Spartak Moscow vs Akhmat Grozny tips and predictions

Spartak Moscow can smother Akhmat Grozny

On 40 Premier League points, third placed Spartak Moscow host sixth placed Akhmat Grozny. The visitors will be looking to close the gap. Will they be adding to their 32 points?

Spartak Moscow play a different style of football compared to Akhmat Grozny and even if it isn't sounding appealing the short price is still the value. This is not going to be a heroic upset; the visitors are likely to be humbled.

The hosts start the match with 14 home wins from their last 18.

The home team is in some form on their own ground. Spartak Moscow scored three or more goals in 8 of their recent 14 home matches and the defenders have cleared things up at the back. Recently they have kept a clean sheet in 7 of their last 13 home games. This clash will be an opportunity for them to keep a clean sheet again.

On balance there's little wonder that the sportsbooks have written off the away team's chances.

Akhmat Grozny have conceded at least once in 18 of their last 20 matches.

Spartak Moscow have won 10 of the last 14 fixtures between these sides before this one.

The sportsbooks have forecasted both sides to get in on the act despite the favouritism for Spartak Moscow. It's not a strong view but the odds-against for the BTTS No looks a bit more tempting for this encounter. As far as the total goals line goes, it's more than three goals that stands out here given the current odds.