Our model gives Rostov a 40% chance to win this one, against 29% for a draw and 32% for Rubin Kazan.

Both teams are projected to score in 49% of simulations, against 51% where at least one side is kept off the scoresheet.

The model leans toward over 2.5 total goals, giving it a 43% likelihood against 57% for under 2.5.

Looking at recent form across all competitions, Rostov have gone over 2.5 goals in 3 of their last 5, and Rubin Kazan have done so in 3 of their last 5.