Rostov vs Akhmat: prediction for the Russian Premier League fixture
Rostov are on a four-game winless streak. Can the hosts earn three points on September 26 against Akhmat? Our answer is in the prediction below.

Command Analysis

FC Rostov

Rostov are in real trouble. Currently, the team is on the 14th line of the standings, hovering above the direct relegation zone only on goal difference. The safety of the 12th line is two points away. In the last round of the Premier League, Rostov lost 2:4 to Krylia Sovetov in Samara, then they suffered a shocking defeat to Chayka in the Russian Cup (0:1). After that game, Yuri Semin was sacked from the position of Rostov's manager. He was hired only 53 days ago to replace Valery Karpin.

FK Akhmat

Akhmat aren't enjoying any particular success, but at least they stay away from the relegation zone. Before matchday 9, Andrey Talalaev's men are in 11th place in the table with nine points, one point away from the zone of the transitional matches. In the last round, Akhmat lost 0:2 to Krasnodar, thus suffering the second defeat in a row.
Trends
СтавкаCorrect score 2:1
This score was recorded in 5 of the last 9 games of Akhmat.

СтавкаRostov to score in 1st half
Rostov scored before halftime in 2 out of 3 previous home games.

СтавкаAkhmat to score in 2nd half
Akhmat scored in the second half in the last 2 away games.

Tip and bets
Rostov got their only Premier League victory in the 5th round. Since then, their losing streak has reached four games across all tournaments. Rostov still have a chance of climbing out of this crisis, and they will strive to get a home win against Akhmat today. Rostov have a good home record against the Wolves; they won 3 out of 4 previous head-to-head games in Rostov-on-Don. The Wolves are in terrible form, and this can be a chance for Rostov to get out of the relegation zone.
Our prediction - Asian handicap (0) to Rostov
Rostov regularly score at home. They really need a victory today and should rack up a goal. However, Rostov also concede in almost every game; we don't think they will be able to keep a clean sheet.
Second wager - both to score