The Matchday 29 clash in the Russian Premier League between Akhmat and Dynamo Makhachkala will take place on May 18 at the Akhmat Arena in Grozny. Akhmat vs. Dynamo Makhachkala: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Akhmat
Sergey Tashuev's side suffered a 2-3 away defeat to Akron in the previous round. As a result, Akhmat extended their winless streak in the league to four matches (1 draw, 3 losses). Notably, this was only the second time in their last 12 RPL matches that the club conceded more than one goal. In the standings, the Grozny team has dropped to 14th place with 24 points. It's worth mentioning that the team needs just one point to avoid direct relegation.
- The club has not lost in their last six home matches in the RPL (3 wins, 3 draws).
- The team scored exactly one or two goals in 6 of their last 7 home Premier League matches.
- Both teams scored in 7 of Akhmat's last 10 home league matches.
Predicted lineup for Akhmat (4-4-2)
Giorgi Shelia – Miroslav Bogosavac, Alexander Zhirov, Turpal-Ali Ibisev, Arsen Adamov – Vladislav Kamilov, Lechi Sadulaev, Ismael Silva, Amin Talal – Maxim Samorodov, Georgy Melkadze.
Midfielder Daniil Utkin will not play due to injury.
Dynamo Makhachkala
In the last round, Hasanbi Bidzhiev's side was defeated by Zenit at home (0-1). This loss marked Dynamo's fourth consecutive defeat in the league, the longest such streak for the club this season. Additionally, the team failed to score in two consecutive matches for the fourth time in the current RPL season. The Makhachkala side is in 11th place in the standings with 27 points and will not be relegated directly to the First League under any circumstances. Notably, Dynamo has conceded only 18 goals away in the current championship, ranking better than only four clubs.
- The team has not won in 8 of their last 9 away Premier League matches (3 draws, 5 losses).
- The club has not scored more than one goal in 13 of their last 14 away RPL matches.
- The Makhachkala side did not score in the second half in 13 of their last 14 away RPL matches.
Predicted lineup for Dynamo Makhachkala (3-4-3)
Timur Magomedov – Mutalip Alibekov, Valentin Paltsev, Jemal Tabidze – Mohamed Azzi, Nikita Glushkov, Ussem Mrezig, Temirkan Sundukov – Mohammadjavad Hosseinnejad, Egash Kasintura, Gamid Agalarov.
Defenders Yan Djapo and Alexander Sandrachuk will miss the game due to injuries.
Referee
Yan Bobrovsky (Russia)
Matches – 8 (RPL, 2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 37;
Average yellow cards per match – 4.6;
Red cards shown – 3;
Average fouls per match – 29;
Penalties – 38%.
Match Prediction for Akhmat vs. Dynamo Makhachkala
Grozny has been successful at home recently, causing problems for opponents of any level. In their last six home league matches, Akhmat has not lost, securing three wins and three draws. They only failed to achieve maximum results against teams in the top five of the standings: Dynamo Moscow, Spartak, and CSKA.
Meanwhile, the Makhachkala side is in poor form, and away matches have been particularly challenging. In their last seven away Premier League matches, Hasanbi Bidzhiev's side suffered five defeats, including losses to Orenburg and Akron, who are in the lower half of the standings. Additionally, Dynamo players failed to score in four matches during this period.
I believe the hosts will overcome the opposition and take three points. My prediction: Akhmat to win
* The starting lineup for each team is based on their previous match in this tournament.
