Akhmat Grozny - Sochi predictions

The visitors are well aware of the challenge ahead of them. To defeat Akhmat Grozny on their home field would be a significant achievement, and it is never an easy undertaking.

While Sochi may manage to claw their way to a win yet, it will be quite a struggle. As we can see thanks to the 2.89 betting odds for an away win, the odds are stacked against them – though it’s still manageable.

Akhmat Grozny went home victorious in the previous round, proving again that there is no such thing as a safe bet. Their 1:2 triumph over CSKA Moskva was priced at 1.54 with most online sportsbooks, but they turned an inconclusive first half into a narrow, but impressive away win.

Sochi’s latest Premier League match ended in disappointment. A draw against Ural doesn’t sound too bad on paper, but we have to remember that top online bookies considered them favourites at odds of 2.26. Besides, it was a home game for them.

With 10 concessions over the last 3 matches, Akhmat Grozny will definitely have to make some improvements in their defensive line.

3 of Sochi’s previous away games all ended in stalemates. They don’t seem to fare too well as visitors, but there’s still hope for an away win.

One of the main reasons the bookies are pricing a home win at 2.51 is the previous clash between these two teams. Earlier in the season, Akhmat Grozny won as visitors. To be fair, though, it was a relatively narrow victory.

Thursday's match will see both teams at full strength, able to utilize all their players.

An Over 2.5 Goals is a great bet if you like staying on the safe side. The betting value for this market is strong compared even to the 1, which makes this an easy betting prediction to make.