lost 6 of their last 8 Russian Cup matches (1 win, 1 draw in regular time).
- The team has scored in 8 of their last 11 away matches in this tournament.
- Pari NN has not conceded more than 2 goals in 9 of their last 10 Russian Cup games.
Predicted lineup for Pari NN (4-4-2)
Vadim Lukyanov – Yaroslav Krashevsky, Viktor Alexandrov, Yuri Koledin, Sven Karic – Vadim Pigas, Egor Smelov, Nikita Ermakov, Andrey Ivlev – Juan Boselli, Valery Tsarukyan.
Defenders Alexander Ektov and Edgardo Farina are injured. Defender Sven Karic and midfielder Andrey Ivlev are suspended.
Referee
Maxim Perezva (Russia)
Matches – 6 (Russian Cup, 2023/24 - 2025/26);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 17;
Average yellow cards per match – 2.8;
Red cards shown – 2;
Average fouls per match – 24;
Penalties – 17%.
Rostov vs. Pari NN: Match Prediction
Rostov has a good chance to avenge their first-round defeat and secure a spot in the Regions Path. Jonathan Alba's side is in good form, unbeaten in their last eight official matches (3 wins, 5 draws). It's worth noting that Rostov's matches during this period have not been high-scoring: the team has not conceded more than one goal, but has only scored at least two goals in one match.
Pari NN's return to home turf did not help, as they lost both matches. Away from home, the team has lost 16 consecutive games in the RPL and Russian Cup. Scoring against opponents is also a challenge for Pari NN, as they have only managed one goal in their last 8 official away matches.
My prediction: Rostov will not lose and Total under 3.5 goals
