The Matchday 5 clash in the Russian Premier League between Akhmat and Krylia Sovetov will take place on August 16 at the Akhmat Arena in Grozny. Akhmat vs. Krylia Sovetov: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Akhmat
The return of Stanislav Cherchesov to Akhmat helped the Grozny team defeat Zenit at home for the first time in almost nine years (1-0). This victory also ended a nine-match winless streak in the league (2 draws, 7 losses). Previously, the club had conceded in 10 consecutive Premier League matches. Akhmat currently holds 12th place in the standings, and with only two goals scored, they are among the three lowest-scoring teams in the league.
- In their last six RPL matches, the Grozny team has not scored more than once.
- At home, the club has avoided defeat in 8 of their last 9 league matches (4 wins, 4 draws).
- No more than two goals have been scored in 5 of their last 6 home games in this tournament.
Predicted lineup for Akhmat (4-5-1)
Giorgi Shelia – Usman N'Dong, Maksim Sidorov, Miroslav Bogosavac, Nader Ghandri – Egas Cacintura, Lechi Sadulaev, Ismael Silva, Manuel Kelianu, Maxim Samorodov – Mohamed Konate.
Forward Brian Mansilla is injured.
Krylia Sovetov
In the last round, the Samara team played to a 1-1 draw at home against Baltika. Their unbeaten streak in the league has reached five matches (2 wins, 3 draws), although during this stretch, Krylia Sovetov has kept a clean sheet only once. Moreover, the club has conceded in 7 of their last 8 RPL matches. Magomed Adiev's side currently occupies the 4th spot in the standings.
- Both teams scored in 6 of the last 8 Premier League matches involving the Samara side.
- Away from home, the team has not won in 7 of their last 9 league matches (4 draws, 3 losses).
- Krylia Sovetov has not conceded more than one goal in 5 of their last 6 away games in this tournament.
Predicted lineup for Krylia Sovetov (3-4-3)
Sergey Pesyakov – Dominic Oroz, Alexander Soldatenkov, Sergey Bozhin – Kirill Pechenin, Mihailo Banjac, Nikolay Rasskazov, Ivan Aleinikov – Vadim Rakov, Amar Rahmanovich, Vladislav Shitov.
Forward Vladimir Khubulov is injured. Midfielder Sergey Babkin is suspended.
Match Prediction for Akhmat vs. Krylia Sovetov
It was hard to imagine a more successful return for Stanislav Cherchesov as the head coach of the Grozny team. Akhmat managed to defeat a difficult opponent and "dry up" the attack of the St. Petersburg side, a feat that only three teams achieved in the previous tournament. At home, Akhmat has a strong defensive record, having conceded no more than one goal in 9 of their last 10 RPL matches.
Solid defensive play has been the foundation of good results for Akhmat at home. The club has not lost in 9 of their last 10 home league games (5 wins, 4 draws). Strong teams have dropped points at Akhmat Arena. Meanwhile, the Samara side has not impressed away from home, winning only twice in their last 9 RPL matches (4 draws, 3 losses).
Additionally, Akhmat has not lost to Krylia Sovetov in 11 of their last 14 head-to-head league encounters. This is another factor supporting the prediction: Akhmat will not lose and Total under 3.5 goals
