LiontipsAkmat vs Krasnodar: Predictions and Betting Odds for the Russian Cup Match on October 2, 2024
Command Analysis
Current Form
Akhmat is currently positioned third in their group with six points ahead of the upcoming match, trailing second-place Krasnodar by three points. The Chechen team secured two victories in the tournament against the group's underdog, Pari NN. Since the arrival of the new head coach, the team has adopted a more attacking style of play, yet they have yet to secure any wins in the league, where after ten rounds they sit at the bottom of the table with six points. In their last match, they faced a tough outing against CSKA Moscow, suffering a defeat with a score of 0-3.
Suspensions and Injuries
Bogosavac, Berisha, and Cardoso will miss the match due to injuries.
Interesting Betting Trends
- In five out of the last seven home matches, Akhmat has not won in regulation time
- In three of the last five games for the Grozny side, the first half ended in a draw
Projected Lineup: Oparin - Adamov, Satara, Zhirov, Todorovich - Kamilov, Moreira de Lima - Kovachev, Luna Diallo, Sadulaev - Samorodov.
Current Form
Krasnodar remained unbeaten in their first three Cup matches, achieving victories with the same scoreline. However, they faced a setback in the fourth round, losing 0-2 to CSKA away. Despite this, Krasnodar has a chance to take the lead in their group with a win today, as they are just two points behind the Moscow team. The players are in high spirits ahead of the upcoming Cup match, following a 2-0 victory against Zenit in the league, which allowed Murad Musaev's side to top the Premier League table.
Injuries and Suspensions
Koksharov will miss today's game due to injury, and Tormena is suspended for this match.
Notable Betting Trends
- In seven of their last nine matches in the Russian Cup, Krasnodar has not lost in regular time
- In three of their last five encounters, Krasnodar won the first half
Projected Lineup: Agkatecev - Gonzalez, Arutyunyan, Diego, Olasa - Chernikov, Castanho, Krivtsov - Kozlov, Smolov, Sa.
Trends
Bet «Krasnodar» to score in the first half
In three of their last five matches «Krasnodar» found the net during the first 45 minutes
1.82Bet 1st Half: Total Under 1.5 Goals
This bet landed in four of the last six encounters
1.46Bet Exact Score 0:1
Krasnodar secured three Cup victories with this scoreline
7.50Tip and bets
Both teams are focused on their critical objectives in the league, so it's unlikely we will see their optimal lineups today. However, Krasnodar has significantly more options for rotation compared to their opponent, thanks to their squad depth. Overall, the Bulls have shown greater consistency this season and are capable of securing three points even on the road, especially with a chance to finish first in their group.
Our prediction is a victory for Krasnodar at odds of 1.97
Total Bet
In the Cup and throughout the season, Krasnodar has played pragmatic football, prioritizing results above all else. All three of their Cup victories were achieved with a precise score of 1-0. We do not anticipate more than two goals in the upcoming match.
The second bet is under 2.5 total goals with odds of 1.96
First Half Bet
In three of their last five matches, Krasnodar gained an early lead and won the first half. We believe there is a high likelihood that a similar scenario will unfold on the pitch today.
Prediction - Krasnodar to win the first half with odds of 2.50
