The Matchday 14 clash in the Russian Premier League between Baltika and Akhmat will take place on November 2 at the Rostec Arena in Kaliningrad. Baltika vs. Akhmat: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Baltika
In the previous round, Kaliningrad's team failed to break down Pari NN, ending in a 0-0 draw. Andrey Talalaev's side has not scored in four of their last six league matches. It's hard to expect a goal without a single shot on target, which happened to the team for the first time this season (averaging 4.8). Meanwhile, Baltika has kept a clean sheet in eight matches in the 2025/26 RPL season. The club is currently fifth in the standings, trailing leaders Krasnodar by five points.
- At least one opponent has failed to score in Baltika's last eight Premier League matches.
- The team has not lost in nine of their last eleven home league matches (5 wins, 4 draws).
- Baltika has not conceded more than one goal in eight of their last eleven home RPL games.
Predicted lineup for Baltika (4-4-2)
Maxim Borisko – Sergey Varatynov, Kevin Andrade, Alexander Filin, Sergey Varatynov – Sergey Pryakhin, Vladislav Saus, Maxim Petrov, Ivan Belikov – Bryan Gil, Tenton Yenne.
Midfielder Andrey Mendel is injured. Defenders Nathan Gassama, Mingiyan Beveev, and midfielders Nikolay Titkov, Ilya Petrov are suspended. Head coach Andrey Talalaev will also miss the game for the same reason.
Akhmat
In the last round, the team unexpectedly lost 2-4 at home to Sochi. 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 themselves have scored at least two goals in four of their last five RPL matches. Akhmat boasts 18 goals, the best among the lower half of the table, where the club occupies the ninth spot.
- Akhmat has scored in nine of their last ten Premier League matches.
- The team has not won in 14 of their last 15 away league matches (6 draws, 8 losses).
- Akhmat has conceded in their last 11 away games in this tournament.
Predicted lineup for Akhmat (4-5-1)
Giorgi Shelia – Usman Ndong, Maxim Sidorov, Miroslav Bogosavac, Nader Ghandri – Manuel Kelyanu, Ismael Silva, Egas Kasintura, Maxim Samorodov, Lechi Sadulaev – Georgi 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
Kaliningrad's team failed to secure three consecutive wins for the first time in the current championship, even though their last opponent is one of the tournament's underdogs. It was surprising that Baltika couldn't score, but another clean sheet is now expected. Eight clean sheets and just three home goals conceded are the league's best records. I anticipate that in the upcoming match, Andrey Talalaev, due to the suspension of four players, will focus even more on defense. In such a situation, it's better not to take unnecessary risks. Moreover, a first home defeat is not part of the head coach's plans.
After an impressive unbeaten run in the league, Akhmat has slightly faltered. In the last three matches, the team has collected just one point. Away from home, Akhmat rarely secures victories. The club has not won in 14 of their last 15 away RPL matches (6 draws, 8 losses), scoring more than one goal in only four of these games. With such statistics, even the desire to make amends for the previous round's result may not be enough to achieve a positive outcome.
My prediction: Baltika will not lose and Total under 3.5 goals
