The Matchday 6 clash in the Fonbet Russian Cup 2025/26 between Rubin and Akhmat will take place on October 22 at the Ak Bars Arena in Kazan. Rubin vs. Akhmat: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Rubin
In the previous round, Rubin suffered a 0-1 home defeat to Zenit. Rashid Rakhimov's side has failed to score in four consecutive Russian Cup matches, earning just one point during this stretch. The team will not advance to the RPL Path, but Rubin will remain in third place even if they win, including penalties. Notably, Rubin has the worst scoring record in the group with just two goals.
- At least one opponent has failed to score in Rubin's last 16 Russian Cup matches.
- The team has not won in 5 of their last 7 home matches in this tournament (2 draws and 3 losses in regular time).
- Rubin has not conceded more than one goal in their last 12 home matches in the Russian Cup.
Predicted lineup for Rubin (4-5-1)
Artur Nigmatullin – Anderson Arroyo, Ilya Rozhkov, Igor Vujacic, Konstantin Nizhegorodov – Marat Apshatsev, Oleg Ivanov, Ruslan Bezrukov, Bogdan Yocic, Dardan Shabanhadjaj – Merlind Daku.
Defenders Denil Maldonado, Alexey Gritsaenko, Igor Vujacic, and midfielder Anton Shvets are injured.
Akhmat
In the previous round, Akhmat suffered a 0-1 home defeat to Orenburg. This marks the team's fifth loss in their last six Russian Cup matches (1 win), but it's worth noting that Akhmat has scored in four consecutive matches in this tournament. To continue their quest for the trophy, Stanislav Cherchesov's side needs to defeat their next opponent. However, Akhmat has lost 6 of their last 7 away matches against Rubin in the RPL.
- The team has conceded exactly 1 or 2 goals in 7 of their last 8 matches in the Russian Cup.
- Akhmat has lost 6 of their last 8 away matches in this tournament (2 wins).
- The club has scored in 5 of their last 7 away matches in the Russian Cup.
Predicted lineup for Akhmat (4-5-1)
Vadim Ulyanov – Nader Ghandri, Darko Todorovic, Rizvan Utsiev, Mehdi Zare – Ismael Silva, Brian Mansilla, Lechi Sadulaev, Turpal-Ali Iishev, Rifat Zhemaletdinov – Mohamed Konate.
Referee
Sergey Cheban (Russia)
Matches – 5 (Russian Cup, 2024/25 - 2025/26);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 15;
Average yellow cards per match – 3;
Red cards shown – 1;
Average fouls per match – 27;
Penalties – 80%.
Rubin vs. Akhmat: Match Prediction
Akhmat's only victory in the current Russian Cup campaign came against Rubin. However, replicating that success away from home seems unlikely. Akhmat has lost 5 of their last 6 away matches in the Russian Cup. Overall, the team has struggled on the road, winning just one of their last 16 official away games (5 draws, 10 losses). Akhmat has not won in Kazan since 2017.
Rashid Rakhimov's side is going through a challenging period, but Rubin remains a formidable force at home. The team has not lost in 15 of their last 17 home matches in the RPL and Russian Cup (12 wins, 3 draws). During this stretch, Rubin has scored more than 2 goals in only two matches. Their success is largely due to a solid defense, rarely allowing opponents to score more than once. Akhmat, despite scoring consistently, usually manages just one goal.
My prediction: Rubin not to lose and Total under 3.5 goals
