CSKA vs Rostov Prediction 18 February 2026
Will the players give their all in the upcoming encounter? The friendly match between CSKA Moscow and Rostov will take place on 18 February at 13:00. To better predict the outcome, we suggest reviewing the teams' statistical data.
Head-to-Head
The last official encounter between the teams took place on 14 September 2025 and ended with a scoreline of 1:0. Here's a comparative breakdown of that match (home team - Rostov):
- ball possession percentage: 36% vs 64%;
- corner kicks: 5 vs 3;
- fouls: 12 vs 16;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 2;
- shots on target: 10 vs 2.
Let’s start with the history of head-to-head matches, which includes a total of 43 games. The current hosts have managed to win 21 times, while the guests have triumphed in 12 matches.
In terms of goals, CSKA Moscow has scored 63 times against their opponents. The team Rostov responded with 38 goals. Thus, the average total in head-to-head encounters is 2.35.
Head-to-head statistics CSKA - Rostov
CSKA Moscow Team Overview
The team's last official match took place on 10 February 2026 as part of the Winline Winter Cup 2025 tournament (home team - Zenit Saint Petersburg, away team - CSKA Moscow). The match concluded with a scoreline of 2:2.
Here are the game statistics (CSKA Moscow vs Zenit Saint Petersburg):
- ball possession: 47% vs 53%;
- corner kicks: 5 vs 4;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 2;
- shots on target: 5 vs 4.
The upcoming friendly match will see CSKA Moscow playing on their home field. To gain a better understanding of the current state of the team, let’s take a look at their statistics from the last 10 official matches.
The last ten-match segment ended with 6 wins, 4 losses, and 0 draws for the team. During this period, the players scored 14 times, averaging 1.4 goals per game (this value is 1.8 for home matches). It is noteworthy that the average total of goals conceded is 1.1.
Match Results: CSKA Moscow
Rostov Team Overview
The team Rostov has been less fortunate, as they will play the upcoming friendly match away from home. What can the squad boast about based on their last 10 official games?
During this stretch, the team secured 5 wins, suffered 3 losses, and drew 2 times. The result of the players' attacking efforts is 14 goals, which averages out to 1.4 per match (away from home, this figure is 1.2). Of course, there have been mistakes in the team's defense as well. The average number of goals conceded per game is 1.
Match Results: Rostov
Prediction for the 1st half
Head-to-head matches:
- Total encounters - 43;
- First-half wins for the home side (at home) - 10; for the visitors (away) - 3; number of draws - 7;
- Average first-half total: 0.98;
- Today's home team averages 0.58 goals in the first half, while the away team scores 0.4.
Editorial Prediction
- CSKA Moscow have scored and conceded in 7 of last 8 games (Club Friendly Games).
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Betting Tips: CSKA Moscow - Rostov
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