Rubin Kazan vs Rostov - Premier League
Fixture Preview - 17 August 2025
Match Context & Stakes
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Match Preview
Rubin Kazan will host Rostov at the Ak Bars Arena on Sunday, 17 August, in a clash that promises to be pivotal for both teams as they seek to improve their positions in the Premier League. Rubin comes into this match with a mixed bag of results, having won three of their last five fixtures, which includes a recent victory that could boost their confidence. In contrast, Rostov has struggled, managing just one win in their last five outings, indicating potential vulnerabilities in their defence. A key angle to consider is the head-to-head record, where Rubin has been dominant, winning six of the last ten encounters against Rostov. Furthermore, both teams have shown a tendency to score, with five of those last ten meetings seeing both sides find the net. This suggests that while Rubin may hold the upper hand, Rostov could exploit defensive lapses. With home advantage and a stronger recent form, Rubin Kazan will be looking to capitalise on Rostov's struggles and secure a crucial three points.
Prediction Strength
Full Time Result
Over/Under 2.5
Both Teams to Score
Mini League Table
View full table →| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Lokomotiv Moskva | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 13 |
| 2 |  Krasnodar | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 12 |
| 3 |  CSKA Moskva | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 11 |
| 4 |  Rubin Kazan | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| 5 |  Baltika | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 9 |
| 6 |  Krylya Sovetov | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 8 |
| 7 |  Akron | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 6 |
| 8 |  Zenit | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 6 |
| 9 |  Akhmat Grozny | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 6 |
| 10 |  Orenburg | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 |
| 11 |  Dinamo Moskva | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 |
| 12 |  Dynamo Makhachkala | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 |
| 13 |  Spartak Moskva | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 |
| 14 |  FK Nizjni Novgorod | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 3 |
| 15 |  Rostov | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 3 |
| 16 |  Sochi | 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 17, 2025 | Rubin Kazan | 1–0 | Rostov | Premier League |
| May 11, 2025 | Rubin Kazan | 1–0 | Rostov | Premier League |
| August 9, 2024 | Rostov | 1–1 | Rubin Kazan | Premier League |
| May 11, 2024 | Rubin Kazan | 3–1 | Rostov | Premier League |
| September 20, 2023 | Rubin Kazan | 1–1 | Rostov | Russian Cup |
| August 12, 2023 | Rostov | 3–0 | Rubin Kazan | Premier League |
| July 26, 2023 | Rostov | 1–0 | Rubin Kazan | Russian Cup |
| March 14, 2022 | Rubin Kazan | 1–2 | Rostov | Premier League |
| November 7, 2021 | Rostov | 5–1 | Rubin Kazan | Premier League |
| April 10, 2021 | Rostov | 0–1 | Rubin Kazan | Premier League |