Arsenal Tula (home)
- Arsenal Tula sit in the bottom half of the Russian First League table - around 11th to 13th place.
- The hosts have won four of their last five games in the Russian First League and Cup.
- They have been picking up some positive momentum under Dmitri Gunko’s pragmatic guidance.
- The goals are finally starting to flow for Arsenal Tula both at home and away, which is an important factor for our Arsenal Tula vs FK Rubin Kazan betting tips.
- Edarlyn Reyes is a standout, regularly contributing goals and assists from the wing.
- Amur Kalmykov is a trustworthy target striker.
- Aleksandr Troshechkin and Mikhail Tsulaya have brought a greater spine to the side this season.
Rubin Kazan (away)
- Rubin Kazan are a well-organized and defensive-minded side.
- They may be in the driver’s seat to win this Cup 2025-2026 match against a more aggressive and mistake-prone Arsenal Tula, and this is highlighted in the Arsenal Tula vs FK Rubin Kazan prediction.
- Rashid Rakhimov’s tactics have been simple and effective, with Rubin playing a compact, counter-attacking style.
- Mirlind Daku has been that man for Rubin this season and he is very much the main striker for the Kazan club this term.
- The ex-Gent striker has been a reliable outlet in the counter-attacking structure.
- Daku’s emergence has given Rubin stability this term, but squad rotation is possible with league business looming.
- Evgeni Staver is an excellent goalie and one of the RPL's top shot-stoppers.
- Dardan Shabanhaxhaj and Veldin Hodža have provided energy and creativity in central midfield.
Head-to-Head
- Rubin Kazan have dominated this fixture in recent years, winning ten of the last 16 head-to-heads.
- Arsenal Tula have only won two of the last 16 meetings with Rubin (W2 D4 L10).
Rubin Kazan
- Mirlind Daku has been the main striker for Rubin this season and has posted strong early-season numbers.
- Evgeni Staver is an excellent goalie and one of the RPL's top shot-stoppers.
- Dardan Shabanhaxhaj and Veldin Hodža have provided energy and creativity in the central midfield areas.
Arsenal Tula
- Edarlyn Reyes regularly contributes goals and assists from the wing.
- Amur Kalmykov is a trustworthy target striker.
- Aleksandr Troshechkin and Mikhail Tsulaya have brought a greater spine to the side this season.
Betting Insights
- Both teams to score is a heavy favorite at 1.68 for Tuesday’s game, and the Arsenal Tula vs FK Rubin Kazan betting tips reflect the attacking form of both sides.
- Rubin Kazan are priced at 2.11 to win.
- Arsenal Tula are priced at 3.69, with the draw at 3.62.
Prediction
- Rubin’s depth and historical dominance in this fixture should see them through.
- Arsenal Tula will field their best side for a possible giant-killing and will be motivated to deliver.
- Rubin will have to be patient and ready to counter when the 20,000-strong Stadion Arsenal gets going in a near-freezing atmosphere.
