The Matchday 6 clash in the Russian Premier League between Orenburg and Akhmat will take place on August 22 at the Gazovik Stadium. Orenburg vs. Akhmat: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Orenburg
Vladimir Slishkovich's side picked up their first three points of the current championship in the last round. Moreover, the victory over Akron (2-1) ended their nine-match winless run in the Russian Premier League (4 draws, 5 losses). However, Orenburg conceded for the fourth consecutive match in the Premier League. In the overall standings, the club occupies the 11th place. Notably, Orenburg ranks second in the league for average corners per game (5.8).
- Both teams scored in 7 of Orenburg's last 9 league matches.
- The team has not won at home in their last 5 matches in this tournament (3 draws, 2 losses).
- In 10 of their last 11 home games in the Russian Premier League, the club has not scored more than one goal.
Predicted lineup for Orenburg (4-5-1)
Bogdan Ovsyannikov – Artem Kasimov, Danila Khotulev, Henri Chichinadze, Fahd Mufi – Evgeny Bolotov, Stepan Oganesyan, Irakli Kvekveskiri, Maxim Savelyev, Dmitry Rybchinsky – Emirjan Gyurlyuk.
The team has been bolstered by the addition of midfielder Du Queiroz.
Akhmat
The Grozny side won their second match in the championship under the management of Stanislav Cherchesov. In the match against Krylia Sovetov (3-1), the team scored more than two goals for the first time in 22 previous Russian Premier League encounters. Notably, Akhmat only needed 4 shots on target for this (only three opponents had fewer in the round). Before the appointment of the new coach, the club had been winless for 9 games in the Premier League (2 draws, 7 losses). The team has climbed to ninth place in the standings.
- Grozny conceded in 11 of their last 12 Russian Premier League matches.
- Akhmat is on a six-match losing streak away in the championship.
- The team has scored against their upcoming opponent in 11 of their last 12 league encounters.
Predicted lineup for Akhmat (4-5-1)
Giorgi Shelia – Usman Ndong, Maxim Sidorov, Miroslav Bogosavac, Nader Ghandri – Egash Kasintura, Lechi Sadulaev, Ismael Silva, Manuel Kelianu, Maxim Samorodov – Mohamed Konate.
Match Prediction: Orenburg vs. Akhmat
The past week was successful for Orenburg. Vladimir Slishkovich's charges managed to secure a long-awaited victory in the championship, and before that, the team defeated Grozny in the national Cup (2-1). It's not certain that Orenburg will be able to pick up points again against Akhmat, but I am confident that the hosts are capable of at least scoring. Especially since Orenburg has scored in 7 of their last 9 Russian Premier League matches.
Under Stanislav Cherchesov, Grozny is making the most of their limited opportunities. Good finishing has allowed the team to secure two victories. I think we can expect goals from Akhmat now as well. Especially since their upcoming opponent is not known for reliable defensive actions: Orenburg has kept a clean sheet only once in their last 14 Premier League games.
Additionally, both teams scored in 4 of the last 5 head-to-head meetings on Orenburg's home turf in the championship. This is another factor in favor of the prediction: Both teams to score – yes
