Baltika Kaliningrad vs Rubin Kazan preview
2025/2026 Premier League, Russia
Complexe Sportif Jean Bianchi 1
Today - 1:30 PM
Premier League
Baltika Kaliningrad
Baltika Kaliningrad
Rubin Kazan
RKA
KICKOFF :
Today - 1:30 PM
Round 28 ·
Regular Season
STANDINGS
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Promotion
Promotion Playoffs
Relegation
Data last checked: May 2
CONTEXT
Baltika Kaliningrad hosts Rubin Kazan in the Premier League regular season at Complexe Sportif Jean Bianchi 1, as both teams vie for better positioning in the 2025/2026 campaign. Sitting 5th in the league, Baltika holds a slight edge over 7th-placed Rubin, yet Rubin's power score of 62.99 outpaces Baltika's 55.48 by 7.5 points, marking them as the stronger side overall. Form scores further tilt towards Rubin at 20.06 compared to Baltika's 13.22, suggesting recent momentum favors the visitors. With no recent outing details available, this clash hinges on underlying strengths and tactical execution. Baltika's home advantage could counter Rubin's superior metrics, but defensive solidity and quick transitions will be key in a tightly contested matchup. Limited advanced data on efficiency and set pieces adds uncertainty, forcing reliance on power and form indicators.
TL;DR
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Structural: Rubin Kazan holds a 7.5-point power advantage over Baltika Kaliningrad with a score of 62.99 to 55.48.
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Form: Rubin Kazan outperforms Baltika Kaliningrad in form scores, 20.06 versus 13.22.
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Squad: Baltika Kaliningrad sits 5th in the league table, one position above Rubin Kazan at 7th.
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Efficiency: No efficiency data available for either team.
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Transition: Transition play data unavailable due to lack of recent metrics.
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Set pieces: Set piece performance data unavailable with low confidence and proxy usage for both teams.
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xVariable: xG data not available, limiting advanced variable analysis.
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Market: Projection split: Baltika Kaliningrad 0% (Δ+0%) | Draw 0% (Δ+0%) | Rubin Kazan 0% (Δ+0%).
No standings statistics available.
No head-to-head records found.
0.5+ goals: 85%
1.5+ goals: 70%
2.5+ goals: 50%
3.5+ goals: 25%
Confidence: High (≥8 matches)
Quality vs Volume
Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15
Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11
Open Play vs Set Play
Open Play: 65%
Set Play: 35%
Expected Points
| Team | xPts |
|---|---|
| Home | 1.8 |
| Away | 1.2 |
ℹ️
Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality
Jan 25
vs Team A
Feb 1
vs Team B
Feb 8
vs Team C
A. Talalaev
VS
F. Cebrián
1.57
Avg Points / Game
(Last 100 Matches)
1.54
1.17 i
Last 6 Opponents
Akron
Rank: 54
L
Akhmat Grozny
Rank: 59
D
Krasnodar
Rank: 76
D
FK Nizjni Novgorod
Rank: 51
D
Dynamo Makhachkala
Rank: 57
D
Sochi
Rank: 51
W
Avg Points / Game
(Last 6 Matches)
1.67 i
Last 6 Opponents
CSKA Moskva
Rank: 70
D
Dinamo Moskva
Rank: 70
W
Akron
Rank: 53
D
Orenburg
Rank: 52
D
Sochi
Rank: 51
W
Krylya Sovetov
Rank: 57
D
1
Head to Head
(Wins - Draws - Losses)
1 - 0 - 2
2
No sidelined player data available.
Win Probabilities
Live Win Probability (90 Min)
Baltika Kaliningrad
0%
Draw
0%
Rubin Kazan
0%
Team Power Ranking
iWhat is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
55.48
62.99
0 (Weakest)
100 (Strongest)
Metric
Baltika Kaliningrad
Rubin Kazan
Power Score
55.48
62.99
League Position
5
7
Global Rank
319
387
Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted
Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.
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vs
Baltika Kaliningrad
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Opponent-weighted form score
Rubin Kazan
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Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts)
Draw (1 pt)
Loss (0 pts)
Baltika Kaliningrad Rubin Kazan
Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons
Summary of 3 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.
Baltika Kaliningrad
Baltika Kaliningrad
Home
3
matches
Rubin Kazan
RKA
Away
Match Record
1
Wins
2
0
Draws
0
2
Losses
1
Goals
3
Goals Scored
2
2
Goals Conceded
3
+1
Goal Difference
-1
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0
Data last updated: 2026-05-01T00:07:39+00:00
STARTING XI - EXPECTED
Match Formation
5-4-1
Match Formation
3-4-3
81 I. Kukushkin
23 M. Beveev
2 S. Varatynov
16 K. Andrade Murillo
25 A. Filin
4 N. Gassama
73 M. Petrov
26 I. Belikov
22 N. Titkov
15 T. Yenne
18 D. Severino Lacerda
38 E. Staver
2 E. Teslenko
3 D. Maldonado Munguía
98 N. Lobov
51 I. Rozhkov
14 D. Kuzyaev
7 I. Saavedra Pino
12 A. Arroyo Córdoba
23 R. Bezrukov
43 J. Siwe
11 N. Gripshi
General Information
Date & Time
May 02, 2026, 01:30 PM
Competition
2025/2026 Premier League, Russia · Round 28 · Regular Season
Stadium
Complexe Sportif Jean Bianchi 1
Capacity
35212
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Next Match
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vs
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Kickoff: Sun, 10 May - 4:30 PM
Venue: RZD Arena
Rubin Kazan
vs
Spartak Moskva
League: Premier League
Kickoff: Mon, 11 May - 2:30 PM
Venue: Otkrytie Arena
Expected Lineup
Manager ▼
A. Talalaev
Coach
Starting XI ▼
81
I. Kukushkin
Goalkeeper
6.5 15
T. Yenne
Midfielder
6.55 73
Maksim Petrov
Midfielder
7.1 18
Derik Lacerda
Centre Forward
6.91 4
Nathan Gassama
Left Back
7.06 16
K. Andrade
Centre Back
7.1 22
Nikolai Titkov
Central Midfield
6.87 23
Mingiyan Beveev
Right Back
6.88 25
Aleksandr Filin
Left Back
7.01 26
Ivan Belikov
Central Midfield
6.92 2
S. Varatynov
Right Back
6.85 Substitutes ▼
5
Aymane Mourid
6.61 8
Andrey Mendel
6.8 11
Yuriy Kovalev
6.54 14
Stefan Kovac
6.69 21
Eduardo Anderson
6.36 36
Andrey Tsitsilin
42
Vladislav Pospelov
6.73 44
Egor Lyubakov
68
Mikhail Ryadno
6.62 69
I. Manelov
6.58 90
Chinonso Offor
6.67 Manager ▼
F. Cebrián
Coach
Starting XI ▼
38
Evgeniy Staver
Goalkeeper
6.9 12
Anderson Arroyo
Midfielder
6.9 51
Ilya Rozhkov
Midfielder
6.89 11
Nazmi Gripshi
Attacker
7.04 43
Jacques Siwe
Centre Forward
6.75 23
Ruslan Bezrukov
Attacker
6.65 98
Nikita Lobov
Right Back
6.83 3
Denil Maldonado
Centre Back
6.77 2
Egor Teslenko
Left Back
6.93 7
Ignacio Saavedra
Central Midfield
6.82 14
Daler Kuzyaev
Central Midfield
6.69 Substitutes ▼
4
Konstantin Nizhegorodov
6.73 19
Oleg Ivanov
6.66 21
Aleksandr Zotov
6.52 25
Artur Nigmatullin
6.23 27
Aleksey Gritsaenko
6.78 44
Daniil Kuznetsov
6.6 59
Daniil Motorin
6.28 70
Dmitriy Kabutov
6.76 99
Dardan Shabanhaxhaj
6.86 10
Mirlind Daku
6.92 CONCLUSION
Rubin Kazan enters as the power and form favorite despite trailing Baltika in the standings, setting up an intriguing battle where the visitors' edge could shine through. Baltika's higher league position suggests resilience at home, but Rubin's superior scores point to potential dominance in key areas. Without detailed efficiency or set-piece insights, expect a tactical affair focused on structure and momentum. The 7.5-point power gap underscores Rubin's strength, yet Baltika's positioning offers hope for an upset. This matchup promises intensity, with transitions and squad execution likely deciding the outcome in the Premier League regular season.