Spartak will host Rubin in the Russian Cup.

Spartak have been consistent, picking up points in every recent fixture though one ended level. Rubin/Lokomotiv alternate wins and defeats, showing uneven form.

Over 2.5 goals looks likely at 51-53 %. Spartak average 2.4 goals scored and 0.4 conceded; Rubin/Lokomotiv average 1.4 scored and 1.6 conceded. Odds for over and under are virtually identical.

Spartak win probability is 65-67 %, draw 23-25 %, Rubin/Lokomotiv success 10-12 %.