Amkal vs Alania: Russia Cup Match Prediction
Amkal introduces the Media League but has already advanced through three rounds in the Russian Cup. On September 26, they will face Alania from the First League. Oddsmakers view the hosts as clear underdogs. Should we anticipate an upset today and what precise bets should be placed? Find the answers in our betting tip.

Command Analysis

Amkal

Current Form
Amkal has successfully navigated three rounds in the Russian Cup. Given that the club hails from the Media League, their performance is impressive. Notably, they began with a commanding 8-1 victory against Kolomna, which sparked rumors regarding the integrity of the match. However, in the next round, they solidified their reputation with a strong 2-0 win over Veles, clearly indicating that they should not be underestimated. In the third round, Amkal secured a 2-1 away victory against Cosmos. This marks the team’s third appearance in the Russian Cup, achieving their best results to date.
Disqualifications and Injuries
Levshuk will miss today’s match due to a suspension, and Mavrin's participation is uncertain.
Notable Betting Trends
- Throughout their history in the Russian Cup, Amkal has never lost in regulation time.
- In five of their last six Cup matches, Amkal scored at least two goals during regulation.
Projected Lineup: Shvagiryev — Kuzkin, Imaev, Skrobotov, Olenchenko — Ryabokobylenco, Marichev, Dubchak — Pichugin, Kostyukov, Katrych.

FC Alania Vladikavkaz

Current Form
Alania is experiencing a challenging season and has recently changed their coach. The team is now led by the seasoned Spartak Gogniyev. It's fair to say that immediate results have been elusive under his guidance, as demonstrated by their recent match against Neftekhamik, which ended in a 0-0 draw. In the First League standings, Vladikavkaz currently sits in 16th place in the relegation zone with 10 points. They are in the midst of a seven-match winless streak.
Injuries and Suspensions
There are no significant losses in the squad ahead of the cup match.
Betting Trends
- In three of their last five matches, Alania ended the first half in a draw.
- In six of the last eight cup matches involving Alania, both teams failed to score.
Projected Lineup: Natabashvili — Gubiev, Tataev, Bagaev, Kachmazov — Hugaev, Tsallagov, Daurov — Abdokov — Toboев, Chimeze.
Trends
Bet «Amkal» to score in the first half
In their last three matches, «Amkal» has scored in the first 45 minutes
2.44Bet 1st Half: Total Under 1.5 Goals
This bet has won in three of the last five matches for the guests
1.46Bet Exact Score 1:1
In two of the last three matches for «Alania», the score resulted in a draw
6.70Tip and bets
Alania is having a challenging season and is increasingly focused on its precarious position in the First League. The arrival of Spartak Gogniyev didn’t immediately change the team's fortunes. Amkal has repeatedly shown in the Cup that underestimating the Media League squad is a mistake, and they are more than capable of putting up a fight on their home turf.
Our prediction is a victory for Amkal with an Asian handicap of (+1) at odds of 1.61.
Total Bet
It is challenging for Alania to score, making an open game unlikely today. There is a high chance that the team that scores first will focus on defense.
The suggested bet is under 2.5 goals with odds of 1.96
First Half Bet
In three out of the last five matches, Alania recorded a draw at halftime. Our prediction is that neither team will rush to attack in the early stages of the game, instead taking time to analyze each other.
Prediction is a draw in the first half with odds of 2.24