The Matchday 5 clash of the FONBET Russian Cup 2025/26 between Baltika and Akron will take place on October 1 at the Rostech Arena in Kaliningrad. Baltika vs. Akron: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Baltika
In the previous round, the Kaliningrad side overcame CSKA (1-1, 10-9 on penalties). However, the team has been unable to secure a win in regular time for five consecutive Russian Cup matches (1 draw, 4 losses). With two points gained, Andrey Talalaev's men have kept their playoff hopes alive, but only in the Regional Path, as they can no longer catch up with CSKA. Only a victory over the Togliatti team in 90 minutes will allow Baltika to compete for such an opportunity.
- No more than two goals have been scored in 5 of Baltika's last 7 national Cup games.
- The club has not won in regular time in 5 of their last 6 home matches in this tournament (1 draw, 4 losses).
- In 8 of their last 10 home matches in the Russian Cup, Baltika has not scored more than once.
Predicted lineup for Baltika (3-4-3)
Ivan Kukushkin – Amar Mohhamad, Kirill Obonin, Diego Luna – Eldar Civich, Ayman Murid, Ivan Belikov, Yuri Kovalev – Stefan Kovach, Tenton Yenne, Chinonso Nnamdi.
Midfielder Andrey Mendel is injured. Defender Diego Luna is suspended.
Akron
Due to the schedule, the Togliatti team played two consecutive matches against Lokomotiv in the national Cup and lost both (0-2, 1-3). In their last 8 matches in this tournament, the team has only two victories in regular time (1 draw, 5 losses). However, in only two games during this period did Zaur Tedeev's men fail to score. In Group D standings, Akron is in 3rd place, and one point will be enough for them to at least participate in the Regional Path playoffs.
- The team has not scored more than one goal in 6 of their last 8 Russian Cup games.
- Akron has a 6-match uncompromising series away in this tournament (3 wins, 3 losses).
- Akron has not conceded more than two goals in 9 of their last 11 away matches in the national Cup.
Predicted lineup for Akron (4-3-3)
Alexander Vasyutin – Denis Popenkov, Ilya Agapov, Konstantin Savichev, Tamerlan Kuzmenko – Khetag Khosonov, Maxim Kuzmin, Nikita Bazilevsky – Soltmurad Bakaev, Arseny Dmitriev, Edgar Sevikyan.
Referee
Maxim Perezva (Russia)
Matches – 5 (Russian Cup, 2023/24 - 2025/26);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 13;
Average yellow cards per match – 2.6;
Red cards shown – 1;
Average fouls per match – 24;
Penalties – 20%.
Match Prediction: Baltika vs. Akron
Kaliningrad has slim chances of continuing in the Russian Cup, but I am confident the team will fight for them. Especially after their first defeat in the current championship, Andrey Talalaev is highly motivating his players. This season, Baltika has only lost at home to CSKA (1 win, 3 draws). It is important to note that in their last 5 official matches, the club has conceded only two goals.
In the first round, the Togliatti team managed to defeat Kaliningrad. At home, Akron still picks up points, but away, Zaur Tedeev's men have not won in 8 of their last 9 matches in the RPL and Russian Cup (2 draws, 6 losses in regular time). Moreover, in 7 matches during this period, the club has not scored more than one goal. With such scoring, it will be challenging for the visitors to find ways past Baltika's well-playing defense.
My prediction: Baltika will not lose and Total under 3.5 goals
