Russian Football

Kuban' Krasnodar - Volga Nizhnyi Novgorod. 18:30 CET.
All other 7 matches of the Day 6 ended with overs and I don't see this match being an exlusion. 4 out of 5 matches for Kuban' were overs this season and though 3 out of 4 last matches between this two ended in unders, the situation forces both sides to play for points. Volga has only 3 points and desperately needs to win and Kuban' is much stronger at home than on the road. They are a better team overall and I expect them to grab a victory here. Which means, that recommended bets will be: Kuban' wins at 1.61, Ov1.5 at 1.4 and Ov2.5 at 2.2, Next goal - Kuban' at 1.58.

Result: 6-2.

Sibir' - Neftekhimik. 15:00 CET.
Sibir' is not really doing well enough to return to the top flight this year, they are currently in the 10th place and not showing blistering form even at home. Neftekhimik is the most scoring side so far and they do it on the road as well as at home. I still think Sibir' has an edge here, but not a great one. Which means, that recommended bets will be: Sibir' wins at 1.94, Ov1.5 at 1.35, Ov2.5 at  2.08, Both teams to score - yes at 1.73.

Result: 1-2.

Rotor Volgograd - Ural. 17:00 CET.
Rotor has won 3 out of 4 matches at home and Ural has drawn 2 out of 3 on the road. Both teams are not known for goalfests and something tells me, that away side will manage to hold on here. Anyway, unders are a very reasonable choice for this one. Which means, that recommended bets will be: Rotor lay at 2.78, Half time - draw at 2.02, Un2.5 at 1.71, Both teams to score - no at 1.87.

Result: 0-4.

Salyut - Yenisey Krasnoyarsk. 18:00 CET.
Yenisey are very reliable team this season and quite surprisingly so. Salyut on the other hand were mediocre at best so far and both teams didn't show any kind of goalscoring fever. I think that away side are favourites here. Which means that recommended bets will be: Salyut lay at 2.6, Yenisey wins at 3.1, Un2.5 at 1.68, Both teams to score - no at 1.92.

Result: 2-1.

Baltika - FC Ufa. 19:00 CET.
FC Ufa can't stop to amase this year. The club that was founded just 2 years ago is seriously pretending to occupy top 4 place in FNL and get a chance to be in the Premier League. Baltika are peasant as always and I don't expect them to win here at all. Also this should be a lively and attacking match. Which means, that recommended bets will be: Baltika lay at 2.82, Ov1.5 at 1.37, Ov2.5 at 2.2, Both teams to score - yes at 1.85.

Result: 1-1.

Today we have 4 FNL matches live on Betfair.

Tom' - Shinnik. 15:00 CET.
Tom' are showing good early form so far, losing just one match and being rewarded with second place in the rankings. Shinnik miserable season is highlightened be 1 point out of 4 away matches. I don't see a lot of chances for them here and I highly doubt they will manage  to score, though with Tom's defense you never know. In any case overs are quite possible here. Which means, that recommended bets will be: Tom' wins at 1.42, Ov1.5 at 1.34 and Ov2.5 at 2.08, Asian handicap Tom' -1 at 1.68.

Spartak Nalchik - Petrotrest. 17:00 CET.
Nalchik has won 3 out of 4 home matches and they are never left the pitch without a goal all season. Petrotrest managed to score in two of their 4 away matches. Overall the home team should take a comfortable win here and overs are under a big danger of being reached. Which means, that recommended bets will be: Spartak Nalchik wins at 1.39, Ov1.5 at 1.32 and Ov2.5 at 1.92, Asian handicap Spartak -1.5 at 1.9.

Torpedo Moscow - SKA-Energiya. 19:00 CET.
Torpedo are miserable so far and they didn't manage to score a goal in 5 of their matches while kept a clean sheet only once. SKA-Energiya is amongst the leaders and only once did they manage an Un2.5 match. I am quite confident that away side will take a win or at least a draw here, but I don't expect a total goalfest. Which means, that recommended bets will be: Torpedo Moscow lay at 2.46, SKA-Energiya wins at 3.25, Ov1.5 at 1.4, Both teams to score - no at 2.

Volgar-Gazprom - Metallurg Kuzbass. 19:00 CET.
Volgar are in desperate need of points and their 5 draws already this season don't really help them here. Metallurg have lost all of their away matches and even though they are a little higher in the table, I don't fancy them in this encounter. Don't expect an open match thoung. Which means, that recommended bets will be: Metallurg Kuzbass lay at 3.65, Volgar-Gazprom wins at 2.38, Un2.5 at 1.65, Both teams to score - no at 1.94.

Also today we have 1 Eupora League match with a Russian club taking part.

Dinamo Moscow - Stuttgart. 19:00 CET.
After comfortable 2-0 home win Stuttgart will come to Moscow full of confidence. Dinamo have shown some life in their first win of the season over Lokomotiv, but I highly doubt it will be enough for a victory today. The Germans will close their half of the pitch and hold on to their 2 goals advantage. Which means, that recommended bets will be: Dinamo Moscow lay at 2.98, Un2.5 at 2.02 and Un3.5 at 1.42, Both teams to score - no at 2.34.

i think theres some value in at least backing stut not to keep a clean sheet, reckon dynamo will give it a good go, and they hammered dundee utd at home of course, as for other games u have to take tomsk to win comfortably, hopefully.

One bet for me today. Lay Shinnik. Good luck with your bets.

Thx for all your insights, AndrewMat

Nice work Andrew, i'll be on Tomsk and Nalchik.

I disagree about Dinamo though, i think buoyed by their first league win at the weekend, they'll be up for todays game and will have a good go at Stuttgart. I'd rather lay Stuttgart who don't actually need to win, than the side who have to go all out.

hope you are right about the goals andrew just layed tomsk 1-0

Thanks, guys, doing my best. Dinamo - Stuttgart is a tricky match, I even skipped the first leg, I just don't trust this Moscow side versus a well organized German top team

Have to agree with Biscuit actually regarding Dinamo game, didn't think Stuttgart were that good last week and Dinamo had a few chances to score in the 1st half that they probably should have put away.

They don't need to win tonight and will be happy with a draw so for me it's a massive lay of Stuttgart at 2.94.

Tom' - Shinnik. 15:00 CET.
Tom' are showing good early form so far, losing just one match and being rewarded with second place in the rankings. Shinnik miserable season is highlightened be 1 point out of 4 away matches. I don't see a lot of chances for them here and I highly doubt they will manage  to score, though with Tom's defense you never know. In any case overs are quite possible here. Which means, that recommended bets will be: Tom' wins at 1.42, Ov1.5 at 1.34 and Ov2.5 at 2.08, Asian handicap Tom' -1 at 1.68.

Result: 3-1.

Spartak Nalchik - Petrotrest. 17:00 CET.
Nalchik has won 3 out of 4 home matches and they are never left the pitch without a goal all season. Petrotrest managed to score in two of their 4 away matches. Overall the home team should take a comfortable win here and overs are under a big danger of being reached. Which means, that recommended bets will be: Spartak Nalchik wins at 1.39, Ov1.5 at 1.32 and Ov2.5 at 1.92, Asian handicap Spartak -1.5 at 1.9.

Result: 0-2.

Torpedo Moscow - SKA-Energiya. 19:00 CET.
Torpedo are miserable so far and they didn't manage to score a goal in 5 of their matches while kept a clean sheet only once. SKA-Energiya is amongst the leaders and only once did they manage an Un2.5 match. I am quite confident that away side will take a win or at least a draw here, but I don't expect a total goalfest. Which means, that recommended bets will be: Torpedo Moscow lay at 2.46, SKA-Energiya wins at 3.25, Ov1.5 at 1.4, Both teams to score - no at 2.

Result: 0-0.

Volgar-Gazprom - Metallurg Kuzbass. 19:00 CET.
Volgar are in desperate need of points and their 5 draws already this season don't really help them here. Metallurg have lost all of their away matches and even though they are a little higher in the table, I don't fancy them in this encounter. Don't expect an open match thoung. Which means, that recommended bets will be: Metallurg Kuzbass lay at 3.65, Volgar-Gazprom wins at 2.38, Un2.5 at 1.65, Both teams to score - no at 1.94.

Result: 1-0.

Dinamo Moscow - Stuttgart. 19:00 CET.
After comfortable 2-0 home win Stuttgart will come to Moscow full of confidence. Dinamo have shown some life in their first win of the season over Lokomotiv, but I highly doubt it will be enough for a victory today. The Germans will close their half of the pitch and hold on to their 2 goals advantage. Which means, that recommended bets will be: Dinamo Moscow lay at 2.98, Un2.5 at 2.02 and Un3.5 at 1.42, Both teams to score - no at 2.34.

Result: 1-1.

Today we have 1 UEFA Champions League match with a Russian club taking part.

Fenerbahce - Spartak Moscow. 21:45 CET.
Spartak looked a much better team in the first round and it seems that Emery managed to improve their physiс. Still Spartak had and will have problems with the defense and they won't have Welliton in this match. Away games in Turkey are always tough, but Moscow side is a better squad at the moment overall and expect them to hold here, not by defending all night long, but by their attack. Both teams are likely to score and as Spartak never played an unders game this season, overs are very likely on the cards. Which means, that recommended bets will be: Fenerbache lay at 2.38, Ov1.5 at 1.29 and Ov2.5 at 1.85, Both teams to score - yes at 1.66.

Fenerbahce - Spartak Moscow. 21:45 CET.
Spartak looked a much better team in the first round and it seems that Emery managed to improve their physiс. Still Spartak had and will have problems with the defense and they won't have Welliton in this match. Away games in Turkey are always tough, but Moscow side is a better squad at the moment overall and expect them to hold here, not by defending all night long, but by their attack. Both teams are likely to score and as Spartak never played an unders game this season, overs are very likely on the cards. Which means, that recommended bets will be: Fenerbache lay at 2.38, Ov1.5 at 1.29 and Ov2.5 at 1.85, Both teams to score - yes at 1.66.

Result: 1-1.

Today we have 2 Eupora League matches with Russian clubs taking part.

CSKA Moscow - AIK. 20:00 CET.
The first leg was won by CSKA by pure class, 0-1, and it was obvious, that they didn't show 100% at all. I think that there is no sense for the Moscow side to use all of their capability here also, as AIK perfomed cluelessly and won't do much in the second leg. Also CSKA should remember about the clash with Kuban' on Sunday. I still think they will grab a victory, but not a trashing one and they will not concede. Odds for their victory are too short though. Which means, that recommended bets will be: Asian handicap AIK +1.5 and +2.0 at 1.65, Un2.5 at 2.12 and Un3.5 at 1.44, Both teams to score - no at 1.65.

AZ Alkmaar - Anzhi Makhachkala. 22:00 CET.
Anzhi was solid in the first leg, which they won 1-0, but AZ have shown some skills and they are not that huge underdog, that AIK are against CSKA. Anzhi attack was relentless in theit 4-2 victory over Mordovia, though, of course, Mordovia is no AZ, but as the Dutch side needs to score, I expect fairly enough chances for Anzhi to counter. Don't think they will lose here, but it can be an interesting match. Which means, that recommended bets will be: AZ Alkmaar lay at 2.32, Ov1.5 at 1.38 and Ov2.5 at 2.12, Both teams to score - yes at 1.84.

CSKA Moscow - AIK. 20:00 CET.
The first leg was won by CSKA by pure class, 0-1, and it was obvious, that they didn't show 100% at all. I think that there is no sense for the Moscow side to use all of their capability here also, as AIK perfomed cluelessly and won't do much in the second leg. Also CSKA should remember about the clash with Kuban' on Sunday. I still think they will grab a victory, but not a trashing one and they will not concede. Odds for their victory are too short though. Which means, that recommended bets will be: Asian handicap AIK +1.5 and +2.0 at 1.65, Un2.5 at 2.12 and Un3.5 at 1.44, Both teams to score - no at 1.65.

Result: 0-2.

AZ Alkmaar - Anzhi Makhachkala. 22:00 CET.
Anzhi was solid in the first leg, which they won 1-0, but AZ have shown some skills and they are not that huge underdog, that AIK are against CSKA. Anzhi attack was relentless in theit 4-2 victory over Mordovia, though, of course, Mordovia is no AZ, but as the Dutch side needs to score, I expect fairly enough chances for Anzhi to counter. Don't think they will lose here, but it can be an interesting match. Which means, that recommended bets will be: AZ Alkmaar lay at 2.32, Ov1.5 at 1.38 and Ov2.5 at 2.12, Both teams to score - yes at 1.84.

Result: 0-5.

Talk about a good day

Today we have 1 Premier League match live on Betfair.

Mordovia Saransk - Zenit St Petersburg. 18:00 CET.
Zenit didn't play well in the last two matches, due to lack of some players and their complex against Rubin, but overall they are shoulders above Mordovia, who tend to lose to big clubs with a lot of goals conceded lately. Zenit normally score more than one versus weak opposition and do not tend to give chances near their own goal. Which means, that recommended bets will be: Zenit wins at 1.33, Asian Handicap Zenit -1.5 at 1.94, Ov2.5 at 1.76, Both teams to score - no at 1.73.

Mordovia Saransk - Zenit St Petersburg. 18:00 CET.
Zenit didn't play well in the last two matches, due to lack of some players and their complex against Rubin, but overall they are shoulders above Mordovia, who tend to lose to big clubs with a lot of goals conceded lately. Zenit normally score more than one versus weak opposition and do not tend to give chances near their own goal. Which means, that recommended bets will be: Zenit wins at 1.33, Asian Handicap Zenit -1.5 at 1.94, Ov2.5 at 1.76, Both teams to score - no at 1.73.

Result: 0-3.

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As this was the last match in August, I decided to sum up the results for this month.

Matches: 72.
Bets: 288.
Won: 187.
Lost: 101.

Today we have 3 Premier League matches and 1 Russian Cup match live on Betfair.

Rubin Kazan' - Terek Grozni. 13:00 CET.
Terek is surpisingly high in the table, second place at the moment and this match in hand, so potentially they are even with Zenit. Rubin is not far away and showing some good defending form as usual. I don't really expect an easy match for Kazan' here and 1.44 for a Rubin here is not too valuable. I think it will be a closed match with not too many chances and Terek will do their best to take a point. Which means, that recommended bets will be: Asian handicap Terek +1.0 & +1.5 at 1.94, Un2.5 at 2.02 and Un3.5 at 1.4, Both teams to score - no at 1.8.

Volga Nizhnyi Novgorod - Rostov. 15:30 CET.
Volga is on a terrible run of 5 defeats in a row, while Rostov snatched their first win in the last round. The away team looks more reliable here and while it will be fair open game, they should prevail in such a contest. Not too sure about their defense, though. Which means, that recommended bets will be: Volga Nizhnyi Novgorod lay at 3, Ov1.5 at 1.48 and Ov2.5 at 2.48, Both teams to score - yes at 1.99.

Alania Vladikavkaz - Amkar. 18:00 CET.
Amkar are quite impressive on the road this season for their standards and they alreadu managed 6 points out of their 4 away games. Alania is normally reliable at home, but statistics against Amkar in Vladikavkaz in the last years is not too good, and I've got a feeling that this game won't end in 3 points to the home side. Amkar's defense is just a litte too solid for Alania. 5 out of 6 last matches between these were unders, so that is also the choice today. Which means, that recommended bets will be: Alania Vladikavkaz lat at 2.46, Un2.5 at 1.68, Both teams to score - no at 1.94, Half time - the draw at 2.04.

Sibir' - Tom'. 13:00 CET.
Sibirean derby in the last 64 of the Russian Cup. Sibir' were unconvincing at home in their last match versus Neftekhimik, while Tom' showed some good patches against Shinnik. And while Shinnik and Neftekhimik are two big differences, as they say in Odessa, I will still give the edge to the away side here. Both teams love to attack, so overs are also a priority here. Which means, that recommended  bets will be: Sibir' lay at 3.05, Tom' wins at 2.54, Ov2.5 at 2.02, Both teams to score - yes at 1.74.

Thanks Andrew the Rubin game is also live on ESPN

Rubin Kazan' - Terek Grozni. 13:00 CET.
Terek is surpisingly high in the table, second place at the moment and this match in hand, so potentially they are even with Zenit. Rubin is not far away and showing some good defending form as usual. I don't really expect an easy match for Kazan' here and 1.44 for a Rubin here is not too valuable. I think it will be a closed match with not too many chances and Terek will do their best to take a point. Which means, that recommended bets will be: Asian handicap Terek +1.0 & +1.5 at 1.94, Un2.5 at 2.02 and Un3.5 at 1.4, Both teams to score - no at 1.8.

Result: 1-2.

Volga Nizhnyi Novgorod - Rostov. 15:30 CET.
Volga is on a terrible run of 5 defeats in a row, while Rostov snatched their first win in the last round. The away team looks more reliable here and while it will be fair open game, they should prevail in such a contest. Not too sure about their defense, though. Which means, that recommended bets will be: Volga Nizhnyi Novgorod lay at 3, Ov1.5 at 1.48 and Ov2.5 at 2.48, Both teams to score - yes at 1.99.

Result: 1-1.

Alania Vladikavkaz - Amkar. 18:00 CET.
Amkar are quite impressive on the road this season for their standards and they alreadu managed 6 points out of their 4 away games. Alania is normally reliable at home, but statistics against Amkar in Vladikavkaz in the last years is not too good, and I've got a feeling that this game won't end in 3 points to the home side. Amkar's defense is just a litte too solid for Alania. 5 out of 6 last matches between these were unders, so that is also the choice today. Which means, that recommended bets will be: Alania Vladikavkaz lay at 2.46, Un2.5 at 1.68, Both teams to score - no at 1.94, Half time - the draw at 2.04.

Result: 1-1.

Sibir' - Tom'. 13:00 CET.
Sibirean derby in the last 64 of the Russian Cup. Sibir' were unconvincing at home in their last match versus Neftekhimik, while Tom' showed some good patches against Shinnik. And while Shinnik and Neftekhimik are two big differences, as they say in Odessa, I will still give the edge to the away side here. Both teams love to attack, so overs are also a priority here. Which means, that recommended  bets will be: Sibir' lay at 3.05, Tom' wins at 2.54, Ov2.5 at 2.02, Both teams to score - yes at 1.74.

Result: 1-1.

Today we have 4 Premier League matches and 3 Russian Cup matches live on Betfair (though I will only do 1 of those, as I don't fancy encounters with Lokomotiv and Alania reserve teams taking part, don't know much about them).

FK Krasnodar - CSKA Moscow. 12:30 CET.
A tricky match to predict. CSKA were shameful in their defeat to AIK, but I doubt if they really cared about Europa League. In any case their mood is not a good one nowdays. Krasnodar have earned 7 out of their 8 points at home and they are tough there. I think that if CSKA win, it will be a close one and goals will come from both sides. But I will go for a risk and predict a draw here. Which means, that recommended bets will be: CSKA Moscow lay at 2.08, The draw at 3.35, Ov1.5 at 1.4, Both teams to score - yes at 1.91.

Dinamo Moscow - Kuban' Krasnodar. 15:00 CET.
Dinamo have finally won their first match last round and they are considered strong favourites here. Kuban' lost all three away fixtures with the same 1-2 score, but their last match was 6-2 humilation of Volga. Kuban' is in good form and we can expect some good attacking football here. The result is very unpredictable for my liking, so I will go for Dinamo lay here. Which means, that recommended bets will be: Dinamo Moscow lay at 1.99, Ov1.5 at 1.38 and Ov2.5 at 2.14, Both teams to score - yes at 1.9.

Kryliya Sovetov - Anzhi Makhachkala. 17:15 CET.
Anzhi have got only 1 point away from home so far, and this match is a perfect chance for them to gain more. They showed some killer instinct versus AZ and should take a win here. Doubt about really open football and I don't really believe in Kryliya's attack here, but I think we can expect more that 1 goal from Makhachkala. Which means, that recommended bets will be: Anzhi Makhachkala wins at 1.88, Ov1.5 at 1.48 and Un2.5 at 1.67, Both teams to score - no at 1.77.

Lokomotiv - Spartak Moscow. 19:30 CET.
Spartak should be in good mood after they qualified for the Champions League group stage and while nominally they are playing away here, it should't be a factor. Lokomotiv have scored in all of their 6 matches and Spartak had all 6 matches on overs, so goals should really come here and as it is a derby (not the biggest one, as versus CSKA, but still), "the meats" (as fans call Spartak players) should certainly rise to the occasion. Which means, that recommended bets will be: Lokomotiv lay at 2.72, Ov1.5 at 1.32 and Ov2.5 at 1.92, Both teams to score - yes at 1.74.

FC Ufa - Ural. 16:00 CET.
Two FNL teams clash here in the last 64 of the Russian Cup. Ufa is the biggest sensation of the season so far, they show very composed and attractive football. Ural are not that good away from home, though they hummered Rotor 4-0 in Volgograd lately, but this is a cup match and those are always hard to predict. I would still give the edge to the home side, but doubt it will be a goalfest really. Which means, that recommended bets will be: FC Ufa wins at 2.52, Ural lay at 3.75 (should be better odds near the beggining, of course), Un2.5 at 1.65, Both teams to score - no at 1.78.

FK Krasnodar - CSKA Moscow. 12:30 CET.
A tricky match to predict. CSKA were shameful in their defeat to AIK, but I doubt if they really cared about Europa League. In any case their mood is not a good one nowdays. Krasnodar have earned 7 out of their 8 points at home and they are tough there. I think that if CSKA win, it will be a close one and goals will come from both sides. But I will go for a risk and predict a draw here. Which means, that recommended bets will be: CSKA Moscow lay at 2.08, The draw at 3.35, Ov1.5 at 1.4, Both teams to score - yes at 1.91.

Result: 0-1.

Dinamo Moscow - Kuban' Krasnodar. 15:00 CET.
Dinamo have finally won their first match last round and they are considered strong favourites here. Kuban' lost all three away fixtures with the same 1-2 score, but their last match was 6-2 humilation of Volga. Kuban' is in good form and we can expect some good attacking football here. The result is very unpredictable for my liking, so I will go for Dinamo lay here. Which means, that recommended bets will be: Dinamo Moscow lay at 1.99, Ov1.5 at 1.38 and Ov2.5 at 2.14, Both teams to score - yes at 1.9.

Result: 1-2.

Kryliya Sovetov - Anzhi Makhachkala. 17:15 CET.
Anzhi have got only 1 point away from home so far, and this match is a perfect chance for them to gain more. They showed some killer instinct versus AZ and should take a win here. Doubt about really open football and I don't really believe in Kryliya's attack here, but I think we can expect more that 1 goal from Makhachkala. Which means, that recommended bets will be: Anzhi Makhachkala wins at 1.88, Ov1.5 at 1.48 and Un2.5 at 1.67, Both teams to score - no at 1.77.

Result: 1-2.

Lokomotiv - Spartak Moscow. 19:30 CET.
Spartak should be in good mood after they qualified for the Champions League group stage and while nominally they are playing away here, it should't be a factor. Lokomotiv have scored in all of their 6 matches and Spartak had all 6 matches on overs, so goals should really come here and as it is a derby (not the biggest one, as versus CSKA, but still), "the meats" (as fans call Spartak players) should certainly rise to the occasion. Which means, that recommended bets will be: Lokomotiv lay at 2.72, Ov1.5 at 1.32 and Ov2.5 at 1.92, Both teams to score - yes at 1.74.

Result: 2-1.

FC Ufa - Ural. 16:00 CET.
Two FNL teams clash here in the last 64 of the Russian Cup. Ufa is the biggest sensation of the season so far, they show very composed and attractive football. Ural are not that good away from home, though they hummered Rotor 4-0 in Volgograd lately, but this is a cup match and those are always hard to predict. I would still give the edge to the home side, but doubt it will be a goalfest really. Which means, that recommended bets will be: FC Ufa wins at 2.52, Ural lay at 3.75 (should be better odds near the beggining, of course), Un2.5 at 1.65, Both teams to score - no at 1.78.

Result: 0-1.

Today we have 7 FNL matches live on Betfair.

SKA-Energiya - Volgar-Gazprom. 11:00 CET.
SKA-Energiya have won all of their home matches, while Volgar managed only 2 points on the road and 8 points overall. All 8 Volgar's matches were unders and 3 out of 4 SKA's home matches were unders. Statistics speak for itself here. Which means, that recommended bets will be: SKA-Energiya wins at 1.41, Un2.5 at 1.72 and Un3.5 at 1.28, Both teams to score - no at 1.5 (should be much higher near the start, of course).

Metallurg Kuzbass - Salyut. 13:00 CET.
Two teams are separated only by 1 point and level of their perfomances so far is quite comparable. All recent encounters between these two were unders and Saluyt's away games this season also had tendency of low-scoring stuff. I don't think we have a favourite here and a draw is not out of possibility. Which means, that recommended bets will be: Metallurg Kuzbass lay at 2.52, The draw at 3.25, Un2.5 at 1.67, Both teams to score - no at 1.88.

Yenisey Krasnoyarsk - Rotor Volgograd. 14:00 CET.
Rotor have shown some poor form recently with their most sound defeat coming at hands of Ural 0-4 in Volgograd. Yenisey have had 10 points out of 12 possible at home so far and they seem to be very reliable in Krasnoyarsk. All three away matches for Rotor were unders and I think it won't change here. Which means, that recommended bets will be: Yenisey Krasnoyarsk wins at 2.08, Un2.5 at 1.65 and Un3.5 at 1.23, Both teams to score - no at 1.82.

Tom' - Ural. 15:00 CET.
Tom' is currently in the front of the field and they are really starting to deliver, being quite agressive and reliable at home soil. Ural are currently in the third place and they seems to have found some groove also. Hard to predict the outcome here, but quite sure it will be an open game with chances with Tom' being the favourite after all. Which means, that recommended bets will be: Tom' wins at 1.9, Ov1.5 at 1.29 and Ov2.5 at 2.02, Both teams to score - yes at 1.8.

Neftekhimik - Khimki. 16:00 CET.
Khimki are dreadful this season with just 2 points so far and I honestly can't see their fate changing in Nizhnekamsk, as Neftekhimik are showing good attacking football and not losing at home. This should be an easy win for them with a bunch of goals combined. Which means, that recommended bets will be: Neftekhimik wins at 1.61, Asian handicap Neftekhimik -1.0 and -1.5 at 2.06, Ov1.5 at 1.31 and Ov2.5 at 2.02.

Spartak Nalchik - Torpedo Moscow. 17:00 CET.
Spartak didn't have a single draw this season and their form was really unpredictable. Their last home match was shamefully lost to Petrotrest, for example. But Topredo are not showing anything that you can call entertaining stuff and they manages just 3 points on the road in Kuzbass. I don't believe in Moscow side here as well as goals galore. Which means, that recommended bets will be: Spartak Nalchik wins at 1.65, Un2.5 at 1.75 and Un3.5 at 1.28, Both teams to score - no at 1.69.

Shinnik - Sibir'. 19:00 CET.
Shinnik are much better at home this season and while most of their matches were unders, Sibir' are normally a good catalyst for overs for Yaroslavlian team, as all recent encounters between them ended with more than 2 goals. Which means, that recommended bets will be: Sibir' lay at 3.35, Ov1.5 at 1.36 and Ov2.5 at 2.1, Both teams to score - yes at 1.79.

SKA-Energiya - Volgar-Gazprom. 11:00 CET.
SKA-Energiya have won all of their home matches, while Volgar managed only 2 points on the road and 8 points overall. All 8 Volgar's matches were unders and 3 out of 4 SKA's home matches were unders. Statistics speak for itself here. Which means, that recommended bets will be: SKA-Energiya wins at 1.41, Un2.5 at 1.72 and Un3.5 at 1.28, Both teams to score - no at 1.5 (should be much higher near the start, of course).

Result: 3-1.

Metallurg Kuzbass - Salyut. 13:00 CET.
Two teams are separated only by 1 point and level of their perfomances so far is quite comparable. All recent encounters between these two were unders and Saluyt's away games this season also had tendency of low-scoring stuff. I don't think we have a favourite here and a draw is not out of possibility. Which means, that recommended bets will be: Metallurg Kuzbass lay at 2.52, The draw at 3.25, Un2.5 at 1.67, Both teams to score - no at 1.88.

Result: 1-0.

Yenisey Krasnoyarsk - Rotor Volgograd. 14:00 CET.
Rotor have shown some poor form recently with their most sound defeat coming at hands of Ural 0-4 in Volgograd. Yenisey have had 10 points out of 12 possible at home so far and they seem to be very reliable in Krasnoyarsk. All three away matches for Rotor were unders and I think it won't change here. Which means, that recommended bets will be: Yenisey Krasnoyarsk wins at 2.08, Un2.5 at 1.65 and Un3.5 at 1.23, Both teams to score - no at 1.82.

Result: 0-0.

Tom' - Ural. 15:00 CET.
Tom' is currently in the front of the field and they are really starting to deliver, being quite agressive and reliable at home soil. Ural are currently in the third place and they seems to have found some groove also. Hard to predict the outcome here, but quite sure it will be an open game with chances with Tom' being the favourite after all. Which means, that recommended bets will be: Tom' wins at 1.9, Ov1.5 at 1.29 and Ov2.5 at 2.02, Both teams to score - yes at 1.8.

Result: 3-2.

Neftekhimik - Khimki. 16:00 CET.
Khimki are dreadful this season with just 2 points so far and I honestly can't see their fate changing in Nizhnekamsk, as Neftekhimik are showing good attacking football and not losing at home. This should be an easy win for them with a bunch of goals combined. Which means, that recommended bets will be: Neftekhimik wins at 1.61, Asian handicap Neftekhimik -1.0 and -1.5 at 2.06, Ov1.5 at 1.31 and Ov2.5 at 2.02.

Result: 1-2.

Spartak Nalchik - Torpedo Moscow. 17:00 CET.
Spartak didn't have a single draw this season and their form was really unpredictable. Their last home match was shamefully lost to Petrotrest, for example. But Topredo are not showing anything that you can call entertaining stuff and they manages just 3 points on the road in Kuzbass. I don't believe in Moscow side here as well as goals galore. Which means, that recommended bets will be: Spartak Nalchik wins at 1.65, Un2.5 at 1.75 and Un3.5 at 1.28, Both teams to score - no at 1.69.

Result: 2-1.

Shinnik - Sibir'. 19:00 CET.
Shinnik are much better at home this season and while most of their matches were unders, Sibir' are normally a good catalyst for overs for Yaroslavlian team, as all recent encounters between them ended with more than 2 goals. Which means, that recommended bets will be: Sibir' lay at 3.35, Ov1.5 at 1.36 and Ov2.5 at 2.1, Both teams to score - yes at 1.79.

Result: 0-0.

Today we have one match with Russian national team taking part live on Betfair.

Russia - Northern Ireland. 18:00 CET.
Our national team is an object of jokes normally in Russia, but in this match they are as obvious favourites as you like. I still doubt it will be a goalfest and so on, but at least 2 goals should visit Northern Ireland's net. The away side not with their best squad either and I can't see them scoring here, so my quite obvious choices here will be: Asian handicap Russia -1.5 at 1.61, Ov2.5 at 1.74 and Un3.5 at 1.51, Both teams to score - no at 1.59.

Andrew - any word as to why Capello hasn't picked Pavlyuchenko or Pogrebnyak?

Are you based in Russia Andrew?

Biscuit, don't really know, but I think that their performances lately were quite poor, if I were him, I would also leave them out.
Yes, Lost, St.Petersburg it is.

I think that the squad will be: Akinfeev - Anuykov, V. Berezutskiy, Ignashevic, D. Kombarov - Denisov (c), Shirokov, Zyryanov, Bystrov - Kerzhakov, Dzagoev

Sep 7, 2012 -- 10:10AM, Biscuit1979 wrote:

Andrew - any word as to why Capello hasn't picked Pavlyuchenko or Pogrebnyak?

All a question of attitude, just look at Arshavin. Could be one of the top players in Europe, when does he ever try his heart out?

I don;t trust this russian team to win by 2 goals. Northern Ireland are a difficult team to break down and with whats been said by the russians I'm sure it will rile them up even more. Russia always have trouble breaking teams down that come to defend. They'll probably win but not by two,I'll be backing NI plus +1.5

Russia - Northern Ireland. 18:00 CET.
Our national team is an object of jokes normally in Russia, but in this match they are as obvious favourites as you like. I still doubt it will be a goalfest and so on, but at least 2 goals should visit Northern Ireland's net. The away side not with their best squad either and I can't see them scoring here, so my quite obvious choices here will be: Asian handicap Russia -1.5 at 1.61, Ov2.5 at 1.74 and Un3.5 at 1.51, Both teams to score - no at 1.59.

Result: 2-0.

Today we have 8 FNL matches live on Betfair.

Tom' - Yenisey Krasnoyarsk. 15:00 CET.
Tom' is leading the field at the moment and they already got 10 out of 12 points at home, 3 of those matches being Ov3.5. Yenisey on the other hand is not showing facinating football with three 0-0 in the last 4 matches. But I doubt they will be able to keep a clean sheet against freely scoring Tomsk. Fancing an easy home win here. Which means, that recommended bets will be: Tom' wins at 1.58, Asian handicap Tom' -1 at 1.9, Ov1.5 at 1.38 and Ov2.5 at 2.16.

Sibir' - Ural. 16:00 CET.
No Sibir' neither Ural are too impressive this season and at home and on the road respectively. Ural are scoring and conceding quite a lot while Sibir' had 2 matches on Un2.5 and 2 matches on Ov2.5 at home soil. This should be an open match with no clear favourite but chances on both sides. Which means that recommended bets will be: Sibir' lay at 2.84, Ov1.5 at 1.34 and Ov2.5 at 2.14, Both teams to score - yes at 1.78.

Rotor Volgograd - Metallurg Kuzbass. 17:00 CET.
Rotor were quite poor lately, struggling to score and not showing any kind of promoting form. But Metallurg through this season were exceptionally bad on the road, losing all 4 matches and with Un2.5 also. Rotor should really stop their fall here and snatch a non-breath-taking win. Which means, that recommended bets will be: Rotor Volgogard wins at 1.51, Next goal - Rotor at 1.53, Un2.5 at 1.69, Both teams to score - no at 1.67.

Khimki - Shinnik. 18:00 CET.
Khimki snatched their first 3 points of the season in the last round in Nizhnekamsk and they have a good chance to achieve their first  home win here, as Shinnik were unambitious on the road, getting just 1 point. Unders also should be no problem here, as both clubs score with great difficulties. Which means, that recommended bets will be: Shinnik lay at 2.68, Half time - The draw at 2.1, Un2.5 at 1.76, Both teams to score - no at 1.96.

Salyut - SKA-Energiya. 18:00 CET.
Salyut so far have managed just one home win and 4 points out of 5 home matches. SKA were not impressive on the road, but at least they are much higher in the rankings and showing some form. I really expect them to at least hold here and to score, which means that Salyut will have to attack. Low overs look possible. Which means, that recommended bets will be: Salyut lay at 2.76, Ov1.5 at 1.4 and Un2.5 at 1.68, Both teams to score - yes at 1.9.

Baltika - Neftekhimik. 19:00 CET.
Baltika managed just 4 points in 4 home matches and overall they were really unimpressive. Neftekhimik on the other hand is one the brightest squads this season, not always predictable as far as gamblers concerned, but they should still not lose here. Also overs should be reachable, as away side like to score even on the road. Which means, that recommended bets will be: Baltika lay at 2.16, Ov1.5 at 1.32 and Ov2.5 at 1.99, Both teams to score - yes at 1.84.

Torpedo Moscow - Petrotrest. 19:00 CET.
Both teams are not going for any big targets thsi season and they are not showing facinating staff at all. Torpedo though haven't lost at home so far, while Petrotrest managed their first away win in Nalchik not so far ago. But here in Moscow I don't think they will able to get points and also don't expect them to score. Which means that recommended bets will be: Torpedo Moscow wins at 1.65, Un2.5 at 1.79 and Un3.5 at 1.32, Both teams to score - no at 1.84.

Volgar-Gazprom - Spartak Nalchik. 19:30 CET.
Miserable Volgar are currently staying in relegation zone with their only home win coming against Kuzbass. Spartak has a clear goal of returning to top flight, but they didn't deliver so far and their away form is quite suspicious with just 3 points. 8 out of 9 matches for Volgar were unders as well as 5 out of 9 for Nalchik. Can't see the home team to win here and a goalfest is not coming any time soon, which means that recommended bets will be: Volgar-Gazprom lay at 3.5, Half time - the draw at 2, Un2.5 at 1.63, Both teams to score - no at 1.87.

Morning Andrew. As soon as i looked down the list of games and saw all these russian games, i knew you'd have the thread updated already, good work.

Got to fancy Tomsk, enjoyed watching them this season, they seem to be one of the few Russian sides who actually like scoring goals!

A working morning for me today, Biscuit, as my lecturer's activity has recommenced Yes, Tom' have been good this season, would like them to promote really.

Good thread Andrew, some useful info there

Thanks, MrBaboon

Tom' - Yenisey Krasnoyarsk. 15:00 CET.
Tom' is leading the field at the moment and they already got 10 out of 12 points at home, 3 of those matches being Ov3.5. Yenisey on the other hand is not showing facinating football with three 0-0 in the last 4 matches. But I doubt they will be able to keep a clean sheet against freely scoring Tomsk. Fancing an easy home win here. Which means, that recommended bets will be: Tom' wins at 1.58, Asian handicap Tom' -1 at 1.9, Ov1.5 at 1.38 and Ov2.5 at 2.16.

Result: 2-0.

Sibir' - Ural. 16:00 CET.
No Sibir' neither Ural are too impressive this season and at home and on the road respectively. Ural are scoring and conceding quite a lot while Sibir' had 2 matches on Un2.5 and 2 matches on Ov2.5 at home soil. This should be an open match with no clear favourite but chances on both sides. Which means that recommended bets will be: Sibir' lay at 2.84, Ov1.5 at 1.34 and Ov2.5 at 2.14, Both teams to score - yes at 1.78.

Result: 1-3.

Rotor Volgograd - Metallurg Kuzbass. 17:00 CET.
Rotor were quite poor lately, struggling to score and not showing any kind of promoting form. But Metallurg through this season were exceptionally bad on the road, losing all 4 matches and with Un2.5 also. Rotor should really stop their fall here and snatch a non-breath-taking win. Which means, that recommended bets will be: Rotor Volgogard wins at 1.51, Next goal - Rotor at 1.53, Un2.5 at 1.69, Both teams to score - no at 1.67.

Result: 1-0.

Khimki - Shinnik. 18:00 CET.
Khimki snatched their first 3 points of the season in the last round in Nizhnekamsk and they have a good chance to achieve their first  home win here, as Shinnik were unambitious on the road, getting just 1 point. Unders also should be no problem here, as both clubs score with great difficulties. Which means, that recommended bets will be: Shinnik lay at 2.68, Half time - The draw at 2.1, Un2.5 at 1.76, Both teams to score - no at 1.96.

Result: 0-0.

Salyut - SKA-Energiya. 18:00 CET.
Salyut so far have managed just one home win and 4 points out of 5 home matches. SKA were not impressive on the road, but at least they are much higher in the rankings and showing some form. I really expect them to at least hold here and to score, which means that Salyut will have to attack. Low overs look possible. Which means, that recommended bets will be: Salyut lay at 2.76, Ov1.5 at 1.4 and Un2.5 at 1.68, Both teams to score - yes at 1.9.

Result: 0-1.

Baltika - Neftekhimik. 19:00 CET.
Baltika managed just 4 points in 4 home matches and overall they were really unimpressive. Neftekhimik on the other hand is one the brightest squads this season, not always predictable as far as gamblers concerned, but they should still not lose here. Also overs should be reachable, as away side like to score even on the road. Which means, that recommended bets will be: Baltika lay at 2.16, Ov1.5 at 1.32 and Ov2.5 at 1.99, Both teams to score - yes at 1.84.

Result: 0-0.

Torpedo Moscow - Petrotrest. 19:00 CET.
Both teams are not going for any big targets thsi season and they are not showing facinating staff at all. Torpedo though haven't lost at home so far, while Petrotrest managed their first away win in Nalchik not so far ago. But here in Moscow I don't think they will able to get points and also don't expect them to score. Which means that recommended bets will be: Torpedo Moscow wins at 1.65, Un2.5 at 1.79 and Un3.5 at 1.32, Both teams to score - no at 1.84.

Result: 1-0.

Volgar-Gazprom - Spartak Nalchik. 19:30 CET.
Miserable Volgar are currently staying in relegation zone with their only home win coming against Kuzbass. Spartak has a clear goal of returning to top flight, but they didn't deliver so far and their away form is quite suspicious with just 3 points. 8 out of 9 matches for Volgar were unders as well as 5 out of 9 for Nalchik. Can't see the home team to win here and a goalfest is not coming any time soon, which means that recommended bets will be: Volgar-Gazprom lay at 3.5, Half time - the draw at 2, Un2.5 at 1.63, Both teams to score - no at 1.87.

Result: 0-0.

You rarely get it better than this

Excellent tips.  You must be a millionaire after today

Well, I normally put small stakes, berto, so not a millionaire for now

Today we have 1 match of World Cup Qualifications with Russian national team taking part.

Israel - Russia. 20:00 CET.
Capello is talking about a must-win, but we already saw in which way he wants to get those victories in the Northern Ireland match. On the road it will be even more defensive, and Russia doesn't have good history with Israel, in Euro 2008 qualifications we only got 1 point from 2 matches and lost the decisive away match (well, it should have been decisive, if not for unmotivated Croatia beating England in the last round ). I think this match will be as far from a goalfest as you would like and I don't believe in our win. Which means, that recommended bets will be: Russia lay at 2.04, Un2.5 at 1.71 and Un3.5 at 1.28, Both teams to score - no at 1.87.

totally agree about unders, wouldnt like to lay either side, so if there was a bet itd deffo be unders and nothing else...cue 3-3

Top work Andrew. You should put a unit next to each of your bets, so we can see how many units profit this thread must've made.

Thanks, Biscuit, but as a matter of fact this thread wasn't made just for profit, it is for ideas about Russian football and discussions. I really don't care about odds, it is just a try to get the tip right

Israel - Russia. 20:00 CET.
Capello is talking about a must-win, but we already saw in which way he wants to get those victories in the Northern Ireland match. On the road it will be even more defensive, and Russia doesn't have good history with Israel, in Euro 2008 qualifications we only got 1 point from 2 matches and lost the decisive away match (well, it should have been decisive, if not for unmotivated Croatia beating England in the last round ). I think this match will be as far from a goalfest as you would like and I don't believe in our win. Which means, that recommended bets will be: Russia lay at 2.04, Un2.5 at 1.71 and Un3.5 at 1.28, Both teams to score - no at 1.87.

Result: 0-4.

It was surprisingly good from our team, so I don't mind losing several bets

0-4 Russia... oh dear. Good thing you dont mind losing several bets

Problems, mate? Create your own thread and put your bets there so all of us will have a chance for a good laugh

Today we have one Premier League match live on Betfair.

Zenit St. Petersburg - Terek Grozni. 19:00 CET.
Clash of the leaders on my home soil. Though Terek is snowing some good early form and referies seem to be on their side giving red cards to the opponents left and right, I don't see them holding up here. Zenit don't have any kind of complex against Chechen side (unlike Rubin) and should just win comfortably with Hulk and Witsel or without. On the other side Terek will be all defense and I don't see more than 3 goals here. Which means, that recommended bets will be: Zenit wins at 1.33, Asian handicap Zenit -1.5 at 1.94, Un3.5 at 1.5, Both teams to score - no at 1.8.

i demand that tomsk play again today!goals in their games

Andrew, this is a brilliant thread mate, please keep it going :)

Thanks, jeyton
Tony, unfortunately, your demands can't always be fulfilled

Zenit St. Petersburg - Terek Grozni. 19:00 CET.
Clash of the leaders on my home soil. Though Terek is snowing some good early form and referies seem to be on their side giving red cards to the opponents left and right, I don't see them holding up here. Zenit don't have any kind of complex against Chechen side (unlike Rubin) and should just win comfortably with Hulk and Witsel or without. On the other side Terek will be all defense and I don't see more than 3 goals here. Which means, that recommended bets will be: Zenit wins at 1.33, Asian handicap Zenit -1.5 at 1.94, Un3.5 at 1.5, Both teams to score - no at 1.8.

Result: 0-2.

Today we have 2 Premier League matches live on Betfair.

Lokomotiv - Rubin Kazan'. 12:30 CET.
This season is a very good one for goals in Russian Premier, and Rubin is one of the teams that score more than expected. Lokomotiv under Bilic charge is showing patches of some good form and I think that this should be a good match with more that one goal and a slight preference of the home side. Which means, that recommended bets will be: Rubin Kazan' lay at 3.05, Ov1.5 at 1.38 and Ov2.5 at 2.2, Both teams to score - yes at 1.8.

Kuban' Krasnodar - Spartak Moscow. 16:00 CET.
If you searching for goals, Spartak Moscow is your team, as they haven't failed to get Ov2.5 so far this season. Kuban' is tough at home and they won't go down without a fight here, but for Spartak this match is actually more important than their Barcelona encounter, as they are not likely to get anything from the Spanish trip, while here they are in with a good chance. Should be an attacking and entertaining match. Which means, that recommended bets will be: Kuban' Krasnodar lay at 3.4, Ov1.5 at 1.36 and Ov2.5 at 2.06, Both teams to score - yes at 1.83.

Lokomotiv - Rubin Kazan'. 12:30 CET.
This season is a very good one for goals in Russian Premier, and Rubin is one of the teams that score more than expected. Lokomotiv under Bilic charge is showing patches of some good form and I think that this should be a good match with more that one goal and a slight preference of the home side. Which means, that recommended bets will be: Rubin Kazan' lay at 3.05, Ov1.5 at 1.38 and Ov2.5 at 2.2, Both teams to score - yes at 1.8.

Result: 1-0.

Kuban' Krasnodar - Spartak Moscow. 16:00 CET.
If you searching for goals, Spartak Moscow is your team, as they haven't failed to get Ov2.5 so far this season. Kuban' is tough at home and they won't go down without a fight here, but for Spartak this match is actually more important than their Barcelona encounter, as they are not likely to get anything from the Spanish trip, while here they are in with a good chance. Should be an attacking and entertaining match. Which means, that recommended bets will be: Kuban' Krasnodar lay at 3.4, Ov1.5 at 1.36 and Ov2.5 at 2.06, Both teams to score - yes at 1.83.

Result: 2-2.

Today we have 3 Premier League matches live on Betfair.

CSKA Moscow - Alania Vladikavkaz. 14:00 CET.
CSKA is showing patches of good football lately, if we take away their Eupora League campaign and this is a good chance for them to get closer to the top 2 teams. Alania is an attractive team, as they always are, with good attack and just a little bit unlucky this season to not have 4-6 more points. This should be a good watchable match and I don't expect CSKA to smash the opposition. Which means, that recommended bets will be: CSKA Moscow wins at 1.48, Asian handicap Alania +1.5 at 1.64, Ov2.5 at 1.84, Both teams to score - yes at 2.06.

Anzhi Makhachkala - FK Krasnodar. 16:30 CET.
Anzhi is normally relying at home versus underdogs and they are showing some resaltative football this season, but last year and half has shown that Krasnodar can be quite tough for them, as both matches were draws. I expect the away team to close down a little here, so doubt it will be a goalfest and a crushing. Which means, that recommended bets will be: Asian handicap Krasnodar +1.5 at 1.47, Un2.5 at 1.89, First half goals Un1.5 at 1.45, Both teams to score - no at 1.75.

Rostov - Dinamo Moscow. 19:00 CET.
Dinamo keeps losing matches even under Petresku charge, but they at least started to score. Rostov are also quite miserable this season and we can say that both teams are searching for their form. In this match both sides should be attacking a lot as both need points and I think we can finally see the first Dinamo draw, they should't lose here anyway. Which means, that recommended bets will be: Rostov lay at 3.3, Ov1.5 at 1.38 and Ov2.5 at 2.1, Both teams to score - yes at 1.8.

On a Good day, CSKA and Anzhi would be 1-0 or 2-1 Winners?,
However both these game could easily end up as 0-0 or 1-1.
Think i will look and learn.

I just don't like backing favs at those odds Do it from time to time, but no value really

Hopefully the goals will soon start flowing in the CSKA match or is this going to be my 3rd consecutive 0-0 match I have watched this weekend!

CSKA Moscow - Alania Vladikavkaz. 14:00 CET.
CSKA is showing patches of good football lately, if we take away their Eupora League campaign and this is a good chance for them to get closer to the top 2 teams. Alania is an attractive team, as they always are, with good attack and just a little bit unlucky this season to not have 4-6 more points. This should be a good watchable match and I don't expect CSKA to smash the opposition. Which means, that recommended bets will be: CSKA Moscow wins at 1.48, Asian handicap Alania +1.5 at 1.64, Ov2.5 at 1.84, Both teams to score - yes at 2.06.

Result: 2-0.

Anzhi Makhachkala - FK Krasnodar. 16:30 CET.
Anzhi is normally relying at home versus underdogs and they are showing some resaltative football this season, but last year and half has shown that Krasnodar can be quite tough for them, as both matches were draws. I expect the away team to close down a little here, so doubt it will be a goalfest and a crushing. Which means, that recommended bets will be: Asian handicap Krasnodar +1.5 at 1.47, Un2.5 at 1.89, First half goals Un1.5 at 1.45, Both teams to score - no at 1.75.

Result: 5-2.

Rostov - Dinamo Moscow. 19:00 CET.
Dinamo keeps losing matches even under Petresku charge, but they at least started to score. Rostov are also quite miserable this season and we can say that both teams are searching for their form. In this match both sides should be attacking a lot as both need points and I think we can finally see the first Dinamo draw, they should't lose here anyway. Which means, that recommended bets will be: Rostov lay at 3.3, Ov1.5 at 1.38 and Ov2.5 at 2.1, Both teams to score - yes at 1.8.

Result: 1-0.

A day to forget

No time for previews todays, just the tips.

Amkar - Volga Nizhnyi Novgorod. 16:00 CET.
Amkar wins at 1.92, Un2.5 at 1.72, Next goal - Amkar at 1.53, Both teams to score - no at 1.89.

Mordovia Saransk - Kryliya Sovetov. 18:30 CET.
Mordovia lay at 2.36, Ov1.5 at 1.39 and Ov2.5 at 2.12, Both teams to score - yes at 1.85.

SKA-Energiya - Rotor Volgograd. 7:00 CET.
SKA-Energiya wins at 1.67, Un2.5 at 1.57, Both teams to score - no at 1.72, Correct score - 1-0 at 5.9.

Yenisey Krasnoyarsk - Sibir'. 14:00 CET.
Yenisey wins at 2.44, Un2.5 at 1.69, Both teams to score - no at 1.89, Half time - the draw at 2.

Metallurg Kuzbass - Tom'. 15:00 CET.
Tom' wins at 1.84, Ov1.5 at 1.34 and Ov2.5 at 2.04, Both teams to score - no at 1.8.

Ural - Khimki. 17:00 CET.
Asian handicap Ural -1.5 at 1.78, Ov2.5 at 1.77, Half time/Full time - Ural at 1.85, Both teams to score - no at 1.68.

Neftekhimik - FC Ufa. 17:30 CET.
Neftekhimik lay at 2.9, Ov1.5 at 1.33 and Ov2.5 at 2.02, Both teams to score - yes at 1.7.

Spartak Nalchik - Salyut. 18:00 CET.
Spartak wins at 1.41, Un2.5 at 1.81 and Un3.5 at 1.33, Both teams to score - no at 1.6.

Torpedo Moscow - Volgar-Gazprom. 18:30 CET.
Torpedo wins at 1.94, Un2.5 at 1.66, Both teams to score - no at 1.74, Half time - the draw at 2.02.

Shinnik - Baltika. 19:00 CET.
Shinnik lay at 2.32, Un2.5 at 1.65, Both teams to score - no at 1.85, Half time - the draw at 2.04.

Amkar - Volga Nizhnyi Novgorod. 16:00 CET.
Amkar wins at 1.92, Un2.5 at 1.72, Next goal - Amkar at 1.53, Both teams to score - no at 1.89.

Result: 3-2.

Mordovia Saransk - Kryliya Sovetov. 18:30 CET.
Mordovia lay at 2.36, Ov1.5 at 1.39 and Ov2.5 at 2.12, Both teams to score - yes at 1.85.

Result: 2-3.

SKA-Energiya - Rotor Volgograd. 7:00 CET.
SKA-Energiya wins at 1.67, Un2.5 at 1.57, Both teams to score - no at 1.72, Correct score - 1-0 at 5.9.

Result: 1-1.

Yenisey Krasnoyarsk - Sibir'. 14:00 CET.
Yenisey wins at 2.44, Un2.5 at 1.69, Both teams to score - no at 1.89, Half time - the draw at 2.

Result: 1-2.

Metallurg Kuzbass - Tom'. 15:00 CET.
Tom' wins at 1.84, Ov1.5 at 1.34 and Ov2.5 at 2.04, Both teams to score - no at 1.8.

Result: 2-3.

Ural - Khimki. 17:00 CET.
Asian handicap Ural -1.5 at 1.78, Ov2.5 at 1.77, Half time/Full time - Ural at 1.85, Both teams to score - no at 1.68.

Result: 1-0.

Neftekhimik - FC Ufa. 17:30 CET.
Neftekhimik lay at 2.9, Ov1.5 at 1.33 and Ov2.5 at 2.02, Both teams to score - yes at 1.7.

Result: 1-0.

Spartak Nalchik - Salyut. 18:00 CET.
Spartak wins at 1.41, Un2.5 at 1.81 and Un3.5 at 1.33, Both teams to score - no at 1.6.

Result: 0-0.

Torpedo Moscow - Volgar-Gazprom. 18:30 CET.
Torpedo wins at 1.94, Un2.5 at 1.66, Both teams to score - no at 1.74, Half time - the draw at 2.02.

Result: 0-0.

Shinnik - Baltika. 19:00 CET.
Shinnik lay at 2.32, Un2.5 at 1.65, Both teams to score - no at 1.85, Half time - the draw at 2.04.

Result: 0-2.

Today we have 1 Champions League match with a Russian club taking part live on Betfair.

Malaga - Zenit St Petersburg. 21:45 CET.
Malaga is surprisingly not showing signs of a decline after the loss of several players and they are currently second in Primera without a loss. Also they were solid in their qualification matches not conceding in two of those. Zenit have not lived to the expectations in their last matches, especially after failing to get points against Terek and not scoring with Hulk and Witsel. I don't see our team to get 3 points here, to be fair, this match is much more likely to end in a draw and as Zenit is afterall much more difficult opponent than any of those than Malaga met this season, they just bound to have a stubborn and close match with 1-1 score being the most likely. In that case I would prefer to lay the team with shorter odds. Which means, that recommended bets will be: Malaga lay at 2.52, The draw at 3.45, Un2.5 at 1.73, Both teams to score - yes at 1.93.

Malaga - Zenit St Petersburg. 21:45 CET.
Malaga is surprisingly not showing signs of a decline after the loss of several players and they are currently second in Primera without a loss. Also they were solid in their qualification matches not conceding in two of those. Zenit have not lived to the expectations in their last matches, especially after failing to get points against Terek and not scoring with Hulk and Witsel. I don't see our team to get 3 points here, to be fair, this match is much more likely to end in a draw and as Zenit is afterall much more difficult opponent than any of those than Malaga met this season, they just bound to have a stubborn and close match with 1-1 score being the most likely. In that case I would prefer to lay the team with shorter odds. Which means, that recommended bets will be: Malaga lay at 2.52, The draw at 3.45, Un2.5 at 1.73, Both teams to score - yes at 1.93.

Result: 3-0.

Well, that was unbeliavebly bad from Zenit, glad I didn't watch it

Today we have 1 Champions League match with a Russian club taking part live on Betfair.

Barcelona - Spartak Moscow. 21:45 CET.
No doubt Barcelona will win here, but though Spartak don't know how to defend, I don't particularly expect a total demolition. Emeri took some heavy beating by Barca being a Valencia manager, but this is another team and another tournament plus Spartak were decent in attack and they may somehow sneak a goal here. In any case it shouldn't be as easy as people expect here. My money will be on: Asian handicape Spartak +2.5 at 2.14 and +3.0 & +3.5 at 1.52, Un3.5 at 2.24 and Un4.5 at 1.53.

Good preview on Russian Eurosport, will try to translate.

All that we got.

Normally in a match preview you need to: 1) put your readers in a good mood, turn them up, give them some spirit; 2) tell about the opponent. Before the match between Barcelona and Spartak you can do neither, as everybody knows without saying what is Barcelona and thus perfectly understands, that today's lax Spartak doesn't stand a chance at Camp Nou - if only something unforeseen happens, for example if all Spartak's defenders and midfielders play the best match of their lives.
Today's Barcelona is admirable - not for nothing vast amount of coaches (Yuri Semin being the latest example) call them a kind of a reference point. Messi, Xavi, Iniesta (the latter won't play, but still...), Puyol (same story), Dani Alves, enormous Camp Nou with its Mes Que Un Club... Spartak practically came from Nazarievo village to Times Square, where everything shines and sparkles. Of course, the most important thing for now is not to open your mouth too wide, otherwise you should't expect much joy: the first rule for a provincial in a big city is to assimilate as fast as possible in order to be taken for a friend.
Unaia Emeri's Valencia learned to assimilate at Camp Nou very well. Basque coach loved to play against Barcelona and he used a philosophy of 'run over with a bus' rather than 'park a bus', he didn't hide from Barcelona, he tried to find their weaknesses and pound on them. The indispensable terms for such a play are exorbitant concentration during all 90 minutes, exact implementation of coach's line and a certain good luck (in Spartak's case - incredible good luck). Spartak doesn't have much problems only with the third clause.
Because concentration, it seems, is nowhere near today's Spartak. After the draw came out, permanent blunders of Russia's vice-champions' defense probably caused hundreds of profound comments on the subject of "well, Barcelona will surely rip them apart". Outside defenders lose their position, central defenders lose their position, supporting midfielders lose their position and fail to pick up the loose balls. Barca won't strike from 30 metres out as Fidler did - they will efficiently and somewhat mockingly screw between the players once and twice and again, and even Dikan' won't save.
Before Spartak's match at Camp Nou there is some kind of savage mix of doom and fanaticism seethes inside. On one hand, it is like a match between Teimuraz Gabashvili and Roger Federer, and on the other hand - "hey, that's great, at least he will play on centre court". It seems impossible to seriously talk about how and with help of what Spartak can survive at Camp Nou - there is no, no, no such a possibility; to survive at Camp Nou is as unreal as survive in the outer space. First of all, in order to survive at Camp Nou you need to be, you know, a manly team, capable of clenching its teeth and endure, endure, endure - you need to be a Chelsea with imperturbable face of John Terry or a Real with a texture of Pepe. While Spartak - it is puffed up lips of Rafael Karioka, who can play spectacularly and who is a talented guy overall, but today something just didn't click for him and he doesn't remember himself, when was the last time it actually clicked.
But still there were cases when absolutely unexpectedly a nonsensical ugly duckling turned into a beatiful swan. Well, there were cases, weren't they? APOEL, for example, played in the last 8 of Champions League recently and Federer lost to Tomas Berdych who is not Gabashvili by any means, but still, but still, but still... Let's perhaps hope and believe - because our mind understands all the same what is ahead of us and it is all that we got.

Barcelona - Spartak Moscow. 21:45 CET.
No doubt Barcelona will win here, but though Spartak don't know how to defend, I don't particularly expect a total demolition. Emeri took some heavy beating by Barca being a Valencia manager, but this is another team and another tournament plus Spartak were decent in attack and they may somehow sneak a goal here. In any case it shouldn't be as easy as people expect here. My money will be on: Asian handicape Spartak +2.5 at 2.14 and +3.0 & +3.5 at 1.52, Un3.5 at 2.24 and Un4.5 at 1.53.

Result: 3-2.

Today we have 2 Europa League matches with Russian clubs taking part.

Udinese - Anzhi Makhachkala. 20:00 CET.
Anzhi has a perfect record in this tournament so far with 6 wins out of 6 and 6 clean sheets also. They are scoring quite a lot in Russia to add to this and while Udinese are also reliable near opponent's goal this season they do tend to have problems with defense, especially near the end of the match. I expect both teams to score here and also I think that Anzhi may sneak a win. Which means, that recommended bets will be: Udinese lay at 3.15, Anzhi Makhachkala wins at 2.56, Ov2.5 at 2.06, Both teams to score - yes at 1.76.

Inter - Rubin Kazan'. 22:05 CET.
Though Rubin is considered to be one of the most defending teams, this season they tend to score more than usual (as other Russian teams also). They know how to play against Inter and of course they won't go out all guns blazing here and will concentrate on keeping the clean sheet, but I still can see them scoring and at least getting a point. Which means, that recommended bets will be: Inter lay at 1.91, Un2.5 at 1.87 and Un3.5 at 1.33, Inter clean sheet - no at 1.56.

Udinese - Anzhi Makhachkala. 20:00 CET.
Anzhi has a perfect record in this tournament so far with 6 wins out of 6 and 6 clean sheets also. They are scoring quite a lot in Russia to add to this and while Udinese are also reliable near opponent's goal this season they do tend to have problems with defense, especially near the end of the match. I expect both teams to score here and also I think that Anzhi may sneak a win. Which means, that recommended bets will be: Udinese lay at 3.15, Anzhi Makhachkala wins at 2.56, Ov2.5 at 2.06, Both teams to score - yes at 1.76.

Result: 1-1.

Inter - Rubin Kazan'. 22:05 CET.
Though Rubin is considered to be one of the most defending teams, this season they tend to score more than usual (as other Russian teams also). They know how to play against Inter and of course they won't go out all guns blazing here and will concentrate on keeping the clean sheet, but I still can see them scoring and at least getting a point. Which means, that recommended bets will be: Inter lay at 1.91, Un2.5 at 1.87 and Un3.5 at 1.33, Inter clean sheet - no at 1.56.

Result: 2-2.

50/50 for tonight?

Today we have 1 Premier League and 7 FNL matches live on Betfair. No time for previews, just the tips.

FK Krasnodar - Mordovia Saransk. 18:00 CET.
FK Krasnodar wins at 1.74, Asian handicap Krasnodar -1.5 at 2.46, Un3.5 at 1.37, Both teams to score - yes at 1.93.

Sibir' - Metallurg Kuzbass. 15:00 CET.
Sibir' wins at 1.56, Ov1.5 at 1.35 and Ov2.5 at 2.1, Both teams to score - no at 1.9.

Tom' - SKA-Energiya. 15:00 CET.
Tom' wins at 1.76, Ov1.5 at 1.35 and Ov2.5 at 2.08, Both teams to score - yes at 1.95.

FC Ufa - Shinnik. 16:00 CET.
FC Ufa wins at 2, Next goal - FC Ufa at 1.79, Un2.5 at 1.64, Both teams to score - no at 1.8.

Khimki - Yenisey Krasnoyarsk. 18:00 CET.
Yenisey Krasnoyarsk lay at 3.6, Ov1.5 at 1.34 and Ov2.5 at 1.91, Both teams to score - yes at 1.85.

Rotor Volgograd - Spartak Nalchik. 18:00 CET.
Rotor Volgograd lay at 2.44, Un2.5 at 1.78, Half time - the draw at 2.06, Both teams to score - no at 1.92.

Salyut - Torpedo Moscow. 18:00 CET.
Salyut lay at 2.36, Un2.5 at 1.79, Half time - the draw at 2.08, Both teams to score - no at 1.9.

Baltika - Ural. 20:00 CET.
Ural wins at 2.08, Ov1.5 at 1.31 and Ov2.5 at 2.1, Both teams to score - yes at 1.53.

i like krasnodar and tomsk today thats about it.

thanks andrew,took tom v ska b.t.sc.

You are welcome, sonofshinner

FK Krasnodar - Mordovia Saransk. 18:00 CET.
FK Krasnodar wins at 1.74, Asian handicap Krasnodar -1.5 at 2.46, Un3.5 at 1.37, Both teams to score - yes at 1.93.

Result: 6-1.

Sibir' - Metallurg Kuzbass. 15:00 CET.
Sibir' wins at 1.56, Ov1.5 at 1.35 and Ov2.5 at 2.1, Both teams to score - no at 1.9.

Result: 1-0.

Tom' - SKA-Energiya. 15:00 CET.
Tom' wins at 1.76, Ov1.5 at 1.35 and Ov2.5 at 2.08, Both teams to score - yes at 1.95.

Result: 2-2.

FC Ufa - Shinnik. 16:00 CET.
FC Ufa wins at 2, Next goal - FC Ufa at 1.79, Un2.5 at 1.64, Both teams to score - no at 1.8.

Result: 2-1.

Khimki - Yenisey Krasnoyarsk. 18:00 CET.
Yenisey Krasnoyarsk lay at 3.6, Ov1.5 at 1.34 and Ov2.5 at 1.91, Both teams to score - yes at 1.85.

Result: 1-2.

Rotor Volgograd - Spartak Nalchik. 18:00 CET.
Rotor Volgograd lay at 2.44, Un2.5 at 1.78, Half time - the draw at 2.06, Both teams to score - no at 1.92.

Result: 0-1.

Salyut - Torpedo Moscow. 18:00 CET.
Salyut lay at 2.36, Un2.5 at 1.79, Half time - the draw at 2.08, Both teams to score - no at 1.9.

Result: 1-1.

Baltika - Ural. 20:00 CET.
Ural wins at 2.08, Ov1.5 at 1.31 and Ov2.5 at 2.1, Both teams to score - yes at 1.53.

Result: 0-2.

Today we have 4 Premier League matches live on Betfair.

Volga Nizhnyi Novgorod - CSKA Moscow. 12:30 CET.
After two losses against Zenit and Amkar CSKA stepped it up and won all their latter matches. They can now fully concentrate on the Russian Premier, as they don't participate in any Eupore tournaments any more. Volga are currently 15th and they are losing match after match. CSKA are huge favourites here and they should take a comfortable win. 0-2 score is the most likely one. Which means, that recommended bets will be: CSKA Moscow wins at 1.58, Asian handicap CSKA -1.5 at 2.47, Ov2.5 at 1.94, Both teams to score - no at 1.92.

Dinamo Moscow - Amkar. 14:45 CET.
Dinamo keep losing match after match even showing patches of good football while Amkar haven't lost in a while now and they seem a team quite hard to ware down this season. I expect this to be a stubborn match with goals for both sides and a draw being the most realistic outcome. Which means, that recommended bets will be: Dinamo Moscow lay at 1.79, The draw at 3.75, Ov1.5 at 1.39, Both teams to score - yes at 2.02.

Kryliya Sovetov - Zenit St Petersburg. 17:00 CET.
Zenit lookes miserable in their last matches, losing, not scoring and having problems with injuries. Just 4 points out of the last 4 matches is not good at all. Kryliya had an important victory over Mordovia in Saranska and they tend to attack a lot at home, so this will be an open contest with both teams in need of points. Which means, that recommended bets will be: Asian handicap Kryliya Sovetov +1.5 at 1.66, Ov2.5 at 1.89 and Ov3.5 at 3.15, Both teams to score - yes at 2.02.

Terek Grozni - Lokomotiv. 19:15 CET.
The surprise leaders of the field take on the fifth side, who are only 3 points behind. Lokomotiv have been scoring a lot this season, while Terek always managed to sneak in a couple of goals, so we can fully expect some scoring in this encounter. On the other hand I think that the terrific streak of Terek should come to an end here and Lokomotiv should hold on. Which means, that recommended bets will be: Terek Grozni lay at 2.64, Ov1.5 at 1.39 and Ov2.5 at 2.14, Both teams to score - yes at 1.84.

do Zenit players want spaletti out ?

No, they are just out of any form

out of form in only 2 weeks ?( in this time they bought hulk and witsel )

just relax and enjoy 2nd period ;)the show must go on

Normal for Russian players. Two stars bought - why should we work as hard as before than?

Volga Nizhnyi Novgorod - CSKA Moscow. 12:30 CET.
After two losses against Zenit and Amkar CSKA stepped it up and won all their latter matches. They can now fully concentrate on the Russian Premier, as they don't participate in any Eupore tournaments any more. Volga are currently 15th and they are losing match after match. CSKA are huge favourites here and they should take a comfortable win. 0-2 score is the most likely one. Which means, that recommended bets will be: CSKA Moscow wins at 1.58, Asian handicap CSKA -1.5 at 2.47, Ov2.5 at 1.94, Both teams to score - no at 1.92.

Result: 2-3.

Dinamo Moscow - Amkar. 14:45 CET.
Dinamo keep losing match after match even showing patches of good football while Amkar haven't lost in a while now and they seem a team quite hard to ware down this season. I expect this to be a stubborn match with goals for both sides and a draw being the most realistic outcome. Which means, that recommended bets will be: Dinamo Moscow lay at 1.79, The draw at 3.75, Ov1.5 at 1.39, Both teams to score - yes at 2.02.

Result: 3-2.

Kryliya Sovetov - Zenit St Petersburg. 17:00 CET.
Zenit lookes miserable in their last matches, losing, not scoring and having problems with injuries. Just 4 points out of the last 4 matches is not good at all. Kryliya had an important victory over Mordovia in Saranska and they tend to attack a lot at home, so this will be an open contest with both teams in need of points. Which means, that recommended bets will be: Asian handicap Kryliya Sovetov +1.5 at 1.66, Ov2.5 at 1.89 and Ov3.5 at 3.15, Both teams to score - yes at 2.02.

Result: 2-2.

Terek Grozni - Lokomotiv. 19:15 CET.
The surprise leaders of the field take on the fifth side, who are only 3 points behind. Lokomotiv have been scoring a lot this season, while Terek always managed to sneak in a couple of goals, so we can fully expect some scoring in this encounter. On the other hand I think that the terrific streak of Terek should come to an end here and Lokomotiv should hold on. Which means, that recommended bets will be: Terek Grozni lay at 2.64, Ov1.5 at 1.39 and Ov2.5 at 2.14, Both teams to score - yes at 1.84.

Result: 0-3.

i wonder what your staking plan is with so many bets you put on

anyway wd

Thanks, E.W., these are just recommended bets from me, I normally choose 1 or 2 of them for a match

Today we have 2 Premier League matches live on Betfair.

Spartak Moscow - Rostov. 14:00 CET.
Spartak have found some good form of late, especially in attack, while their defense is still under a big question and already costed them several points. They never failed to hit Ov2.5 this season and this match doesn't look like an exclusion, as Rostov are in some need of points and they need to get them even here. So should be quite attacking with the superior side prevailing. Which means, that recommended bets will be: Spartak Moscow wins at 1.53, Ov2.5 at 1.87 and Ov3.5 at 3.1, Both teams to score - yes at 1.94.

Rubin Kazan' - Kuban' Krasnodar. 18:00 CET.
Rubin were quite poor in their last couple of matches and even their trip to Milan ended with a victory that went away in the last minute. A perky and attacking Kuban' side should really cause them some problems. Won't be a closed down match also (we get those once in a month this season in Russian Premier), so both teams will have their chances. Which means, that recommended bets will be: Rubin Kazan' lay at 1.74, Ov1.5 at 1.34 and Ov2.5 at 2.04, Both teams to score - yes at 1.92.

Spartak Moscow - Rostov. 14:00 CET.
Spartak have found some good form of late, especially in attack, while their defense is still under a big question and already costed them several points. They never failed to hit Ov2.5 this season and this match doesn't look like an exclusion, as Rostov are in some need of points and they need to get them even here. So should be quite attacking with the superior side prevailing. Which means, that recommended bets will be: Spartak Moscow wins at 1.53, Ov2.5 at 1.87 and Ov3.5 at 3.1, Both teams to score - yes at 1.94.

Result: 3-1.

Rubin Kazan' - Kuban' Krasnodar. 18:00 CET.
Rubin were quite poor in their last couple of matches and even their trip to Milan ended with a victory that went away in the last minute. A perky and attacking Kuban' side should really cause them some problems. Won't be a closed down match also (we get those once in a month this season in Russian Premier), so both teams will have their chances. Which means, that recommended bets will be: Rubin Kazan' lay at 1.74, Ov1.5 at 1.34 and Ov2.5 at 2.04, Both teams to score - yes at 1.92.

Result: 1-0.

The governing body of Zenit explaned why they sent Igor Denisov to reserve team. They said that Denisov layed down an ultimatum as he wanted the terms of his contract to be revised. The leaders though think that he already earns way too much. Alexander Kerzhakov was also sent to the second team, the coaches said that three more players were destabilizing the atmosphere inside the club

Today we have 1 Premier League match live on Betfair.
Alania Vladikavkaz - Anzhi Makhachkala. 18:00 CET.
Anzhi have played some good football lately, though their opposition was not in the same league as the club from Makhachkala. In this Kavkazian derby they are still favourites by a considerable margain, but I can't see Alania getting smashed at home. Should be a good attacking match with both teams looking for goals also. Which means, that recommended bets will be: Asian handicap Alania Vladikavkaz +1 at 1.64, The Draw at 3.9 Ov1.5 at 1.33, Both teams to score - yes at 1.88.

I've jumped on Anzhi today simple win bet.  Surely they have too much quality.

Bravo...is that a russian word?  The commentary on Bet365 is in foreign!  Still 1-0 Anzhi!

good call whispering

@ Wisperingdeath - 0-1 Anzhi Very good call mate, thanks for that

any thoughts on the Zenit game Andrew???

He's gone, see suspended account thread.

1alph1 - keep up to date.

Andrew's account has been suspended by Betfair.

Nobody knows why and BF won't say.

Hopefully he will be re instated to keep us up to date with Russian footie.

oh :( thats a shame. good tipster

You not doing this anymore Andy?

Sep 29, 2012 -- 10:50AM, OldGold wrote:

He's gone, see suspended account thread.

Russian Football.....account suspended?  This can't be

Nah - he's back. was talking to him yesterday!