Akron vs. Fakel: Russian Cup Match Prediction
Akron will host Fakel on September 18 in the fourth round of the Russian Cup. Will the hosts be able to remain undefeated in the fourth match in a row, or will the blue-whites take revenge for the defeat in Voronezh in the first round? In the betting tip, we have analyzed in detail the form in which the teams are approaching the face-to-face meeting and have chosen reliable bets. What will be the outcome?
Match announcement
Akron Togliatti
Current form
Before the start of the season, Akron was considered a clear candidate for relegation from the Premier League, but so far it does not look like a hopeless outsider, occupying 11th place in the table after eight rounds. Zaur Tadeev's team is only two points ahead of the transitional matches zone. In the Cup, in its group, Akron is third in the table after three rounds with five points and is only two points behind the leader, Zenit.
Disqualifications and injuries
Artur Galoyan is injured.
Interesting trends for betting
- Akron has not lost in its last three matches – one win and two draws
- Akron has scored in its last three home games
Approximate lineup : Volkov - Bardybykhin, Baranyuk, Bokoev, Pestryakov - Palienko, Djurasovich, Esanov - Danilin, Dzyuba, Khubulov.
Fakel
Current form
Fakel has frankly failed the opening period of the championship and has already managed to change the coach, but Dmitry Pyatibratov has not yet been able to stabilize the situation. With five points to their credit, the blue-whites occupy the penultimate place in the table, but at the same time are only two points behind the saving 12th place. In Cuba, Fakel can hardly claim anything, occupying the last place in the group without any points.
Disqualifications and injuries
The visitors have no problems with their line-up.
Interesting trends for betting
- Fakel have lost their last six away matches
- Fakel was able to score in only one of the last three matches
Estimated line-up : Gudiev - Senhadzhi, Bryzgalov, Yurganov - Masternoy, Ivlev, Yakimov, Bagatelia - Bagamaev, Motspan - Kashtanov.
Trends
Bet Exact score 2:1
Two of Akron's last three home games have ended with this score.
8.60Bet Akron will score in the second half
In the last two home games, Akron scored in the second halves
1.75Bet Total first half under 1.5 goals
In four of Akron's last five matches, this scenario was realized
1.35Tip and bets
Akron has looked more than decent lately, especially in home games – five points allow them to count on a playoff spot via the RPL, they certainly want to put up a fight. Fakel is in a difficult situation in the championship and the Blue-Whites have frankly little motivation in the Cup, they have at least a chance of finishing third, it makes sense to give preference to the hosts in such a situation.
We think that the guests have no chance. Betting Tip - Akron's victory . This bet is offered with a coefficient of 2.15