The first leg of the quarter-final stage of the Fonbet Russian Cup 2025/26 Path of Regions between Torpedo and Baltika will take place on November 25 at the Arena Khimki. Torpedo vs. Baltika: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Torpedo Moscow
In the previous round, the Moscow club narrowly defeated Kuban Holding at home (1-1, 3-1 on penalties). Torpedo has lost only once in regular time in their last six Russian Cup matches (3 wins, 2 draws). However, it should be noted that the team conceded in five of those matches. Last season, Torpedo's journey in this tournament ended with a defeat to Baltika (0-4).
- At least three goals were scored in 4 of Torpedo's last 5 games in the national Cup.
- The team has not won in regular time in 5 of their last 6 home matches in this tournament (2 draws, 3 losses).
- In 8 of their last 10 home games in the Russian Cup, the club has not scored more than once.
Predicted lineup for Torpedo (3-5-2)
Rostislav Soldatenko – Alexander Ivankov, Gleb Shevchenko, Vadim Churilov – Mario Curic, Danil Stepanov, Vladimir Moskvichev, Kirill Danilin, Alexander Lomakin – Dusan Bakic, Vladislav Shitov.
Baltika
The Kaliningrad team had a rough group stage. After the first round, Andrey Talalaev's side suffered three defeats, but managed two victories (one on penalties) in the remaining matches, finishing third. Notably, Baltika conceded at least two goals in four matches in Group D. However, the team found the net in 9 of their last 12 Russian Cup games.
- The club has not scored more than one goal in 6 of their last 7 games in the national Cup.
- Away from home in this tournament, the Kaliningrad side has not won in regular time in 7 of their last 9 matches (3 draws, 4 losses).
- Baltika scored in 5 of their last 6 away games in the Russian Cup.
Predicted lineup for Baltika (3-4-3)
Egor Lyubakov – Alexander Filin, Sergey Varatynov, Kevin Andrade – Ivan Belikov, Ayman Murid, Vladislav Saus, Yuri Kovalev – Irakli Manilov, Sergey Pryakhin, Chinonso Nnamdi.
Referee
Andrey Prokopov (Russia)
Matches – 6 (Russian Cup, 2024/25 - 2025/26);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 23;
Average yellow cards per match – 3.9;
Red cards shown – 0;
Average fouls per match – 25;
Penalties – 0%.
Torpedo vs. Baltika: Match Prediction
In the previous FNL season, the Moscow club defeated the Kaliningrad side in both encounters, but the cup match in Moscow went in favor of Andrey Talalaev's team. Considering the current form of the opponents, Torpedo has very little chance of revenge.
Oleg Kononov's side is fighting for survival in the First League. In their last 7 league matches, the club has secured only two victories, one of which was against bottom-placed Chayka. It's worth noting Torpedo's low scoring in the Russian Cup: they have not scored more than one goal in 5 of their last 6 home games.
The Kaliningrad team has become the revelation of the RPL 2025/26. The team is in 5th place in the main standings and has not lost in 6 matches in this tournament (3 wins, 3 draws). During this period, they have conceded only one goal. Reliable defense will help Andrey Talalaev's side achieve a positive result in the upcoming match.
My prediction: Baltika will not lose and Total under 2.5 goals
