The Matchday 2 clash in the FONBET Russian Cup 2025/26 between Orenburg and Akhmat will take place on August 13 at the Gazovik Stadium. Orenburg vs. Akhmat: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Orenburg
Orenburg began the tournament with a defeat against Rubin (0-2). The team has lost 7 of their last 8 games in the Russian Cup (1 win), conceding at least two goals in five of those matches. However, their three-match scoring streak in the national Cup was snapped against Kazan. In Group A, Orenburg is at the bottom.
- The team conceded first in 6 of their last 8 games in the national Cup.
- At home, Orenburg scored exactly 1 or 2 goals in 5 of their last 7 matches in this tournament.
- No more than two goals were scored in 5 of Orenburg's last 7 home matches in the Russian Cup.
Predicted lineup for Orenburg (3-5-2)
Nikolay Sysuyev – Danila Khotulev, Maxim Syshchenko, Nikolay Koserik – Alexander Lomakin, Alexey Baranovsky, Yevgeny Bolotov, Stanislav Poroikov, Stepan Oganesyan – Gedeon Guzina, Said Sakharhizan.
Akhmat
In the first round, Akhmat lost at home to Zenit (1-2), suffering their fifth defeat in their last six Russian Cup games. It should be noted that the team conceded even in the match they won. Akhmat has scored in four consecutive matches in this tournament. In Group A, the club is in third place, ahead of Orenburg due to a better goal difference.
- Akhmat has conceded in 8 consecutive away matches in the national Cup.
- The team has not drawn in their last 14 away matches in this tournament (5 wins, 9 losses).
- Akhmat has scored against the upcoming opponent in 14 of their last 16 official meetings.
Predicted lineup for Akhmat (4-5-1)
Giorgi Shelia – Turpal-Ali Ibishaev, Darko Todorovic, Maxim Sidorov, Mehdi Zare – Egash Kasintura, Amin Talal, Maxim Samorodov, Manuel Kelianu, Abakar Gadzhiev – Georgy Melkadze.
Referee
Vasily Kazartsev (Russia)
Matches – 6 (Russian Cup, 2022/23 - 2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 28;
Average yellow cards per match – 4.7;
Red cards shown – 2;
Average fouls per match – 17;
Penalties – 17%.
Orenburg vs. Akhmat: Match Prediction
A change of head coach has revitalized Akhmat, as they defeated Zenit (1-0) in the last round of the RPL. Most importantly, Stanislav Cherchesov's side managed to contain the St. Petersburg attack, with their xG not even reaching one goal. I believe the new coach wants to focus on improving the team's defense. Therefore, in the match against Orenburg, we can expect Akhmat to display reliable defensive actions. Akhmat has not conceded more than one goal in 5 of their last 6 away matches in the Russian Cup.
Orenburg has scored only three goals in 5 official matches this season. Vladimir Slishkovich's side capitalizes on their few chances but is unlikely to be consistent in this aspect. Additionally, the club has not scored more than once in 4 of their last 5 Russian Cup matches.
Furthermore, no more than two goals have been scored in the last 4 official head-to-head meetings, which is another factor supporting the prediction: Total under 2.5
