The Matchday 28 clash in the Russian Premier League between Akron and Akhmat will take place on May 11 at the Solidarity Samara Arena. Akron vs. Akhmat: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Akron
In the previous round, Zaur Tedeev's side defeated Dynamo Makhachkala at home (1-0). Akron has lost only once in their last four league matches (2 wins, 1 draw). Additionally, the team has scored in 10 of their last 11 RPL fixtures. Tolyatti's side sits in ninth place in the standings with 32 points. Notably, a draw would secure Akron's place in the Premier League for next season.
- At least three goals have been scored in 8 of the last 12 home matches in the RPL.
- Tolyatti's side scored exactly one or two goals in their last seven home league games.
- The team found the back of the net in the second half in 6 of their last 7 home Premier League matches.
Predicted lineup for Akron (4-5-1)
Alexander Vasyutin – Dmitry Pestryakov, Rodrigo Escoval, Konstantin Savichev, Ionuts Nedelcearu – Maxim Kuzmin, Saltmurad Bakaev, Alexa Djurashovic, Ifet Djakovac, Benshimol – Artem Dzyuba.
Defender Konstantin Savichev will not play due to an accumulation of yellow cards.
Akhmat
Sergey Tashuev's side drew with CSKA at home in the last round (1-1). As a result, Akhmat has picked up points in 9 of their last 11 league matches (3 wins, 6 draws). Additionally, the team has conceded more than one goal only once during this period. The club is in 13th place in the standings with 24 points, and a victory over Akron would ensure they avoid direct relegation to the First League. Notably, the Grozny side has earned just eight points away from home this RPL season, ahead of only two teams in this regard.
- The club has not won in their last six away matches in the RPL (3 draws, 3 losses).
- The team conceded exactly one or two goals in 6 of their last 8 away league matches.
- Both teams scored in 5 of Akhmat's last 7 away Premier League matches.
Predicted lineup for Akhmat (4-4-2)
Giorgi Shelia – Miroslav Bogosavac, Alexander Zhirov, Turpal-Ali Ibishev, Arsen Adamov – Vladislav Kamilov, Lechi Sadulaev, Ismael Silva, Amin Talal – Maxim Samorodov, Georgy Melkadze.
Referee
Ivan Abrosimov (Russia)
Matches – 9 (RPL, 2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 33;
Average yellow cards per match – 3.7;
Red cards shown – 0;
Average fouls per match – 25;
Penalties – 11%.
Match Prediction: Akron vs. Akhmat
Tolyatti's side has been effective in attack this Premier League season, feeling even more confident at home. In 13 home matches this season, Akron failed to score only twice – against Zenit and Dynamo Moscow. Moreover, they scored at least twice in six home games. However, in eight home RPL matches, the club conceded at least two goals.
Akhmat, though not highly prolific, tries to spend as much time as possible in attack, even away. In their last seven away league matches, the club failed to score only twice, and they breached Rostov's defense three times. Meanwhile, Akhmat conceded in 10 of their last 11 away Premier League matches, including at least two goals in six games.
I expect a goal exchange in this encounter, and my prediction: Both teams to score – yes
* The starting lineup for each team reflects their lineup in their last match in this tournament.
