CSKA vs Torpedo Prediction 9 September 2026
π CSKA looked impressive over the summer, but have yet to carry that winning momentum into the start of the league campaign. The Army Men fell to Spartak in their first official match, while Torpedo have already picked up two wins, overcoming two tough opponents along the way. Notably, the Nizhny Novgorod side found different ways to get the job done-first relying on solid defending, then coming from behind in Minsk. Now, Alexey Isakovβs squad will look to test their strong start with a trip to Moscow.
Head-to-Head
π Games in Moscow tend to be high-scoring affairs. In nine of the last ten head-to-head clashes at CSKAβs arena, the teams have combined for at least five goals. This trend is particularly intriguing ahead of the upcoming fixture, given CSKAβs summer performances and Torpedoβs early season form. The Nizhny Novgorod side have already demonstrated they can grind out a tight contest or embrace a more open, attacking game.
Head-to-head statistics CSKA - Torpedo
CSKA Moscow Team Overview
CSKA made a strong impression in preseason, primarily thanks to their results-three wins in four matches. The Red Army side edged out Dynamo (4-3), thrashed Spartak (4-0), and put five past Avtomobilist. On average, the team found the net about 3.3 times per game. However, their defensive play wasnβt as solid as it was during last yearβs regular season: CSKA conceded fewer than three goals only once over the summer.
Their first official fixture also exposed some defensive issues. CSKA had to come from behind twice against Spartak, only to concede a decisive late goal and fall 2-3. After the match, Igor Nikitin admitted that the opposition showed more desire, while his own side lacked full commitment. The squad continues to evolve: defenseman Artyom Guryev has been loaned to Sochi for the 2026/27 season. Meanwhile, several newcomers made their debut for CSKA in the opener, including 17-year-old Nazar Privalov.
Match Results: CSKA Moscow
Torpedo N. Novgorod Team Overview
A disappointing preseason once again failed to slow Torpedoβs strong start to the regular season. The Nizhny Novgorod side opened with a 1-0 win over Spartak, despite the Muscovites posting an xG of 2.8. Denis Kostin turned aside all 29 shots he faced, while 17-year-old Sergey Skvortsov netted the gameβs only goal. In their next outing, Alexey Isakovβs squad had to approach things very differently.
In Minsk, Torpedo found themselves trailing by two goals, but rallied to force a shootout and edged Dinamo 4-3. Remarkably, all three regulation goals came from defensemen-Anton Sizov, Daniil Zhuravlyov, and Nikita Kamalov. After the game, Isakov acknowledged the intense pressure applied by Dinamo, but singled out his teamβs resilience and ability to claw their way back. Ahead of their trip to Moscow, Torpedo also saw changes to the roster: Yegor Sokolov moved to Dinamo Minsk, with Torpedo receiving financial compensation in return.
Match Results: Torpedo N. Novgorod
β‘οΈ Key Players
After the opening game, CSKAβs point leaders are Dmitry Buchelnikov, Maksim Sorkin, and Egor Zamula, each with one point. Buchelnikov and Sorkin found the net, while Zamula contributed with an assist.
For Torpedo, Sergei Skvortsov and Igor Geraskin have each tallied two points over their first two games. Skvortsov scored once and added an assist, while Geraskin provided two assists for his teammates.
π₯ Goaltenders
CSKA started Dmitry Gamzin in their first match. The netminder turned aside 19 of 22 shots from Spartak, finishing with a save percentage of 86.4% and a goals-against average of 3.02.
Denis Kostin has been between the pipes for both of Torpedoβs fixtures. Over 125 minutes, he stopped 52 of 55 shots for a stellar 94.5% save percentage and a goals-against average of 1.44. Kostin has already recorded one shutout.
βοΈ Editorial Prediction
CSKA's summer fixtures have consistently produced plenty of goals, with the team averaging around 3.3 goals per game and their clash against Avtomobilist ending in an eight-goal thriller. In their opening league match against Spartak, they also hit the five-goal mark. As for Torpedo, six of their last nine games-including preseason-have featured at least six goals.
However, the most compelling stat comes from this matchup's history in Moscow. In nine of the last ten head-to-head meetings at CSKAβs home ice, the teams have combined for over 4.5 goals. Given both sidesβ current attacking form, thereβs every reason to expect that trend to continue. My pick: over 4.5 total goals.
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