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FC Rostov vs Akron Prediction, Tips & Odds

FC Rostov vs Akron

Premier LeagueRegular Season - 10
FC Rostov
#9 · Premier League
DLWLL
1 - 0
Rostov Arena, Rostov-On-Don
Referee: Danil Naboka
Akron
#14 · Premier League
DDLLW
★ OUR PICK
Under 2.5 Goals
Tight defensive records and low-scoring recent form make the under the value pick here.
Totals
1.84
BEST ODDS
Our pick: Bookmakers offer average 1.80 (implied 55.4%) for Under 2.5 Goals. Our experts calculate a 57.9% probability (an expert ratio of 1.73). We chose this bet because our experts rate it more likely than the bookmaker price implies (57.9% vs 55.4%), 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 FC Rostov to win against Akron, projecting a scoreline of 2-1. FC Rostov currently sits in 12th place with 8 points from 9 matches, having won 2, drawn 2, and lost 5. Their goal difference stands at -7, with 10 goals scored and 17 conceded. Notably, Rostov's form has seen them secure two wins in their last five matches, indicating a potential upward trend as they seek to improve their standing. On the other hand, Akron is positioned just below Rostov in 13th place, also with 8 points but with a record of 1 win, 5 draws, and 3 losses. They have scored 11 goals and conceded 18, resulting in a similar goal difference of -7. Akron's recent performance has been marked by four consecutive draws, showcasing their resilience but also highlighting a lack of wins that could hinder their ability to secure crucial points in this fixture. The model gives FC Rostov a 53.6% chance of winning, with a 25.7% probability of a draw and a 20.7% chance for an Akron victory. The expectation of over 2.5 goals is at 47.6%, while both teams to score sits at 49.9%. A potential caveat for Rostov is their inconsistency, as they have struggled to maintain form throughout the season. For a deeper understanding of this prediction, refer to the "How We Reached This Prediction" section, where The Daily Punt Analysis Team details their in-house model based on expected goals and actual results.

Betting Predictions

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

Match Result
FC Rostov Win52%1.86
Draw23%3.53
Akron Win25%4.31
BTTS
Both Teams to Score: Yes
1.9350.4%

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

Over/Under Goals
Under 2.5 Goals
1.8052.3%

FC Rostov manage games at home, conceding just 1.38 goals per match. Akron score 1.13 on the road.

Correct Score
FC Rostov 1-0 Akron
6.1616.2%

The most likely scoreline per our model at 16.2% probability.

Asian Handicap
FC Rostov -0.0
1.3446%

FC Rostov have been the stronger side, winning 32% of their matches.

CORRECT SCOREMost likely outcomes
1-0
6.16
16.2%
1-1
6.21
16.1%
2-0
7.84
12.8%
2-1
8.14
12.3%
0-0
8.75
11.4%
0-1
10.53
9.5%

Our model projects a 1-0 FC Rostov win as the most likely scoreline at 16.2% probability. 3 of the top six outcomes feature FC Rostov clean sheets, in line with their 28% clean-sheet rate this season.

ASIAN HANDICAPLines & prices
FC Rostov
-0.0
1.34
Akron
+0.0
3.35

Lines averaged across 3 bookmakers. FC Rostov 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

FC Rostov vs Akron
Bookmaker1X2O/U 2.5BTTS
1X2OverUnderYesNo
Marathonbet
1.863.644.402.051.781.931.78
Pinnacle
1.853.614.582.071.80——
SBO
1.843.143.782.041.80——
1xBet
1.903.724.502.121.841.931.80

Goals Probability

Avg. bookmaker odds
Over 0.5 Goals
89.5%
Over 1.5 Goals
70.9%
Over 2.5 Goals
47.7%
Over 3.5 Goals
26.5%

Double Chance

Bet covers two outcomes
1XFC Rostov or Draw
75%1.21
12FC Rostov or Akron
77%1.28
X2Draw or Akron
48%1.99

Head to Head

Last 4 Meetings (Akron leads 3-1)
1 FC Rostov0 Draw3 Akron
Nov 25
FC Rostov
0-1
Akron
Premier League
Mar 25
Akron
2-3
FC Rostov
Premier League
Feb 25
FC Rostov
0-1
Akron
Friendlies Clubs
Sept 24
FC Rostov
0-2
Akron
Premier League

In the last four matches between FC Rostov and Akron, Akron has won three times while FC Rostov has secured just one victory, with no draws recorded. The scorelines indicate a tendency for Akron to achieve narrow victories, winning two matches by a single goal and one by two goals. FC Rostov's only win came in a high-scoring affair, where they triumphed 3-2. Notably, FC Rostov has not beaten Akron in their last three encounters, highlighting a challenging dynamic for Rostov against this opponent.

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
9
FC Rostov
113351117-612
DWLLW
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
FC RostovHome
2W1D1L
4 playedGF 5 · GA 51.75 pts/game
AkronAway
0W5D1L
6 playedGF 7 · GA 80.83 pts/game

Key Statistics

2026 Season
FC RostovAkron
1.15Goals p.g.1.13
1.38Goals conceded p.g.1.64
28%Clean sheets22%
32%Win rate27%
2.52Avg goals in match2.78
0.91xG per game1.92
44%Possession %52%
4.3Shots on target / game4.4
3.8Corners per game4.4
FC Rostov
Recent Form

FC Rostov have won 8 of their last 21 matches at home, drawing 5 and losing 8. Their recent home fixtures include beat FC Rostov 1-0 and lost to FC Rostov 0-3.

Overall, the wider run reads 13W 9D 18L from the last 40 games (33% win rate). The form line has been negative, with defeats outweighing wins across the sample.

Match Results: FC RostovAll competitions
18 Oct
Baltika
0-0
FC Rostov
Premier League
14 Oct
CSKA Moscow
4-0
FC Rostov
Cup
09 Oct
FC Rostov
1-0
Akron
Premier League
03 Oct
FC Rostov
0-3
FC Krasnodar
Friendlies Clubs
17 Sept
FC Rostov
0-3
Dynamo
Premier League
13 Sept
Spartak Moscow
3-0
FC Rostov
Premier League
13
Win
33%
9
Draw
23%
18
Lost
45%
Akron
Recent Form

Akron have won 6 of their last 21 matches on the road, drawing 7 and losing 8. Their recent away fixtures include drew with Akron 1-1 and drew with Lokomotiv 1-1.

Overall, the wider run reads 12W 12D 21L from the last 45 games (27% win rate). The form line has been negative, with defeats outweighing wins across the sample.

Match Results: AkronAll competitions
17 Oct
Dinamo Makhachkala
1-1
Akron
Premier League
13 Oct
Lokomotiv
1-1
Akron
Cup
09 Oct
FC Rostov
1-0
Akron
Premier League
02 Oct
Krylia Sovetov
4-0
Akron
Friendlies Clubs
17 Sept
Akron
2-0
Akhmat
Premier League
13 Sept
FC Krasnodar
1-1
Akron
Premier League
12
Win
27%
12
Draw
27%
21
Lost
47%

Lineups

Confirmed

FC Rostov4-3-3Confirmed

87A. LangovichDEF
3O. SakoDEF
4V. MelekhinDEF
40Ygor NogueiraDEF
6O. OlusegunFWD
10I. KomarovFWD
99T. SuleymanovFWD
84A. PetrovGK
18K. KuchaevMID
27D. ProkhinMID
8A. MironovMID
26D. KhlusevichDEF
78D. ChistyakovDEF
59N. BabakinDEF
22D. SemenchukDEF
91Anton ShamoninFWD
7RonaldoFWD
73Imran AznaurovFWD
34D. GolikovGK
1R. YatimovGK
16M. MukhinMID
21D. ShantaliyMID
5Y. MikhaylovMID

Akron4-3-3Confirmed

13V. BardybakhinDEF
26João EscovalDEF
21R. FernándezDEF
19M. BokoevDEF
7Gilson BenchimolFWD
9S. TedićFWD
11DuduFWD
88V. GudievGK
8K. BistrovićMID
6K. HovhannisyanMID
15S. LončarMID
2Y. RochaDEF
24I. NedelcearuDEF
55M. VidosavljevićFWD
99A. ShumanskiyFWD
69A. DmitrievFWD
32I. TerekhovskiyGK
81N. BazilevskiyMID
91M. BoldyrevMID
5Aleksa Đurasović IMID
80K. KhosonovMID
89D. PopenkovMID
10Kevin ArevaloMID

Unavailable Players

2 players

FC Rostov1

✕I. Zhbanov
Missing FixtureInjury

Akron1

✕Y. Zheleznov
Missing FixtureInjury

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.

Value Bets
FC Rostov Win1.86 (52%)
Over 2.5 Goals2.07 (47.7%)
Under 2.5 Goals1.80 (52.3%)
Both Teams Score1.93 (50.4%)
BTTS No1.79 (49.6%)
Speculative
Draw3.53 (23.1%)
Akron Win4.31 (24.9%)

Yellow Card Prediction

Danil Naboka has averaged 4.0 yellow cards per match across 1 recent fixtures we have data for. Our pick is over 3.5 yellow cards at 1.85.

Corner Prediction

FC Rostov have averaged 3.8 corners per match at home; Akron 4.4 on the road. Combined that projects roughly 5.1 corners in this fixture. Our pick is under 9.5 corners at 1.80.

Player Stats Bet

FC Rostov have generated 0.91 xG per game across their recent matches, winning 32% of them. They put 4.3 shots on target per match, giving their attackers the volume needed to land a goal-involvement bet. FC Rostov 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.