Spartak Moscow average 1.8 goals per game at home this season and have scored two or more goals in three of their last five home matches across all competitions. Fakel have allowed seven goals in three away matches, conceding twice at Akhmat and three times at FC Rostov, which supports Spartak generating multiple goals in this matchup.
Spartak Moscow vs Fakel prediction
- Round
- Regular Season - 9
- Venue
- Lukoil Arena, Moscow
- Referee
- Stanislav Matveev, Russia
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Recent form
Last 5 matches · 3W-1D-1L · +6 goal difference
Last 5 matches · 0W-3D-2L · -3 goal difference
Our verdict
BetGenius backs Spartak Moscow Over 1.5 Goals (Team Total Goals) at 71% confidence — a solid call. Total goals: Over 2.5 Goals.
Match preview
Spartak Moscow welcome bottom-placed Fakel to the capital looking to build momentum in the Premier League. The hosts sit fifth in the table with thirteen points from seven fixtures, having recorded four victories, one draw, and two defeats. Their home form has been solid with seven goals scored and three conceded across four league matches, highlighted by a recent 3-0 home victory against FC Rostov.
Fakel arrive at this fixture rooted to sixteenth place with three points and no victories from their opening matches. Their away campaign has been particularly challenging, suffering three losses from three outings while conceding seven goals. Although Fakel have managed to score in each of their three road fixtures, defensive vulnerabilities have prevented them from collecting points away from home.
With Spartak scoring in every league match this season and Marquinhos providing four assists, the hosts hold a significant edge in attacking quality. Fakel have failed to score in four of their seven matches overall and concede an average of 2.3 goals per game on the road, pointing toward a clear advantage for the home side.
Key factors
- Fakel are winless in the league this season with a record of zero wins, two draws, and five losses.
- Fakel have lost all three away matches, conceding an average of 2.3 goals per game on the road.
- Spartak Moscow have scored in all seven of their league fixtures, averaging 1.8 goals per home game.
- Spartak have won five of the eight previous meetings between the two sides, including three of four played at home.
Team news
Spartak Moscow
- D. ZorinAchilles Tendon Injury
- C. WoohYellow Cards
- R. LitvinovInactive
- C. MartinsInactive
Team news last updated Sep 16 (38 days ago) — later changes may not be reflected.
Fakel
- I. AlshinInjury
Team news last updated Sep 16 (38 days ago) — later changes may not be reflected.
Statistical comparison
Combined scoring rate: 3 goals per game (Spartak Moscow at home plus Fakel away).
Key players this season
Spartak Moscow
- M. Ugalde5G
- M. Daku5G
- Marquinhos4A
League scoring and assist totals for this season — not a predicted lineup. Availability is only shown where team news names the same player.
Table context
| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dynamo | 11 | +9 | 25 |
| 2 | Zenit | 11 | +12 | 24 |
| 3 | Spartak Moscow | 11 | +13 | 23 |
| 4 | CSKA Moscow | 11 | +7 | 22 |
| 5 | FC Krasnodar | 11 | +6 | 22 |
| 6 | FC Orenburg | 11 | +1 | 13 |
| 12 | Lokomotiv | 11 | +2 | 11 |
| 13 | AkhmatPremier League (Relegation) | 11 | -1 | 11 |
| 14 | AkronPremier League (Relegation) | 11 | -8 | 9 |
| 15 | FakelRelegation - FNL | 11 | -11 | 6 |
| 16 | Rodina MoskvaRelegation - FNL | 11 | -15 | 6 |
Head-to-head
- 5
- Spartak Moscow
- 1
- Draws
- 2
- Fakel
Spartak Moscow have won 5 of the last 8 meetings, averaging 2.9 goals a game, 63% went over 2.5.
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- 2023-10-28Fakel Voronezh2-0Spartak Moscow
- 2023-03-11Spartak Moscow3-2Fakel Voronezh
Our record in Premier League
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Based on at least 20 settled predictions.2 published markets
Spartak Moscow hold a clear advantage over a Fakel side that sits at the bottom of the standings with zero wins and five defeats from seven league matches. Fakel have lost all three of their away fixtures while conceding an average of 2.3 goals per game. Spartak have scored in all seven league fixtures this season and have won three of their four historical home meetings against Fakel, making a home win the most probable result.
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