FK Rostov vs FK Akron Tolyatti
Match details. Russian Cup, Group Stage - 5. Kick-off is Wed 28 Oct, 16:15 Lagos time. It is played at Rostov Arena, Rostov-On-Don.
Form. FK Rostov have won four, drawn one and lost five of their last ten, 1.3 points a game. Their last five, newest first: W D L W L. FK Akron Tolyatti have won three, drawn five and lost two of their last ten, 1.4 points a game. Their last five, newest first: W D L W D. In this competition FK Akron Tolyatti have gone W.
The numbers. FK Rostov score 1.6 and concede 0.8 a game in their last five at home, with three clean sheets. FK Rostov average 12.6 shots (5.3 on target), 4.7 corners and 1.8 cards a game. FK Akron Tolyatti score 1.3 and concede 1.3 a game in their last six away, with one clean sheet. FK Akron Tolyatti average 11.8 shots (4.0 on target), 3.6 corners and 3.8 cards a game, with 52% of the ball.
Head to head. In the last six meetings FK Rostov have won four, drawn none and lost two. Three of the six went over 2.5 goals and both teams scored in two. In the last four, FK Rostov won three and FK Akron Tolyatti won one. The last time they met, on 9 Oct 2026, it finished FK Rostov 1-0 FK Akron Tolyatti: FK Rostov had 10 shots to 15, 40% of the ball, four yellow cards.
Where it pulls both ways. It pulls both ways: their goals for and against make FK Rostov the likelier winners, but FK Akron Tolyatti are the stronger side on form and the table; the meetings favour FK Rostov.
The case against. FK Akron Tolyatti's record still gives them 30% to win.
The read. FK Rostov or the draw. A tight game. Their goals for and against make FK Rostov the likelier winners; FK Akron Tolyatti are the stronger side on form and the table; the meetings favour FK Rostov. Their goals for and against point to a tight game. Their records put over 2.5 goals at 48%.
The bets. Best bet: FK Rostov or Draw at 1.21, 78% on the records (FK Rostov unbeaten in 4 of 8; FK Akron Tolyatti failed to win 5 of 5 away). Backup: Under 4.5 Goals at 1.10. It often rescues the bet, but it is no guarantee. Leave: FK Rostov or Over 2.5 Goals (no overs on a tight read); FK Rostov Over 0.5 goals (FK Rostov's own games don't back it (4 of 8)); FK Rostov or Over 1.5 Goals (no overs on a tight read). Predicted score: FK Rostov 1-1 FK Akron Tolyatti (12% chance).
Every score's chance from both teams' checked games, never cut or rescaled. The lit square is the likeliest score that fits the read (the call and a tight game).