The Premier League sees Spartak Moscow take on Rubin on Sunday 18 October, kicking off at 16:30 (WAT) at Lukoil Arena. Spartak Moscow are 3rd with 29 points from 14 games (in the top four), while Rubin sit 8th on 18 points (in the top half).
Form guide
Spartak Moscow's last 5: WDWWL Most recently they beat Rodina Moskva 4–2 away. At home they have won 3 and lost 0 of their last 3. They are scoring freely – 2.2 goals a game.
Rubin's last 5: LLDDD Most recently they lost to FC Orenburg 1–4 at home. On the road they have won 0 and lost 0 of their last 3. Goals have dried up – just 0.8 per game.
Spartak Moscow arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 2.2 points a game against 0.7.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 19 August 2026, finished Rubin 1–1 Spartak Moscow. Across their last 3 meetings Spartak Moscow have won 1, Rubin 0, with 2 draws and 1.7 goals per game; both teams scored in 2 of them.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.6 goals: 1.9 for Spartak Moscow and 0.6 for Rubin. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 50%, both teams to score at 50%.
Our pre-match pick was Spartak Moscow to win – a 69% chance at odds of 1.44. Predicted score: Spartak Moscow 1–0 Rubin. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Spartak Moscow69%fair 1.44 · @1.44
Draw18%fair 5.57 · @4.55
Rubin13%fair 7.89 · @7.90
2.59Expected goals
1.94Spartak Moscow xG
0.65Rubin xG
50%Both score
50%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–015%
2–014%
1–19%
3–09%
2–19%
0–07%
From our goals model: Spartak Moscow 1.9 – 0.6 Rubin expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Spartak Moscow vs Rubin?
Our pick is Spartak Moscow to win with a 69% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.44.
Who will win Spartak Moscow vs Rubin?
On our numbers Spartak Moscow have a 69% chance of winning, the draw 18% and Rubin 13%.
How many goals will there be in Spartak Moscow vs Rubin?
We expect about 2.6 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 50% likely and both teams score 50% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Spartak Moscow vs Rubin?
Our predicted score is Spartak Moscow 1–0 Rubin, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.6 goals in total.
When is Spartak Moscow vs Rubin?
Spartak Moscow vs Rubin (Premier League) kicks off on Sunday 18 October 2026 at 16:30 (West Africa Time) at Lukoil Arena.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
