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Akhmat vs Baltika Prediction, Tips & Odds

Akhmat vs Baltika

Premier LeagueRegular Season - 10
Akhmat
#13 · Premier League
LDLWD
0 - 0
Akhmat-Arena, Grozny
Referee: Aleksei Suchkov
Baltika
#7 · Premier League
DWDLD
★ OUR PICK
Under 2.5 Goals
Tight defensive records and low-scoring recent form make the under the value pick here.
Totals
1.68
BEST ODDS
Our pick: Bookmakers offer average 1.65 (implied 60.7%) for Under 2.5 Goals. Our experts calculate a 63.2% probability (an expert ratio of 1.58). We chose this bet because our experts rate it more likely than the bookmaker price implies (63.2% vs 60.7%), driven by both sides' tight defensive records and low-scoring recent form. That edge makes it our most confident selection for this match.

Match Preview

The model favours Akhmat to secure a narrow victory against Baltika, projecting a scoreline of 1-0. Currently sitting in 10th place, Akhmat has had a mixed season with 2 wins, 4 draws, and 3 losses from their first 9 matches, resulting in 10 points. Their goal difference stands at zero, with 13 goals scored and 13 conceded, indicating a balanced but inconsistent performance. In contrast, Baltika is positioned just above Akhmat at 8th with 11 points, having recorded 3 wins, 2 draws, and 4 losses. Their goal tally reveals a slightly more offensive approach, having scored 14 goals while conceding 12. However, their recent form suggests struggles, with only 1 win in the last 5 matches, which could impact their confidence heading into this fixture. The model assigns a 41% win probability to Akhmat, with a 29.1% chance of a draw and a 29.8% likelihood of a Baltika victory. The prediction indicates that over 2.5 goals is expected in 42.3% of cases, and both teams to score is projected at 48.8%. A potential concern for Akhmat could be their ability to convert chances, especially given their recent form of just 1 win in 5 matches. For a deeper understanding of the prediction, refer to the "How We Reached This Prediction" section, which details our in-house model's analysis using expected goals and actual results throughout the season.

Betting Predictions

How the model works, and its full prediction record, are set out on our How It Works and Accuracy pages.

Match Result
Akhmat Win38%2.58
Draw25%3.12
Baltika Win37%2.91
BTTS
Both Teams to Score: No
1.7951.7%

Akhmat have kept a clean sheet in 32% of matches. Baltika average 1.4 goals per game.

Over/Under Goals
Under 2.5 Goals
1.6558.1%

Akhmat manage games at home, conceding just 1.07 goals per match. Baltika score 1.41 on the road.

Correct Score
Akhmat 1-1 Baltika
5.5718.0%

The most likely scoreline per our model at 18.0% probability.

Asian Handicap
Akhmat -0.3
2.1632%

Akhmat have been the stronger side, winning 40% of their matches.

CORRECT SCOREMost likely outcomes
1-1
5.57
18.0%
1-0
6.79
14.7%
0-0
7.10
14.2%
0-1
7.31
13.7%
2-1
9.68
10.3%
1-2
10.46
9.6%

Our model projects a 1-1 draw as the most likely scoreline at 18.0% probability. These six outcomes together cover the bulk of the projected probability for this fixture.

ASIAN HANDICAPLines & prices
Akhmat
-0.0
1.83
Baltika
+0.0
2.07
Akhmat
-0.3
2.16
Baltika
+0.3
2.38

Lines averaged across 3 bookmakers. Akhmat are the favourites on the spread, so the larger handicaps pay more if they win comfortably while the smaller lines protect the bet on a narrower result.

Best Betting Odds

Akhmat vs Baltika
Bookmaker1X2O/U 2.5BTTS
1X2OverUnderYesNo
Marathonbet
2.603.142.962.321.621.921.79
Pinnacle
2.643.132.992.371.62——
SBO
2.402.992.642.191.68——
1xBet
2.673.223.042.401.671.921.80

Goals Probability

Avg. bookmaker odds
Over 0.5 Goals
86.5%
Over 1.5 Goals
66.3%
Over 2.5 Goals
41.9%
Over 3.5 Goals
22.2%

Double Chance

Bet covers two outcomes
1XAkhmat or Draw
64%1.41
12Akhmat or Baltika
75%1.36
X2Draw or Baltika
62%1.51

Head to Head

Last 7 Meetings (Baltika leads 5-0)
0 Akhmat2 Draw5 Baltika
23 Apr
Akhmat
1-1
Baltika
Premier League
18 Feb
Baltika
2-2
Akhmat
Friendlies Clubs
Nov 25
Baltika
2-0
Akhmat
Premier League
Apr 24
Akhmat Grozny
1-7
Baltika
Premier League
Oct 23
Baltika
4-1
Akhmat Grozny
Cup
Sept 23
Baltika
1-0
Akhmat Grozny
Premier League
Aug 23
Akhmat Grozny
0-2
Baltika
Cup

In the last seven encounters between Akhmat and Baltika, Akhmat has failed to secure a win, recording two draws and five losses. The scorelines indicate a significant advantage for Baltika, highlighted by a heavy 7-1 victory in one match and a 4-1 win in another. The matches tend to be low-scoring for Akhmat, with their only goals in the last five fixtures being a result of draws. Akhmat's last win against Baltika dates back several matches, further emphasizing Baltika's dominance in this head-to-head record.

Premier League Standings

#TeamPWDLGFGAGDPtsForm
1
Dynamo
11812189925
WWWWW
2
Zenit
1180325131224
WWWWL
3
Spartak Moscow
117222181323
WDWWL
4
CSKA Moscow
116411912722
LWWDW
5
FC Krasnodar
116411913622
DLDDD
6
FC Orenburg
112721312113
DWDLD
7
Baltika
113441412213
DDLDL
13
Akhmat
112541516-111
LDLWD
14
Akron
111641220-89
DLWDD
15
Fakel
11137819-116
WLLDL
16
Rodina Moskva
111371227-156
DLDLL

Venue Record

Current season at home / on the road
AkhmatHome
2W2D1L
5 playedGF 11 · GA 81.60 pts/game
BaltikaAway
2W2D1L
5 playedGF 8 · GA 41.60 pts/game

Key Statistics

2026 Season
AkhmatBaltika
1.43Goals p.g.1.41
1.07Goals conceded p.g.0.85
32%Clean sheets41%
40%Win rate36%
2.5Avg goals in match2.26
1.14xG per game1.81
48%Possession %42%
3.6Shots on target / game4.8
4.4Corners per game4.9
Akhmat
Recent Form

Akhmat have won 14 of their last 22 matches at home, drawing 4 and losing 4. Their recent home fixtures include lost to Dynamo 1-2 and drew with Baltika 0-0.

Overall, the wider run reads 16W 14D 10L from the last 40 games (40% win rate). The form line is positive, with more wins than defeats across the sample.

Match Results: AkhmatAll competitions
14 Oct
Akhmat
1-2
Dynamo
Cup
11 Oct
Akhmat
0-0
Baltika
Premier League
17 Sept
Akron
2-0
Akhmat
Premier League
13 Sept
Akhmat
3-2
Dinamo Makhachkala
Premier League
07 Sept
Rubin
1-1
Akhmat
Premier League
03 Sept
Dynamo
3-0
Akhmat
Cup
16
Win
40%
14
Draw
35%
10
Lost
25%
Baltika
Recent Form

Baltika have won 8 of their last 19 matches on the road, drawing 7 and losing 4. Their recent away fixtures include beat Krylia Sovetov 0-2 and drew with Akhmat 0-0.

Overall, the wider run reads 14W 14D 11L from the last 39 games (36% win rate). The form line is positive, with more wins than defeats across the sample.

Match Results: BaltikaAll competitions
18 Oct
Baltika
0-0
FC Rostov
Premier League
14 Oct
Krylia Sovetov
0-2
Baltika
Cup
11 Oct
Akhmat
0-0
Baltika
Premier League
16 Sept
Baltika
2-3
Zenit
Premier League
12 Sept
Fakel
2-2
Baltika
Premier League
06 Sept
Baltika
0-1
Lokomotiv
Premier League
14
Win
36%
14
Draw
36%
11
Lost
28%

Lineups

📋

Lineups not yet announced

Starting lineups are usually confirmed approximately 1 hour before kick-off.

Unavailable Players

4 players

Akhmat3

✕G. Melkadze
Missing FixtureRed Card
✕O. Ndong
Missing FixtureInactive
✕T. Ibishev
Missing FixtureInactive

Baltika1

✕A. Filin
Missing FixtureKnee Injury

Betting Strategy

High-probability picks are the most likely outcomes. Value selections are markets where our model's probability sits above the price implied by the odds. They will not always come in, but the odds are in your favour over time.

High Probability
Under 2.5 Goals1.65 (58.1%)
Value Bets
Akhmat Win2.58 (38.1%)
Draw3.12 (25.4%)
Baltika Win2.91 (36.5%)
Over 2.5 Goals2.32 (41.9%)
Both Teams Score1.92 (48.3%)
BTTS No1.79 (51.7%)

Yellow Card Prediction

Aleksei Suchkov has been appointed as the referee for this fixture. We don't yet have enough recent fixtures officiated by Aleksei Suchkov to give a confident card-market projection. Our default lean is under 3.5 yellow cards at 1.95.

Corner Prediction

Akhmat have averaged 4.4 corners per match at home; Baltika 4.9 on the road. Combined that projects roughly 5.7 corners in this fixture. Our pick is under 9.5 corners at 1.80.

Player Stats Bet

Akhmat have generated 1.14 xG per game across their recent matches, winning 40% of them. They put 3.6 shots on target per match, giving their attackers the volume needed to land a goal-involvement bet. Akhmat player to score at 1.85 looks well supported by the data.

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OUR PREDICTION
2.5 Goals Under

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The Daily Punt Analysis Team

Data-driven football predictions and betting tips

This forecast was built by the The Daily Punt Analysis Team using our in-house statistical model. We feed the model two layers of data for every fixture: each team's recent expected goals (xG and xGA) and their actual goals scored and conceded, split by home and away venue. The numbers run through a Poisson distribution that produces a probability for every possible scoreline, which we then convert into fair odds for the 1X2, correct score, BTTS, and over/under markets.

Before publishing, we cross-check our fair odds against the prices the major bookmakers are offering. Where a bookmaker is paying out more than our model says is mathematically fair, we flag that market as a value bet on this page.