Russian Premier League Betting Picks at OLBG Explained
When wagering on the Russian Premier League it is a good idea to take note of the overall confidence percentage rating we have listed for each pick.
At OLBG we look at all the win selections for each 1X2 outcome and if a team has a high confidence rating this suggests that the team in question may be a good value wager.
All the leagues covered on OLBG will offer a selection of the available markets on each game such as over and under goals, home and away win or draw, first goalscorer, and correct score.
If you click on any of the Russian Premier League games above you will be able to see the full range of picks available and also the details of the profitability of each of the tipsters.
You will also be able to see each tipster’s consistency for tipping winners and read their pick comments which will indicate clear reasons as to why each tipster is making their selections.
For all the latest news and information, including fixtures and results why not consult the official website of the Russian Premier League which can be translated into English by clicking on the Union Jack flag in the top right-hand corner of the home page.
Russia Premier League Statistics
To help with your Russia Premier League picks and wagers the following 5-year Russia Premier League statistics may come in handy.
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2018-19 | 2019-20 | 2020-21 | 2021-22 | 2022-23 |
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| Home Wins | 103 (43%) | 85 (36%) | 115 (48%) | 104 (43%) | 113 (47%) |
| Draws | 70 (29%) | 65 (28%) | 50 (21%) | 59 (25%) | 54 (23%) |
| Away Wins | 67 (28%) | 86 (36%) | 73 (31%) | 77 (32%) | 72 (30%) |
| BTTS (Yes) | 108 (45%) | 119 (50%) | 111 (47%) | 138 (58%) | 136 (57%) |
| Over 2.5 Goals | 98 (41%) | 106 (45%) | 111 (47%) | 122 (51%) | 147 (62%) |
| Goals Per Game | 2.26 | 2.42 | 2.65 | 2.66 | 3.04 |
Correct Scores
The top 5 most occurring Correct Scores over the past five seasons:
- 1-1 = 142 (12% or 7/1)
- 1-0 = 121 (10% or 9/1)
- 2-1 = 106 (9% or 10/1)
- 0-1 = 100 (8% or 11/1)
- 0-0 = 100 (8% or 11/1)
Russian Premier League Format, Betting and Past Winners
The Russian Premier League is made up of sixteen teams and the league format is for all teams to play each other twice, once at home and once away. The two teams that finish first and second in the league are automatically qualified for the UEFA Champions League.
The team that finishes third in the league receives entry into the third qualifying round of the Champions League. The teams that finish fourth and fifth receive an entry into different stages of the qualifying rounds of the Europa League.
The teams that finish fifteenth and sixteenth in the Russian Premier League are automatically relegated to Russia’s second league, the Soccer National League.
Teams that finish in the thirteenth and fourteenth spots go into a relegations play-off against the teams that finished fourth and third respectively in the Soccer National League. In each case, the games are played over two legs, home and away.
Here are the last ten winners of the Russian Premier League:
| Season | Champions | Runners-up |
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| 2022–23 | Zenit Saint Petersburg | CSKA Moscow |
| 2021–22 | Zenit Saint Petersburg | Sochi |
| 2020–21 | Zenit Saint Petersburg | Spartak Moscow |
| 2019–20 | Zenit Saint Petersburg | Lokomotiv Moscow |
| 2018–19 | Zenit Saint Petersburg | Lokomotiv Moscow |
| 2017–18 | Lokomotiv Moscow | CSKA Moscow |
| 2016–17 | Spartak Moscow | CSKA Moscow |
| 2015–16 | CSKA Moscow | Rostov |
| 2014–15 | Zenit Saint Petersburg | CSKA Moscow |
| 2013–14 | CSKA Moscow | Zenit Saint Petersburg |
