Match Overview: Rostov vs Pari NN

The 6th round match of the 2025/26 Russian Cup, featuring Rostov and Pari NN, is scheduled for October 22 at Rostov Arena. This preview provides our prediction, betting tips, and key statistics for the Rostov vs Pari NN encounter.

Team Analysis: FC Rostov

Rostov’s Current Form in the Russian Cup

Rostov suffered an away defeat to Makhachkala in the previous round (1:1, 2:4 on penalties). The team has secured only one victory in regular time across their last six Russian Cup appearances (with two draws and three losses), managing a clean sheet in only one match during this period. However, they are currently on a three-match scoring streak in the tournament. Jonathan Alba’s side occupies the third spot in Group C, and they need to secure three points to advance to the RPL Path playoffs.

Rostov’s Key Statistics

• Rostov has failed to score more than one goal in five of their last six Russian Cup matches.
• In 10 of their last 12 home encounters in this competition, the team conceded precisely one or two goals.
• At home, Rostov has not secured a win in regular time in five of their last six Russian Cup fixtures (recording two draws and three losses).

Rostov’s Predicted Starting Lineup (4-3-3)*

Daniil Odoevsky – Ilya Zhbanov, Danila Prokhin, Andrey Langovich, Dmitry Chistyakov – Daniil Shantaliy, German Ignatov, David Semenchuk – Egor Golenkov, Khoren Bayramyan, Ivan Komarov.

Rostov Team News

Forward Mohammad Mohebi will be unavailable for this match due to an accumulation of yellow cards.

Team Analysis: Pari NN

Pari NN’s Recent Performance and Cup Standing

Pari NN experienced a 1:2 home defeat against Spartak in their previous match. This loss marks their fourth in the current Russian Cup campaign (along with one victory). Despite this, Aleksey Shpilevsky’s squad still retains a chance to compete for the trophy. Pari NN trails Rostov by just one point, and a win, even if it comes after a penalty shootout, would allow the club to claim third place in the group. It is also notable that Pari NN has conceded the highest number of goals in Group C, with a total of nine.

Pari NN’s Key Statistics

• Pari NN has lost six of their last eight away matches in the national Cup (in regular time: one win and one draw).
• The team has found the net in eight of their last 11 away encounters in this tournament.
• Pari NN has not conceded more than two goals in nine of their last ten Russian Cup games.

Pari NN’s Predicted Starting Lineup (4-4-2)*

Vadim Lukyanov – Yaroslav Krashevsky, Viktor Alexandrov, Yuri Koledin, Sven Karic – Vadim Pigas, Egor Smelov, Nikita Ermakov, Andrey Ivlev – Juan Boselli, Valeriy Tsarukyan.

Pari NN Team News

Defenders Aleksandr Ektov and Edgardo Farina are injured. Defender Sven Karic and midfielder Andrey Ivlev are suspended.

Match Referee

Referee Profile: Maksim Perezva

Maksim Perezva (Russia)

Matches officiated: 6 (Russian Cup, 2023/24 – 2025/26);

Yellow cards shown (including second yellows): 17;

Average yellow cards per match: 2.8;

Red cards shown: 2;

Average fouls per match: 24;

Penalties awarded: 17%.

Expert Prediction for Rostov vs Pari NN

Rostov’s Opportunity to Avenge Defeat

Rostov has a strong chance to avenge their first-round defeat against their opponent and simultaneously secure their place in the Regions’ Path. Jonathan Alba’s squad is in commendable form, having remained unbeaten for their last eight official matches (with three wins and five draws). It is noteworthy that Rostov’s matches during this run have not been characterized by high scoring: the team has not conceded more than one goal in any game, yet they have only managed to score at least two goals in a single fixture.

Pari NN’s Away Struggles Continue

Even a return to their home ground offered no respite for Pari NN, where they lost both recent matches. On the road, the team has endured a losing streak of 16 games across the RPL and Russian Cup. Furthermore, finding the back of the net has proven to be a formidable challenge for Pari NN: in their last eight official away fixtures, the club has recorded only one successful strike.

Final Betting Tip

My prediction: “Rostov to win or draw and Total Under 3.5 goals” with odds of 1.60.

Prediction Author

Author: Aleksey Tarabrin

Disclaimer

* The indicated starting lineup for each team reflects their formation in their previous match in this tournament.