Akhmat vs Rostov Prediction 22 August 2026
🔉 Both teams won their cup matches and come into this RPL match in good spirits and form. Akhmat beat Fakel (2:1) in the Cup during the week, while Rostov got the better of Lokomotiv (1:0). The match in Grozny promises to be a tough one: the hosts have yet to win in the league, while Rostov have gone three RPL matches in a row without defeat.
Head-to-Head
📊 The two sides have met 42 times, with 10 draws. By wins, Akhmat hold a slight edge of 17:15. Last season Akhmat won 1:0 at home, and in general the Grozny side have been successful on their home ground in the RPL: just one defeat in their last five head-to-head matches there.
Head-to-head statistics Akhmat - Rostov
Akhmat Grozny Team Overview
In the RPL, the team is playing only their second home match. Akhmat had three away games. In their only home match, the Grozny side lost to Spartak (1:2), with the defeat coming in stoppage time when Shelia made an error. In the next two RPL matches, Vadim Ulyanov played in goal, and Shelia returned in the Russian Cup match, but the goalkeeping question remains open.
Uncertainty over the goalkeeper is not the only problem for Akhmat in the new season. The team ranks third from bottom in average xG in the league - 1.12. Only Rodina and Rubin have a worse figure. At the same time, the defence is struggling to cope with opponents: on average, the team concedes chances worth 1.34 goals - the seventh-highest figure in the championship. In the near future, Akhmat need to find ways to increase their attacking potential and reliability at their own end.
Match Results: Akhmat Grozny
Rostov Team Overview
Rostov are doing well in the Russian Cup, having won two matches. The team's head coach Jonathan Alba was reserved after the late victory over Lokomotiv. He noted that the game was even, but the result was deserved, and it is important to keep going in the same way.
Things in the league are not as good as in the Cup, but in terms of play the team are among the leaders of the tournament. Rostov are first in average xG after four matches with a figure of 1.69. At the same time, there are problems with converting chances: the team have scored six goals - two fewer than Spartak and six fewer than Zenit, even though both teams are behind Rostov in xG.
Match Results: Rostov
Latest news
Akhmat Grozny
Defender Egash Kassintura will return to the squad for the match against Rostov. The player has served his two-match suspension.
Rostov
Rostov have officially announced the departure of Mohammael Mohebi following the expiry of his contract. The midfielder played for Iran at the World Cup, and after returning to Rostov-on-Don did not feature in RPL or Russian Cup matches.
🟨 Yellow Cards Prediction
At least four bookings were shown in each of the last four head-to-head matches between these sides in the RPL. On top of that, the style of play suggests plenty of physical battles and fouls, especially in midfield where the two teams will frequently come into contact. Given the importance of the match for both sides and their determination to get a result, the referee will almost certainly have to stop play often. We go with total yellow cards over 3.5.
⚽️ Goals Prediction
Rostov are not the most reliable side defensively and have conceded in 3 of their 4 RPL rounds. Akhmat are playing at home, where they traditionally produce better results than away. The statistics support a home goal: Rostov have conceded away in 10 of 11 matches, while Akhmat have scored at home in 14 of their 15 RPL games. We are looking at Akhmat to score at 1.33*.
🚩 Corners Prediction
There will be a lot of physical play in this match, with the ball spending more time in midfield than in the final third. Both teams prefer to work through a packed centre rather than down the flanks, which reduces the likelihood of frequent corners. In these conditions it makes sense to expect a low total. We go with total corners under 9.5.
*Odds are indicative and may vary across different bookmakers.
⭐ Editor's Pick
Both teams come into this match in good shape after cup wins, but each has its own problems in the league. Rostov create plenty of chances but struggle with finishing, while Akhmat are traditionally dangerous at home. On top of that, Rostov rarely keep a clean sheet away from home, and the hosts almost always score on their own ground. Given that neither side is particularly solid defensively, both teams scoring looks more likely than a goalless affair. We're going with both teams to score (yes). Predicted score: 1-1.
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