Rubin Kazan vs Akron Prediction and Stats | Russian Premier League Gameweek 16
Russian Premier League · Saturday 28 November 2026 · 11:00 UTC · Ak Bars Arena, Kazan' · updated 2026-11-14
Rubin Kazan welcome Akron to Ak Bars Arena in Kazan' in Russian Premier League Gameweek 16 action on Saturday 28 November 2026, kick-off 11:00 UTC.
Rubin Kazan have played 14 matches in Russian Premier League this season, scoring 1.0 and conceding 1.3 goals a game and winning 29% of them. At home they average 1.0 goals scored and 1.3 conceded over 7 matches, with a 50% win rate. Akron have played 14 matches in Russian Premier League this season, scoring 1.2 and conceding 1.8 goals a game and winning 14% of them. Away from home they average 1.1 goals scored and 1.5 conceded over 8 matches, with a 0% win rate.
On Moneyball's model, from this season's numbers, Rubin Kazan are narrow favourites at 44%, with the draw at 28% and Akron at 28%.
Moneyball's estimate
- Expected goals: Rubin Kazan 1.40, Akron 1.06.
- Over 2.5 goals: 45% · both teams to score: 50%.
- Most likely score: 2–0 (8%).
From each side's goals and expected goals this season (Sportmonks), pulled toward the league average while a side has played few matches (14 and 14 so far), through a Dixon-Coles score model.
Rubin Kazan: form and key numbers
In style Rubin Kazan are happy without the ball, play long and direct, are strong in the air.
- Expected goals: 1.07 a match created, 1.41 conceded (goals minus xG: -1.0).
- Shots: 11.2 a match, 3.2 on target.
- Possession: 46.4% on average.
- Clean sheets: 14% of matches (50% at home).
- Both teams scored in 64% of their matches.
- Corners: 3.7 a match.
- Discipline: 1.9 yellow cards a match, 2.0 reds.
- Average Sportmonks player rating: 6.71.
Akron: form and key numbers
In style Akron keep the ball, play long and direct.
- Expected goals: 1.02 a match created, 1.42 conceded (goals minus xG: +2.6).
- Shots: 12.1 a match, 3.9 on target.
- Possession: 53.2% on average.
- Clean sheets: 14% of matches (50% away).
- Both teams scored in 64% of their matches.
- Corners: 4.4 a match.
- Discipline: 2.9 yellow cards a match, 1.0 reds.
- Average Sportmonks player rating: 6.77.
Rubin Kazan vs Akron: season averages side by side
| Rubin Kazan | Per match this season | Akron |
|---|---|---|
| 14 | Matches | 14 |
| 1.0 | Goals scored | 1.2 |
| 1.3 | Goals conceded | 1.8 |
| 1.07 | Expected goals (xG) | 1.02 |
| 1.41 | xG conceded | 1.42 |
| 11.2 | Shots | 12.1 |
| 3.2 | On target | 3.9 |
| 46.4 | Possession % | 53.2 |
| 14% | Clean sheets % | 14% |
| 64% | Both teams scored % | 64% |
| 3.7 | Corners | 4.4 |
| 1.9 | Yellow cards | 2.9 |
| 6.71 | Average rating | 6.77 |
Players to watch
Rubin Kazan
- Evgeniy Staver GK · Sweeper keeper · Moneyball Score 23 · Dominant in the air, Box defender (top 32% of his position)
- Jacques Siwe CF · Poacher · Moneyball Score 21 · Takes high-quality shots, Accurate shooter (top 1% of his position)
Akron
- Khetag Khosonov DMF · Anchor · Moneyball Score 23 · Long passer, Duel winner (top 34% of his position)
- Marat Bokoev CB · Stopper · Moneyball Score 22 · Reads the game, Hard to dribble past (top 34% of his position)
Scouting spotlight: Egor Teslenko
Egor Teslenko, 25 · Rubin Kazan · CB · Box defender · Moneyball Score 25
Egor Teslenko, 25, plays as a centre-back for Rubin Kazan in the Russian Premier League. Strongest for his role in dribbled past and aerial duels won. Weakest in passes. Moneyball Scout, the engine behind our Scouting Players Research, rates him against every centre-back in Europe's top five leagues - and this is what he does better than almost all of them.
Percentile against his position on each figure: 50 is the average centre-back, 90 the top tenth.
Positions he can play
- CB · Centre-back Natural, 25
Where he is strongest
| Figure | His number | Better than |
|---|---|---|
| Dribbled past | 0.00 / 90 | 98% |
| Aerial duels won | 3.65 / 90 | 65% |
| Long balls | 4.03 / 90 | 60% |
| Interceptions | 1.92 / 90 | 48% |
| Fouls committed | 0.77 / 90 | 26% |
Roles he suits
- ★★ Anchor Defensive midfielder
- ★½ Box defender Centre-back
- ★½ Stopper Centre-back
Scout's notes: Hard to dribble past.
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Rubin Kazan vs Akron prediction
Akron should have more of the ball, with Rubin Kazan likely to sit in a compact block and look to break; Rubin Kazan are a threat in the air and from set pieces; Akron go long and direct. Moneyball's model expects about 2.5 goals - 1.40 for Rubin Kazan and 1.06 for Akron - with over 2.5 goals at 45% and both teams scoring at 50%. Rubin Kazan have the stronger numbers, and we expect them to make home advantage count.
Prediction: Rubin Kazan 2-0 Akron
Rubin Kazan vs Akron: what the numbers say
- 1. Rubin Kazan unbeaten (win or draw) 72% between them
- 2. 2 goals or fewer 55% by the model, 2.46 goals expected
- 3. 4 or more cards the two sides average 7.9 cards a match between them
- 4. 10 corners or fewer 8.1 corners a match between them
Statistical leanings from the data, not certainties.
The full analysis
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Rubin Kazan vs Akron: questions and answers
When is Rubin Kazan vs Akron?
Rubin Kazan vs Akron is on Saturday 28 November 2026, kick-off 11:00 UTC, in Russian Premier League Gameweek 16.
Where is Rubin Kazan vs Akron played?
At Ak Bars Arena, Kazan', Rubin Kazan's home ground.
Who will win Rubin Kazan vs Akron?
Rubin Kazan are the favourites: Rubin Kazan 44%, draw 28%, Akron 28%. Our prediction is Rubin Kazan 2-0 Akron.
Who is the player to watch in Rubin Kazan vs Akron?
Egor Teslenko of Rubin Kazan: a box defender with a Moneyball Score of 25 against every centre-back in Europe's top five leagues.
How many goals will there be in Rubin Kazan vs Akron?
Moneyball's model expects about 2.5 goals, with over 2.5 goals at 45%.
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