Akhmat Grozny - Krylia Sovetov predictions and free betting tips [30/08/2023]

The face-off in Grozny commences. Fans anticipate the third round of the Russian Cup RPL Path battle between "Akhmat" and Samara's "Krylia Sovetov". 

"Akhmat" (Grozny)

Last season, the Grozny team showcased their best-ever result in the Mir-RPL, securing the 5th spot. "Akhmat" performed excellently in the spring part of the season and deservedly finished in the top five. However, the starting stretch of the 2023-2024 season didn't prove as successful. "Akhmat", after playing 6 matches, is situated in the 11th place in the league table and is only 1 point ahead of Kazan's "Rubin", positioned in the transition matches zone. "Akhmat" won two Mir-RPL matches, seizing 3 points in bouts against "Orenburg" and FC "Sochi".

In other engagements, "Akhmat" underperformed, with their game against "Spartak" in the previous round, earning them only 1 point being the only exception. After their disappointing performances, Sergey Tashuev was dismissed, under whose leadership "Akhmat" suffered defeats in the Russian Cup from "Baltika" and "Zenit".

"Krylya Sovetov" (Samara)

In the previous Mir-RPL season, "Krylya Sovetov" held onto the 12th spot, ensuring their place in Russian football's elite only by the results of the match in the finale round against "Spartak". The starting stretch of the 2023-2024 season is turning out to be fantastic for "Krylya Sovetov". In the first round, "Krylya Sovetov" defeated "Akhmat", thus sparking a successful series of Mir-RPL matches. The only defeat in the Russian Championship "Krylya Sovetov" has suffered so far was from Kazan's "Rubin".

In matches against "Rostov" and "Baltika", the team from Samara snagged 3 points, putting them currently in the 4th spot, just 3 points behind "Krasnodar". In the RPL Path of the Russian Cup, however, "Krylya Sovetov" has been struggling, already facing 2 defeats in the group stage. Firstly, "Krylya Sovetov" shockingly lost to "Baltika", and then suffered a minimal defeat from "Zenit".

Head-to-Head Matches

"Akhmat" and "Krylya Sovetov" have faced off in 35 official games. "Akhmat" has emerged victorious in 18 matches, and "Krylya Sovetov" has clinched 11 wins. 6 bouts have ended in a draw.

Prediction

"Akhmat" is set to triumph. The Grozny team will seek to avenge the defeat from the first round. Their last outing against "Spartak" showed that the unruly "Akhmat" side is making a comeback and is ready to steal points in matches with their direct rivals.