The Matchday 16 clash in the Russian Premier League between Rubin and Akhmat will take place on November 22 at the Ak Bars Arena in Kazan. Rubin vs. Akhmat: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Rubin
In the previous round, Rubin played out a goalless draw away at Pari NN. Rashid Rakhimov's side remains winless in four league matches (2 draws, 2 losses), and during this stretch, Rubin has not managed a single goal. Notably, the last time the club had such a prolonged goalless run was in 2019. Additionally, in the game against Nizhny Novgorod, the team took 10 corners, doubling their average total for this statistic. In the league standings, Rubin occupies 7th place.
- At least one opponent has failed to score in Rubin's last 6 Premier League matches.
- The team has not lost in 14 of their last 16 home matches in the RPL (11 wins, 3 draws).
- Rubin has not conceded more than one goal in 5 of their last 7 home games in this tournament.
Predicted lineup for Rubin (3-5-2)
Yevgeny Staver – Egor Teslenko, Konstantin Nizhegorodov, Anderson Arroyo – Veldin Hodja, Ugochukwu Iwu, Dmitry Kabutov, Daler Kuzyaev, Ruslan Bezrukov – Dardan Shabanhadjaj, Mirland Daku.
Defenders Alexey Gritsaenko, Denil Maldonado, and midfielder Anton Shvets are injured.
Akhmat
In the previous round, Akhmat suffered a 1-2 defeat at home to Spartak, marking their third consecutive loss in the league. During this period, the team from Grozny has conceded at least two goals in each of their last 5 RPL games. However, Akhmat has also been active in front of the opponents' goal, scoring in 9 of their last 11 matches in this tournament. Stanislav Cherchesov's side finished the first round in 11th place, just two points clear of the relegation zone. Nevertheless, this is an improvement compared to two consecutive 15th-place finishes.
- At least three goals have been scored in 5 of Akhmat's last 7 Premier League matches.
- The team has not won in 15 of their last 16 away league matches (6 draws, 9 losses).
- In their last 8 away games in the RPL, the club has conceded exactly 1 or 2 goals.
Predicted lineup for Akhmat (4-5-1)
Giorgi Shelia – Usman N'Dong, Maksim Sidorov, Miroslav Bogosavac, Nader Ghandri – Manuel Kelyanu, Ismael Silva, Egas Kasintura, Maksim Samorodov, Lechi Sadulaev – Georgy Melkadze.
Referee
Pavel Kukuyan (Russia)
Matches – 5 (RPL, 2025/26);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 24;
Average yellow cards per match – 4.8;
Red cards shown – 2;
Average fouls per match – 30;
Penalties – 40%.
Rubin vs. Akhmat: Match Prediction
Rubin's crisis continues. Rashid Rakhimov's side has failed to win in four league matches, not scoring during this period. While a lack of goals in games against Krasnodar and Baltika might not be surprising, Rubin's last two opponents have been more generous defensively. Akhmat is currently in a similar situation, having conceded 12 goals in their last 5 RPL matches. However, even such defensive vulnerabilities from the opponent do not guarantee goals for Rubin.
Home advantage has helped Rubin consistently earn points. The team has not lost in 14 of their last 16 home matches in the RPL, winning 11 of them. However, even at home, Rubin has struggled to convert chances, scoring more than once in only one of their last 6 matches. Despite this, Rashid Rakhimov's side is among the leaders this season for clean sheets at home. A solid defense will help the hosts achieve a positive result against Akhmat, who have not scored more than one goal in 12 of their last 14 away Premier League matches.
My prediction: Rubin will not lose and Total under 3.5 goals
