The Matchday 27 clash in the Russian Premier League between Akhmat and CSKA will take place on May 4 at the Akhmat Arena in Grozny. Akhmat vs. CSKA: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Akhmat
Sergey Tashuev's side suffered a 0-1 defeat away to Pari NN in the previous round. This marks their second consecutive loss in the league following an eight-match unbeaten streak (3 wins, 5 draws). Additionally, the team has failed to score more than one goal in six of their last seven RPL matches. In the standings, Grozny has accumulated 23 points and currently sits in 14th place.
- The club has not lost in their last five home matches in the RPL (3 wins, 2 draws).
- The team has scored exactly one or two goals in 7 of their last 9 home league matches.
- Both teams have scored in 6 of Akhmat's last 9 home league games.
Predicted lineup for Akhmat (4-4-2)
Giorgi Shelia – Miroslav Bogosavac, Nader Ghandri, Turpal-Ali Ibyshev, Arsen Adamov – Vladislav Kamilov, Lechi Sadulaev, Ismael Silva, Daniil Zorin – Bernard Berisha, Georgy Melkadze.
CSKA
In the previous round, Marko Nikolic's side defeated Spartak 2-1 away. As a result, CSKA extended their unbeaten run in the league to ten matches (7 wins, 3 draws). However, they have kept only one clean sheet in their last four Premier League games. The team still has a chance at the title, sitting in third place with 51 points, seven points behind leaders Krasnodar. Notably, CSKA has conceded only 18 goals this season, second only to Zenit (17).
- The team has not lost in their last ten away matches in the Premier League (8 wins, 2 draws).
- The club has scored exactly one or two goals in 10 of their last 11 away league matches.
- Exactly two or three goals have been scored in 9 of CSKA's last 12 away RPL games.
Predicted lineup for CSKA (4-3-3)
Igor Akinfeev – Milan Gajic, Moises Barbosa, Willian Rocha, Dzhamaulutdin Abdulkadyrov – Miralem Pjanic, Abbos Faizullaev, Matvey Kislyak – Ivan Oblyakov, Sekou Koita, Saul Guarirapa.
Defender Milan Gajic and Moises Barbosa, as well as midfielder Miralem Pjanic, will miss the match due to suspension.
Referee
Artem Chistyakov (Russia)
Matches – 14 (RPL, 2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 51;
Average yellow cards per match – 4.4;
Red cards shown – 4;
Average fouls per match – 28;
Penalties – 50%.
Match Prediction: Akhmat vs. CSKA
Both teams have found good form and are capable of delivering entertaining and productive football. Grozny does not typically sit back at home, preferring to play actively in attack, which allows Akhmat to score regularly. In their last 17 home RPL matches, the team has failed to score in only four instances. However, this style of play does not enhance their defensive reliability: Grozny has conceded in 12 of their last 15 home league games.
CSKA may not boast very high scoring figures, but they rarely fail to score even on the road. In their last 12 away Premier League matches, the team has only failed to breach the defense of Zenit, and in seven of those games, they scored at least two goals. Furthermore, in their last two visits to Akhmat, the Moscow side scored three goals each time.
I expect an exciting attacking display from both teams and anticipate a goal exchange. My prediction: Both teams to score – yes
