The Matchday 24 clash in the Russian Premier League between Akron and Fakel will take place on April 13 at the Solidarity Samara Arena. Akron vs. Fakel: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Akron
Zaur Tedeev's side failed to secure points in their recent away match against Krasnodar (0-1). As a result, Akron lost three consecutive matches for the first time in this championship. Additionally, the team ended their scoring streak in the RPL, which had lasted six matches. In the standings, the Togliatti club maintained their position with 25 points and ninth place. Notably, in terms of goals conceded this season (42), the club is only behind Orenburg (43).
- The club has not won in 7 of their last 10 home matches in the Premier League (1 draw, 6 losses).
- At least three goals have been scored in 7 of the last 9 home matches in the championship.
- Akron has conceded at least two goals in 7 of their last 10 home matches in the RPL.
Predicted lineup for Akron (4-5-1)
Sergey Volkov – Roberto Fernandez, Ionut Nedelcearu, Joao Escoval, Vyacheslav Bardyabakhin – Dmitry Pestryakov, Vladimir Moskvichev, Saltmurad Bakaev, Aleksa Djurashovic, Ifet Djakovac – Artem Dzyuba.
Forward Gilson Benchimol will not play due to injury.
Fakel
In the last round, Igor Shalimov's side shared points with Akhmat at home (0-0). This result allowed Fakel to end a five-match losing streak. However, the team failed to score again, marking their seventh consecutive goalless match in the Premier League – a club record. Voronezh has 15 points and remains in the penultimate place in the standings. Fakel's low scoring is notable, as they have scored the fewest goals in this championship (11 goals).
- The club has not won in 15 of their last 16 away matches in the Premier League (3 draws, 12 losses).
- The team has conceded at least twice in 9 of the last 13 away matches in the championship.
- Voronezh has not scored in 5 of their last 6 away matches in the RPL.
Predicted lineup for Fakel (5-3-2)
Vitaly Gudiev – Mohamed Brahimi, Sergey Bozhin, Max Dziov, Ryan Senhadji, Ilnur Alshin – Irakli Kvekveskiri, Alexander Lomovitsky, Vyacheslav Yakimov – Vladimir Ilyin, Alexey Kashtanov.
Referee
Vasily Kazartsev (Russia)
Matches – 9 (RPL, 2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 43;
Average yellow cards per match – 4.8;
Red cards shown – 1;
Average fouls per match – 26;
Penalties – 11%.
Match Prediction: Akron vs. Fakel
Togliatti often plays entertaining football, which is appealing to fans. At home, Akron spends a lot of time on the attack and regularly scores: in their last nine home Premier League matches, Zaur Tedeev's side failed to score only against Zenit, netting 14 goals in this period.
Fakel, on the other hand, typically plays defensively, but on the road, the club rarely manages to neutralize the opponents' attacks. Voronezh often struggles under pressure and concedes: in 9 of the last 13 away matches in the championship, the club allowed their opponents to score at least two goals. Their last away match ended in a crushing defeat to Krasnodar (0-5).
I believe the hosts will be able to break Fakel's defense at least twice. My prediction: Akron Individual Total Over 1.5
