Main prediction: Akhmat Grozny to win the clash
Alternative tip: double chance Akhmat Grozny
Other market: over 10.5 corners
The season is still early days and Akhmat Grozny are back on the pitch this 18/08 (Tuesday).
The clash is against Fakel, at Akhmat Arena, at 18:45, in the Russian Cup.
Only a few matches into the league so far. In their last 5 across all competitions, Akhmat Grozny have won 0 time(s) and Fakel have won 0. Akhmat Grozny are the clear favourites with a 54% chance at the sportsbooks.
See where to watch, the probable line-ups and the best prediction for Akhmat Grozny vs Fakel.
Prediction for Akhmat Grozny vs Fakel
Double Chance: Akhmat Grozny or Draw
Overview Akhmat Grozny vs Fakel
Akhmat Grozny are favourites, with a 54% chance of winning according to the bookmakers. The odds for a Fakelony win are at 4.91 and a draw at 4.04.
In the Russian football Cup, Akhmat Grozny have accumulated 0 win(s), 1 draw(s) and 0 defeat(s), with 1 goal(s) scored and 1 conceded. Maksim Samorodov leads the scoring chart with 1 goal(s). Meanwhile, Fakel have accumulated 0 win(s), 0 draw(s) and 1 defeat(s), with 0 goal(s) scored and 1 conceded, with Abdula Bagamaev as top scorer with 0 goal(s).
Head-to-head between Akhmat Grozny and Fakel
In 7 clashes, Fakel have the advantage over Akhmat Grozny: 3 win(s) against 1 and 3 draw(s). The most recent was on 10/08/2026, in the Russian Premier League, the match score was: Fakel 0-0 Akhmat Grozny.
This data can contextualise the predictions for Akhmat Grozny vs Fakel, but it guarantees nothing. Each team's form must be taken into account.
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Akhmat Grozny: current form
Akhmat Grozny have played only 1 match(es) in the Russian Cup.
With so few matches, their recent performance speaks louder: in their last 5 matches across all competitions, there were 0 win(s), 3 draw(s) and 2 defeat(s).
In the Russian football Cup the situation is this:
0 win(s), 1 draw(s), 0 defeat(s)
0 win(s) in their last 5 across all competitions
0.6 goals per match in their last 5 across all competitions
Top scorer: Maksim Samorodov (1 goal(s))
Fakel: current form
Meanwhile, Fakel have played only 1 match(es) in the Russian Cup.
With little data in the league, their last 5 matches across all competitions show 0 win(s), 1 draw(s) and 4 defeat(s).
In this competition, the team arrives with these numbers:
0 win(s), 0 draw(s), 1 defeat(s)
0 win(s) in their last 5 across all competitions
0.6 goals per match in their last 5 across all competitions
Top scorer: Abdula Bagamaev (0 goal(s))
Akhmat Grozny vs Fakel key players
In the Russian Cup, Maksim Samorodov carries Noxçi's attack with 1 goal(s).
The playmaker is Ousmane Ndong, leading in assists with 1. In the whole season, Egas Palanga dos Santos Cacintura has 9 goal(s).
Fakel have not yet scored in the Russian Cup.
In the season, Belajdi Pusi already appears with 16 goal(s), but their account in the league remains at zero.
Akhmat Grozny vs Fakel statistics in the Russian Cup
Few matches into the league yet. Akhmat Grozny have an average of 18 corners and 2 cards per match. Fakel have 10 corners and 1 cards. Check the statistics for Akhmat Grozny vs Fakel in the table below.
Akhmat Grozny
Russia - Russian Cup
Fakel
Russia - Russian Cup
More tips for Akhmat Grozny vs Fakel
In addition to the main prediction, see other betting markets for Akhmat Grozny vs Fakel in the Russian Cup:
Correct score prediction for Akhmat Grozny vs Fakel
The favoritism in the odds points to Akhmat Grozny. With the available data, we project a narrow win. Correct result: Akhmat Grozny 1-0 Fakel. Predicting the exact score is difficult. The odds reflect this. Play with caution.
Where to watch Akhmat Grozny vs Fakel
Check out where to watch the live match between Fakel and Akhmat Grozny:
Broadcast: no broadcast scheduled
Predicted line-ups for Akhmat Grozny and Fakel
The line-ups for Akhmat Grozny vs Fakel in the Russian football Cup are officially confirmed between 45 minutes and 1 hour before the match, via the referee's official team sheet and the clubs' social media channels.
Follow below who is expected to take to the pitch.
Noxçi line-up
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1
Vadim Uljanov
Goalkeeper
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4
Turpal-Ali Ibishev
Defender
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5
Klisman Cake
Defender
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7
Lechi Sadulaev
Forward
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8
Miroslav Bogosavac
Defender
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11
Ismael Silva Lima
Midfielder
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18
Júlio Romão
Midfielder
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20
Maksim Samorodov
Forward
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76
Erald Maksuti
Forward
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90
Ousmane Ndong
Defender
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95
Arsen Adamov
Defender
The starting eleven is confirmed minutes before kick-off.
Fakelony line-up
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1
Daniil Frolkin
Goalkeeper
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5
Albert Gabaraev
Defender
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9
Axel Dable
Forward
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10
Ilnur Alshin
Forward
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11
Aleksey Sutormin
Forward
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20
Igor Yurganov
Defender
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23
Vyacheslav Yakimov
Midfielder
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52
Ravil Netfullin
Midfielder
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53
Matvey Bardachev
Defender
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55
Darko Todorović
Defender
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99
Nikolay Giorgobiani
Midfielder
The Fakel starting eleven is confirmed close to the initial whistle.
Match details for Akhmat Grozny vs Fakel
Match: Akhmat Grozny vs Fakel
Tournament: Russian football Cup 2026/27
Date: 18/08/2026
Time: 18:45 (Brasília time)
Venue: Akhmat Arena
Broadcast: none scheduled
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