Akron vs. Rubin: Russian Cup Match Prediction
On October 23, Akron will host Rubin in the sixth round of the Russian Cup. Will the Togliatti team manage to remain undefeated and retain second place in the group, or will Kazan gain experience and guarantee themselves a playoff spot via the RPL? In the forecast, we assessed the prospects of each team, identified their strengths and weaknesses, and selected the most reliable bets. Which choice will be successful?

Command Analysis

Akron Togliatti

Current form
Akron is generally having a decent season, considering that before the start of the season Zaur Tadeev team was almost the main contender for relegation. At the moment, the Togliatti team is in 10th place in the standings with 12 points, but only by additional indicators are they ahead of the transitional matches zone. In the Cup, Akron is approaching the last round in second place in the standings with eight points and is two points ahead of Rubin - today a draw will be enough for the hosts.
Disqualifications and injuries
Bardybakin and Esanov are disqualified. Dzyuba is injured.
Interesting trends for betting
- Akron has not won in its last three matches – two defeats and a draw
- Akron has scored in six of its last seven home games
Estimated lineup : Volkov - Savichev, Baranok, Bokoev, Dimoski - Lonchar, Moskvichev, Palienko - Danilin, Benshimol, Khubulov.

Rubin Kazan

Current form
Rubin is generally having a decent season in the Premier League and is in seventh place in the table after 12 rounds, fully fulfilling its task for the season. At the same time, there is no serious gap from the danger zone yet – 13th Khimki are four points away and such a handicap cannot be called significant. Rubin has already secured third place in the Cup, but today it has a chance to fight for second place – Akron has two points more.
Disqualifications and injuries
Yukich is injured.
Interesting trends for betting
- Rubin have not won in their last three away matches – two defeats and a draw
- Rubin has beaten Akron in its last three matches
Approximate lineup : Nigmatullin - Nizhegorodov, Ashurmatov, Vuyachich - Kuznetsov, Yochich, Apshatsev, Bezrukov - Vada, Shabankhadzhay, Chumich.
Trends
Bet Exact score 1:1
Two of Rubin last three draws have come with this score
5.95Bet Akron will score in the second half
In five of Akron last six home games, this bet was successful.
1.81Bet Rubin will score in the second half
In the last two matches between the clubs, this bet was successful
1.79Tip and bets
Rubin needs only a win today to overtake their opponent in the table and get a ticket to the playoffs via the RPL. Kazan has nothing to lose, they have already guaranteed themselves third place, they will probably go forward with a large force from the first minutes. Akron is very vulnerable in defense and it will be almost impossible to stay clean, but at home Togliatti scores regularly and will probably play for one goal.
We believe that there will be goals in the match. Forecast - both will score . This bet is offered with a coefficient of 1.81
Bet on the outcome
Akron lost Artem Dzyuba in the last round and this is certainly a loss, but overall the hosts are quite capable of coping with their task even without the veteran. A draw would be quite enough for the Togliatti team – they are quite capable of maintaining such a result in Samara, despite a number of failures, Akron looks quite decent in terms of the quality of football, as for a newcomer to the Premier League. Rubin is not impressive away, it makes sense to take a risk and bet on a draw.
Bet - Draw. This bet is offered for 3.45
Bet on corners
Akron will probably spend a lot of time attacking at home, but Rubin is quite capable of responding, there should be a lot of corners.
Bet - total over 9.5 corners. This bet is offered for 1.85