Akron vs Rostov Prediction
🔊 What will Akron's gap be from Rostov after the 22nd round of the Russian Premier League? Currently, there is a five-point difference between the teams. Thus, the Togliatti side could potentially close much of this gap. However, should the visitors claim victory, a significant chasm would form between the neighboring positions in the standings. Rostov are considered the favorites at the Samara Arena. We'll explore various scenarios to make an insightful prediction.
Head-to-Head
The only official head-to-head clash took place in September when Akron secured an away victory with a goal from Dzyuba (2-0). For the Russian national team striker, it was a significant match. However, Karpin is no longer in Rostov. During the winter training camps, the teams played a friendly, which Akron also won (1-0).
H2H Stats Matches and Previous Teams Results
Akron Tolyatti Team Overview
Akron are a solid mid-table team in the Premier League, with no threat of relegation looming over them. This allows the team to play with freedom, without fearing the outcome. However, since the winter break, they have only secured one victory. Notably, they managed to defeat Krylia Sovetov (2-0) for the second consecutive time in the Samara Region derby. Despite this, Zaur Tedeev's protégés have suffered defeats not only to CSKA (1-2) but also to Pari NN (1-2). In both instances, they scored after trailing by two goals. Akron also exited the Russian Cup following a rather thrilling match against Spartak (2-3). It’s worth mentioning that Dzyuba became the top scorer in Russian football history. Subsequently, Karpin gave him the opportunity to set a record with the Russian national team, where the forward scored against Grenada, surpassing Kerzhakov.
Match Results: Akron Tolyatti
Rostov Team Overview
Since Valery Karpin's departure, Rostov have managed just one victory. They secured an away win against Orenburg (2-1), though the match could have ended differently. In the clash with Dynamo Moscow, the team held a significant advantage in play but settled for a draw (1-1). In their last outing, Alba's squad fell to Krasnodar (0-1). This time, they failed to create any serious threats on goal, with accuracy being a particular issue. Only one of their 14 shots was on target, although they did hit the post. The opposition had few chances as well, but they capitalized on one. This match bore some resemblance to their cup encounter with Zenit (0-1), where even fewer shots were taken. It's worth noting that Mironov remains sidelined and hasn't appeared on the pitch this season.
Match Results: Rostov
🟨 Referee and Yellow Cards
The main referee for this match is Pavel Shadykhanov, who has officiated five Premier League games this season, including one featuring Akron. In that game, the Tolyatti side hosted Dynamo Moscow and lost. However, the referee issued only three yellow cards, which aligns with his average for the season.
This season, Akron holds a slight edge in yellow cards (1.8 compared to 1.7). Both teams head into the match trending towards fewer bookings. For instance, Akron have received no more than two cautions in 7 of their last 8 home Premier League matches. The same goes for Rostov in 7 of their last 8 away games. Considering the referee's stats, betting on total yellow cards under 4.5 looks quite promising.
⚽️ Goals Prediction
Akron have scored in seven consecutive matches. Meanwhile, Rostov have managed to keep a clean sheet until halftime in only 1 of their last 7 away games. In their previous head-to-head clash, Rostov conceded both goals to Akron in the first half. Therefore, a bet on a home team goal in the first half is worth considering.
🚩 Corners Prediction
Rostov have the upper hand in corners this season (4.9 compared to 4.3). On average, matches involving them feature only eight corners. Post-winter break, each team has had just one high-corner match by this measure. For example, Rostov's encounter with Orenburg saw 14 corner kicks, while other matches featured no more than four. In this context, we suggest a bet on total corners under 10.5.
Editorial Prediction
Rostov are the favorites going into this match, yet they have secured only one victory under their Spanish coach. Additionally, they lost the head-to-head clash in the first round, which gives Akron a decent chance to earn points at the Samara Arena. A potential scoreline to watch for could be a 1-1 draw.
Akron typically find extra motivation against teams higher up in the standings, and Rostov fit that bill perfectly. While Rostov looked promising after the winter break, they have failed to score in two consecutive games now. Therefore, our key bet is - Akron will not lose.
Betting Tips: Akron Tolyatti - Rostov
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