May 24 at Luzhniki — the 2026 FONBET Russian Cup Super-Final. Spartak Moscow face Krasnodar in the season’s decisive match. Kick-off: 18:00 Moscow time (15:00 UTC). For Spartak, it is a chance to lift a trophy at a stadium deeply familiar to their supporters; for Krasnodar, the opportunity to win their first ever Russian Cup after finishing second in the league.
Road to the Final
Spartak came through the Regions Path, edging CSKA 1:0 in the semi-final — a tense Moscow derby settled by a single goal. Krasnodar advanced through the RPL Path, beating Dynamo on penalties after a 0:0 draw (6:5 on pens). Both sides arrived at the final by very different routes: Spartak through grit in the derby, Krasnodar through ice-cold nerve from the spot.
Krasnodar: League Leaders Who Missed the Title
Krasnodar had a spectacular RPL campaign — leading the table for 20 of 30 rounds. Arsen Spertsyan set a league assist record (16), and Cordoba won the top-scorer award. Yet the championship slipped away; the club finished second. The Russian Cup is the only remaining chance for a trophy this season. A win would be the first Cup title in Krasnodar’s history.
Spartak: Eight Final Wins at Luzhniki
Spartak have won eight Russian Cup finals at Luzhniki — the ground feels like home territory. Their league form this season was inconsistent, but they found momentum in the cup. In head-to-head Russian Cup meetings, Spartak lead 3:1 over Krasnodar. The most recent encounter came in April 2026, when Krasnodar won 2:1.
Odds and Main Markets
| Market | Spartak | Draw | Krasnodar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Match result (90 min) | 2.54 | 3.56 | 2.64 |
The match is a genuine coin-flip — the gap between the teams is under 0.15 in odds. Additional markets worth considering:
- Both Teams to Score — Yes: 8 of the last 10 meetings saw both sides net. Odds around 1.75–1.85.
- Over 2.5 goals: Krasnodar’s top scorer and Spertsyan’s creative output suggest plenty of attacking intent. Over 2.5 at roughly 1.80.
- Draw + Krasnodar on penalties: With their 6:5 shootout win over Dynamo fresh in mind, Krasnodar offer value in the shoot-out market.
Where to Bet
- 1xBet — comprehensive Russian football markets, in-play betting
- Marathonbet — competitive odds on RPL and Russian Cup
- bet365 — live stream + full in-play market
