The Matchday 14 clash in the Russian Premier League between Baltika and Akhmat will take place on November 2 at the Rostech Arena in Kaliningrad. Baltika vs. Akhmat: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Baltika
In the previous round, the Kaliningrad side couldn't overcome Pari NN (0-0). Andrey Talalaev's team failed to score for the fourth time in their last six league matches. However, expecting a goal without a single shot on target is unrealistic. It's worth noting that this was the first time this season that the team had such a performance (averaging 4.8). Meanwhile, Baltika has kept a clean sheet in eight matches in the RPL 2025/26 season. The club is currently in 5th place in the standings, trailing leaders Krasnodar by five points.
- At least one opponent has failed to score in Baltika's last 8 Premier League matches.
- The team has not lost in 9 of their last 11 home league games (5 wins, 4 draws).
- Baltika has conceded no more than one goal in 8 of their last 11 home games in the RPL.
Predicted lineup for Baltika (4-4-2)
Maxim Borisko – Sergey Varatynov, Kevin Andrade, Alexander Filin, Ivan Belikov – Sergey Pryakhin, Vladislav Saus, Maxim Petrov, Ayman Murid – Bryan Gil, Tenton Yenne.
Midfielder Andrey Mendel is injured. Defender Nathan Gassama, Mingiyan Beveev, and midfielders Nikolay Titkov, Ilya Petrov are suspended.
Akhmat
In the last round, the team unexpectedly lost at home to Sochi (2-4). Stanislav Cherchesov's side has dropped points in three consecutive league matches (1 draw, 2 losses), conceding at least two goals in each game during this stretch. However, Akhmat has also scored at least two goals in 4 of their last 5 RPL matches. Akhmat has scored 18 goals in total, the best among the lower half of the table, where the club sits in 9th place.
- Akhmat has scored in 9 of their last 10 Premier League matches.
- The team has not won in 14 of their last 15 away league games (6 draws, 8 losses).
- Akhmat has conceded in 11 consecutive away games in this tournament.
Predicted lineup for Akhmat (4-5-1)
Giorgi Shelia – Usman Ndong, Maxim Sidorov, Miroslav Bogosavac, Nader Ghandri – Manuel Kelianu, Ismael Silva, Egas Casintura, Maxim Samorodov, Lechi Sadulaev – Georgy Melkadze.
Referee
Ivan Abrosimov (Russia)
Matches – 6 (RPL, 2025/26);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 29;
Average yellow cards per match – 4.8;
Red cards shown – 0;
Average fouls per match – 25;
Penalties – 17%.
Match Prediction: Baltika vs. Akhmat
The Kaliningrad side failed to secure three consecutive wins for the first time this season, even though their last opponent is one of the league's underdogs. It was surprising that Baltika didn't score, while another clean sheet is now expected. Eight clean sheets and only three home goals conceded are the best in the league. I predict that in the upcoming match, Andrey Talalaev will focus even more on defense due to the suspension of four players. In such a situation, it's better not to take unnecessary risks. A first home defeat is certainly not in the coach's plans.
After an impressive unbeaten run in the league, Akhmat has slightly declined. In their last three matches, the team has collected just one point. Away, Akhmat rarely wins. The club has not won in 14 of their last 15 away RPL matches (6 draws, 8 losses), and during this period, Akhmat has scored more than one goal in only 4 games. With such statistics, even the desire to make up for the last round's result may not be enough to achieve a positive outcome.
My prediction: Baltika will not lose and Total under 3.5 goals
