Machuk-KMV vs Rodina: Russia Cup Match Preview
In the Regional Path of the Russian Cup, Piatigorsk's Mashuk-KMV faces off against Moscow's Rodina. Can the second division team challenge their capital rivals? Who will advance on September 25? Discover the answers in our match preview.

Command Analysis

Mashuk-KMV

Current Form
Pyatigorsk's Mashuk is competing in the Silver Division of the second league and currently sits in third place, four points behind the leader. The team has accumulated 17 points from ten matches, scoring 14 goals in the process. In recent games, they achieved victories against Khimik (2-1) and Lipetsk's Metallurg (1-0). In earlier cup rounds, they defeated fellow Southern Russian teams - Novokuban's Biolog (2-0) and Stavropol's Dynamo (1-0).
Disciplinary and Injury Updates
The team has no issues with injuries or suspensions.
Interesting Betting Trends
- None of Mashuk's last five matches have ended in a draw.
- At home, the team has suffered only one defeat in their last six matches.

Rodina

Current Form
This season, Rodina is determined to fight for promotion to the RPL. The team currently sits in sixth place on the standings, just behind fourth-placed Chernomorets on additional criteria. In recent matches, they have only suffered a loss to Ufa (0-2), after which they secured an away victory against Tyumen (2-1), who are at the bottom of the table.
Injuries and Suspensions
The team has no significant issues with injuries or suspensions.
Interesting Betting Trends
- Rodina has won just one of their last five matches
- In the last five games, the team has not won any first halves
Trends
Bet Exact Score 0:1
The guests have secured three wins by this margin in their last five matches
6.50Bet At least one team will not score
This bet has been successful in three of the last four home games
1.70Tip and bets
The visitors are strong contenders for a spot in the Russian Premier League, boasting a solid squad that fits well within their league. The hosts will certainly fight for the win, but they are unlikely to overcome the skill gap. We believe the team from Moscow will advance to the next round.
Our prediction is a victory for Rodina at 1.75
Total Bet
It is likely that the match will be controlled by "Rodina", but the home team will focus on a solid defensive performance. In three of the last four matches for the club from Pyatigorsk, the total goals were under, and we believe that this encounter will not see a scoring spectacle.
Prediction – total goals under 2.5 with odds of 1.67
First Half Bet
The visitors will likely aim to secure an early lead, while the hosts probably won’t be able to keep their net untouched in the first 45 minutes.
Prediction – "Rodina" to win the first half with odds of 2.45