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Fakel vs Akhmat Prediction, Tips & Odds

Fakel vs Akhmat

Premier LeagueRegular Season - 3
Fakel
#15 · Premier League
LLLLD
VS
Fakel Stadium, Voronezh
Referee: A. Sukhoy
Akhmat
#12 · Premier League
DWWWD
★ OUR PICK
Under 2.5 Goals
Tight defensive records and low-scoring recent form make the under the value pick here.
Totals
1.70
BEST ODDS
Our pick: Bookmakers offer average 1.65 (implied 60.8%) for Under 2.5 Goals. Our experts calculate a 63.3% probability (an expert ratio of 1.58). We chose this bet because our experts rate it more likely than the bookmaker price implies (63.3% vs 60.8%), 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 win against Fakel, projecting a scoreline of 2-1. Akhmat has shown strong form recently, with an unbeaten streak of five matches, recording three wins and two draws. This consistent performance has positioned them as a competitive side in the league, reflecting their ability to maintain pressure and convert opportunities into points. Fakel, on the other hand, has had a more mixed run of form, with two wins, one draw, and two losses in their last five matches. While they have shown glimpses of potential, their inconsistency could be a concern as they look to secure points at home. The ability to bounce back from setbacks will be crucial for their chances in this match. According to the model, Akhmat has a strong win probability based on their recent performances, while Fakel will need to improve their form to challenge effectively. One potential caveat is that home advantage could play a role for Fakel, as they will be eager to perform in front of their supporters. For a deeper understanding of how these predictions are formulated, please refer to the "How We Reached This Prediction" section. The Daily Punt Analysis Team employs an in-house model that evaluates expected goals alongside 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
Fakel Win29%3.30
Draw24%3.24
Akhmat Win46%2.25
BTTS
Both Teams to Score: Yes
1.9350.0%

Both attacks have been productive in recent matches, with regular goal-scoring on either side.

Over/Under Goals
Under 2.5 Goals
1.6555.4%

Fakel manage games at home, conceding just 1.43 goals per match. Akhmat score 1.52 on the road.

Correct Score
Fakel 1-1 Akhmat
5.6517.7%

The most likely scoreline per our model at 17.7% probability.

Asian Handicap
Akhmat -0.0
1.6040%

Akhmat have been the stronger side, winning 48% of their matches.

CORRECT SCOREMost likely outcomes
1-1
5.65
17.7%
0-1
6.09
16.4%
1-0
7.84
12.8%
0-0
7.87
12.7%
1-2
8.92
11.2%
0-2
9.48
10.5%

Our model projects a 1-1 draw as the most likely scoreline at 17.7% probability. These six outcomes together cover the bulk of the projected probability for this fixture.

ASIAN HANDICAPLines & prices
Fakel
-0.0
2.44
Akhmat
+0.0
1.60
Fakel
-0.5
3.05
Akhmat
+0.5
2.17

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

Fakel vs Akhmat
Bookmaker1X2O/U 2.5BTTS
1X2OverUnderYesNo
Marathonbet
3.403.322.242.271.641.921.79
Pinnacle
3.423.332.242.291.65
SBO
2.982.952.20
1xBet
3.483.402.302.351.701.921.80
Superbet
3.203.202.272.271.591.951.76

Goals Probability

Avg. bookmaker odds
Over 0.5 Goals
88.2%
Over 1.5 Goals
67.2%
Over 2.5 Goals
44.6%
Over 3.5 Goals
22.3%

Double Chance

Bet covers two outcomes
1XFakel or Draw
54%1.65
12Fakel or Akhmat
76%1.33
X2Draw or Akhmat
71%1.32

Head to Head

Last 6 Meetings (Fakel leads 3-1)
3 Fakel2 Draw1 Akhmat
Apr 25
Fakel
0-0
Akhmat
Premier League
Oct 24
Akhmat
2-3
Fakel
Premier League
May 24
Fakel Voronezh
2-0
Akhmat Grozny
Premier League
Nov 23
Akhmat Grozny
1-2
Fakel Voronezh
Premier League
Apr 23
Fakel Voronezh
1-1
Akhmat Grozny
Premier League
Jul 22
Akhmat Grozny
2-1
Fakel Voronezh
Premier League

In the last six matches between Fakel and Akhmat, Fakel has won three times, Akhmat has won once, and there have been two draws. The scorelines indicate a generally competitive rivalry, with three matches ending in a draw or a one-goal margin, highlighting tight contests. However, Fakel's victories include a 3-2 win and a 2-0 win, suggesting they have been capable of both close and more decisive results. Akhmat's last win in this fixture came over a year ago, indicating a recent trend favoring Fakel.

Premier League Standings

#TeamPWDLGFGAGDPtsForm
1
Zenit
22008086
WW
2
Spartak Moscow
22005146
WW
3
FC Krasnodar
22006336
WW
4
Baltika
32015326
WWL
5
Dinamo Makhachkala
22004226
WW
6
CSKA Moscow
31203215
DDW
12
Akhmat
201123-11
LD
14
Akron
301217-61
DLL
15
Fakel
200235-20
LL
16
Rodina Moskva
200227-50
LL

Venue Record

Current season at home / on the road
FakelHome
0W0D1L
1 playedGF 1 · GA 20.00 pts/game
AkhmatAway
0W1D0L
1 playedGF 1 · GA 11.00 pts/game

Key Statistics

2026 Season
FakelAkhmat
1.43Goals p.g.1.52
1.43Goals conceded p.g.0.89
21%Clean sheets41%
29%Win rate48%
2.86Avg goals in match2.41
52%Possession %48%
3.0Shots on target / game5.0
4.7Corners per game5.0
Fakel
Recent Form

Fakel have won 2 of their last 7 matches at home, drawing 2 and losing 3. Their recent home fixtures include lost to Dynamo 0-1 and lost to Dinamo Makhachkala 1-2.

Overall, the wider run reads 4W 4D 6L from the last 14 games (29% win rate). The form line has been negative, with defeats outweighing wins across the sample.

Match Results: FakelAll competitions
05 Aug
Fakel
0-1
Dynamo
Cup
02 Aug
FC Krasnodar
3-2
Fakel
Premier League
25 Jul
Fakel
1-2
Dinamo Makhachkala
Premier League
15 Jul
FC Rostov
2-1
Fakel
Friendlies Clubs
11 Jul
Akron
1-1
Fakel
Friendlies Clubs
07 Jul
Fakel
3-1
FC Rostov
Friendlies Clubs
4
Win
29%
4
Draw
29%
6
Lost
43%
Akhmat
Recent Form

Akhmat have won 2 of their last 12 matches on the road, drawing 7 and losing 3. Their recent away fixtures include drew with Akhmat 1-1 and beat Radnik Bijeljina 0-3.

Overall, the wider run reads 13W 9D 5L from the last 27 games (48% win rate). The form line is positive, with more wins than defeats across the sample.

Match Results: AkhmatAll competitions
26 Jul
Lokomotiv
1-1
Akhmat
Premier League
16 Jul
Akhmat
1-0
Ajman
Friendlies Clubs
14 Jul
Radnik Bijeljina
0-3
Akhmat
Friendlies Clubs
11 Jul
IMT Novi Beograd
0-1
Akhmat
Friendlies Clubs
04 Jul
Novi Pazar
1-1
Akhmat
Friendlies Clubs
29 Jun
Akhmat
3-1
Borac Banja Luka
Friendlies Clubs
13
Win
48%
9
Draw
33%
5
Lost
19%

Lineups

📋

Lineups not yet announced

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

Unavailable Players

2 players

Fakel1

S. Magkeev
Missing FixtureMuscle Injury

Akhmat1

E. Cacintura
Missing FixtureRed Card

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 (55.4%)
Value Bets
Fakel Win3.30 (29.2%)
Akhmat Win2.25 (46.4%)
Over 2.5 Goals2.29 (44.6%)
Both Teams Score1.93 (50%)
BTTS No1.78 (50%)
Speculative
Draw3.24 (24.4%)

Yellow Card Prediction

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

Corner Prediction

Fakel have averaged 4.7 corners per match at home; Akhmat 5.0 on the road. Combined that projects roughly 5.8 corners in this fixture. Our pick is under 9.5 corners at 1.80.

Player Stats Bet

Akhmat have been the stronger side on attack across the season, winning 48% of their matches and averaging 1.5 goals per game. They put 5.0 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.