Please, try again later
On their own patch, Krasnodar have taken maximum points, scoring four goals and conceding two in the process, while they’ve accumulated a respectable 3.45 expected goals and have given up 2.34 at the other end. All within the expectation of creating moments.
Akhisar can certainly count themselves unfortunate to still be pointless. The Turkish outfit have rarely looked like winning, though they’ve offered more than the bare results suggest. From a forward point of view, as they’re averaging a useful 1.41 expected goals in this competition. Very low implementation (3 goals) with this expectation. Many great chances were created in the home stadium, away Akhisar did not look aggressive.
Krasnodar can tolerate and wait for their chances. In the upcoming match they had a convenient rival on the calendar in order to win the right to play in the playoffs. I expect them to be accurate.
I expect the minimum victory of Krasnodar. 1-0 or 2-0
Having won three of their first four matches in Group J, Krasnodar have acquitted themselves well on the continent. The Russians will now be looking to secure a fourth win, a win that would guarantee their place in the knockout rounds. They have looked good on home soil.
Krasnodar did not win with a big score, it can be embarrassing, but Akhisar is a complete outsider in the group. This is a good opponent to reach the playoff round.