The Matchday 5 clash in the Fonbet Russian Cup 2025/26 Regional Path between Torpedo and Veles will take place on October 16 at the Arena Khimki. Torpedo vs. Veles: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Torpedo Moscow
In the previous round, the team secured a 3-1 away victory against Kristall-MEZT. This marked only the second win in regular time for the Muscovites in the national cup in their last seven matches (2 draws, 3 losses). However, Torpedo has failed to score in only two of these encounters while conceding in seven consecutive games in this tournament. Notably, the team did not advance past the 5th round last season.
- At least three goals have been scored in 5 of Torpedo's last 6 Russian Cup matches.
- The team has not won in 6 of their last 7 home games in this tournament (2 draws, 4 losses after 90 minutes).
- In 7 of their last 8 home matches in the national cup, the Muscovites have not scored more than once.
Predicted lineup for Torpedo (4-4-2)
Egor Baburin – Sergey Borodin, Vadim Churilov, Boyan Roganovich, Egor Danilkin – Mario Churic, Vladimir Moskvichev, Alexander Lomakin, Artur Galoyan – Vladislav Shitov, Alexey Kashtanov.
Veles
Alexey Stukalov's side defeated Rotor 2-1 in the previous round. In the current Russian Cup campaign, the team has scored at least two goals in all three matches. Veles has not lost in regular time in 5 of their last 6 matches in this tournament (4 wins, 1 draw). However, they have kept a clean sheet in only one of these matches. This is the first time in four seasons that the team has advanced to the 5th round of the national cup.
- The team has conceded no more than one goal in 4 of their last 5 Russian Cup matches.
- Veles has scored in 5 of their last 6 away matches in this tournament.
- The club has won 4 of their last 5 away matches in the national cup (1 loss).
Predicted lineup for Veles (4-5-1)
Ilya Kuptsov – Pavel Kotov, Vladislav Volkov, Mikhail Rybalko, Artur Koloskov – Yuri Zavezen, Alexander Shubin, Marat Kovalkov, Egor Sysoev, Stanislav Lapinsky – Pavel Popov.
Referee
Efim Rubtsov (Russia)
Matches – 4 (Russian Cup, 2023/24 - 2025/26);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 16;
Average yellow cards per match – 4;
Red cards shown – 0;
Average fouls per match – 26;
Penalties – 25%.
Torpedo vs. Veles: Match Prediction
The capital club desperately needs a win. Torpedo is in a crisis, and any positive result would benefit the team. Their upcoming opponent is significantly lower in class, and the Muscovites should capitalize on this advantage.
Veles represents the Second League, but their current form in the league is not impressive. Alexey Stukalov's side has not won in their last 5 league matches (2 draws, 3 losses). In the Russian Cup, however, the club has performed well, facing opponents of similar caliber.
Additionally, Veles has conceded in 5 of their last 6 away matches in the national cup, with at least two goals in 4 of those games. The hosts' attack should exploit these defensive issues.
My prediction: Torpedo win and Total Over 1.5
