Akhmat vs FC Dynamo-Makhachkala Prediction
🔊 The grueling schedule for Makhachkala's Dynamo in the Russian Premier League continues with a clash against Akhmat. In 5 of their last 7 matches, the "white-blue" faced five teams from the league's top six. While the level of opposition might slightly decrease, it's important to remember that Akhmat were recently contenders for the top six, despite currently sitting ninth. Additionally, Akhmat will play as the home team. Can the Makhachkala side put up a fight against yet another top-tier opponent? We'll evaluate their chances in our editorial's prediction.
Head-to-Head
📊 On an official level, the teams have faced each other only three times. Surprisingly, Akhmat have not secured a single win, managing just one draw. The total goals in these encounters have never exceeded 2.5.
H2H Stats Matches and Previous Teams Results
Akhmat Grozny Team Overview
After a strong start to the second half of the season, where they extended their unbeaten run in the league to six matches, Akhmat have now hit a prolonged slump, failing to win in five consecutive games. While the Grozny side once had hopes of breaking into the top six after the winter break, they now trail that coveted zone by 10 points. Interestingly, they are also ahead of the relegation playoff zone by nearly the same margin.
In the last round, Stanislav Cherchesov's squad hosted Paris NN and finally managed to snap their winless streak. The team from Nizhny Novgorod arrived with a new coach and put significant pressure on the hosts, controlling possession for 57% of the match and taking 13 shots at their goal. However, Akhmat are accustomed to playing on the counter: they still outshot their opponents by three and secured a solid 2-0 victory.
Match Results: Akhmat Grozny
Dynamo-Makhachkala Team Overview
Dynamo are going through a tough phase. Over the past seven rounds, they've faced nearly all of the top six teams in the league, with Spartak still to come. The Makhachkala side managed to snatch points only against Baltika and Lokomotiv through draws. Vadim Yevseyev's squad also shared spoils with Akron, but they have yet to secure a win. Currently, the "White-Blues" find themselves in the relegation playoff zone, trailing by three points from the safe 12th place.
Dynamo's best chance for victory came in their recent home match against Rostov. The hosts dominated possession (56% to 44%) and launched more attacks (9 shots to 4). However, it was the visitors who opened the scoring in the first half, thanks to an own goal by a Makhachkala defender. In the second half, the "White-Blues" managed to level the score but lost their advantage again and ultimately fell short (1-2).
Match Results: Dynamo-Makhachkala
Latest news
Akhmat Grozny
❌ Akhmat's medical team is doing an outstanding job. The squad is preparing for the next match at full strength. There are no players sidelined due to suspensions from cards.
Dynamo-Makhachkala
❌ Dynamo will be without Idar Shumakhov, who tore his cruciate ligaments and recently underwent surgery abroad. However, all disciplinary suspensions for the Makhachkala side have now been served.
🟨 Yellow Card Prediction
The intensity of the Caucasus derby naturally suggests a high level of tension. While it might not be a goal-fest, the on-field battles are fierce. Both southern teams play a physical brand of football, unafraid to engage in tough challenges. This is evident in their head-to-head encounters, where the total number of bookings has never dipped below 3.5. We expect this match to follow a similar pattern. Our prediction: total yellow cards over 3.5 at odds of 1.78*.
⚽️ Goal Prediction
Vadim Yevseyev's team, despite unsatisfactory results, never goes down without a fight. Yes, most opponents have been from the upper half of the table, but that hasn't stopped the "White-Blues" from finding the net in 6 of their last 7 matches. It's too early to say Akhmat are out of their slump, as their last win was against a team that had just lost their coach. Before that, the Grozny side couldn't keep a clean sheet in five consecutive matches. We believe it's reasonable to bet that Dynamo will score a goal at odds of 1.5*.
🚩 Corner Prediction
Dynamo are quite effective at set-pieces and, despite their low league position, rank mid-table in the RPL for average corners (4.5 over 28 matches). Akhmat tend to defend deep and often concede possession even at home to less prestigious teams. If the hosts sit back again, there's a high chance that Dynamo's total corners will exceed 3.5 at odds of 1.56*.
*Odds are approximate and may vary across different bookmakers.
Editorial Prediction
Both teams are not in their best form at the moment. Yes, Akhmat managed to break a five-match winless streak, but they did so against one of the league's main underdogs, who also recently lost their coach. Dynamo, despite not securing victories, consistently put up a fight, even against top-tier opponents. Even with home advantage, Grozny shouldn't expect an easy walkover.
A fair result here would be a high-scoring draw at 1-1. However, for the main bet, we suggest focusing on the modest scoring trend both clubs have shown throughout the season. Additionally, none of their head-to-head encounters have seen more than two goals scored. This naturally leads to a bet on total goals under 2.5.
Betting Tips: Akhmat Grozny - Dynamo-Makhachkala
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