Krasnodar vs Orenburg preview

Russia flag 2025/2026 Premier League, Russia
Stadion FK Krasnodar Sun, 17 May - 3:00 PM
Premier League
Krasnodar KRA
3 0
Orenburg Orenburg
Full Time Sun, 17 May 3:00 PM
Round 30 Regular Season
Kevin Lenini - 36'
Jhon Córdoba - 63'
Eduard Spertsyan - 88'
Goal
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CONTEXT

Krasnodar hosted Orenburg in a dominant display that saw the home side secure a 3-0 victory. Starting with a 1-0 lead at the interval, Krasnodar maintained control throughout the second half by adding two more goals. The team recorded 68 percent possession compared to Orenburg's 32 percent, allowing them to dictate the tempo and limit clear opportunities for the visitors. Despite the absence of expected goals metrics, the performance highlighted Krasnodar's ability to convert territorial advantage into tangible results. The match remained free of red cards, ensuring both sides played with full complements. This outcome aligned with the pre-match expectations for the stronger side, reflecting a straightforward assertion of superiority on the pitch.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: Krasnodar produced a significant structural deviation from the expected pattern through sustained dominance.
  • Efficiency shift: The efficiency shift remained in line with the stronger team's overall control of proceedings.
  • xG alignment: Expected goals data remained unavailable and therefore could not confirm alignment with the final result.
  • Market alignment: The outcome proved market aligned as the stronger side delivered the anticipated victory.
  • xG expectations: Without available xG figures the expectations rested solely on observed possession and scoring patterns.
  • Event impact: The halftime lead of 1-0 shaped the second half adjustments that led to the 3-0 final score.
  • Red card distortion: No red cards occurred so the match result experienced zero distortion from dismissals.
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

TeamxPts
Home1.8
Away1.2
ℹ️ Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality
A. Prokopov
A. Prokopov
Referee • 25 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0.52
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0.12
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
D. Safjan
D. Safjan
1st Assistant • 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
A. Ermilov
A. Ermilov
2nd Assistant • 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
N. Voloshin
N. Voloshin
4th Official • 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Krasnodar M. Musaev
M. Musaev
VS
Orenburg I. Akhmetzyanov
I. Akhmetzyanov
2.14
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1.29
1.83 i
Last 6 Opponents
Dinamo Moskva Rank: 70 L
Akron Rank: 56 W
Dynamo Makhachkala Rank: 57 W
Spartak Moskva Rank: 73 W
Baltika Kaliningrad Rank: 64 D
Zenit Rank: 81 D
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
1.67 i
Last 6 Opponents
Krylya Sovetov Rank: 58 W
Sochi Rank: 51 L
Rostov Rank: 60 W
FK Nizjni Novgorod Rank: 50 W
Lokomotiv Moskva Rank: 70 L
Rubin Kazan Rank: 63 D
7
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
7 - 4 - 2
2

Win Probabilities

Live Win Probability (90 Min)
Home Krasnodar
0%
Draw
0%
Away Orenburg
0%

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
76.76
53.92
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Krasnodar
Orenburg
Power Score
76.76
53.92
League Position
2
11
Global Rank
89
667

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
Krasnodar — Opponent-weighted form score
Orenburg — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Krasnodar Orenburg

Heatmaps Ball coordinates

Attack and defence zones from ball position data. Filters: last 6 matches (overall/home/away), time period, competition.

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vs

Krasnodar

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

Orenburg

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —
Possession Efficiency data not available for this match.

Set Pieces Efficiency Attack & Defence

Set-piece reliance and strength using expected metrics and actual outcomes for each team.

Krasnodar ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Orenburg
Created Set-piece attacking threat
Krasnodar Orenburg
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
—
—
Goals per Match Average set-piece goals scored per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xG) Goals scored minus set-piece xG. Positive = overperforming; Negative = underperforming expectations.
— vs —
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
Krasnodar Orenburg
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
—
—
Conceded per Match Average set-piece goals conceded per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xGA) Goals conceded minus set-piece xGA. Positive = conceding more than expected (bad); Negative = conceding less than expected (good).
— vs —
xG set-piece data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using proxy metrics (shots, dangerous attacks). Confidence: Medium.
Krasnodar
Orenburg
xG Share = set-piece xG ÷ total xG
vs Expected = goals − set-piece xG

Counter / Transition Attack & Defence

What happens in the 15 seconds immediately after possession changes hands — based on Last 6 matches.

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Krasnodar
vs
Orenburg
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
Krasnodar Orenburg
Goals per Match Average goals scored within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
—
—
Shots per Match Average shots taken within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
—
—
Dangerous Attacks Average dangerous attacks launched within 15s of winning possession per match. ↑ better
—
—
Transition Efficiency Index Composite score (0–1) of how efficiently this team attacks within 15s of winning the ball. Higher = more dangerous on transition. Higher = stronger on the counter
Krasnodar 0.00
Orenburg 0.00
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
Krasnodar Orenburg
Goals Conceded Average goals conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
—
—
Shots Conceded Average shots conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
—
—
Dangerous Attacks Conceded Average dangerous attacks allowed within 15s of losing possession per match. ↓ better
—
—
Vulnerability Index Composite score (0–1) of how exposed this team is within 15s of losing the ball. Lower = better at preventing transition attacks. Lower = better transition defence
Krasnodar 0.00
Orenburg 0.00
Krasnodar
Orenburg
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

  • KRA had peak pressure around 49'.
  • KRA started the game with stronger pressure.
  • Both teams' pressure dropped after the 30th minute.
KRA Pressure Orenburg Pressure
⚡
Pressure Index: KRA reached the top pressure at 49' (98.24).

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 13 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Krasnodar KRA Home
13 matches
Orenburg Orenburg Away
Match Record
7
Wins
2
4
Draws
4
2
Losses
7
Goals
24
Goals Scored
15
15
Goals Conceded
24
+9
Goal Difference
-9
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-05-17T15:01:41+00:00

STARTING XI

Match Formation 4-2-3-1
Match Formation 4-2-3-1
Pitch
S. Agkatsev
Russia
1 S. Agkatsev
G. González Apud
Substitution
Uruguay
20 G. González Apud
V. Tormena de Farias
Brazil
3 V. Tormena de Farias
D. Costa Barbosa
Substitution
Brazil
4 D. Costa Barbosa
L. Olaza Catrofe
Uruguay
15 L. Olaza Catrofe
K. Gonçalves Pereira de Pina
Cape Verde
6 K. Gonçalves Pereira de Pina
D. Soares Gomes
Substitution
Brazil
66 D. Soares Gomes
J. Fortes Bachiessa
Substitution
Angola
11 J. Fortes Bachiessa
E. Spertsyan
Armenia
10 E. Spertsyan
N. Krivtsov
Substitution
Russia
88 N. Krivtsov
J. Córdoba Copete
Colombia
9 J. Córdoba Copete
B. Ovsyannikov
Russia
1 B. Ovsyannikov
D. Vedernikov
Russia
3 D. Vedernikov
D. Khotulev
Russia
4 D. Khotulev
J. Palacios Santos
Colombia
6 J. Palacios Santos
S. Poroykov
Russia
2 S. Poroykov
E. Santos Queiroz
Substitution
Brazil
37 E. Santos Queiroz
E. Bolotov
Substitution
Russia
57 E. Bolotov
D. Rybchinsky
Substitution
Russia
20 D. Rybchinsky
R. Golybin
Substitution
27 R. Golybin
J. Thompson
Chile
16 J. Thompson
G. Guzina
Substitution
Bosnia and Herzegovina
30 G. Guzina

General Information

Date & Time
May 17, 2026, 03:00 PM
Competition
2025/2026 Premier League, Russia · Round 30 · Regular Season
Stadium
Stadion FK Krasnodar
Capacity
35074
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Andrey Prokopov
Dmitri Safjan
Aleksey Ermilov
Nikolay Voloshin

Statistics

Possession
KRA
65%
Orenburg
35%

Top Statistics

3 Goals 0
1 Big Chances Created 0
3 Shots 3
10 Dangerous attacks 10
68 Possession 32
5 Corners 3
2 Free kicks 1
1 Yellow Cards 3

Match Overview

18 Throwins 10
46 Successful Dribbles Percentage 50
24 Dribble Attempts 6
11 Successful Dribbles 3
5 Goal Kicks 8
18 Successful Headers 10
3 Assists 0
1 Hit Woodwork 0
5 Substitutions 5
1 Injuries 1
5 Goal Attempts 0
19 Ball Safe 14

Attacking

20 Attacks 16

Possession

546 Passes 261
83 Long Passes 53
57 Successful Long Passes Percentage 43
83 Successful Passes Percentage 69
452 Successful Passes 179
47 Successful Long Passes 23

Defensive

8 Tackles 17
7 Interceptions 10
52 Duels Won 39
2 Saves 7

Build-up

12 Accurate Crosses 3
24 Total Crosses 13

Discipline

8 Fouls 16
2 Offsides 0

Lineup

Referee : Andrey Prokopov

Starting XI ▼

1
Stanislav Agkatsev
Stanislav Agkatsev Goalkeeper
6.83
3
Vítor Tormena
Vítor Tormena Defender
6.99
4
Diego Costa
Diego Costa Defender
7.16
5
Jubal
Jubal
Defender84'
6.88
15
Lucas Olaza
Lucas Olaza Defender
7.14
20
Giovanni González
Giovanni González Defender
6.85
17
Valentin Paltsev
Valentin Paltsev
Defender84'
6.8
6
Kevin Lenini
Kevin Lenini Midfielder
6.81
10
Eduard Spertsyan
Eduard Spertsyan Midfielder
7.57
11
João Batxi
João Batxi Midfielder
6.78
90
Moses David Cobnan
Moses David Cobnan
Attacker84'
6.62
66
Douglas Augusto
Douglas Augusto Midfielder
7.04
53
Aleksandr Chernikov
Aleksandr Chernikov
Midfielder64'
6.77
88
Nikita Krivtsov
Nikita Krivtsov Midfielder
6.91
23
Juan Manuel Boselli
Juan Manuel Boselli
Attacker77'
6.82
9
Jhon Córdoba
Jhon Córdoba Attacker
7.24
Referee : Andrey Prokopov

Starting XI ▼

1
B. Ovsyannikov
B. Ovsyannikov Goalkeeper
6.83
2
S. Poroykov
S. Poroykov Defender
6.53
3
Danila Vedernikov
Danila Vedernikov Defender
6.64
4
D. Khotulev
D. Khotulev Defender
6.62
6
Jhon Alex Palacios
Jhon Alex Palacios Defender
6.78
16
J. Thompson
J. Thompson Midfielder
7.01
20
D. Rybchinskiy
D. Rybchinskiy Midfielder
6.83
22
Pavel Gorelov
Pavel Gorelov
Midfielder57'
6.52
27
Renat Golybin
Renat Golybin Midfielder
6.73
8
Damián Puebla
Damián Puebla
Attacker58'
6.75
37
Du Queiroz
Du Queiroz Midfielder
6.85
78
Ruslan Kul
Ruslan Kul
Midfielder69'
6.7
57
E. Bolotov
E. Bolotov Midfielder
6.6
33
Philipp Hilmer
Philipp Hilmer
Midfielder84'
6.66
30
G. Guzina
G. Guzina Attacker
6.75
19
Alexandre Jesus
Alexandre Jesus
Attacker69'
6.81

Events

2ND-HALF
Event
Eduard Spertsyan
Right foot shot / 3rd Goal
88'
Event
Moses David Cobnan → João Batxi
7th Substitution
84'
Event
Jubal → Diego Costa
8th Substitution
84'
Event
Valentin Paltsev → Giovanni González
10th Substitution
84'
84'
Event
Philipp Hilmer → E. Bolotov
9th Substitution
Event
Juan Manuel Boselli → Nikita Krivtsov
6th Substitution
77'
74'
Event
Jhon Alex Palacios
Foul / 4th Yellowcard
69'
Event
Ruslan Kul → Du Queiroz
5th Substitution
69'
Event
Alexandre Jesus → G. Guzina
4th Substitution
Event
Aleksandr Chernikov → Douglas Augusto
3rd Substitution
64'
Event
Jhon Córdoba
Right foot shot / 2nd Goal
63'
58'
Event
Damián Puebla → Renat Golybin
2nd Substitution
57'
Event
Pavel Gorelov → D. Rybchinskiy
1st Substitution
1ST-HALF
Event
Jhon Córdoba
Argument / 2nd Yellowcard
40'
40'
Event
J. Thompson
Argument / 3rd Yellowcard
Event
Kevin Lenini
Header / 1st Goal
36'
15'
Event
D. Khotulev
Foul / 1st Yellowcard

Match Commentary

90
Attempt Attempt
Valentin Paltsev takes a right-footed shot but misses.
90
Attempt Attempt
Alexandre Jesus takes a header but misses the shot.
81
Attempt Attempt
Evgeni Bolotov takes a right-footed shot but misses.
87
Attempt Attempt
Juan Boselli takes a left-footed shot but misses.
69
Substitution Substitution
Alexandre Jesus is substituted for Gedeon Guzina.
82
Attempt Attempt
Jhon Cordoba attempts a header but misses the shot.
64
Update Update
Aleksandr Chernikov comes on for Douglas Augusto Gomes Soares.
84
Update Update
Moses David Cobnan is on, and Joao Pedro Fortes Bachiessa is off.
69
Substitution Substitution
Ruslan Kul is substituted for Du Queiroz.
70
Attempt Attempt
Joao Pedro Fortes Bachiessa takes a right-footed shot, but it is saved.
57
Update Update
Pavel Gorelov replaces Dmitri Rybchinskiy.
54
Attempt Attempt
Kevin Pina takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
70
Attempt Attempt
Joao Pedro Fortes Bachiessa takes a right-footed shot, but it is saved.
63
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Jhon Cordoba scores with a right-footed shot.
70
Update Update
Jhon Cordoba's header is blocked.
84
Update Update
Jubal Rocha Mendes Junior is on, and Diego Henrique Costa Barbosa is off.
84
Update Update
Irakli Kvekveskiri replaces Evgeni Bolotov.
77
Update Update
Juan Boselli is on, and Nikita Krivtsov is off.
63
Attempt Attempt
Du Queiroz takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
62
Attempt Attempt
Jordhy Thompson takes a left-footed shot, but it's saved.
84
Update Update
Valentin Paltsev replaces Giovanni Gonzalez.
88
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Eduard Spertsyan scores with a right-footed shot.
58
Update Update
Damian Puebla replaces Renat Golybin.
90
Attempt Attempt
Moses David Cobnan takes a left-footed shot but misses.
45
Attempt Attempt
Joao Pedro Fortes Bachiessa takes a right-footed shot, but it's saved.
45
Attempt Attempt
Jhon Cordoba's header shot misses the target.
45
Attempt Attempt
Giovanni Gonzalez takes a right-footed shot, but it's saved.
45
Attempt Attempt
Lucas Olaza takes a left-footed shot that hits the post.
42
Attempt Attempt
Douglas Augusto Gomes Soares takes a left-footed shot, but it's saved.
42
Attempt Attempt
Diego Henrique Costa Barbosa attempts a header but misses the shot.
36
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Kevin Pina takes a shot with his head and scores a goal.
34
Attempt Attempt
Vitor Tormena's header shot misses the target.
24
Attempt Attempt
Diego Henrique Costa Barbosa attempts a header but misses the shot.
23
Attempt Attempt
Douglas Augusto Gomes Soares takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
12
Attempt Attempt
Gedeon Guzina takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
19
Attempt Attempt
Gedeon Guzina takes a right-footed shot but misses.
9
Attempt Attempt
Kevin Pina takes a right-footed shot, but it's saved.
6
Attempt Attempt
Diego Henrique Costa Barbosa's header is saved.
21
Attempt Attempt
Eduard Spertsyan takes a right-footed shot, but it's saved.
19
Attempt Attempt
Renat Golybin's right-footed shot is blocked.

CONCLUSION

Krasnodar completed a controlled performance that translated early momentum into a comprehensive 3-0 win over Orenburg. With possession heavily skewed in their favor the home side created consistent pressure that yielded three goals across both halves. The visitors struggled to mount meaningful responses and finished without scoring. The clean sheet and absence of disciplinary issues allowed Krasnodar to focus entirely on offensive execution. This result reinforces their position as the dominant force in the fixture while highlighting Orenburg's difficulties in breaking down organized defenses. Overall the match showcased efficient use of territory and timely finishing that secured the points without unnecessary complications.