The Matchday 24 clash in the Russian Premier League between Akhmat and Rostov will take place on April 12 at the Akhmat Arena in Grozny. Akhmat vs. Rostov: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Akhmat
Sergey Tashuev's side played out a goalless draw away to Fakel in their last match. As a result, Akhmat extended their unbeaten run in the league to seven matches (2 wins, 5 draws). This is the club's longest unbeaten streak in the Premier League since the 2016/17 season. In the standings, the Grozny team is in 13th place, with a gap of just three points from the safety of 12th position.
- The club has not won 11 of their last 13 home matches in the Premier League (6 draws, 5 losses).
- The team has not scored more than once in 7 of their last 9 home league games.
- No more than two goals have been scored in 6 of Akhmat's last 9 home matches in the league.
Predicted lineup for Akhmat (4-4-2)
Giorgi Shelia – Darko Todorovic, Nader Ghandri, Turpal-Ali Ibishev, Arsen Adamov – Ismael Silva, Lechi Sadulaev, Vladislav Kamilov, Maxim Samorodov – Amin Talal, Georgy Melkadze.
Midfielder Ismael Silva is suspended due to yellow card accumulation.
Rostov
In their last match, Jonatan Alba's side suffered a 0-3 defeat at home to Spartak. As a result, Rostov has lost twice in their last three league matches, despite previously enjoying a seven-match unbeaten run (5 wins, 2 draws). Additionally, this was the fifth time this season that Rostov has conceded at least three goals in a match. In the standings, Rostov remains in 7th place with 33 points.
- The team is unbeaten in their last five away matches in the Premier League (3 wins, 2 draws).
- Both teams have scored in each of Rostov's last five away league matches.
- At least three goals have been scored in 9 of Rostov's last 12 away league matches.
Predicted lineup for Rostov (4-3-3)
Rustam Yatimov – Daniil Shantaley, Maksim Osipenko, Viktor Melokhin, Ilya Vakhania – Konstantin Kuchaev, Ivan Komarov, Aleksei Sutormin – Mohammad Mohebi, Ronaldo, Nikolay Komlichenko.
Defender Viktor Melokhin will miss the game due to yellow card accumulation, and midfielder Aleksei Sutormin is suspended for two matches.
Referee
Yan Bobrovsky (Russia)
Matches – 6 (Premier League, 2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 36;
Average yellow cards per match – 4.7;
Red cards shown – 3;
Average fouls per match – 29;
Penalties – 50%.
Akhmat vs. Rostov: Match Prediction
The Grozny team is in good form and will look to extend their successful run at home. Akhmat is expected to play openly, as they usually do on their home turf. They score regularly, having failed to find the net in only four of their last 16 home matches in the Premier League. However, they often make mistakes in their own penalty area, failing to keep a clean sheet in 11 of their last 14 home league matches.
Rostov prefers to play an attacking style and often scores even in away games. In their last 12 away matches in the Premier League, they have only failed to score against teams in the top three of the standings. However, their defense is not flawless, as Rostov has not kept a clean sheet in their last 13 away league matches, conceding at least two goals in seven of those games.
I expect both teams to be effective in attack. My prediction: Both teams to score – yes
