Fakel - Akhmat Grozny predictions

If you’re looking for a relatively safe result bet, a home win at odds of 1.66 is a solid option. That said, Akhmat Grozny may yet be able to pull off a surprise, maybe even in the form of a stalemate.

Though it may not be particularly attractive to punters, this match is at least easy to predict. Anything but a Home Win is probably wishful thinking for Akhmat Grozny, whose victory has been priced at a hefty 5.75.

When it comes to Fakel’s previous Premier League clash, things went the wrong way from the off. They were never the favourites to claim an away win (4.94) but it’s fair to say their fans did not expect to see them lose Lokomotiv Moskva. They fell behind in the first half and the game was already settled.

Akhmat Grozny lost their previous home game against Zenit with a considerably high 1:5 margin. Considering the overwhelming betting odds they were up against, though, the fact that they spent most of the match on the back foot is not too surprising.

Whether they’re playing home or away, Fakel games are rarely as exciting as fans might want them to be. Thheir previous five outings all had less than 3 goals at the 90-minute mark.

Akhmat Grozny’s defensive line has been a source of frustration for their fans in recent outings. Their previous 3 home games were marked by 6 conceded goals, and betting predictions are suggesting Over markets.

It will be interesting to see if Akhmat Grozny manage to beat this odds in this, the second clash with Fakel this season. The first time around they lost with to a 1-point difference.

Saturday's matchup will see both teams at full strength, free of injuries and suspensions.

Considering the teams’ respective records and histories, and Under 2.5 Goals bet here is a shoo-in. The returns are not exactly jaw-dropping, but that’s to be expected from a bet as safe as this one.