Baltika vs Rubin Prediction, Preview & Betting Tips

Baltika have kept all 5 of their last 5 matches to 3 goals or fewer, while Rubin have done so in 3 of their last 5 matches. With the two sides averaging 2.8 total goals per game, the numbers lean towards Under 3.5 Goals, which our model rates at 67% confidence.

Baltika form: Baltika come in with 2 wins, 0 draws and 3 defeats from their last 5 matches, having scored 6 and conceded 6. They beat Krylia Sovetov 2-0 and Dynamo 2-1, but lost 2-1 to Spartak Moscow, 1-0 to Zenit and 2-1 to CSKA Moscow. That works out at an average of 2.4 total goals per game.

Rubin form: In their last 5 matches, Rubin have 1 win, 2 draws and 2 defeats, netting 5 and conceding 11. They beat Akron 2-1, drew 1-1 with FC Rostov and 1-1 with FC Orenburg, but lost 5-0 to Rodina Moskva and 3-1 to FC Krasnodar. That works out at an average of 3.2 total goals per game.

Head-to-head: History between these sides supports the pick. Their most recent meeting finished Baltika 0-1 Rubin, while across the last 5 meetings, Baltika have won 1 and Rubin have won 4.

Verdict: The recent form and goal averages point towards a cagey affair. Overall, Under 3.5 Goals reads as the pick with the best statistical backing for this game.

Prediction: Under 3.5 Goals at 67% confidence.

Prediction based on form, head-to-head and statistical analysis. It is not a guarantee.