The Matchday 4 clash of the FONBET Russian Cup 2025/26 between Akron and Lokomotiv will take place on September 16 at the Solidarity Samara Arena. Akron vs. Lokomotiv: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Akron
In the previous round, the team suffered a 0-2 defeat away to Lokomotiv. Tolyatti's side has failed to win in regular time in 5 of their last 7 Russian Cup matches (1 draw, 4 losses). However, Zaur Tedeev's men have managed to find the net in five of those encounters. It is worth noting that Akron has conceded in every game of this tournament so far. The club is currently in 3rd place in Group D.
- No more than three goals have been scored in 8 of Akron's last 10 Russian Cup matches.
- At home, the club has not won in regular time in 5 of their last 7 Russian Cup games (2 draws, 3 losses).
- In 16 of the last 17 home matches in this tournament, Akron has not conceded more than one goal.
Predicted lineup for Akron (4-3-3)
Alexander Vasyutin – Denis Popenkov, Ionuts Nedelcearu, Rodrigo Escoval, Konstantin Savichev – Stefan Loncar, Maxim Kuzmin, Konstantin Maradishvili – Soltmurad Bakaev, Arseniy Dmitriev, Alexander Morozov.
Midfielders Khetag Khosonov, Ifet Djakovac, Maxim Boldyrev, Alexa Djurasovic, and forward Benshimol are injured. Midfielder Konstantin Maradishvili and defender Rodrigo Escoval are suspended.
Lokomotiv
The victory over Tolyatti was the fourth in the last six Russian Cup matches for Mikhail Galaktionov's men (2 losses). After a 9-match streak of conceding goals in this tournament, the team has kept clean sheets in the last two consecutive games. The Railwaymen have scored in 5 of their last 6 Russian Cup games. With 6 points, Lokomotiv is in second place in Group D.
- Moscow's side has not scored more than two goals in their last 10 Russian Cup matches.
- Away from home, the capital club has not lost in 5 of their last 6 matches in this tournament (4 wins, 1 draw).
- The team has conceded exactly 1 or 2 goals in 8 of their previous away games in the Russian Cup.
Predicted lineup for Lokomotiv (4-5-1)
Ilya Lantratov – Cristian Ramirez, Gerzino Nyamsi, Yegor Pogostnov, Lucas Fasson – Dmitry Barinov, Artyom Timofeev, Ruslan Myalkovsky, Zelimkhan Bakaev, Alexander Silyanov – Nikolay Komlichenko.
Forward Sergey Pinyaev is injured. Midfielder Alexey Batrakov is suspended.
Referee
Mikhail Cheremnykh (Russia)
Matches – 6 (Russian Cup, 2022/23 - 2025/26);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 18;
Average yellow cards per match – 3;
Red cards shown – 1;
Average fouls per match – 19;
Penalties – 0%.
Akron vs. Lokomotiv: Match Prediction
Tolyatti's side is going through a difficult period. The team has not won in regular time in their last 8 matches in the RPL and Russian Cup. In the national championship, Zaur Tedeev's men are edging closer to the relegation zone, and in such a situation, the national championship is likely to be Akron's priority. Lokomotiv, on the other hand, has managed to balance good results in both tournaments. The defeat in the 1st round of the national Cup against CSKA is the Railwaymen's only loss this season.
Moscow's side has been showing excellent scoring form in away Russian Cup matches: the team has scored in 6 consecutive games, with Galaktionov's men scoring at least twice in 5 of those. However, during this period, Lokomotiv has not kept a clean sheet. This presents an opportunity for Akron, who have scored in 11 of their last 13 home games in this tournament.
Additionally, the capital club has not lost to Tolyatti in 4 official meetings, all of which featured at least two goals. My prediction: Lokomotiv will not lose and Total over 1.5 goals
