Match Overview

The Russian Premier League (MIR RPL) Matchday 6 fixture between Orenburg and Akhmat is scheduled for August 22nd at Gazovik Stadium. This preview provides an in-depth analysis, betting tips, odds, and statistics for the Orenburg vs Akhmat encounter.

Orenburg Team Analysis

Under the guidance of Vladimir Slishkovic, Orenburg secured their first three points of the current season in the previous round. More significantly, their 2-1 victory over Akron snapped a lengthy 9-match winless streak in the RPL, which included 4 draws and 5 losses. Notably, Orenburg has conceded goals in four consecutive Premier League matches. The club currently sits 11th in the overall standings. It’s worth highlighting that Orenburg ranks second in the league for average corners per game, with 5.8.

• Both teams have scored in 7 of Orenburg’s last 9 championship matches.
• The team has been unable to win at home for 5 consecutive matches in this tournament (3 draws, 2 losses).
• In 10 of their last 11 home games in the RPL, the club has not scored more than one goal.

Orenburg Provisional Lineup (4-5-1)

Bogdan Ovsyannikov – Artyom Kasimov, Danila Khotulev, Henri Chichinadze, Fahd Moufi – Evgeniy Bolotov, Stepan Oganesyan, Irakli Kvekveskiri, Maxim Savelyev, Dmitry Rybchinsky – Emirhan Gurluk.

The team has been reinforced by the addition of midfielder Du Queiroz.

Akhmat Team Analysis

The Grozny-based club secured their second consecutive championship victory under the management of Stanislav Cherchesov. In their 3-1 match against Krylia Sovetov, Akhmat scored more than two goals for the first time in their last 22 RPL encounters. Remarkably, they achieved this with only 4 shots on target (a lower figure was recorded by only three other teams in the round). Prior to the new coach’s appointment, the club had been winless in 9 Premier League games (2 draws, 7 losses). The team has now climbed to ninth place in the league table.

• Akhmat has conceded in 11 of their last 12 RPL matches.
• The team is on a 6-match losing streak away from home in the championship.
• They have scored against their upcoming opponent in 11 of their last 12 head-to-head Premier League matches.

Akhmat Provisional Lineup (4-5-1)

Giorgi Shelia – Usman Ndong, Maxim Sidorov, Miroslav Bogosavac, Nader Ghandri – Egash Casintura, Lechi Sadulaev, Ismael Silva, Manuel Kelianu, Maxim Samorodov – Mohamed Konate.

Match Prediction: Orenburg vs Akhmat

The past week has been successful for Orenburg. Vladimir Slishkovic’s squad managed to achieve a long-awaited victory in the championship, and prior to that, they defeated Akhmat (2-1) in the national Cup. While it’s not guaranteed that Orenburg will secure points against Akhmat again, I am confident the hosts can at least score. Especially considering Orenburg has found the net in 7 of their last 9 RPL matches.

Under Stanislav Cherchesov, Akhmat has been maximizing their limited opportunities. Their efficient finishing has led to two victories. I believe we should anticipate goals from Akhmat in this match as well, particularly since their upcoming opponent does not boast a reliable defense: Orenburg has kept only one clean sheet in their last 14 Premier League games.

Furthermore, both teams scored in 4 of their last 5 head-to-head encounters at Orenburg’s home ground in the championship. This provides another strong factor in favor of the prediction: “Both Teams to Score – Yes” with odds of 1.82