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When Khimki vs Rubin takes center stage on May 17, 2.225, the Arena Khimki will host a duel that’s far more nuanced than the league table suggests. On paper, Rubin’s 7th-place standing (42 points) dwarfs Khimki’s 12th (26 points), but the betting odds tell a different story—home win at 2.22, draw at 3.48, and away win at 3.28. Our Khimki vs Rubin prediction leans toward a cagey affair, with a 1-1 draw as the likeliest outcome. Here’s why.
Khimki are expected to control 55% of the ball, but possession alone won’t decide this game. The home side averages 13 shots per match (3 on target), while Rubin’s compact approach yields 9 shots (2 on target). This isn’t just a numbers game—it’s a clash of philosophies:
Set-pieces might tip the scales. Khimki could earn 6 corners to Rubin’s 3—a golden opportunity for a team that’s struggled from open play.
The head-to-head stats and league trends paint a clear picture for bettors. Consider these angles:
For those eyeing a longshot, a goalless first half (0-0 HT) aligns with the AI’s projection. Neither side races out of the gates.
If this season has taught us anything, it’s that Khimki vs Rubin predictions come with a twist. Khimki’s 3-1 demolition of Lokomotiv (6.32 odds) and Rubin’s 2-1 upset over Spartak (5.3 odds) prove both can punch above their weight. Yet consistency remains elusive:
This isn’t a match for thrill-seekers. Expect a chessboard of cautious moves, with Rubin sitting deep and Khimki probing for gaps. The head-to-head history and current form suggest a draw, but don’t rule out a 1-0 either way. For bettors, the smart money avoids outrights—focus on the double chance and under markets. Whatever happens, it’ll be a game decided by margins, not miracles.
When Khimki vs Rubin takes center stage on May 17, 2.225, the Arena Khimki will host a duel that’s far more nuanced than the league table suggests. On paper, Rubin’s 7th-place standing (42 points) dwarfs Khimki’s 12th (26 points), but the betting odds tell a different story—home win at 2.22, draw at 3.48, and away win at 3.28. Our Khimki vs Rubin prediction leans toward a cagey affair, with a 1-1 draw as the likeliest outcome. Here’s why.
Khimki are expected to control 55% of the ball, but possession alone won’t decide this game. The home side averages 13 shots per match (3 on target), while Rubin’s compact approach yields 9 shots (2 on target). This isn’t just a numbers game—it’s a clash of philosophies:
Set-pieces might tip the scales. Khimki could earn 6 corners to Rubin’s 3—a golden opportunity for a team that’s struggled from open play.
The head-to-head stats and league trends paint a clear picture for bettors. Consider these angles:
For those eyeing a longshot, a goalless first half (0-0 HT) aligns with the AI’s projection. Neither side races out of the gates.
If this season has taught us anything, it’s that Khimki vs Rubin predictions come with a twist. Khimki’s 3-1 demolition of Lokomotiv (6.32 odds) and Rubin’s 2-1 upset over Spartak (5.3 odds) prove both can punch above their weight. Yet consistency remains elusive:
This isn’t a match for thrill-seekers. Expect a chessboard of cautious moves, with Rubin sitting deep and Khimki probing for gaps. The head-to-head history and current form suggest a draw, but don’t rule out a 1-0 either way. For bettors, the smart money avoids outrights—focus on the double chance and under markets. Whatever happens, it’ll be a game decided by margins, not miracles.
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Rubin no motivation!
U3.5 -270
No more than 3 goals will be scored in the match with odds of -2701X -286
Khimki to win or drawUnder 3.5 -270
No more than 3 goals will be scored in the matchYes -156
Both teams are expected to score1X&U4.5 -179
Home win/draw and under 4.5 goals
1:1
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Khimki |
17-May-25
3:2
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Rubin |
03-Aug-24
2:3
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Rubin |
01-Apr-22
2:3
| Khimki ![]() |
Khimki |
22-Aug-21
1:1
| Rubin ![]() |
Rubin |
10-Jul-21
1:0
| Khimki ![]() |
Rubin |
19-Mar-21
1:3
| Khimki ![]() |
Khimki |
08-Nov-20
2:0
| Rubin ![]() |
| 26 Jan | W | Rubin Kazan. |
2:0 |
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Russia - Premier League| Team | Matches | Goals | Points | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
FC Krasnodar | 30 | 59-23 | 67 |
| 2 |
Zenit | 30 | 58-18 | 66 |
| 3 |
CSKA Moscow | 30 | 47-21 | 59 |
| 4 |
Spartak Moscow | 30 | 56-25 | 57 |
| 5 |
Dynamo | 30 | 61-35 | 56 |
| 6 |
Lokomotiv | 30 | 51-41 | 53 |
| 7 |
Rubin | 30 | 42-45 | 45 |
| 8 |
FC Rostov | 30 | 41-43 | 39 |
| 9 |
Akron | 30 | 39-55 | 35 |
| 10 |
Krylia Sovetov | 30 | 36-51 | 31 |
| 11 |
Makhachkala | 30 | 27-35 | 29 |
| 12 |
Khimki | 30 | 35-56 | 29 |
| 13 |
Nizhny | 30 | 27-54 | 27 |
| 14 |
Akhmat | 30 | 27-48 | 25 |
| 15 |
FC Orenburg | 30 | 28-56 | 19 |
| 16 |
Fakel | 30 | 14-42 | 18 |