LiontipsРостов vs Акрон: Predictions and Betting Odds for the Premier League Match on September 28, 2024
Command Analysis
Current Form
FC Rostov is having a commendable season, given that their ambitions are limited to finishing in the upper half of the table. Currently, the team coached by Valery Karpin sits in seventh place with 12 points, only two points behind sixth-placed CSKA Moscow. After a goalless draw in their last match against Dynamo Makhachkala, Rostov has not managed to secure a victory in their last two league games.
Injuries and Suspensions
El-Askalani, Mironov, and Komlichenko are sidelined due to injuries.
Interesting Betting Trends
- Rostov has not lost at home this season, recording four wins and three draws
- In their last two league matches, Rostov has failed to score
Projected Lineup: Odoyevskiy - Langovich, Osipenko, Sako, Vakhania - Saravia, Glebov, Shchetinin - Ronaldo, Golenkov, Mohebi.
Current Form
Prior to the season, Akron was widely viewed as a candidate for relegation from the Premier League due to a less competitive roster. However, under the guidance of coach Zaur Tadaev, the team has managed to avoid the relegation zone, currently sitting in 11th place. They are merely one point ahead of 13th-place Orenburg, indicating that the standings could shift dramatically by the end of the current round.
Injuries and Suspensions
The visitors face no squad issues.
Betting Trends
- In their last five matches, Akron has suffered just one defeat
- Akron has scored in their last three matches
Projected Lineup: Vasyutin - Savichev, Escoval, Paolo Vitor, Fernandez - Lonchar, Djurasovic, Kuzmin - Bakaev, Dzyuba, Hubulov.
Trends
Bet Exact Score 3:1
Two out of the last five wins for Rostov were by this scoreline
11.50Bet «Rostov» to Score in Both Halves
This bet was successful in two out of the last three home matches for Rostov
2.27Bet «Akron» to Score in the Second Half
This bet has been successful in Akron's last three matches
2.35Tip and bets
After two winless matches in the league, Rostov is clearly motivated and focused on securing all three points. Winning at home should not be a challenge for the hosts as they consistently earn points this season on their turf, and they are significantly stronger than their opponent. It is unlikely that Akron will manage to hold their ground against such a rival; the hosts are objectively the better team at this point.
We believe the visitors have no chance. Our prediction is Asian handicap (-1) for Rostov. This bet is offered at odds of 1.85.
Bet on Total Goals
At home, Rostov typically plays with aggressive offense even against higher-ranked opponents, and today they are likely to maintain their style. Akrons defense shows vulnerabilities, making it nearly impossible for them to keep a clean sheet. However, recently, the team from Togliatti has improved their scoring ability and can certainly net at least one goal.
Bet - both teams to score, available at 1.79
Bet on Corners
Rostov is the favorite and will likely dominate possession for the entire 90 minutes, securing a solid advantage in corner kicks.
Bet - Asian handicap (-3) on corners for Rostov, offered at 1.91
