Rostov — Akron : Match Preview and Prediction for November 01,2025

Match Preview

Rostov’s Recent Form

A recent 1-1 draw against Dynamo Makhachkala prolonged Rostov’s undefeated sequence in the to eight matches. During this notable run, they successfully secured points from Lokomotiv (3-3), CSKA (1-0), Krasnodar (0-0), and Spartak (1-1). Despite this robust run, the Southern team has managed only 11 goals in the championship so far, with only Pari NN (9) and Dynamo Makhachkala (6) having less effective attacks. In five out of their six home fixtures, the ‘Under 2.5 goals’ outcome has materialized for Alba’s team.

Akron’s Defensive Strategy

Akron is currently in a series of three games where no more than two goals in total have been scored within 90 minutes. Their strong defensive block has enabled the Togliatti side to draw with Zenit and Lokomotiv (both 1-1), and also to clinch a narrow 1-0 victory against Pari NN. When considering expected goals scored on the road, Tedeev’s team ranks sixth from the bottom, having accumulated just 6.44 xG over six away matches. To protect themselves from potentially re-entering the play-off zone, the Reds are expected to adopt a reliable defensive stance.

Head-to-Head & Prediction

In Akron’s inaugural season in the top-flight division, they twice overcame Rostov in their direct encounters (2-0 and 3-2). It seems improbable that teams situated in the lower half of the table will risk leaving much space for each other, suggesting that this match will likely not be rich in scoring chances.