Spartak Moskva - Khimki predictions

This is a fairly one-sided matchup in the hosts’ favour. While there may be a tiny chance of a draw or even an upset, we wouldn’t count on it. Spartak Moskva winning is by far the most likely outcome.

From the current viewpoint, the situation is unambiguous. Considering the strength of Spartak Moskva and the 8.44 odds given to Khimki to win, it is easy to see that a win for the visiting team would be a remarkable upset.

The hosts are coming off of a very strong performance at Krylya Sovetov, which secured them an HT/FT away victory. Few were surprised by the victory itself, but the 0:2 score and their dominance throughout were above most expectations.

The away team had the advantage of playing at home in the previous round, but their opponents Rubin Kazan' were still a tough nut to crack. It took them more than half the game to get a leg up, but Khimki eventually pulled through for a narrow 3:2 win.

Khimki fans have a lot of cause for concern – with 6 concessions in their latest 3 away games, their track record seems to indicate a tendency to underperform in away games.

The two teams already met this season in the Premier League, with Spartak Moskva taking the victory. It’s understandable why most bookies consider them the favourites, though the advantage is not overwhelming.

Saturday's matchup will feature both teams at full strength, allowing for a fair and competitive game.

A Home Win bet is the obvious answer here, especially at the odds of 1.30. While the returns won’t be as great, the bet is as safe as they come.