Akhmat vs FC Dynamo-Makhachkala Prediction 18 May 2025
🔊 Can Akhmat escape the relegation playoff zone in the Russian Premier League? To do so, they need a win in the 29th round. A victory would level them on points with Dinamo Makhachkala, putting pressure on their rivals. Dinamo Makhachkala can't afford to relax, as they've been struggling to secure points recently. We'll explore various scenarios to make an insightful prediction. It's worth noting that the match will take place in Grozny at the Akhmat Arena.
Head-to-Head
📊 The only head-to-head encounter between the teams took place in the first round of the current campaign. Makhachkala emerged victorious at home with a narrow margin (1-0). In a relatively evenly matched game with few clear-cut chances, the hosts had the better luck, as Mohammadjavad Hosseinejad found the net in the 87th minute.
Head-to-head statistics Akhmat - FC Dynamo-Makhachkala
Akhmat Grozny Team Overview
🟢 Akhmat kicked off the spring segment of the championship in impressive fashion. Their performance suggested they could climb out of the relegation zone and avoid the play-offs. However, they've only managed a single victory against Rostov (2-1) in a stretch of nine RPL matches. While the team from Grozny creates plenty of chances, converting them into goals remains an issue.
🔗 In the previous round, Akhmat traveled to Samara to face Akron. They fired 28 shots, with 11 on target, yet only netted twice. Akron had fewer opportunities but were more clinical. As a result, Akhmat suffered another defeat (3-2). Meanwhile, their chances of escaping the play-off zone are dwindling.
Match Results: Akhmat Grozny
Dynamo-Makhachkala Team Overview
🔵 Over a month ago, Dynamo Makhachkala pulled off a stunning upset by defeating Spartak in Moscow (2-1). However, in terms of gameplay, especially in the second half, the "red-whites" looked far superior. But that was where Dynamo's luck ran out, as they went on to lose their next four matches. Consequently, instead of sitting comfortably mid-table, they have now slipped dangerously close to the relegation playoff zone.
🔗 In the last round, Dynamo had no issues finding motivation with Zenit visiting. Zenit opened the scoring late in the first half. Few expected the "blue-white-sky blues" to sit back after the break. They focused on securing the result, which meant they didn't score again but minimized threats at their end. Ultimately, Dynamo suffered a narrow defeat (0-1), leaving them with virtually no chance of picking up points.
Match Results: Dynamo-Makhachkala
Latest news
Akhmat Grozny
📣 Akhmat's head coach Sergey Tashuev reflects on the defeat to Akron: “If we consider our attacking play and the overall team performance, we outplayed our opponents in terms of chances and all metrics. But the result is what matters. Keeping a clean sheet is very difficult, no matter how hard we fight and work, and unfortunately, the problem persists. We conceded three goals-how? In simple situations. Unfortunately, that’s the reality.”
❌ In the upcoming match, Nader Ghandri, who often saved Akhmat during the spring part of the season, will not play. Daniil Utkin, who has already missed three matches due to injury, is also sidelined. Anton Shvets has long been on the injured list.
Dynamo-Makhachkala
📣 Dynamo Makhachkala's head coach, Khasanbi Bidzhiyev, reflected on the team's defeat to Zenit: “Overall, we played a decent match, especially in the first half. Our pressing and pressure were quite effective. At times, we controlled the game. In matches like these, there aren't usually many chances; it's all about key moments. When we had our opportunity, we needed to capitalize on it.”
📌 Dynamo Makhachkala midfielder Kirill Zinovich, who has made 24 appearances in the RPL this season, has been called up to the Belarusian army. He is currently on leave but is expected to begin his one-and-a-half-year service after the season concludes.
❌ Dynamo Makhachkala are missing only Aleksandr Sandrachuk, who has been sidelined with an injury since last year.
🟨 Referee and Yellow Cards
The match will be officiated by Yan Bobrovsky, who has overseen 10 RPL matches this season. In only two of those games has he issued more than five cautions. On average, Bobrovsky hands out 4.4 yellow cards per match this season.
In 10 of the last 11 matches involving Akhmat, there have been fewer than five yellow cards shown. The same applies to 6 of Dynamo Makhachkala's last 8 games. In their first-round encounter, both teams received two bookings each. Considering the referee's stats, it seems reasonable to bet on total yellow cards under 5.5.
⚽️ Goal Prediction
At first glance, Akhmat appears to need the points more. They're playing at home, where they have a better chance of success. Goals are expected after the break, as Dynamo Makhachkala have conceded in the second half in 6 of their last 7 matches. In this context, a bet on Akhmat to score in the second half could prove profitable.
🚩 Corner Prediction
Both teams are entering the match with strong trends for corners. At the “Akhmat Arena,” there have been at least 10 corners in 6 of the last 7 matches. Additionally, Dynamo Makhachkala's last five away games have seen at least 11 corners taken. In this scenario, it makes sense to consider a bet on total corners over 9.5.
Editor's Prediction
While Akhmat are the favorites, the outcome of this clash remains unpredictable. Therefore, we find it logical to focus on the small markets, specifically corners, as suggested above. Our main pick is over 9.5 corners.
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Betting Tips: Akhmat Grozny - Dynamo-Makhachkala
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