Rubin Kazan - Krylya Sovetov

The Facts

• An upper-table contender faces a competitive test against mid-table opposition (ranked 6th and 10th).
• In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Rubin won 2.
• Rubin is going through a lean spell lately (last 5 matches: 0 wins).
• Krylya Sovetov has shown an inconsistent pattern in recent weeks (last 5 matches: 1 win).
• Recently, Krylya Sovetov has enjoyed a sequence of home fixtures.
• Rubin is expected to hold a slight competitive edge in this match.
• In the last 20 head-to-head meetings, Rubin has recorded 7 wins, 6 draws, and 7 losses, with a goal aggregate of 23:23 (averaging 1.2:1.2 goals per game).
• Specifically in home fixtures for Rubin against this opponent, the record stands at 7 wins, 1 draw, and 4 losses, with 20:15 goals (averaging 1.7:1.3 per game).