Match Preview and Betting Insights

The 7th round match of the Russian Premier League (RPL) between FC Rostov and Akhmat Grozny will take place on August 30 at Rostov Arena. Here’s a detailed match prediction, statistics, and analysis for the upcoming fixture.

FC Rostov’s Current Form and Statistics

In the previous round, Rostov managed to secure a point away against Lokomotiv in a high-scoring 3:3 draw. This was a notable performance, as it marked the first time in their last 14 championship matches that the team scored more than two goals. Overall, Rostov has demonstrated inconsistent results, failing to win in 10 of their last 11 RPL encounters, recording 4 draws and 6 losses. However, during this challenging period, the club conceded more than one goal on only three occasions. Currently, Jonathan Alba’s side occupies 14th place in the league standings.

• Rostov conceded the first goal in 8 of their last 10 Premier League matches.
• At home, the team has not secured a victory in 6 of their last 7 championship matches, with 2 draws and 4 losses.
• In 6 of their last 8 home matches in this tournament, the club did not concede more than one goal.

Rostov’s Predicted Lineup (4-4-2)

Rustam Yatimov – Umar Sako, Viktor Melekhin, Ilya Vakhania, Andrey Langovich – Konstantin Kuchaev, Ilya Zhbanov, Daniil Shantaliy, Mohammad Mohebi – Ronaldo, Timur Suleymanov.

Defender Eyad El-Askalanі and forward Ivan Komarov are currently sidelined due to injuries.

Akhmat Grozny’s Current Form and Statistics

Akhmat displayed remarkable character in the last round, coming back from a two-goal deficit against Orenburg to draw 2:2. Under the guidance of Stanislav Cherchesov, the team has remained undefeated in the RPL so far, with 2 wins and 1 draw. Despite this positive run, the dropped points against Orenburg pushed Akhmat into the lower half of the league table, though they are still three points ahead of their upcoming opponent. It’s worth noting that Akhmat ranks second to last in the league for average corners taken, with 3.2 per game.

• Akhmat has not secured an away victory in 11 consecutive Premier League matches, with a record of 4 draws and 7 losses.
• In 5 of their last 7 away championship games, the team conceded at least two goals.
• The club has managed to score against Rostov in 6 of their last 8 head-to-head RPL meetings.

Akhmat’s Predicted Lineup (4-5-1)

Giorgi Shelia – Usman Ndong, Maksim Sidorov, Miroslav Bogosavac, Nader Gandri – Bryan Mansilla, Ismael Silva, Manuel Kelianu, Maksim Samorodov, Lechi Sadulaev – Mohamed Konate.

Forward Egash Casinthurа is suspended, while Lechi Sadulaev’s red card has been successfully overturned, making him available. Defender Milos Satara has been removed from the squad.

Match Prediction: Rostov vs Akhmat

During the intense match against Orenburg, Akhmat lost two players due to red cards. Nevertheless, this did not deter the team’s resolve, and Stanislav Cherchesov’s side managed to score twice to secure a draw. In the upcoming match, Akhmat’s attacking potential may be somewhat weakened, yet they are still quite capable of scoring at least one goal. The club has impressively scored 6 goals in their last three rounds, and they consistently pose a threat to Rostov, who currently do not boast a consistently reliable defense.

Rostov has managed to keep a clean sheet in only one of their last 11 championship matches. That solitary clean sheet was achieved against Pari NN, one of the least productive teams in RPL 2025/26. Despite defensive vulnerabilities, Rostov’s offense looks decent: Jonathan Alba’s team has found the net in 5 of their last 7 Premier League games. Furthermore, Rostov has a strong record of scoring against Akhmat at home, doing so in their last 7 head-to-head championship encounters.

My prediction for this match is: “Both Teams to Score – Yes”.

Author’s Insight

Author: Alexey Tarabrin