Ural Sverdlovsk Oblast - FK Rostov predictions and free betting tips [17/04/2024]

An exhilarating encounter between Ural and Rostov is slated to occur today, as part of the Russian Cup semi-finals in the Path of Regions.

Ural's current form

Ural is experiencing an inconsistent this season under the management of Viktor Goncharenko, struggling to find stability in play. The team has shown signs of improvement recently, despite the ongoing crisis. This was particularly noticeable after the winter break, when Ural lost to Akhmat and Zenit with scores of 0:1 and 1:4 respectively. However, subsequent matches have shown varied results: a draw against Spartak (0:0), a loss to Krylya Sovetov (1:2), and a victory over Dynamo (2:1), propelling them to 13th place in the RPL table.
In the current Russian Cup campaign, Ural also demonstrates fluctuating results. After finishing third in the group stage and failing to overcome competition from Lokomotiv and Rostov, they managed to secure victories over Rodina (2:1) and Lokomotiv (1:0) at the 1/16 and 1/8 finals stages. In the latest Cup match against Lokomotiv, Ural made it to the semi-finals of Path of Regions thanks to a Emerson goal at the 7th minute.

In the last 5 matches across all tournaments, Ural lost only once, won three times and drew once, scoring 5 goals while conceding 4. These results suggest a slight improvement in the team's performance as they continue to fight for their survival in the RPL and aim for success in the Russian Cup.

Rostov's current form

Rostov significantly improved their performance in the Russian Premier League (RPL) and the Russian Cup after the winter break. Much of this increased interest in watching the team that is managed by Valery Karpin is largely because of the coach himself. In their last five RPL tours, Rostov won victories over Krylya Sovetov (2:0), Krasnodar (2:1), Dynamo (4:1), and Fakel (1:0), scoring 9 goals while only conceding 3. This successful streak helped the team climb to the 8th position in the league table.

In the Russian Cup, after finishing the group stage in the second position, Rostov made it to the 1/4 finals of the RPL Path, losing to CSKA with an aggregate score of 1:3 in two matches, after which they switched to the Regional Path. Here, the team showed tenacity, defeating Khimki in penalties (7:6) following a goalless draw in regular time. Later in March, Valery Karpin was named the best coach of the month in the RPL, underlining his team's recent successes.

Rostov showcases an aggressive and attack-oriented style of play this spring, creating numerous dangerous opportunities and jostling for high spots in the RPL. Karpin actively employs transfer acquisitions, especially Ronaldo, who scored crucial goals in the last two matches.

Head-to-Head

In the recent head-to-head encounters between Rostov and Ural, both teams have 2 victories each. On November 2, 2023, in the Russian Cup, Rostov won with a score of 2:1. In the RPL on September 29, the teams drew 2:2. On August 8, Ural won with a score of 1:0, and on April 23, in the RPL, Rostov confidently won 3:1. On February 27, in the Russian Cup, Ural also won with a score of 2:1.

Match prediction: Ural - Rostov

Rostov looks more interesting at this point in the season and after a disappointment in the RPL, the team management clearly desires to make it to the Cup final. I am placing my bet on a handicap2 (0)