Orenburg vs Rubin Kazan - Russian Cup
Fixture Preview - 16 September 2025
Match Context & Stakes
AccaPlanner Recommends...
Match Preview
As Orenburg prepares to host Rubin Kazan in the Russian Cup on Tuesday, both teams arrive with contrasting recent form. Orenburg has struggled, winning just two of their last five matches, while Rubin Kazan comes off a solid run, securing three wins in the same period. This disparity in form could be a crucial factor, especially given the knockout nature of the cup competition, where momentum can significantly influence performance. Historically, Orenburg has had the upper hand in their encounters with Rubin, winning six of the last ten meetings. However, the recent trend suggests that Rubin's resurgence might give them the edge in this matchup. A key angle to consider is the potential for both teams to score; five of their last ten head-to-head clashes have ended with both teams finding the net. With Orenburg’s need to bounce back and Rubin’s confidence, this fixture promises to be competitive and could see goals from both sides at Stadion Gazovik.
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 |  Krasnodar | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 1 |  Dynamo Makhachkala | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| 2 |  CSKA Moskva | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 2 |  Rubin Kazan | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 2 |  Krylya Sovetov | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 2 |  Spartak Moskva | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 3 |  Orenburg | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 3 |  Sochi | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 3 |  FK Nizjni Novgorod | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 3 |  Lokomotiv Moskva | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 31, 2025 | Rubin Kazan | 2–0 | Orenburg | Russian Cup |
| May 24, 2025 | Rubin Kazan | 4–2 | Orenburg | Premier League |
| February 22, 2025 | Orenburg | 3–5 | Rubin Kazan | Club Friendlies 3 |
| October 27, 2024 | Orenburg | 1–2 | Rubin Kazan | Premier League |
| April 8, 2024 | Orenburg | 3–0 | Rubin Kazan | Premier League |
| July 30, 2023 | Rubin Kazan | 1–1 | Orenburg | Premier League |
| July 5, 2020 | Rubin Kazan | 1–0 | Orenburg | Premier League |
| September 15, 2019 | Orenburg | 2–1 | Rubin Kazan | Premier League |
| May 3, 2019 | Rubin Kazan | 2–0 | Orenburg | Premier League |
| February 16, 2019 | Rubin Kazan | 0–1 | Orenburg | Club Friendlies 1 |