"Kuban Holding" vs "Sochi": Match Preview for the Russian Cup
One of the semifinalists of the Russian Cup Path of Regions will be determined on September 24 in the clash between Kuban Holding and Sochi. Will the home team be able to put up a strong fight against a more formidable opponent on their own turf? Find the answer in our detailed prediction. What betting option should you choose?

Command Analysis

FC Kuban-Holding

Current Form
Kuban Holding is positioned in the lower part of the standings in the Russian second division. To be honest, the results have been underwhelming, and expectations were higher at the start of the season. Given their current performance, it will be challenging to pose a threat to their upcoming opponent.
Injuries and Suspensions
All players are available for selection.
Interesting Betting Trends
Kuban Holding has scored at home in three of their last four matches.
In front of their home fans, the hosts have kept a clean sheet in the last two matches.
Projected Lineup
Izvekov - Dashaev, Drozdov, Garaev, Paradin - Kaltakov, Tfeilov, Gurov - Shebartyuk, Revazov, Maploletov.

PFC Sochi

Current Form
Sochi is competing in the Russian First League and has recently shown impressive results. The club from the city of the same name has gone five matches without a loss, featuring three draws and two wins. Typically, they do not encounter significant challenges against teams that perform worse. Their upcoming opponent fits this description, playing in a lower league and currently struggling in their championship. In theory, reaching the semifinals should not pose any major issues.
Injuries and Suspensions
All players are available for selection.
Interesting Betting Trends
Sochi has not lost in their last five matches
In four of the last five matches, the visitors have scored
Projected Lineup
Degtev - Marcelo Alves, Nikitin, Saavedra, Zaika, Kozhemyakin - Kravtsov, Kramaric, Pisarsky - Suslov, Shushenachev.
Trends
Bet Exact Score 0:3
The last victory for the guests came with this scoreline
7.60Bet «Sochi» to Score in Both Halves
In their last two victories, Sochi scored in both 45-minute halves
2.10Tip and bets
With all due respect to Kuban Holding, their upcoming opponent is not on the same level. Sochi clearly outperforms their rival in every aspect, and even playing away, the team from the resort city is unlikely to face any issues advancing to the next round. We confidently bet on a strong victory for the more skilled and well-known team.
Our prediction is an Asian handicap of (-1.5) on Sochi with odds of 1.67.
Total Goals Bet
In three of their last five victories, Sochi has kept a clean sheet. Given the status and ranking of their upcoming opponent, it seems likely that the Sochi team will manage to keep their goal intact once again.
Our prediction is that the opponent will score at least one goal, with odds of 1.50.
Corner Kicks Bet
Based on our analysis, Sochi is expected to play more effectively, winning not just the match but also excelling in other performance metrics.
Our prediction is an Asian handicap of (-2.5) corners for Sochi, with odds of 1.60.