Akron vs. Orenburg: Premier League match forecast

Current form

Before the start of the championship, Akron was considered to be one of the main candidates for relegation from the Premier League, but so far it does not correspond to this status and is staying outside the danger zone. With 16 points, Zaur Tadeev team occupies 10th place in the table and is three points ahead of the transitional matches zone, the direct relegation zone is seven points away. This week, Akron beat Shinnik 1:0 away in the Russian Cup, managing to get to the 1/8 finals via the regions.

Disqualifications and injuries

The hosts have no problems with the squad.

Interesting trends for betting

• Akron has only won one of its last five home games.
• Akron has never beaten Orenburg - two defeats and three draws

Tentative line-up: Volkov - Savichev, Escoval, Paulo Vitor, Dimoski - Kuzmin, Djurasovich, Lonchar - Bakaev, Dzyuba, Khubulov.

Current form

Orenburg frankly failed the first half of the season and has been in the relegation zone for a long time. At the moment, Vladimir Sliskovic team is at the bottom of the table with eight points and is already five points behind the relegation zone, and seven points short of the saving 12th place. In the last round, Orenburg gave Zenit a fight at home and could have counted on points, but conceded at the end and suffered a 0:1 defeat to the champion.

Disqualifications and injuries

Kovalenko and Prokhin are disqualified. Martynov and Florentin are injured.

Interesting trends for betting

• Orenburg have not won in their last 15 championship matches – 10 defeats and five draws
• Orenburg scored against Akron in their last four matches

Estimated line-up: Sysuev – Sidorov, Perez, Kasimov, Karatash – Kovalenko, Basic – Mansilla, Gorbani, Marin – Saharkhizan.