Dmitri Kabutov

① Krasnodar are favored on the road with Rubin Kazan posing a test.

② Key midfield battles could decide the tempo and result.

③ Both sides should find the net with chances at both ends.

① Rubin Kazan's quality and away resilience make them favorites to take all three points.

② Dynamo Makhachkala will seek to disrupt with quick breaks but may concede late.

③ Past meetings hint at Rubin's ability to edge tight games; a 1-2 result is plausible.