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Last 5 matches · 1W-3D-1L · +2 goal difference
Last 5 matches · 1W-4D-0L · +2 goal difference
BetGenius backs Rubin or Draw (Double Chance) at 72% confidence — a solid call. Total goals: Under 2.5 Goals.
Baltika host Rubin in the Premier League with only one point separating the sides in the standings neighbourhood. Baltika sit in 6th place with six points from four matches (two wins and two losses), having scored six goals while conceding five. They deploy a structured 5-4-1 system and enter this fixture following a 1-1 draw against Dinamo Makhachkala and a 2-1 defeat to Spartak Moscow.
Rubin occupy 9th position with five points from four games (one win, two draws, and one loss). Rashid Rakhimov's side has demonstrated solidity on their league travels, recording one win and one draw in away fixtures with three goals scored and two conceded. Their recent run includes three consecutive 1-1 draws against FC Orenburg, FC Rostov, and Spartak Moscow.
Head-to-head records heavily favor the visitors, with Rubin winning four of the last six encounters between the two clubs. Notably, Rubin have won all three previous meetings played at Baltika's ground, each by a 1-0 scoreline, establishing a strong historical blueprint for this matchup.
Team news last updated Sep 16 (38 days ago) — later changes may not be reflected.
Team news last updated Sep 16 (38 days ago) — later changes may not be reflected.
Combined scoring rate: 2.3 goals per game (Baltika at home plus Rubin away).
League scoring and assist totals for this season — not a predicted lineup. Availability is only shown where team news names the same player.
| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | CSKA Moscow | 11 | +7 | 22 |
| 5 | FC Krasnodar | 11 | +6 | 22 |
| 6 | FC Orenburg | 11 | +1 | 13 |
| 7 | Baltika | 11 | +2 | 13 |
| 8 | Dinamo Makhachkala | 11 | -5 | 13 |
| 9 | FC Rostov | 11 | -6 | 12 |
| 10 | Rubin | 11 | -4 | 12 |
| 11 | Krylia Sovetov | 11 | -2 | 12 |
| 12 | Lokomotiv | 11 | +2 | 11 |
| 13 | AkhmatPremier League (Relegation) | 11 | -1 | 11 |
Rubin have won 4 of the last 7 meetings, averaging 2.1 goals a game, only 29% went over 2.5.
Settled results only — every published pick is recorded win or lose. Full track record →
Based on at least 20 settled predictions.Rubin boast a dominant recent head-to-head record against Baltika, winning four of the six meetings and all three away encounters by 1-0 scorelines. Furthermore, Rubin remain unbeaten on the road in league play this season (one win, one draw), while Baltika have lost two of their four overall league matches.
Published August 23, 2026. Form, team news and table context refresh automatically.
