Rubin – Sochi predictions
On April 3, as part of the 24th round of the Russian Premier League, Rubin and Sochi will face off. The battle will be hosted by the Ak Bars Arena (Kazan). The start of the match is at 16: 30 Moscow time. Who will be stronger in the battle of medal contenders?
Rubin broke the streak of 5 matches without defeats in the championship, losing in the last round at home to Khimki 1:3. The wards of Leonid Slutsky did not expect a powerful pressure from the opponent, as in the first half the guests caught them twice on mistakes. It seemed that the "Rubinovs" came to their senses, as even before the break Despotovich reduced the gap. In the second leg, Kazan tried to return the intrigue to the confrontation, but Khimki removed all questions about the winner in the middle of the half.
Rubin is on the 8th step in the standings, having scored 37 points, with a goal difference of 32:29.
Sochi
Sochi, after two unsuccessful matches in the Premier League, achieved success, defeating Tambov 5:0 at home. The hosts looked better in the match, but before the break nothing foreshadowed such a result, the guys of Vladimir Fedotov only once broke through the defense of the "wolves". But after a smoke break, the attack of the "leopards" broke up in earnest, simply sweeping the guests out of their way. Accurate strikes by Zabolotny (double), Terekhov, Rudenko and Barsov helped the Sochi team to achieve success.
Sochi is on the 4th stage in the Russian Premier League, scoring 40 points, with a goal-to-goal ratio of 38:25.
Our Expert Predictions & Analysis on Rubin – Sochi
RubinRubin broke the streak of 5 matches without defeats in the championship, losing in the last round at home to Khimki 1:3. The wards of Leonid Slutsky did not expect a powerful pressure from the opponent, as in the first half the guests caught them twice on mistakes. It seemed that the "Rubinovs" came to their senses, as even before the break Despotovich reduced the gap. In the second leg, Kazan tried to return the intrigue to the confrontation, but Khimki removed all questions about the winner in the middle of the half.
Rubin is on the 8th step in the standings, having scored 37 points, with a goal difference of 32:29.
Sochi
Sochi, after two unsuccessful matches in the Premier League, achieved success, defeating Tambov 5:0 at home. The hosts looked better in the match, but before the break nothing foreshadowed such a result, the guys of Vladimir Fedotov only once broke through the defense of the "wolves". But after a smoke break, the attack of the "leopards" broke up in earnest, simply sweeping the guests out of their way. Accurate strikes by Zabolotny (double), Terekhov, Rudenko and Barsov helped the Sochi team to achieve success.
Sochi is on the 4th stage in the Russian Premier League, scoring 40 points, with a goal-to-goal ratio of 38:25.
Rubin – Sochi facts
- Sochi has not conceded in 6 of the last 7 matches of the Russian Championship;
- Total goals more than 2.5 played in Rubin's last 3 matches in the Russian Championship;
- Sochi cannot win in the last 7 away matches of the Russian Championship.
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