FC Rostov 3-2 Spartak Moscow – Result & Analysis
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Poisson model rates FC Rostov at 44%, yet other data sources diverge — this FC Rostov vs Spartak Moscow fixture contains genuine analytical tension.
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Analysis & Preview
A Premier League encounter, Regular Season - 26 sees Spartak Moscow travel to Rostov Arena to take on FC Rostov. The game is scheduled for Sunday 24 April 2022, 14:30 UTC.
Form Analysis
Looking at all fixtures this season, FC Rostov stand at 4W 2D 4L from 10 Premier League matches — 1.40 PPG. Last five: D L W W W. They are averaging 1.40 goals per game and conceding 1.50 — a modest attacking output that tempers optimism on the Over 2.5 market. 1 clean sheet from 10 outings provides some defensive foundation. Both teams have scored in 70% of their games — a high BTTS rate that carries real weight in the goals markets. This season is still relatively young for FC Rostov, so this record blends games from this season and last.
At home at Rostov Arena, FC Rostov have gone 4W 2D 4L this season (10 games, 1.40 PPG). They are averaging 2.00 goals per home game — a prolific scoring rate in front of their own fans. Both teams have scored in 70% of their home games — an outstanding BTTS rate that is a key data point for this fixture.
Across all Premier League games this season, Spartak Moscow have recorded 3W 3D 4L from 10 outings — 1.20 PPG. Last five: L D L W D. Their scoring rate of 1.10 per game is modest, conceding 1.20 — not a side to back heavily on the Over 2.5 from their form alone. 2 clean sheets from 10 outings suggests some defensive organisation. This season is still relatively young for Spartak Moscow, so this record blends games from this season and last.
On the road, Spartak Moscow have gone 2W 3D 5L from 10 away fixtures this term (0.90 PPG). Away from home they average 0.80 goals scored and 1.70 conceded per game.
The form figures are too closely matched to derive a directional pick: FC Rostov 1.40 PPG, Spartak Moscow 1.20 PPG. Look to other data sets to build the analysis.
Head to Head
There is little to separate the sides historically. From 1 previous meetings, FC Rostov have won 0, Spartak Moscow 0, with 1 draws — a balanced ledger that offers no obvious directional steer on its own.
The 1 previous meetings have averaged 2.0 goals per game — a neutral rate that provides no strong lean on the goals market from the H2H alone. The most recent clash, on 30 Oct 2021, ended 1–1 with a draw.
The head-to-head offers no strong directional steer in either the result or goals markets. Form, the predictive model and current market pricing should carry more weight than the historical record for this fixture.
In-Play Profile
FC Rostov in-play tendencies (25 games, 12 at home): they score before half-time in 92% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 100% of the time; two or more arrive in the second half on 75% of those occasions; BTTS occurs in 75% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 75% of games (home games); Over 3.5 in 40%.
Spartak Moscow in-play tendencies (25 games, 12 at away): they score before half-time in 42% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 100% of the time; two or more arrive in the second half on 64% of those occasions; BTTS occurs in 42% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 25% of games (away games).
From a combined perspective, both sides have high BTTS rates — FC Rostov 80% and Spartak Moscow 56% — which reinforces the BTTS Yes angle from in-play data. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (FC Rostov 64% | Spartak Moscow 40%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects FC Rostov 1.44 xG and Spartak Moscow 1.08 xG. These expected goals figures are the primary input: they feed a goal-probability matrix across all scoreline combinations to derive the result and market probabilities below. Underlying strength ratings: FC Rostov attack 1.118 / defence 1.235 | Spartak Moscow attack 0.745 / defence 1.164. League average goals — home 1.107 / away 1.176. Data: 25 FC Rostov games / 25 Spartak Moscow games used (CurrentSeason).
Result probabilities: FC Rostov 44% | Draw 29% | Spartak Moscow 27%. Fair-value odds: FC Rostov 2.27 | Draw 3.45 | Spartak Moscow 3.70. This is a low-confidence result — no outcome exceeds 45%. The draw at 29% is a primary outcome, not an afterthought.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 46% | BTTS probability 52% | Total xG 2.52. Over/Under 2.5 is close to a coin-flip at 46%/54% — the total xG of 2.52 sits near the 2.5 margin; this is a low-edge market from a Poisson standpoint. BTTS probability of 52% is moderate — neither team is projected to score with enough certainty to make Yes a clear standalone call.
Analysis Verdict
On the Poisson output, FC Rostov are the pick at 44% — marginal model lean. With a 29% draw probability, Draw No Bet on FC Rostov offers a more defensible entry point than the straight win.
Poisson projects 2.52 total expected goals, pointing to Under 2.5 at 46% probability — Poisson-only — limited corroboration conviction — though form averaging only 3.0 goals per game points in the other direction.
The Poisson model's BTTS call is Yes at 52%. Form rates corroborate: FC Rostov 70% | Spartak Moscow 50% BTTS from recent games.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: FC Rostov vs Spartak Moscow | Competition: Premier League, Regular Season - 26 | Venue: Rostov Arena • Kick-off: Sunday 24 Apr 2022, 14:30 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: FC Rostov 44% | Draw 29% | Spartak Moscow 27% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 46% | BTTS 52% | xG FC Rostov 1.44 / Spartak Moscow 1.08 • Poisson strength factors: FC Rostov attack 1.118 / def 1.235 | Spartak Moscow attack 0.745 / def 1.164 | league avg home 1.107 / away 1.176 • Poisson stance: FC Rostov (44%) — low confidence — close contest
🧮 Prediction Model
1.44
FC Rostov xG
Expected Goals
1.08
Spartak Moscow xG
52%
BTTS
73%
Over 1.5
46%
Over 2.5
25%
Over 3.5
Full score-by-score matrix & model internals in the "Full Poisson Detail" section below ↓
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What time does FC Rostov vs Spartak Moscow kick off?
FC Rostov vs Spartak Moscow kicked off at 14:30 on Sunday 24 April 2022 at Rostov Arena.
What was the final score in FC Rostov vs Spartak Moscow?
FC Rostov 3 - 2 Spartak Moscow.
Where is FC Rostov vs Spartak Moscow being played?
The match is being played at Rostov Arena.
What competition is FC Rostov vs Spartak Moscow part of?
FC Rostov vs Spartak Moscow is a Regular Season - 26 fixture in the Premier League (Russia).
Who is favourite to win FC Rostov vs Spartak Moscow?
Our statistical model gives FC Rostov a 44% chance of winning, Spartak Moscow a 27% chance, and a 29% chance of a draw — making FC Rostov the favourite.
Will both teams score in FC Rostov vs Spartak Moscow?
Our model estimates a 52% probability that both FC Rostov and Spartak Moscow will score (BTTS).
Will FC Rostov vs Spartak Moscow have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 46%.
What is the head-to-head record between FC Rostov and Spartak Moscow?
Record (1 meetings): FC Rostov 0W | Draws 1 | Spartak Moscow 0W.
What form are FC Rostov and Spartak Moscow in?
FC Rostov (all comps): 4W-2D-4L in 10 | 1.40 PPG | GF 1.40 / GA 1.50 | L5 D-L-W-W-W. Spartak Moscow (all comps): 3W-3D-4L in 10 | 1.20 PPG | GF 1.10 / GA 1.20 | L5 L-D-L-W-D.
🧮 Model Insight
How the Model Works This Match
FC Rostov's attacking strength (1.12x league average) is weighed against Spartak Moscow's defensive record (1.16x) to produce a home expected-goals figure of 1.44. The same calculation in reverse, Spartak Moscow's attack versus FC Rostov's defence, projects 1.08 expected goals for the visitors.
These ratings are built from 25/25 games of current-season data — a full enough sample to trust.
Most Likely Scorelines
The model's single most probable exact score is 1-1, at 14.1%. Close behind: 1-0 (9.9%), 0-0 (9.7%). Those top three scorelines alone account for 34% of the model's total probability mass — a relatively concentrated, predictable distribution for this fixture.
Most Likely Outcome
FC Rostov Win
44%
2.28
29%
3.44
27%
3.71
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 1
12.5%
Draw
Most likely
1 – 0
11.6%
Home win
2 – 1
9.0%
Home win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.44
FC Rostov xG
Total xG
2.52
1.08
Spartak Moscow xG
2.28
44%
Home win
3.44
29%
Draw
3.71
27%
Away win
Goals Markets
72%
Over 1.5
1.39
28%
Under 1.5
3.57
46%
Over 2.5
2.17
54%
Under 2.5
1.85
25%
Over 3.5
4.00
75%
Under 3.5
1.33
11%
Over 4.5
9.09
89%
Under 4.5
1.12
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
52%
BTTS Yes
1.93
48%
BTTS No
2.08
Clean Sheet
34%
2.95
24%
4.22
Win to Nil
15%
6.72
6%
15.64
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 8.0 | 8.7 | 4.7 | 1.7 | 0.5 | 0.1 |
| 1 | 11.6 | 12.5 | 6.8 | 2.4 | 0.7 | 0.1 |
| 2 | 8.3 | 9.0 | 4.9 | 1.8 | 0.5 | 0.1 |
| 3 | 4.0 | 4.3 | 2.3 | 0.8 | 0.2 | – |
| 4 | 1.4 | 1.6 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 0.1 | – |
| 5 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.1 | – | – |
Green = home win · Grey = draw · Amber = away win · Outlined cell = most likely score
▶ Model Internals
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most likely scoreline for FC Rostov vs Spartak Moscow?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 14.1%.
How many goals are FC Rostov and Spartak Moscow expected to score?
The model projects 1.44 expected goals for FC Rostov and 1.08 for Spartak Moscow, a combined total of 2.52.
How confident is the prediction model for FC Rostov vs Spartak Moscow?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 44%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
Form at a Glance
FC Rostov's recent record stands at 8W 7D 10L from 25 games, a 1.24 PPG return, with D-L-W-W-W in the last five. The sample for FC Rostov is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
Spartak Moscow, meanwhile, have gone 8W 7D 10L across 25 games — 1.24 PPG, with L-D-L-W-D in their last five. The sample for Spartak Moscow is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
Form-wise this is close to level: FC Rostov on 1.24 PPG, Spartak Moscow on 1.24. Other factors will likely decide this one more than recent results.
Venue Form
At home specifically, FC Rostov have managed 4W 2D 6L from 12 games — 1.17 PPG in front of their own supporters.
Spartak Moscow's away record stands at 3W 3D 6L across 12 trips, a 1.00 PPG haul.
Goals in Recent Form
FC Rostov are averaging 1.64 goals scored and 1.68 conceded per game recently; Spartak Moscow are on 1.12 scored and 1.32 conceded.
On BTTS specifically: FC Rostov have seen both teams score in 80% of their recent games.
Last 25 Results — Premier League
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
FC Rostov
Blended
Spartak Moscow
Blended
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are FC Rostov and Spartak Moscow in coming into this match?
FC Rostov have gone 8W 7D 10L in their last 25 games (1.24 PPG), while Spartak Moscow have gone 8W 7D 10L in their last 25 (1.24 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — FC Rostov at home or Spartak Moscow away?
FC Rostov's home record (1.17 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — FC Rostov at home: 1.17 PPG; Spartak Moscow away: 1.00 PPG.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
Fixture History
10 meetings separate these sides on the data we hold, the series stretching back to October 2021. Every recorded meeting has come in Premier League. They last met on 12 April 2026, roughly 3 months ago.
Streaks & Records
The last 2 meetings have all been drawn — an unusually settled recent run for this fixture.
The biggest gap between the sides came on 21 Apr 2024, when Spartak Moscow won 1-5 — the largest margin of victory on record between these two.
FC Rostov's record when hosting Spartak Moscow specifically: 2W 1D 2L from 5 games — a narrower, venue-specific slice of the head-to-head picture.
Last 10 Meetings
2
FC Rostov
4
Draws
4
Spartak Moscow
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between FC Rostov and Spartak Moscow?
From 10 meetings on record, FC Rostov have won 2, Spartak Moscow have won 4, and 4 have been drawn.
When did FC Rostov and Spartak Moscow last play each other?
They last met on 12 April 2026, when FC Rostov 1-1 Spartak Moscow.
Who has won more matches between FC Rostov and Spartak Moscow?
Spartak Moscow have the better head-to-head record, with 4 wins from 10 meetings.
📈 Trading Insight
First-Half Patterns
FC Rostov are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 92% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 33% of the time.
Spartak Moscow see a goal before the break in 42% of their matches.
Full-Time Trends
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — FC Rostov 75%, Spartak Moscow 42% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Over 2.5 has been close to a coin-flip for both sides — 75% (FC Rostov) and 25% (Spartak Moscow).
On the defensive side: Spartak Moscow in 33%.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = FC Rostov home games / Spartak Moscow away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do both teams usually score when FC Rostov play Spartak Moscow?
Yes — based on recent matches, both teams have scored in 75% of FC Rostov's games and 42% of Spartak Moscow's, a combined rate that favours BTTS Yes.
Is FC Rostov vs Spartak Moscow usually a high-scoring fixture?
Not particularly — Over 2.5 goals has come in for only 75% of FC Rostov's recent games and 25% of Spartak Moscow's, pointing to a tighter contest.
Do FC Rostov and Spartak Moscow tend to score early?
FC Rostov have had a goal before half-time in 92% of their recent matches, Spartak Moscow in 42% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
Prediction vindicated as FC Rostov edge out Spartak Moscow 3-2.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
FC Rostov beat Spartak Moscow 3-2 at Rostov Arena, Regular Season - 26, in the Premier League. The remainder of the report sets that outcome against the pre-match model, the markets and the teams' data profiles.
The Model vs The Result
The Poisson model went into this projecting FC Rostov 1.44 xG and Spartak Moscow 1.08 xG, a combined 2.52. The scoreboard read 3-2 for 5 actual goals. FC Rostov beat their projection by 1.6 — clinical relative to the chances the model priced in. Spartak Moscow outscored their 1.08 projection by 0.9. Those figures were built on strength ratings of FC Rostov attack 1.12 / defence 1.24 against Spartak Moscow attack 0.74 / defence 1.16, drawn from 25/25 games (CurrentSeason).
On the result, the model split it FC Rostov 44% | Draw 29% | Spartak Moscow 27%, with FC Rostov to win its most likely call at 44%. The result followed the model's preferred path, landing its top-rated outcome.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 46%. The game delivered 5, so it went over — against the model's lean. Over 1.5 had been 73% and landed. Over 3.5 was 25% and came in. On both teams to score, the model sat at 52% and the match saw both sides score — another call in the model's favour. Historically the two sides average 52% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (FC Rostov 64%, Spartak Moscow 40%), a base rate that agreed with today's over. Their combined BTTS history runs at 68%, which matched the both-scored outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
FC Rostov's trading profile (25 games, 12 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 80% of their matches — today it did.
Spartak Moscow's trading profile (25 games, 12 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 56% of their matches — today it did.
Form vs Result
The form lines were close — FC Rostov 1.24 PPG, Spartak Moscow 1.24 PPG — offering no strong steer, and the FC Rostov win broke the near-deadlock. FC Rostov (home/away splits) scored 3 against a 1.92 average — above their attacking norm. Spartak Moscow (home/away splits) scored 2 against a 0.75 average — above their attacking norm and shipped 3 against a 1.50 concession average — a leakier day than usual.
Verdict
Grading the result against the stored data, 2 of 3 pre-match signals came in: result (hit), Over 2.5 (miss), BTTS (hit). Partial vindication: some calls landed, others slipped.
💡 Key Insights
⚠️ This match report is generated algorithmically from the final score, our prediction model, and each team's historical form and trading data. Analysis is for informational purposes only.