Krylya Sovetov have held their own in the middle of the table after the first part of the season with just two losses in nine games even after losing some key players to other top sides. The team showed real fight before the break by going seven matches without a defeat in regular time including solid draws against Zenit and Krasnodar who were the last two league winners. Now they welcome Spartak who are pushing hard for the title this year and just got good news with leader Ezequiel Barco signing a new deal to stay on.
Team Form
Spartak have looked sharp overall in recent weeks with plenty of wins and strong displays though they slipped once in the derby against Dynamo. Before the pause they squeezed past Fakel with a late penalty at home showing character after often dropping points in added time before. Krylya Sovetov on the other hand have been hard to beat at home and will look to use that run of results to trouble the visitors who have had defensive slips in almost every outing.
- Krylya Sovetov unbeaten in seven straight league and cup games
- Spartak aiming for the title with only one loss in their last eight matches
- Both sides have scored in most of their recent fixtures
Tactical Analysis
Krylya Sovetov like to sit compact and hit on the break which could work well against a Spartak side that leaves gaps at the back when pushing forward. The visitors have plenty of attacking options but their defenders often make costly errors that lead to goals conceded. At home the hosts should be able to grab at least one while Spartak will keep creating chances so an open game looks likely with goals at both ends.
- Strengths for Krylya include strong home form and quick counters
- Weakness for Spartak is leaky defending under pressure
- Both teams have shown they can score against top opposition
Betting Proposal
The match has all the signs of an entertaining clash where both sides will find the net given the form and defensive issues on show. Both teams to score yes at odds of 1.77 stands out as the smart play for this one.
Overall the game should deliver action from start to finish with Krylya looking to extend their fine run and Spartak pushing for the three points to stay in the title hunt. Fans can expect goals and drama right to the final whistle.
