Tekstilshchik vs Arsenal Tula Prediction

Tekstilshchik hosts Arsenal Tula on 8 September at 19:30 in the fourth round of the Russian Cup regional path. The winner advances to the next stage, while the loser's tournament campaign ends. Both teams arrive with recent heavy defeats: Tekstilshchik lost 1-4 to Torpedo on 4 September, while Arsenal Tula fell 0-3 away to Volga on 5 September, including an own goal and a red card. Despite these setbacks, the cup form of both sides suggests a low-scoring affair in Ivanovo.

Form and H2H

Tekstilshchik's home record shows one win, three draws, and six losses in their last ten matches, averaging 0.60 goals for and 1.50 against. Arsenal Tula's away form is slightly better with three wins, three draws, and four losses, averaging 0.90 goals for and 1.70 against. The teams have met twice: a 0-0 draw in October 2020 and a 2-1 Arsenal victory in July 2026. In cup competition specifically, Tekstilshchik played under 2.5 goals in 8 of their last 10 home matches, while Arsenal Tula's opponents failed to score more than one goal in 9 of their last 10 away cup games.

Best Bet

Under 2.5 goals stands out as the primary selection. Tekstilshchik scored no more than one goal in 9 of their last 10 home cup matches, while their opponents managed the same in 8 of 10 occasions. Arsenal Tula's away pattern mirrors this: their opponents scored one or fewer in 9 of 10 recent cup matches, and the visitors themselves played under 3.5 in 9 of 10 such games. For three goals to land, one team would need to significantly exceed their typical cup output. The volume of chances also suggests a low-scoring match, with both teams combining for no more than nine shots on target in 9 of 10 Arsenal away cup games.

Odds to Watch

22Bet offers 1 at 2.673, X at 3.405, and 2 at 2.673. The draw price reflects the historical tendency of these sides to cancel each other out, particularly in cup football. Arsenal's recent away form and Tekstilshchik's home struggles make the home win less attractive despite the shorter odds.