Spartak vs Khimki: prediction for Russian Premier League fixture
Spartak have not won in the last two games. Will the Red-whites interrupt the winless series on September 11 against Khimki? Our answer is in the prediction below.

Command Analysis

Spartak Moscow

Spartakstarted the season poorly. They didn't pass the Champions League qualification and scored only seven points in the Russian Premier League. After the first six rounds, Rui Vitoria's men are on the 10th line in the table. Only two points separate the Red-whites from the zone of transitional matches. Spartak suffered their third defeat of the season in the last round: they lost to Sochi 1:2 at home.

Khimki

Khimki do not look impressive at the start of the season, either. Igor Cherevchenko's team is only 12th in the table. The Red-blacks are one point away from the zone of transitional matches. Khimki risk falling to the bottom of the table after this round. In the previous Premier League game, Khimki drew Nizhny Novgorod 1:1 and extended their unbeaten streak to four matches.
Trends
СтавкаCorrect score 2:1
This score was recorded in 2 of the latest 5 games of Spartak.

СтавкаSpartak to score in 2nd half
This bet played in the last 2 games of Spartak.

СтавкаKhimki to score in 2nd half
In the last 2 games, Spartak conceded in the second half.

Tip and bets
Spartak are in bad shape at the start of the season. The atmosphere in the club is heated, and this might end with the resignation of the Portuguese manager. Spartak's board express their support for Rui Vitoria, and they expect the situation to be resolved peacefully, but it doesn't seem likely from the outside. We don't think that a week's break helped Spartak overcome their setbacks.
We believe that the guests have a chance against Spartak, who are under a lot of pressure right now. Our prediction - Asian handicap (+1.5) to Khimki.
Spartak have already played eight official games this season, and only in two of them, they did not concede. Khimki aren't in great shape, but they regularly score. We don't think that Spartak's defense will be able to stop the Red-blacks. But Spartak have a class advantage, so they should definitely score, too.
Second wager - both to score.