The Matchday 10 clash in the Russian Premier League between Akhmat and Akron will take place on September 27 at the Akhmat Arena in Grozny. Akhmat vs. Akron: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Akhmat
After defeating Pari NN (2-1) in the last round, the Grozny side extended their unbeaten run in the league to six matches (3 wins, 3 draws). However, the team has conceded in five consecutive RPL games. Moreover, Akhmat has failed to keep a clean sheet in 15 of their last 16 Premier League matches. Despite these results, Stanislav Cherchesov's team remains in the middle of the table, six points clear of the relegation zone. Notably, Akhmat averages only 1.5 yellow cards per match, a figure bettered only by Zenit (1.3).
- Both teams scored in 6 of Akhmat's last 8 league matches.
- The team has not lost in 10 of their last 11 home matches in the RPL (5 wins, 5 draws).
- In 5 of their last 6 home games in this tournament, the club has not scored more than one goal.
Predicted lineup for Akhmat (4-5-1)
Giorgi Shelia – Usman N'Dong, Maxim Sidorov, Miroslav Bogosavac, Nader Ghandri – Turpal-Ali Ibishev, Ismael Silva, Egas Kasinatura, Maxim Samorodov, Lechi Sadulaev – Georgy Melkadze.
Akron
In the last round, the team was close to ending a six-match winless streak in the league (2 draws, 4 losses), but against Rubin, the Togliatti side squandered a two-goal lead (2-2). Notably, Zaur Tedeev's team has conceded at least twice in five Premier League games. In the 2025/26 RPL season, Akron failed to score only against Baltika, and with 12 goals, they are the second-highest scoring team among the lower half of the table, where they sit 14th.
- The team scored in 15 of their last 16 Premier League matches.
- Akron has not won in 6 of their last 7 away league matches (2 draws, 4 losses).
- At least three goals were scored in 5 of Akron's last 6 away games in the RPL.
Predicted lineup for Akron (4-5-1)
Vitaly Gudiev – Roberto Fernandez, Ionut Nedelcearu, Rodrigo Escoval, Konstantin Savichev – Saltmurad Bakaev, Edgar Sevikyan, Konstantin Maradishvili, Stefan Loncar, Kristijan Bistrovic – Artem Dzyuba.
Injured players include midfielders Maxim Boldyrev and Alexa Djurasovic. Defender Marat Bokoev is suspended.
Referee
Evgeny Kukulyak (Russia)
Matches – 13 (RPL, 2024/25 - 2025/26);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 55;
Average yellow cards per match – 4.2;
Red cards shown – 2;
Average fouls per match – 25;
Penalties – 15%.
Akhmat vs. Akron: Match Prediction
It will be challenging for Togliatti to expect a positive outcome in the upcoming match. In their last 7 away RPL games, Zaur Tedeev's side has only managed to defeat Sochi, who are at the bottom of the table. However, the club regularly poses defensive challenges to opponents. Akron has scored in 6 consecutive away games in this tournament, and in the current championship, they have found the net in 8 of 9 matches, with only Lokomotiv scoring more frequently. Yet, even such attacking stats cannot compensate for frequent defensive lapses.
Surprisingly, the only team Grozny has managed to "shut out" this season is Zenit. Nonetheless, they have conceded against teams like Nizhny Novgorod and Makhachkala, who are among the league's lowest scorers. Stanislav Cherchesov's side scores consistently, if not prolifically, having found the net in 6 consecutive RPL matches. I am confident this streak will continue against Togliatti. However, keeping a clean sheet will be tough for the hosts.
My prediction: Both teams to score – yes
