Rubin Kazan vs Rotor Volgograd tips and predictions

Rubin Kazan very hard to beat

Rubin Kazan are currently in fourth place as they get ready for 15th place Rotor Volgograd.

Rubin Kazan are a uniquely talented unit. They're levels above Rotor Volgograd and even though they are huge favourites, the short price is where you'll find the value.

The hosts have registered 8 wins in their last 10 matches while the visitors have been defeated in 7 of their last 8 matches, away and at home. They're likely to taste defeat again here. Don't take this as firing shots, but there's just no reason to think this group of Rotor Volgograd players can win this game of football.

The home side's defence looks good under the spotlight. This clash is an opportunity for them to keep a clean sheet; they are only conceding an average of 0.6 goals over their last 12 games. That's on top of reports that the away side looks like they've occasionally downed tools under pressure. Rotor Volgograd have conceded two or more goals in 6 of their last 7 matches. Ominously, the visitors have only scored twice in their last 9 games.

The betting markets imply that at least one of these sides will keep a clean sheet due to the obvious favouritism for Rubin Kazan. If things end up that way then the BTTS No that would be the smart play.

It could all be rather predictable. The hosts have proven their ability to produce the goods on the big occasion and it would be a huge shock for them not to justify their short price. They just won't expect to lose. They've posted some good wins recently and they're expected to make this one more. That should make the difference.