Akhmat vs Baltika Prediction 23 April 2026
🔊 Can Akhmat break their losing streak in the Russian Premier League? The Grozny side haven't won in their last three matches, securing just one victory in their last six outings. On Wednesday, Baltika will visit the Chechen capital, a team that has been scraping together points, drawing their last three games, yet remaining unbeaten since early March. Should we expect another draw? We'll assess the chances in our editorial's prediction.
Head-to-Head
📊 Throughout their history, the teams have clashed just five times. Surprisingly, Baltika have emerged victorious in all five encounters. Most of their wins came in typical fashion, with a total of fewer than 2.5 goals. However, among these results, there were also two dominant victories with a combined score of 11-2 (7-1; 4-1).
Head-to-head statistics Akhmat - Baltika
Akhmat Grozny Team Overview
FC Akhmat's schedule in the final rounds is nothing to envy. In their last three matches, the Grozny side faced off against two of the top three teams in the Russian Premier League - Krasnodar and Spartak Moscow. The outcomes were predictable - two defeats, although before this, Stanislav Cherchesov's squad had gone six consecutive league matches without a loss.
The peak of Akhmat's declining form came with an away fiasco against Spartak. The result was quite justified: with only 32% possession, the visitors managed just five shots on the Moscow goal. Meanwhile, the hosts unleashed a barrage of 17 shots. The outcome was effectively sealed by halftime (3-1). The scoreline could have been even more lopsided, but one of the "red-and-whites'" goals was disallowed for offside after a VAR review in the second half.
Match Results: Akhmat Grozny
Baltika Kaliningrad Team Overview
Baltika remain unbeaten even without their head coach on the sidelines. To recap, Andrey Talalaev was first suspended for inappropriate behavior during the 21st round match against CSKA (1-0), and then he was sidelined due to surgery. Despite his absence, the team's results have been affected, resulting in three consecutive draws.
Among these draws were matches where Baltika had opportunities to secure all three points, but their latest draw shouldn't draw any criticism. Baltika visited Krasnodar, and with just 35% possession, they managed 14 shots and led from the 66th to the 92nd minute. However, they couldn't hold onto the lead as the hosts equalized in stoppage time (2-2).
Match Results: Baltika Kaliningrad
Latest news
Akhmat Grozny
🎙 Akhmat's head coach reflected on the match against Spartak. "It seemed like we executed our plan, but in games like these, you need to score. We had a few good chances that we didn't capitalize on, which hurt us. We lost the ball in midfield and conceded a goal," Stanislav Cherchesov explained.
❌ Only one player will miss the upcoming game - Maksim Sidorov, due to an accumulation of yellow cards. Akhmat have no injured players in their squad.
Baltika Kaliningrad
🎙 The press office of Baltika announced that head coach Andrey Talalaev is set to rejoin the club on April 21. The coach recently underwent a successful scheduled surgery on his gastrointestinal tract. He also served a suspension over the last four matches following a mass brawl during the game against CSKA.
❌ In the last two rounds, Baltika have lost three players to injuries: Bryan Gil, Tenton Yenne, and Eldar Civic. All sustained injuries in the match against Pari NN. According to the medical staff, their recovery is expected to take no more than two weeks. Additionally, Nnamdi Chinonso Offor will miss the next game due to an accumulation of yellow cards.
⚽️ Goal Prediction
The upcoming opponents typically secure results through pragmatic football. However, Baltika's attack has become much more entertaining recently, possibly influenced by the absence of Andrey Talalaev. Moreover, under Stanislav Cherchesov, Akhmat know how to make the most of limited opportunities. Given these circumstances, a bet on both teams to score (yes) seems ideal.
🚩 Corner Prediction
Despite their high standing in the table, Baltika rank last in average corners in the RPL (3.36 over 25 matches). This doesn't mean the Kaliningrad side lack variety in their attack; rather, most of their dangerous moments arise from positional play and, of course, counterattacks. They rely little on set pieces. Therefore, opting for Baltika total corners under 4.5 is the most fitting choice.
Editor's Prediction
Both teams favor a physical style of play, often achieving positive results through pragmatic approaches, though Baltika have been more lively recently. Breaking through Akhmat's typically low defensive block will be challenging, but Kaliningrad are also comfortable sitting deep when needed. We anticipate most of the action to unfold in midfield, with plenty of battles for possession. Our prediction: total yellow cards over 4.5. As for the scoreline, we give a slight edge to the more consistent visitors, who are on a five-match winning streak against Akhmat (2-1).
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