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Kaluga vs Iskra Smolensk - H2H Analysis, Preview & Predictions

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Russian Cup
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Match Events

11' Event
Bakharev G.
15' Event
Pervakov N.
21' Event
Bakharev G.

AI Match Summary

First leg ended 5-0. The second leg ended 5-0.

Win Probability Meter

Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles

15%
Kaluga
20%
Draws
65%
Iskra Smolensk
Draw rate projection: 20% Favored: Iskra Smolensk

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

65% / High Confidence
  • Iskra Smolensk haven't matched Kaluga's recent run of results.
  • Iskra Smolensk are the model's pick here, at 60%.
  • Kaluga have the better recent form, but knockout football is a different beast — one bad day ends the campaign.
  • Historical meetings favor Kaluga, who have won 1 of the last 1 encounters.
  • Strong defensive structures favor a low-scoring, controlled fixture.

Goal Probability Engine

Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories

Over 0.5 Goals 85%
Over 1.5 Goals 75%
Over 2.5 Goals 25%
Over 3.5 Goals 22%
Over 4.5 Goals 10%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 31.6%
Kaluga Clean Sheet 20%
Iskra Smolensk Clean Sheet 68%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Kaluga Iskra Smolensk
Matches Played 29 28
Wins 7 6
Draws 11 6
Losses 11 16
Goals Scored 0.9 0.93
Goals Conceded 1 2.07
Expected Goals (xG) 1.31 1.19
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Aug 12, 2026 Russian Cup
Kaluga vs Iskra Smolensk
5:0

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

Kaluga Compare

Top Goalscorer Bakharev G.
2 Goals
Assists Leader Pervakov N.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 1.01
Avg xA / game 0.66

Iskra Smolensk Compare

Avg xG / game 1.08
Avg xA / game 0.66

SokaPicks Momentum Index

Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)

Kaluga 20 / 100
Iskra Smolensk 68 / 100
How it's calculated: Weighted formula of recent form points (60%), goal margin trends (20%), home/away adjustments (10%), and squad impact availability ratings (10%).

Attack & Defence Capability Index

ATTACK DEFENCE POSSESSION DISCIPLINE
Kaluga Iskra Smolensk

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Iskra Smolensk Win (2)
Secondary Pick Under 2.5 Goals or BTTS No
Correct Score 0:1
BTTS Outcome No (NG)
Over/Under Pick Under 2.5

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Defensive concern: Iskra Smolensk conceded in 93% of 27 recent games.

These sides typically produce 5.00 goals when they meet.

Kaluga's goal record stands at 55% scoring rate across 29 recent games.

Solid form: Kaluga remains unbeaten in 2 of 5 recent matches.

Scoring Trends

Kaluga VS Iskra Smolensk
0.88 Goals Scored 1.25
1.13 Goals Conceded 1.75
75% Over 1.5 75%
25% Over 2.5 63%
0% Over 3.5 50%

Recent Form & Match History

Kaluga

(Home)
10 Oct
Kaluga
0 : 0
Mashuk
04 Oct
Rodina Moscow 2
3 : 0
Kaluga
27 Sept
Kaluga
1 : 2
Kirov
20 Sept
Sibir Novosibirsk
3 : 0
Kaluga
13 Sept
Kaluga
1 : 1
Dynamo Vladivostok
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Iskra Smolensk

(Away)
10 Oct
Iskra Smolensk
1 : 4
FC Murom
04 Oct
Luki-Energiya
2 : 1
Iskra Smolensk
26 Sept
Iskra Smolensk
3 : 1
Zvezda St Peterburg
20 Sept
Vladimir
0 : 1
Iskra Smolensk
12 Sept
Iskra Smolensk
:
FC Irkutsk
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Tournament Bracket & Draw

1/32-finals
Ilpar FC 1
Metallurg Asha 0
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Kirovets-Voskhozhdenie 0
FK Tosno 3
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Ural -
Kristall 2
Krasnoye Znamya 3
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Vladimir -
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SKA Khabarovsk -
Amkar -
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Bomik 1
Broke Boys 2
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Kirov -
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Kamaz -
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Mashuk -
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Torpedo Moscow -
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Anzhi 1
Izberbash 5
Angust Nazran -
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Maykop -
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Yenisey -
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Kursk -
Kristall MEZ Borisoglebsk 3
Salyut-Belgorod 0
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Ufa -
Chita 3
FC Irkutsk 0
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FC Chertanovo Moscow -
Temp Barnaul 3
KDV Tomsk 4
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Sibir Novosibirsk -
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Arsenal Tula -
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FK Pobeda -
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Alania Vladikavkaz -
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Ulyanovsk -
FC Murom -
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M. Lipetsk -
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FK Shumbrat Saransk -
2Drots 2
FC Oryol 0
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Veles Moscow -
FC 10 3
Kosmos 2
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Dynamo Petersburg -
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FK Tver -
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PFC Sochi -
Volna Nizhegorodskaya -
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Tyumen -
FK Izhevsk -
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Torpedo Miass -
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R. Volgograd -
SKA Rostov-on-Don 3
Penza 2
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Spartak Tambov -
Kvant Obninsk -
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Ryazan -
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S. Kostroma -
Irtysh Omsk -
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Saturn Ramenskoye -
Anri Vladivostok 1
Dynamo Barnaul 2
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Chelyabinsk -
1/16-finals
Ilpar FC 1
Saratov 3
Khimik 2
Nosta 3
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Leningradets -
Zvezda St Peterburg 1
Luki-Energiya 2
FK Tosno 0
Cherepovets 1
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Ural -
Krasnoye Znamya 2
D. Bryansk 0
Strogino Moscow 0
Vladimir 3
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SKA Khabarovsk -
Amkar 2
Pobeda Nizhniy Novgorod 0
Broke Boys 0
Kirov 2
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Kamaz -
Astrakhan 2
Mashuk 1
Nart Cherkessk 1
Dynamo Stavropol 2
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Torpedo Moscow -
FK Chayka Peschanokopskoye 0
Izberbash 3
Angust Nazran 0
Maykop 1
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Yenisey -
Kursk 2
Kristall MEZ Borisoglebsk 1
Kaluga 5
Iskra Smolensk 0
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Ufa -
Chita 0
FC Chertanovo Moscow 3
KDV Tomsk 3
Sibir Novosibirsk 2
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Arsenal Tula -
FC Volgar-Astrakhan 2
FK Pobeda 0
Spartak Nalchik 4
Alania Vladikavkaz 3
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Ulyanovsk -
FC Murom 1
M. Lipetsk 0
FK Shumbrat Saransk 1
2Drots 2
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Veles Moscow -
FC 10 1
Dynamo Petersburg 2
Dynamo Vologda 2
FK Tver 0
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PFC Sochi -
Volna Nizhegorodskaya 2
Tyumen 1
FK Izhevsk 1
Torpedo Miass 2
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R. Volgograd -
SKA Rostov-on-Don 1
Spartak Tambov 2
Kvant Obninsk 0
Ryazan 2
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S. Kostroma -
Irtysh Omsk 2
Saturn Ramenskoye 1
Dynamo Barnaul 1
Dynamo Vladivostok 0
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Chelyabinsk -
1/8-finals
Saratov 2
Nosta 1
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Leningradets -
Luki-Energiya 4
Cherepovets 1
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Ural -
Krasnoye Znamya 1
Vladimir 0
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SKA Khabarovsk -
Amkar 4
Kirov 5
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Kamaz -
Astrakhan 0
Dynamo Stavropol 1
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Pari Nizhny Novgorod -
Shinnik Yaroslavl -
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Torpedo Moscow -
Izberbash 1
Maykop 2
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Yenisey -
Kursk 1
Kaluga 2
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Ufa -
FC Chertanovo Moscow 4
KDV Tomsk 2
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Neftekhimik -
Tekstilshtik -
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Arsenal Tula -
FC Volgar-Astrakhan 3
Spartak Nalchik 0
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Ulyanovsk -
FC Murom 3
2Drots 0
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Veles Moscow -
Dynamo Petersburg 2
Dynamo Vologda 1
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PFC Sochi -
Volna Nizhegorodskaya 1
Torpedo Miass 0
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R. Volgograd -
Spartak Tambov 1
Ryazan 2
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S. Kostroma -
Irtysh Omsk 0
Dynamo Barnaul 5
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Chelyabinsk -
Quarter-finals
Saratov 1
Leningradets 2
Luki-Energiya 2
Ural 1
Krasnoye Znamya 0
SKA Khabarovsk 4
Kirov 1
Kamaz 0
Dynamo Stavropol 1
Pari Nizhny Novgorod 2
Shinnik Yaroslavl 2
Torpedo Moscow 0
Maykop 1
Yenisey 2
Kaluga 1
Ufa 0
FC Chertanovo Moscow 2
Neftekhimik 1
Tekstilshtik 1
Arsenal Tula 0
FC Volgar-Astrakhan 0
Ulyanovsk 1
FC Murom 1
Veles Moscow 0
Dynamo Petersburg 2
PFC Sochi 0
Volna Nizhegorodskaya 2
R. Volgograd 0
Ryazan 0
S. Kostroma 2
Dynamo Barnaul 0
Chelyabinsk 2
Semi-finals
Leningradets -
Luki-Energiya -
SKA Khabarovsk -
Kirov -
Pari Nizhny Novgorod -
Shinnik Yaroslavl -
Yenisey -
Kaluga -
FC Chertanovo Moscow -
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Ulyanovsk -
FC Murom -
Dynamo Petersburg -
Volna Nizhegorodskaya -
S. Kostroma -
Chelyabinsk -
Final
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