Home - Kryliya Sovetov Samara
- Kryliya Sovetov Samara are unbeaten in their last three home games (W2, D1).
- Kryliya stand 12th in the Premier League with 29 points from 29 games, two points better off than Akron Tolyatti.
- Magomed Adiyev has installed a conservative, compact system at Kryliya focused on absorbing pressure and hitting back.
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Home record:
- won 6, drawn 6, lost 2 of their 14 Premier League home games.
- scored an average of 1.43 goals per home game.
- conceded an average of 1.14 goals per home game.
- Ivan Oleynikov has five league goals from 24 appearances and has scored three of Kryliya’s last six.
Away - Akron Tolyatti
- Akron Tolyatti are 13th with 27 points from 29 games.
- Akron have won one and drawn one of their last two away games.
- Akron’s recent form is one win, two draws and two defeats in their last five.
- Away record: won 5, drawn 2, lost 7 of their 14 away games, scoring an average of 1.21 goals per away game.
- Zaur Tedeyev has implemented a high-tempo system with vertical runs and pressing that can be dangerous in transition but sometimes leaves them open at the back.
Head-to-Head
- Akron Tolyatti have won two of the last three meetings between the sides.
- The most recent clash ended 1-1 at Akron's home.
- Kryliya have failed to beat Akron in their last three attempts, home or away.
Key Players
- Ivan Oleynikov - five league goals from 24 appearances and three of Kryliya’s last six.
- Artem Dzyuba - eight goals from 26 league appearances and Akron’s main goal threat.
Betting Insights
- The hosts are favoured to win.
- Home victory odds: 2.25.
- Over 2.5 goals odds: 1.97.
- Both Teams to Score - Yes odds: 1.71.
- Over 2.5 and Both Teams to Score - Yes are highlighted markets that also appeal.
Prediction
- Kryliya Sovetov are favoured to win given their home form and recent unbeaten home run.
- This Samara derby should be fiercely contested and could see goals at both ends.
