Based on last 50 matches in "Russia. Premier League", up to 10/27/2023
To build a prediction for the Rubin Kazan - Baltika match, scheduled for 27 October 2023, several key factors could influence the outcome. Rubin Kazan have played 50 matches, in which they won 16 of them, drew 10 times and lost 24 matches. Baltika, having played 12 matches, won 3 times, drew 2 matches and lost 7 defeats. In the league, Rubin Kazan average 1.1 goals scored per game and 1.7 conceded. Baltika average 1 scored and 1.5 conceded. These sides last met on 19 May 2023 at Baltika's ground, where the away side proved stronger.
In games between these teams, there is an astonishing pattern: on average, Rubin Kazan score two or more goals when playing at home, while Baltika concede two or more goals away from home. I think we can expect three goals here.
Baltika periodically surprises us with its play. Baltika had a good game against Krasnodar. There were many goals. I think the team has kept its motivation here. I don't think the team will sit back. Points are needed, goals are needed.
At the moment, the teams are rather fighting for survival than aiming for something more. Since the result of this game is very important for both teams, it is extremely difficult to expect a goal fest. I think the home-field factor will work in Rubin Kazan’s favor.
Pre-Match Facts
Main
Motivation
In 9 out of last 12 home matches, Rubin Kazan lost the second half.
2nd Half - W23.82
Baltika concedes over 1 goal in 5 out of last 6 away matches.
IT1O (1.5)2.32
Baltika lostaway in 6 matches straight.
W12.225
In 13 out of 17 last home matches, Rubin Kazan concedes in the second half.
2nd Half - IT2O (0.5)2.12
Rubin Kazan scores under 2 goals in 18 out of 22 last matches.
IT1U (1.5)1.61
Rubin Kazan scores under 2 goals in 9 out of last 11 home matches.
IT1U (1.5)1.61
Rubin Kazan concedesat home in 8 out of 9 last matches.
IT2O (0.5)1.51
Injuries & suspensions
The home side will be without several first-team players, including defender Алексей Грицаенко. The squad is also missing several rotation players, with several other players also doubtful. The away side will be missing a first-team player - midfielder Владислав Лазарев.
Referee statistics
The referee for this match is Ян Бобровский (Russia). Over the last 38 matches, he has shown 213 yellow cards (averaging 5.6 per match) and 15 red cards (averaging 0.4 per match), making him one of the strictest referees. He has awarded a penalty in 50% of matches (19 out of 38). Based on this statistic, an over on total yellow cards could be worth considering for this match.