Spartak
- Spartak have won just two of their last ten (D2, L6) across all competitions, losing each of their last three.
- Rinat Bilyaletdinov has brought structure and a balance-first setup to Spartak Kostroma's game since taking charge in late May 2026.
Kamaz
- Kamaz have won three of their last ten (D4, L3) in all competitions and have only lost two of their six away games, drawing three.
- Kamaz Nab Chelny will try to stifle the home side's attacks and slow down the pace, hoping to punish any turnovers that occur from Spartak's high-risk game plan.
- Anton Khazov has led them towards a similar game plan since he took over in October 2025, although his side are a little more pragmatic and keep the block tighter.
- Kamaz have been harder to break down away from home, conceding just five goals in their six road games (W1, D3, L2) in all competitions.
Head-to-Head
Kamaz also have the edge in the head-to-head, having won and drawn the last two meetings with Spartak in the FNL 2025/2026, including a 2-0 win at this venue two months ago, so they will not fear the hosts on Sunday.
Key Players
David Karaev is Kamaz's main danger man right now, having scored two of his team's four goals in their last five games, and he has the sharpest edge up top.
Betting Insights
- This looks a tough one to call and the odds on the bookmakers reflect that, with Spartak 2.33, Kamaz 3.26 and the draw 3.22.
- This looks likely to be a low-margin contest, so we are taking Under 2.5 goals at 1.8 and Both teams to score at 1.75 in the hope that we get an intense, cagey battle that Kamaz will just nick.
Prediction
- Spartak can nick it if they get on the right side of turnovers.
- Kamaz will just nick.
