Akron-Zenit. Semak will overcome all adversities and the newcomer from the RPL fell
Mikhail Korobov August 26, 2024, 08:45 Moscow time Audio version: Your browser does not support the audio element.
The Togliatti team is not finding its game and lacks depth in its squad. The blue and whites do not have these problems. They will make up for any loss.
On August 27, the match of the 3rd round of the group stage of the Russian Cup on the road between Akron and Zenit will take place. The game starts at 17:15 Moscow time. Bookmakers have already made a prediction; they consider the guests to be favorites: you can bet on the victory of the St. Petersburg team with a rate of 1.42. The success of the Togliatti team is estimated at 7.90. Bets on a draw are accepted at 4.90.
Bookmakers’ odds for the Russian Cup match Akron – Zenit on August 27, 2024
Analysts believe that the Russian Cup match between Akron and Zenit will be productive: a total of over 2.5 goals equals 1.67, and a total of under 2.5 goals equals 2.30. If the home team scores, the odds will be 1.70. An away goal is available at odds of 1.08. You can bet on “both teams will score” for 1.90.
Analysis and prediction for the match of the 3rd round of the group stage of the Russian Cup “Akron” – “Zenit” (08/27/2024)
The matches of Round 6 of the Russian Premier League are over. On August 27, four matches of the third round of the group stage of the RPL Path of the Russian Cup will be played. One of them, at the Solidarity Arena in Samara, will be between Akron and Zenit. The kick-off is scheduled for 17:15 Moscow time. This is the first face-to-face meeting of the teams.
Although Akron played in the First League last season, the team adapted well to the pace of the RPL. It proved that Zaur Tedeev’s philosophy has its place. Open football with an emphasis on attack can please fans and bring good results. Only, unfortunately, without stability.
The Togliatti team has only beaten Fakel so far. In the RPL they beat the “fire danger” 2:0, and in the Russian Cup 2:1. Tedeev’s team also drew with Orenburg (2:2). In eight matches they scored nine goals, but also conceded as many as 18 goals.
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After a devastating defeat in the last round of the championship match against CSKA (0:4), Akron president Pavel Morozov called the team’s performance as weak as possible. He noted that the credit for trust in Tedeev has not run out. The management has no doubts about the specialist and the coaching staff.
Akron bosses understand that in order to achieve better results they need to improve the quality of the squad. While waiting for transfers, Tedeev can only work on his mistakes and continue to develop the style of play he has chosen. They do not accept other tactics.
This is good news for Zenit. Recently, their performance has declined significantly and their performance has worsened. In the last three rounds of the RPL, Sergei Semak’s team defeated Dynamo Moscow (1-0), drew with Khimki (1-1) and Spartak (0-0).
The main hero of the match against the “people’s team” was goalkeeper Evgeniy Latyshonok. He made six saves, thus becoming the second goalkeeper in terms of the number of shots on target per game under Semak. Andrey Lunev had already reached this level before, back in 2021.
Wendel and Pedro’s unexpectedly quick recovery from injuries was surprising. It was reported that the Brazilians would not be able to play against Spartak due to injuries, but both were in the starting lineup and spent 90 minutes on the field. Notably, thanks to their efforts, Zenit did not lose to the red-and-whites.
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The temporary loss of Maxim Glushenkov, who scored nine goals in six games for Zenit, will not be so painful. The striker has injured his hand and is currently out of action, but he is unlikely to get much time in the next match anyway. In the Russian Cup, Semak is experimenting and letting the reserves prove their worth.
The St. Petersburg club’s bench is very deep and of high quality. You can bet that Zenit will beat Akron and the total is over 2.5 goals at bookmakers with a rate of 2.03. The difference in class between the teams is too great.
Even if the Togliatti team had played a more coordinated defensive game, they would have hardly been able to avoid defeat in the next match. The technique and teamwork are on completely different levels. Blue-White-Blue are the clear favorites.
Prediction and betting tips for the Russian Cup match Akron – Zenit on August 27, 2024
Akron is helpless in meetings with strong opponents. It can’t do anything. The team is starting to fall apart and miss a lot. For Zenit, this is a good opportunity to recover after several difficult matches and losing points. The opponent is very convenient. Semak will probably field an undersized team, but the blue-and-whites still have every chance to win decisively.
Tender: Zenit wins and total over 2.5 goals in 2.03.
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