Match Overview

The upcoming 4th round fixture of the FONBET 2025/26 will see FC Akron clash with FC Lokomotiv Moscow. The match is set for September 16 at the Solidarnost Samara Arena. This prediction provides comprehensive insights, including current forms, statistical analysis, and a betting recommendation for the Akron – Lokomotiv showdown.

FC Akron Analysis

Recent Performance and Cup Form

Akron recently suffered a 0-2 defeat against Lokomotiv in their last away Cup match. The Tolyatti squad has struggled to secure a victory in regulation time in 5 out of their last 7 encounters, registering 1 draw and 4 losses. Nevertheless, Zaur Tedeev’s players managed to score in five of these fixtures. It is also notable that Akron has conceded goals in all of their games in the current tournament campaign. The club currently occupies the 3rd position in Group D.

Akron’s Key Statistics

• In 8 of Akron’s last 10 national Cup matches, a maximum of three goals were scored.
• At home, the club has not won in regulation time in 5 of their previous 7 games (2 draws, 3 defeats).
• Across 16 of their last 17 home matches in this competition, Akron has not conceded more than a single goal.

Akron Predicted Lineup (4-3-3)*

Alexander Vasyutin – Denis Popenkov, Ionut Nedelcearu, Rodrigo Escoval, Konstantin Savichev – Stefan Loncar, Maxim Kuzmin, Konstantin Maradishvili – Soltmurad Bakaev, Arseniy Dmitriev, Alexander Morozov.

Team News: Injuries and Suspensions (Akron)

Midfielders Khetag Khosonov, Ifet Djakovac, Maxim Boldyrev, Aleksa Djurasovic, and forward Benshimol are currently sidelined due to injuries. Additionally, midfielder Konstantin Maradishvili is unavailable due to suspension.

FC Lokomotiv Moscow Analysis

Recent Performance and Cup Form

Lokomotiv’s victory over Tolyatti marked their fourth win in the last six national Cup matches under the guidance of Mikhail Galaktionov, alongside 2 losses. Significantly, after a nine-game streak of conceding goals in this tournament, the team has now managed to keep two consecutive clean sheets. The “Railwaymen” themselves have scored in 5 of their last 6 fixtures. With 6 points, Lokomotiv currently sits in second place in Group D.

Lokomotiv’s Key Statistics

• Lokomotiv has not managed to score more than two goals in their last 10 national Cup matches.
• When playing away, the capital club has remained undefeated in 5 of their last 6 matches in this competition (4 wins, 1 draw).
• The team conceded precisely 1 or 2 goals in 8 of their previous away games.

Lokomotiv Predicted Lineup (4-5-1)*

Ilya Lantratov – Kristian Ramirez, Gerzino Nyamsi, Egor Pogostnov, Lucas Fasson – Dmitri Barinov, Artem Timofeev, Ruslan Myalkovskiy, Zelimkhan Bakaev, Alexander Silyanov – Nikolai Komlichenko.

Team News: Injuries and Suspensions (Lokomotiv)

Forward Sergey Pinyaev is currently out of action due to injury.

Match Prediction: Akron vs Lokomotiv

Current Form and Stakes

Akron is currently navigating a highly challenging period. The team has failed to win in regular time for eight consecutive matches across both the Russian Premier League (RPL) and the . In the national championship, Zaur Tedeev’s side is moving closer to the relegation zone, indicating that the league is likely their primary focus. Conversely, Lokomotiv has successfully maintained strong results in both competitions. Their sole defeat this season in the national Cup came in the first round against CSKA.

Offensive and Defensive Trends

Lokomotiv has demonstrated impressive attacking efficiency in their away fixtures, scoring in 6 consecutive matches, with Mikhail Galaktionov’s squad netting at least two goals in 5 of those instances. However, throughout this period, Lokomotiv has not recorded a single clean sheet. This vulnerability could provide an opportunity for Akron, who have found the net in 11 of their last 13 home games in this tournament.

Head-to-Head and Final Pick

Furthermore, the Moscow club has remained undefeated against Tolyatti in 4 official head-to-head encounters, with at least two goals being scored in all of these matches. My final prediction for this game is: “Lokomotiv will not lose and Total Goals Over 1.5.”

Disclaimer

* The starting lineup provided for each team reflects their formation in their previous match in this tournament.