The Matchday 6 clash in the Russian Premier League between Orenburg and Akhmat will take place on August 22 at the Gazovik Stadium. Orenburg vs. Akhmat: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Orenburg
Vladimir Slishkovich's side collected their first three points of the current championship in the last round. Moreover, the victory over Akron (2-1) ended a nine-match winless streak in the Premier League (4 draws, 5 losses). However, Orenburg conceded for the fourth consecutive Premier League match. The club is currently in 11th place in the standings. Notably, Orenburg ranks second in the league for the average number of corners per game (5.8).
- Both teams scored in 7 of Orenburg's last 9 matches in the championship.
- The team has not won at home in their last 5 matches in this tournament (3 draws, 2 losses).
- In 10 of their last 11 home games in the Premier League, the club has not scored more than one goal.
Predicted lineup for Orenburg (4-5-1)
Bogdan Ovsyannikov – Artem Kasimov, Danila Khotulev, Henri Chichinadze, Fahd Mufi – Evgeny Bolotov, Stepan Oganesyan, Irakli Kvekveskiri, Maxim Savelyev, Dmitry Rybchinsky – Emircan Gyurluk.
The squad has been strengthened with the addition of midfielder Du Queiroz.
Akhmat
The Grozny side won their second match in the championship under Stanislav Cherchesov. In the game against Krylia Sovetov (3-1), the team scored more than two goals for the first time in 22 previous Premier League matches. Notably, Akhmat managed this with just four shots on target (only three opponents had fewer in the round). Before the new coach's appointment, the club had gone nine games without a win in the Premier League (2 draws, 7 losses). The team has climbed to ninth place in the standings.
- The Grozny side conceded in 11 of their last 12 Premier League matches.
- Akhmat is on a six-match losing streak away in the championship.
- They have scored against their upcoming opponent in 11 of their last 12 head-to-head encounters in the Premier League.
Predicted lineup for Akhmat (4-5-1)
Giorgi Shelia – Usman Ndong, Maxim Sidorov, Miroslav Bogosavac, Nader Ghandri – Egash Kasintura, Lechi Sadulaev, Ismael Silva, Manuel Kelianu, Maxim Samorodov – Mohamed Konate.
Referee
Vladislav Tselovalnikov (Russia)
Matches – 16 (Premier League and First League, 2024/25 - 2025/26);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 48;
Average yellow cards per match – 3;
Red cards shown – 1;
Average fouls per match – 26;
Penalties – 25%.
Match Prediction: Orenburg vs. Akhmat
Last week was successful for Orenburg. Vladimir Slishkovich's side managed to secure a long-awaited victory in the championship, and before that, the team defeated the Grozny side in the national cup (2-1). It's uncertain if Orenburg will be able to secure points again against Akhmat, but I'm confident the hosts can at least score. Especially since Orenburg has scored in 7 of their last 9 Premier League matches.
Under Stanislav Cherchesov, the Grozny side maximizes their limited chances. Good finishing has allowed the team to secure two victories. I expect goals from Akhmat again. Especially since their upcoming opponent is not known for reliable defensive actions: Orenburg has kept a clean sheet only once in their last 14 Premier League games.
Additionally, there has been an exchange of goals in 4 of the last 5 head-to-head meetings between the teams at Orenburg's home ground in the championship. This is another factor in favor of the prediction: Both teams to score – yes
