On April 3, very interesting and tense matches await us in the Russian Cup. In one of them, Spartak will host Zenit. We present to your attention an express bet with odds of 7.84 for the matches that will be played today.
Prediction for the match “Ural” – “Lokomotiv”
The current season is not going well for the Yekaterinburg team, taking into account the latest results: not a single victory in the last five matches in all tournaments. They advanced to this round of the Russian Cup thanks to the penalty shootout. At the same time, the railways showed more confident results, including a draw with Krasnodar.
Taking into account the defensive play and problems in the attack of Ural, as well as the stability of Lokomotiv, it can be assumed that the Moscow club will be able to control the course of the game and create more opportunities at the opponent’s goal. However, we must not forget about the motivation of the cup and the possible tactical surprises on both sides, since surprises often occur in these types of tournaments. Perhaps Ural will try to use their stadium to put pressure on the rival and try to win the match thanks to the support of their fans.
However, taking into account the last meetings between teams, in which Lokomotiv showed good results, we assume that they will be able to achieve a victory. We predict a complicated match with a minimal advantage for the railroad team, who will achieve victory with odds of 2.50 thanks to better execution of chances and organization of the game in defense.
Prediction for the match Baltika – CSKA
Kaliningraders are worried about their position in the RPL standings, but they do not forget about their motivation for the Russian Cup. I was impressed by how selflessly and with the Baltic character they beat Lokomotiv on aggregate (2-2 and 1-1, 7-6 penalties). This success did not make Ignashevich’s wards turn their heads, but, on the contrary, brought them to their senses and lifted their spirits. Apparently, that’s why they beat Paris NN in the last round of the Russian championship. Keep it up!
On the way to the semi-finals, CSKA beat Rostov on aggregate (1-1 and 2-0). The team showed quality football in the second leg. The usual position in goal at the Russian Cup is occupied by the young army graduate Vladislav Torop. He played a second “dry” match against the Rostovites. But Igor Akinfeev plays less and less in the RPL lately. In the last match of the Russian championship, the goalkeeper missed two goals for Sochi, which is at the bottom of the table.
Even so, one should not expect a large number of goals scored in this match. Baltika would probably prefer a modest victory or a draw than a crushing defeat. The army team will not be in a hurry either. It is enough for them to draw or win minimally, and then improve in the second leg at home. Most likely, taking into account the reliable play of the defense and goalkeepers of both clubs, the total will be less than 2.5 goals and CSKA will not lose by 1.90.
Prediction for the match “Spartak” – “Zenit”
Everyone was waiting for this match. The rojiblancos will try to impress again and beat Zenit. But this task still seems impossible. Suffice it to recall the last head-to-head confrontation between these clubs in the RPL, which ended in a goalless draw. The implementation failed both in St. Petersburg and in Muscovites. Perhaps the tension hanging over the players is making itself felt. The matches between red and white and blue-white-blue have become very important for a long time.
Spartak has many unresolved problems. Not only has he failed to score in the last three RPL games, but rumors of him being sacked constantly hover around Abascal. Zenit seems preferable. He has no such problems and the newcomers acquired in the winter transfer window are already yielding results. But help from most of the major players is unlikely to be helpful.
Teams at the top of the RPL table often draw reserves, test their young players and change tactics. For the second consecutive season, the Russian Cup has become a place of experimentation. Therefore, we believe that this match will hardly be similar to the one that recently ended with a score of 0-0. A possible rotation and great motivation will help Zenit and Spartak reach a total of over 2.5 goals in 1.65.
Express for matches on April 3.
Bet 1: Lokomotiv victory in the match against Ural by 2.50.
Bet 2: CSKA will not lose to Baltika and the total will be less than 2.5 goals for 1.90.
Bet 3: In total, more than 2.5 goals in the match “Spartak” – “Zenith” won 1.65.
Overall coefficient: 2.50 X 1.90 X 1.65 = 7.84.
