Rubin — Baltika : Match Preview and Prediction for October 19,2025

Rubin’s Strong Home Form

The Kazan team continues to hold its ground in the top half of the table, currently sitting 7th in the RPL, just 6 points behind league leaders CSKA. Primarily, Rakhimov’s squad owes its high position to its impressive home performances. Throughout the entire 2025 calendar year, the Tatar collective has demonstrated significant strength at the Ak Bars Arena, collecting the lion’s share of their points and proving to be formidable hosts for any opponent.

Recent Performance and Team Status

Confirming this trend, Rubin broke a four-match winless streak at home by defeating Krylia Sovetov 2-0 in the last round before the international break. Arroyo and Khodzha scored at the beginning of each half, securing a crucial victory for the Kazan side. After the break, Rubin will again play at home, approaching the match against Baltika in full health.

Baltika’s Surprising Season Start

The Kaliningrad team has undoubtedly been the revelation of the first half of the RPL season. Andrey Talalaev’s squad employs an energy-intensive, active pressing style, working tirelessly across the pitch, and currently occupies a remarkable top-5 position in the league.

Recent Form and Challenges Ahead

After 11 rounds, the visitors have suffered only one defeat, a 0-1 loss against CSKA in Moscow in the dying seconds. However, Baltika quickly recovered at home, beating Dynamo Makhachkala 2-0, scoring at the end of each half. Despite their impressive play, I believe that over the full season, their active and demanding football will inevitably see some dip in effectiveness and quality. Facing a challenging opponent in Kazan now will be a real test for the visitors to see how they endure this examination. The only player missing for the guests in this match will be Mendel.