SPARTAK KOSTROMA VS ROTOR - RUSSIA: FNL MATCH PREVIEW
RUSSIA: FNL MATCH DETAILS: SPARTAK KOSTROMA VS ROTOR
As Spartak Kostroma prepare to host Rotor on February 28, 2026, with kick-off at 14:00, this RUSSIA: FNL fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.
SPARTAK KOSTROMA PREVIEW IN RUSSIA: FNL
Spartak Kostroma, currently 4th in the standings with 34 points from 21 games, trail the leaders by 14 points. They've earned 13 points from 10 home games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses in their last five matches.
They've shown defensive issues, conceding 8 goals.
At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 6 goals.
ROTOR PREVIEW IN RUSSIA: FNL
Rotor, sitting 7th with 30 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 11 points from 11 games this season.
Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses in their last five matches.
They've shown defensive issues, conceding 6 goals.
At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 4 goals scored.
HEAD-TO-HEAD AND TACTICAL CONTEXT FOR SPARTAK KOSTROMA VS ROTOR
Recent meetings between Spartak Kostroma and Rotor have favored Spartak Kostroma, with Rotor claiming victory in their most recent clash (2-1).
Head-to-head results have gone either way in the last few seasons.
In their previous league match against Torpedo, Spartak Kostroma recorded a 0-1 defeat while lining up in a 3-3-2-2 formation.
Their starting XI featured Eshchenko, Bugriev, Supranovich, Tarasov, Ignatiev, Chursin, Kiselev, Enin, Nazarenko, Gharibyan, Chikanchi. This tactical approach balanced risk and reward, adapting dynamically to the flow of the game.
Rotor's last outing came against Yenisey, where they secured a 0-0 draw using a 5-3-2 system.
Their starting XI featured Chagrov, Bardybakhin, Shilnikov, Fomin, Pokidyshev, Shvetsov, Safronov, Kaynov, Makarov, Khokhlachev, Aznaurov. This configuration emphasized defensive solidity while enabling quick transitions forward.
Looking ahead, Spartak Kostroma are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Spartak Kostroma and Rotor are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.
GOAL TRENDS AND PREDICTION FOR SPARTAK KOSTROMA VS ROTOR
Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest few goals: Spartak Kostroma's fixtures have averaged 2.3 goals per game, with 3 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 60% of those matches, alongside 1 clean sheets. Rotor's games average 1.8 goals, with 3 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 10% of those matches, alongside 5 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.
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