LiontipsKhimki vs Rostov: Predictions and Betting Odds for the Russian Cup Match on October 2, 2024.
Command Analysis
Current Form
Since their promotion to the Premier League, Khimki has struggled to make an impact. Despite an impressive transfer campaign, the team sits among the league's bottom dwellers in 13th place. In their most recent match in the national cup, the Moscow region club suffered a heavy 1-5 loss to Lokomotiv, conceding all five goals within the first 25 minutes of the second half. In their group standings, Khimki is currently in third place, which allows them a chance to compete in the Regional Path. Following the cup defeat, Khimki recorded two consecutive goalless draws in the league against Orenburg and Krylia Sovetov.
Suspensions and Injuries
Defender Edgardo Farina is sidelined due to suspension.
Notable Betting Trends
- Khimki scored only one goal in their last six matches
- The team has not won in their last ten official games
Projected Lineup: Kokarev - Angelkovich, Filin, Luna - Terekhov, Kaplenko, Corredora, Abdullahi - Mirzov, Rudenko, Panchenko.
Current Form
FC Rostov is recognized as a solid mid-table team in the Russian Premier League, living up to this status in the current season as they sit in eighth place. Under the guidance of Valery Karpin, they have performed well in the cup competition, securing two wins against Orenburg (1-0 and 3-1) and defeating Khimki (3-1). In their group, the club ranks second, six points ahead of today's opponent. However, recent league matches have been disappointing, as they faced defeats to Krasnodar (0-2) and Akron (0-2), along with a goalless draw against Dynamo Makhachkala.
Suspensions and Injuries
All key players are available for the upcoming match.
Betting Trends of Interest
- Rostov has failed to score in their last three matches
- The visitors have won the last five head-to-head encounters
Projected Lineup: Odoyevsky - Chernov, Melekhine, Ignatov, Vakhaniya - Shchetinin, Glebov, Kuchayev - Sutormin, Golenkov, Bayramyan
Trends
Bet Exact Score 0:0
The last two home matches ended with this score
9.00Bet At least one team won't score
This bet has won in five of the last six matches for Khimki
2.00Tip and bets
The remaining rounds of the Russian Cup are becoming somewhat of a formality for the teams. They have secured their positions in the standings, leaving little tournament motivation for the clubs in this match. It’s likely that both opponents will field their reserves, which suggests that a goal fest is unlikely.
Our prediction is a total of under 2.5 goals at 1.90
Match Outcome Bet
Both teams are satisfied with their standings in the league, and it's unlikely that anything will change. We believe a draw is the most probable and fair result for this matchup.
Bet on a draw. This bet is offered at 3.50.
Corner Bet
At home, Khimki is expected to take control of the game, spending considerable time in attack and winning the corner count without much difficulty.
Bet on Khimki to win the corners. This bet is available at 2.20.
