Spartak Moscow — Orenburg : Match Preview and Prediction for October 25,2025

Spartak had a typical week, barely escaping defeat at home against Rostov (1-1), doing so while shorthanded thanks to Barco’s effort, and even had a chance to win at the end. Nevertheless, another loss of points occurred in the RPL. In the cup, the Red-Whites defeated Makhachkala’s mixed squad 3-1 with a mixed lineup (Massalyga and Dmitriev scored their debut goals for the Red-Whites), although the central defensive pair of Guzeev and Wu once again did not look their best or most reliable.

The absence of Dzhikiya (suspended after being sent off against Rostov) and Babić (tore his ACL in the same unfortunate match) will weaken the team’s defense against Orenburg. However, Zé Gomes returns after illness, and his presence will make the team’s attack more effective and structured.

Orenburg sacked Vladimir Slišković after a series of poor results, and now Ildar Akhmetzyanov, who not long ago coached KAMAZ in the FNL quite successfully, is in his place. Akhmetzyanov’s first attempt was not a failure. The White-Blues managed to snatch a point from Krylia Sovetov in Samara, where Orenburg even almost won, but conceded a goal five minutes before the end of the match.

Subsequently, they naturally lost 0-6 to Zenit in the cup with a reserve squad, but that’s what a reserve squad is for, while most of the main team calmly prepared for a tough match at Lukoil Arena, where the guests have good chances to trouble the Muscovites’ defense. All players are ready to face Spartak.