Rubin — Akhmat Grozny : Match Preview and Prediction for October 22,2025

Rubin’s Recent Performance and Struggles

Rubin suffered a significant defeat at home this weekend against a highly aggressive Baltika side, losing heavily at Ak Bars Arena (0-3). This marked their first home loss to the Kaliningrad team in five historical encounters. Rashid Rakhimov’s squad seemed to have entered a dormant phase, displaying passive defending and ultimately deserving of the result.

Crucial Cup Match Ahead

Following the international break, the Kazan team’s performance has been quite underwhelming. They now face a crucial fixture that will determine their fate regarding a spot in the regional path of the tournament. Currently, Rubin sits third in Group A, but even a penalty shootout loss in this match would eliminate the Tatar club from further cup contention. All players are reportedly fit for the upcoming clash against Akhmat.

Akhmat’s Rejuvenation and Close Call

While Rubin appeared dispirited after the international break, Stanislav Cherchesov managed to rejuvenate Akhmat following a couple of defeats. The ‘White-Greens’ almost snatched three points from Dynamo on their home turf. Had Sadullaev converted his penalty and Grozny not allowed Tyukavin to score in added time, the match wouldn’t have ended 2-2; instead, it would have been a victory for the Chechen side.

Motivation for the Cup Encounter

Akhmat’s sole victory in the current cup campaign came against Rubin at home with a 2-0 scoreline. Knowing Cherchesov’s ability to motivate his team for critical encounters, Akhmat, with minor squad adjustments, will be playing for a win in Kazan, as their continued participation in the tournament is at stake. All visiting players are also reported to be available for the match against Rubin.