FK Rostov-Spartak Moscow Statistical Preview

Probable Lineups

Team News

FK Rostov

• Jano Ananidze and Artem Dzyuba will not feature during the game because they are on loan at Rostov from Spartak Moscow.
• Bastos is expected to continue at centre-back, leaving Siyanda Xulu sitting on the bench once more.

Spartak Moscow

• Juan Insaurralde and Kirill Kombarov could be drafted into the defence as replacements for Dmitriy Kombarov and Sergey Parshivlyuk.
• Lucas Barrios could make a second consecutive start, with Yura Movsisyan expected to miss the game through injury.

Match Facts

• FK Rostov have kept a clean sheet in their last 4 home matches against Spartak Moscow in all competitions.
• FK Rostov have seen under 2.5 goals in their last 3 matches against Spartak Moscow in all competitions.
• FK Rostov have failed to win their last 5 home matches in Premier League.

Prediction

• Rostov appear to be rekindling some of their early season form after picking up 4 points from 2 very tough games against Zenit and CSKA. Without Artem Dzyuba the team look somewhat toothless upfront, however.
• It’s been a difficult season for Spartak on the injury front and a string of recent injuries has served to rub further salt into the club’s wounds. Without Yura Movisyan the team will be looking to Lucas Barrios for goals, though he has only scored once in Spartak colours.
• This will be an interesting match up, leading to an intriguing game. Spartak will no doubt control much of the ball, but Rostov have proved that when on song they can be resilient against the best sides in the league.

FK Rostov 1 - 2 Spartak Moscow