Akron vs Kryliya Prediction
🔊 Which team will come out on top in the first round of the Russian Premier League? The inaugural Samara Region derby is set for July. Though this rivalry is still in its infancy, it's quickly becoming a fierce contest. Last season, Akron had the upper hand, but Krylia Sovetov have transformed into a different team. Thus, the balance of power might have shifted. We'll explore various scenarios to make a well-founded prediction. It's worth noting that the match will take place at the "Samara Arena," which will serve as the home ground for both clubs this season.
H2H Stats Matches and Previous Teams Results
Akron Tolyatti Team Overview
🔴 Akron are entering their second season in the Russian Premier League. Their debut was remarkably successful, finishing in ninth place. However, the team had a glaring weakness-defense. Conceding 55 goals in 30 matches is telling. Only Orenburg and Khimki had a worse record, and not by much, with 56 goals conceded.
⚫ During the pre-season, Akron played friendlies against lower-division teams and didn't win all of them. For instance, they drew 0-0 against Spartak Kostroma and even lost 0-2 to Arsenal Tula, coached by Zaurbek Tedeev's squad. This goal drought is concerning ahead of their first derby of the season.
🔝 The key achievement for Akron is retaining Artem Dzyuba, both in the club and in football. While he isn't contemplating retirement yet, the 36-year-old forward will find it increasingly challenging. Nonetheless, last season Dzyuba scored nine goals and provided five assists in the RPL, numbers he hadn't achieved since his days at Zenit.
Match Results: Akron Tolyatti
Krylya Sovetov Team Overview
🔵 Igor Osinkin spent five years at Krylia Sovetov, building a reputation and becoming a respected figure among the players. He was the one they turned to. However, last season the team only managed a 10th-place finish, which was the best they could do given the challenging off-field circumstances. The club fought to keep him, but he stayed only until the end of the season. Magomed Adiev, who had brightened Khimki's final days, has now taken the helm at Krylia, catching Samara's attention.
⚪ The pre-season has not been ideal for Krylia Sovetov. Training sessions began with a shortage of players, as many left following Osinkin's departure. As a result, the team has not secured any victories in friendly matches. They failed to defeat even Sokol (0-1) and drew with KAMAZ (1-1). However, a draw against Spartak (2-2) is a positive takeaway.
📌 Last season, Vladimir Khubulov was on loan at Akron. During Krylia Sovetov's restructuring, it was decided that they needed a forward like him. He is likely to play a significant role in their attack, especially after Ivan Sergeev's departure. Last season, Khubulov scored five goals in the RPL and one in the cup. He had his highest scoring spell with Alania in the FNL at the age of 20.
Match Results: Krylya Sovetov
Latest news
Akron Tolyatti
🎙 Zaurbek Tedeev shared Akron's goals for their second season in the RPL: "Our club owner Pavel Anatolyevich [Morozov] recently stated in the media that we can aim for a seventh or eighth place finish. Each of us, as athletes, should strive for this. In any case, I will emphasize once again that we plan to strengthen certain positions. If everything falls into place, and we do it in a timely manner, I hope we will be a solid, competitive team in the RPL."
🎙 Zaurbek Tedeev is anticipating reinforcements in several positions, but for now, Akron have been modest in the transfer market. They have secured Roberto Fernandez (Bolivar), who spent last season on loan in Samara. The transfer of Vitali Gudiev has also been completed; he has been guarding the goal for Fakel over the past two seasons.
✅ Akron are preparing for the match with a full squad.
Krylya Sovetov
🎙 The Deputy General Director of Krylia Sovetov, Ruslan Pimenov, explained the appointment of Magomed Adiev: "We needed someone who could help Krylia develop players and achieve results despite challenging financial constraints. We are currently under a transfer ban. However, after the profitable sale of Sergeyev to Dynamo, Krylia now have funds to rely on." Pimenov also mentioned that the club is searching for a quality forward and a creative midfielder.
📝 Ivan Sergeyev was among the first to leave Krylia Sovetov following Osinkin's departure. In contrast, Ivan Lomaev, Roman Yezhov, and Glenn Bijl exited Samara on free transfers. However, replacements have already been found. Aleksey Sutormin, Jimmy Marin, and Nikita Kokarev joined as free agents, while Ivan Lepsky (Dynamo Moscow) will spend the season on loan at Krylia Sovetov. The only purchase is Mihajilo Banjac from Krasnodar, who spent last season on loan at Bačka Topola. It's also known that Krylia Sovetov are interested in Ilzat Akhmetov (Zenit) and Adolfo Gaich (CSKA).
⚡️ Recently, it was revealed that Krylia Sovetov unilaterally terminated the contract with Vladimir Pisarskiy following his suspension from football due to a betting-related case. However, the striker's lawyer disagrees with the decision.
❌ In the upcoming match, Ivan Oleynikov, who could become Krylia Sovetov's key attacking force this season, will not play. He is injured but recovering quickly, according to Pimenov.
🟨 Prediction on Yellow Cards
Last season, Akron averaged 2.1 yellow cards per game, with Krylia Sovetov close behind at 2. Matches involving these teams typically saw fewer than four cautions on average. Their head-to-head clashes last season also featured a modest number of bookings, averaging three per match. Thus, it's worth considering a bet on total yellow cards under 4.5.
⚽️ Prediction on Goals
In the upcoming encounter, goals are primarily expected from Akron. With Artem Dzyuba in their ranks, capable of scoring or setting up goals, and Krylia Sovetov dealing with attacking issues, Akron look promising. Additionally, the Tolyatti side have scored in 9 out of their last 10 matches at the Samara Arena, particularly in the second half. Last season, they found the net against Krylia Sovetov during this period in each head-to-head clash. Therefore, we suggest a bet on Akron to score in the 2nd half.
🚩 Prediction on Corners
Last season, Akron held a slight edge in corners, averaging 4.7 compared to Krylia's 4.4. Matches involving Akron averaged 10.9 corners overall. In their head-to-head matchups, at least nine corners were taken in 3 out of 4 games. It's likely that both teams will reach this mark in the upcoming match. Therefore, a bet on total corners over 8.5 appears to have strong potential.
Editorial Prediction
Akron are the favorites heading into this match-up. With their squad remaining largely unchanged, they boast a level of cohesion that Krylia Sovetov lack at the moment. Additionally, Krylia Sovetov are missing a standout forward, which could hinder their attacking prowess. This might lead to Tolyatti claiming their third consecutive derby win, possibly with a scoreline of 1-0.
In recent friendlies, Akron have struggled to find the net, and Krylia Sovetov haven't been prolific either, except in their clash with Spartak. Moreover, it's likely that Magomed Adiev will focus on building a solid defense first, as he did during his time at Akhmat. Given this scenario, a high-scoring game seems unlikely, and past head-to-heads from last season were also low-scoring affairs. Therefore, our key bet recommendation is on total goals under 2.5.
Betting Tips: Akron Tolyatti - Krylya Sovetov
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