The Matchday 3 clash of the FONBET Russian Cup 2025/26 between Akhmat and Rubin will take place on August 26 at the Akhmat Arena in Grozny. Akhmat vs. Rubin: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Akhmat
The Grozny side suffered two consecutive 1-2 defeats in the Russian Cup against Zenit and Orenburg. As a result, the club's losing streak in this tournament has reached seven matches. However, Akhmat managed to score in five of these encounters. Stanislav Cherchesov's men are at the bottom of Group A, having conceded the most goals in this group – four.
- Both teams scored in Akhmat's last five Russian Cup matches.
- At home, the team has failed to win in 5 of their last 7 Russian Cup matches (1 draw, 4 losses).
- Akhmat scored in 6 of their last 8 home games in this tournament.
Predicted lineup for Akhmat (4-5-1)
Vadim Ulyanov – Turpal-Ali Ibyshev, Darko Todorovic, Rizvan Utsiev, Mehdi Zare – Usman Ndong, Amin Talal, Maxim Samorodov, Ismael Silva, Abakar Gadzhiev – Mohamed Konate.
Rubin
Kazan has three points after two rounds. The team won their home match against Orenburg but lost 0-3 away to Zenit in the previous game. Rashid Rakhimov's side has only one win in their last five Russian Cup matches (1 draw, 3 losses). Moreover, Rubin failed to score in four of these games. The club occupies second place in Group A.
- Kazan has not conceded more than one goal in 5 of their last 7 Russian Cup matches.
- Away, the team has lost 10 of their last 12 matches in this tournament (2 wins).
- In 7 of their last 9 away Russian Cup games, Rubin failed to score.
Predicted lineup for Rubin (4-5-1)
Artur Nigmatullin – Alexey Gritsaenko, Konstantin Nizhegorodov, Dmitry Kabutov, Egor Teslenko – Alexander Zotov, Aleksandar Yurchich, Alexander Lomovitsky, Bogdan Yochich, Marat Apshatsev – Enri Mukba.
Match Prediction: Akhmat vs. Rubin
The opponents met in the first round of the current championship, with Kazan claiming a 2-0 victory. Since then, Grozny has changed their head coach, and the team has improved. After Stanislav Cherchesov's appointment, Akhmat has remained unbeaten in three RPL matches (2 wins, 1 draw) and lost in an away cup match. In the Russian Cup, they have a streak of seven defeats, but five of those were against the top three from the last Premier League season. However, Akhmat has not lost to Kazan at home in 10 of their last 13 league encounters (4 wins, 6 draws).
Rubin has a disastrous away record in the Russian Cup, losing 10 of their last 12 matches and failing to score in 8 of these games. With such statistics, it will be challenging to expect a positive outcome against a tough opponent.
The coaches might rotate their squads, but Grozny could field two key players who were sent off in the last RPL round. This will be another advantage for the hosts. Additionally, in 14 of the last 15 head-to-head meetings at Akhmat's ground, there have been no more than three goals scored.
My prediction: Akhmat will not lose and Total under 3.5 goals
