Akron vs Kryliya Prediction 23 August 2026
🔉 Samara hosts a local derby between Akron and Krylya Sovetov. Both sides are currently at the bottom of the table, and this match could hand one of them their first win of the season. Krylya are on home soil, but Akron come in on a high after beating CSKA in the Cup.
Head-to-Head
📊 In six meetings between these sides, Krylia Sovetov have won three times, Akron twice, and one match ended in a draw. In RPL fixtures specifically, Akron have the better record: two wins, one draw and one defeat.
Head-to-head statistics Akron - Kryliya
Akron Tolyatti Team Overview
Akron had a poor start to the RPL season, though they have shown some decent football at times. In the Russian Cup they beat CSKA at home (1:0), and in their last league match they drew 3:3 with Rodina after coming back from 2:0 down. In August, Akron kept clean sheets in two of their five matches - against Lokomotiv in the RPL and against CSKA in the Cup. Both Moscow clubs have struggled in attack, and Akron managed to take advantage of that.
They go into the Samara derby in decent spirits: the Cup win gave them confidence, as did the second clean sheet. However, their defence has been the main problem so far this season - Akron make frequent mistakes in midfield and after pressing. Without fixing that, it will be difficult for the Togliatti club to climb out of the relegation zone.
Match Results: Akron Tolyatti
Krylya Sovetov Team Overview
Samara look the better side compared to Akron on the eye, but it isn't showing in the results. They have just two points, and there have been some real low points along the way - most recently a 4-1 home defeat to Makhachkala's Dynamo in the latest RPL round. To put that in context, they had taken two points from their opening two matches against CSKA and Dynamo Moscow, but things have gone downhill since then.
The team lacks character and concentration. The ability to respond when things go against them seems to have gone. The cup match against Zenit gave them something - they didn't lose - but there's still no real cohesion to their play. Krylya are too emotionally driven, and when the opposition isn't a top side, the problems with motivation and mentality become obvious.
Match Results: Krylya Sovetov
Latest news
Akron Tolyatti
Dmitry Pestryakov is still recovering from injury. He has been named in the squad for the last two matches but has yet to take to the field.
Krylya Sovetov
Jeffrey Charles will miss the upcoming match through suspension. The forward was sent off in the game against Dynamo Makhachkala.
🟨 Booking Prediction
Both sides will be cautious, with relegation implications adding to the stakes. In Akron's last five matches, there has been more than three yellow cards on only one occasion. We're expecting a low total here. Our pick is Total Yellow Cards - Under 3.5.
⚽ Goals Prediction
Krylya Sovetov have failed to keep a clean sheet in 18 of their 19 away matches in the RPL - their defence concedes consistently on the road. Akron, meanwhile, have looked dangerous in attack, particularly on the counter, and created plenty of chances in their matches against Rodina and CSKA. Given Krylya's defensive problems away from home, a goal for the hosts looks a realistic outcome. We're looking at Akron to Score at 1.30*.
🚩 Corners Prediction
Despite the derby nature of this match, neither side is likely to play openly or take risks. Cautious football should dominate, especially given where both teams sit in the table. That kind of game rarely produces a high corner count. The statistics back this up: in 7 of Krylya's 8 away matches in the RPL, the total corners have been nine or fewer. That trend looks likely to continue here. Our pick is Total Corners - Under 9.5 at 1.61*.
*Odds are indicative and may vary across different bookmakers.
⭐ Editor's Pick
Akron are growing in confidence with each match, and their style of play is gradually taking shape - direct transitions through long passes, attempts at a high press, and building through positional play. Krylya Sovetov have had issues with motivation and application against lower-profile opponents this season. We expect Akron to be the likelier winners here. Our pick is Akron to win on Asian Handicap (0). Predicted score: 1-0.
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Betting Tips: Akron Tolyatti - Krylya Sovetov
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