Match Preview

The 5th round of the FONBET 2025/26 will feature a clash between Pari NN and Spartak Moscow on October 1st at the Sovcombank Arena in Nizhny Novgorod. This preview offers a detailed prediction, betting odds, and statistical insights for the upcoming encounter.

Pari NN Team Analysis

Pari NN suffered a 1-2 home defeat to Dynamo Makhachkala in their last Cup fixture. This marks their third loss in the 2025/26 campaign and their seventh in the last eight matches in this tournament. However, their solitary victory during this period still offers Alexey Shpilevsky’s side a slim chance to advance to the playoffs, although any points dropped in the upcoming game will extinguish these hopes. Historically, Pari NN has struggled against Spartak, losing seven of their last eight official head-to-head encounters.

Key Statistics for Pari NN

• Fewer than four goals were scored in eight of Pari NN’s last nine national Cup matches.
• In their last nine home matches in this tournament, the team scored no more than one goal.
• The Nizhny Novgorod side has lost their last five home games in the in regular time.

Pari NN Predicted Lineup (4-4-2)*

Vadim Lukyanov – Yaroslav Krashevsky, Viktor Alexandrov, Yuri Koledin, Juan Camilo Castillo – Mamadou Maiga, Egor Smelov, Nikita Ermakov, Renaldo Cephas – Thiago Vecino, Vyacheslav Grulev.

Pari NN Team News

Defenders Alexander Ektov and Edgardo Fariña are currently sidelined with injuries.

Spartak Moscow Team Analysis

The Muscovites were defeated 1-2 by Rostov at home in their previous Cup match. Spartak has avoided defeat in regular time in nine of their last thirteen games (eight wins, one draw), but Rostov has been their nemesis during this stretch, inflicting four losses on them. In Group C, Dejan Stankovic’s charges currently occupy the second spot, which they will secure with a victory in the upcoming game. It’s also worth noting that the team has conceded in five of their last six matches in this competition.

Spartak Moscow Team News

Dejan Stankovic will be unable to manage the team from the sidelines due to a suspension.

Key Statistics for Spartak Moscow

• Spartak has scored no more than one goal in four of their last five national Cup games.
• Away from home, the team has won five of their last six matches in this tournament (one loss).
• The Muscovites opened the scoring in six of their last eight encounters.

Spartak Moscow Predicted Lineup (5-3-2)*

Ilya Pomazun – Alexander Djiku, Ilya Samoshnikov, Christopher Martins, Daniil Denisov, Srdjan Babic – Pablo Solari, Danil Prutsev, Roman Zobnin – Livai Garcia, Manfred Ugalde.

Referee Overview

Pavel Kukuyan (Russia)

Referee’s Stats

Matches officiated: 6 (, 2023/24 – 2024/25);

Yellow cards shown (including second yellows): 20;

Average yellow cards per match: 3.3;

Red cards shown: 3;

Average fouls per match: 23;

Penalties awarded: 0%.

Match Prediction: Pari NN – Spartak Moscow

Nizhny Novgorod will play their first home game of the current season. However, despite this long-awaited moment for their fans, their chances of continuing in the are slim. One might question whether the team truly needs this tournament when their league performance is also struggling. Alexey Shpilevsky’s side is fighting for survival, making the national Cup a burden in such a situation. Even in this competition, Pari NN has failed to deliver good results, having lost five consecutive home matches in the tournament.

Spartak could have secured their playoff spot in the last round, but the capital club unexpectedly lost at home. On the road, however, the team boasts five victories in their last six encounters. We are confident that Dejan Stankovic’s men will exert maximum effort to achieve their goal of advancing to the next stage of the RPL Path, especially considering Nizhny Novgorod’s historical struggles against the Muscovites.

Our Betting Tip

Our prediction is “Spartak Victory and Total Over 1.5 Goals” with odds of 1.75

* For each team, the starting lineup from their last match in this tournament is indicated.