The Matchday 21 clash in the Russian Premier League between Khimki and Akhmat will take place on March 15 at Arena Khimki. Khimki vs. Akhmat: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Khimki
Francesca Artiga's side made a strong start after the winter break, defeating Fakel (1-0) at home. However, in the last round, they suffered a narrow 0-1 defeat away to CSKA, conceding the only goal in the 93rd minute. Khimki remains in 12th place, just one point clear of the relegation playoff zone.
- The club has failed to win 6 of their last 8 RPL matches (2 draws and 4 losses).
- At least two goals have been scored in 8 of Khimki's last 10 league games.
- Both teams scored in 6 of Khimki's last 8 Premier League matches.
Predicted lineup for Khimki (4-5-1)
Nikita Kokarev – Orinho, Georgi Dzhikia, Edgardo Fariña, Alexander Filin – Zelimkhan Bakaev, Robert Mejia, Alex Corredera, Lucas Vera, Ilya Berkovsky – Anton Zabolotny.
Defender Diego Luna will miss the match due to injury.
Akhmat
The Grozny side is unbeaten in their last four league matches, securing two wins and two draws. Sergey Tashuev's team performed well in both March RPL matches, defeating Rubin at home (2-1) and earning a draw away to Lokomotiv (1-1). Akhmat remains in the relegation playoff zone but is only two points behind Khimki.
- Both teams scored in 5 of Akhmat's last 6 Premier League games.
- Exactly two or three goals were scored in 6 of Akhmat's last 7 league matches.
Predicted lineup for Akhmat (4-4-2)
Giorgi Shelia – Darko Todorovic, Nader Ghandri, Turpal-Ali Ibishev, Arsen Adamov – Ismael Silva, Daniil Zorin, Daniil Utkin, Maxim Samorodov – Amin Talal, Georgi Melkadze.
Khimki vs. Akhmat: Match Prediction
Both teams are in the danger zone and will aim to gain as many points as possible in this head-to-head clash to improve their standings and move closer to the middle of the table. Despite not being prolific scorers, both teams have among the worst defenses in the Premier League. Khimki concedes an average of 1.8 goals per match, while Akhmat concedes 1.7. Therefore, I expect an entertaining match with both teams striving for victory.
It's worth noting that at least three goals have been scored in 7 of the last 8 head-to-head RPL meetings. Their first-round encounter was particularly thrilling, ending in a 3-3 draw. Khimki has scored in all four of their home Premier League games, netting a total of 8 goals. Akhmat has scored in their last three away league matches, although they have conceded in seven previous away RPL games.
My prediction: Total over 2.5 goals
