The second stage of the Fonbet Russian Cup 2024/25 quarter-final between Krasnodar and Akhmat will take place on March 11 at the Krasnodar Stadium. Krasnodar vs. Akhmat: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Krasnodar
Murad Musayev's side overcame Tyumen in the first stage of the quarter-finals only in a penalty shootout, despite leading by three goals during the match (3-3, pens 4-2). Krasnodar has failed to secure a victory in 90 minutes in their last four Russian Cup matches (1 draw, 3 losses). Additionally, during this period, the team has not conceded less than two goals per game. Notably, Krasnodar has scored only seven goals in the current tournament, the lowest among the remaining teams.
- The team has not lost in regular time in 13 of their last 15 home matches in the Russian Cup (8 wins, 5 draws).
- The club has scored exactly once in 90 minutes in 6 of their last 7 home games in this tournament.
- Krasnodar has not conceded more than one goal in regular time in 7 of their last 9 home matches in the national cup.
Predicted lineup for Krasnodar (4-2-3-1)
Stanislav Agkatsev – Giovanni Gonzalez, Diego Enrique Costa, Kaio, Lucas Olaza – Kevin Lenini, Nikita Krivtsov – Joao Bachi, Alexander Chernikov, Victor Sa – John Cordoba.
Defender Vitor Tormena and midfielder Eduard Spertsyan are out due to injuries.
Akhmat
Sergey Tashuev's team found themselves in this bracket of the Russian Cup after being eliminated from the RPL Path in the quarter-finals by Zenit over two legs (0-3 and 1-2). Akhmat is currently on a three-match losing streak in this tournament, having also lost to CSKA in the group stage (0-1). Notably, the Grozny side has lost in regular time five times in the current national cup, the most among the remaining teams.
- The club has lost in regular time in 8 of their last 12 away matches in the national cup.
- At least three goals were scored in 90 minutes in 5 of the team's last 7 away games in this tournament.
- The Grozny side has not conceded more than one goal in regular time in 5 of their last 7 away matches in the Russian Cup.
Predicted lineup for Akhmat (4-4-2)
Giorgi Shelia – Darko Todorovic, Nader Ghandri, Turpal-Ali Ibyshev, Arsen Adamov – Ismael Silva, Daniil Zorin, Daniil Utkin, Maxim Samorodov – Amin Talal, Georgy Melkadze.
Referee
Sergey Cheban (Russia)
Matches – 6 (Russian Cup, 2023/24 - 2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 20;
Average yellow cards per match – 3.3;
Red cards shown – 2;
Average fouls per match – 20;
Penalties – 0%.
Match Prediction: Krasnodar vs. Akhmat
At home in cup matches, Krasnodar aims to achieve maximum results with minimal effort. The team does not strive to score as many goals as possible and often settles for one goal – as was the case in 6 of their last 7 home matches in the Russian Cup. Meanwhile, Krasnodar does not offer many opportunities to opponents and has not conceded more than one goal in 7 of their last 9 home matches in this tournament.
Akhmat's away performance in cup ties is inconsistent, often failing to achieve the desired result. The team struggles in attack: in half of their last ten away matches in the national cup, the Grozny side left the field without scoring. However, in 4 of their last 5 away games in this tournament, the club has not conceded more than one goal.
I do not expect high scoring from the teams in this match, so my prediction: Total under 3
