CSKA vs Kryliya Prediction 20 April 2025
🔊 Can CSKA secure a podium finish in the Russian Premier League? They've caught up with Spartak on points but trail due to tiebreakers. Krylia Sovetov also have plenty to fight for, especially as they're hovering close to the relegation playoff zone. The favorite in this matchup seems clear, yet surprises from the visitors at the "VEB Arena" shouldn't be ruled out. Therefore, we'll explore various scenarios to make an insightful prediction.
Head-to-Head
📊Statistical preview of the official encounters between CSKA and Krylia Sovetov:
- 34 matches played;
- home victories - 25, away wins - 4, draws - 5;
- goals scored - 65 to 25;
- average goals in the first half - 1.03, in the second half - 1.62;
- average total goals per match - 2.65.
The last game took place on 10 November 2024 at Krylia Sovetov's ground and ended with a score of 1-2.
Head-to-head statistics CSKA - Kryliya

CSKA Moscow Team Overview
🔴 CSKA may not be playing the most attractive football in the spring part of the season, yet they remain unbeaten across all competitions, while other teams have at least one loss. In the Russian Premier League, the "Red-Blues" have secured five consecutive victories. In their last outing, Marco Nikolic took a gamble by fielding a mixed lineup against Orenburg. The match on the artificial pitch was challenging, but it yielded three points (2-0), although the scoreline doesn't truly reflect the nature of the game. This decision was made not only to protect certain players from playing on synthetic turf but also as part of their preparation for the second leg against Dynamo Moscow in the Russian Cup. CSKA won the first leg (2-1), so a goalless draw in the return fixture was enough to secure a spot in the RPL Path final.
📣 CSKA goalkeeper Igor Akinfeev assessed the team's recent performances: “Dynamo deserved at least one goal in the first half. We need to analyze this within the team... The match in Orenburg wasn't anything special, but we won 2-0... If things continue like this, we'll eventually concede. We need to improve our play.”
✅ CSKA are preparing for their next match with a full squad. However, Rodrigo Villagra is still struggling to find form and hasn't even made the squad for official matches.
Match Results: CSKA Moscow

Krylya Sovetov Team Overview
🔵 The Volzhane seem to have found extra motivation recently, delivering impressive performances in their latest matches. Just look at their commanding 5-1 victory over Lokomotiv at the Samara Arena. However, their following match wasn't as spectacular, as Krylia Sovetov let a win slip away against Rubin in the closing stages, despite having a numerical advantage (1-1). In the last round, the team traveled to the Moscow region and convincingly defeated Khimki 3-1. It was a comeback victory, as the visitors conceded an early goal in the 14th minute.
📣 Although Krylia Sovetov are currently hovering near the relegation play-off zone, striker Ivan Sergeyev remains confident about retaining their top-flight status: "Am I confident that Krylia will stay in the RPL? Absolutely, I believe in our team. We are doing everything possible to turn things around. The points we've gained are thanks to all our players. Osinkin? He has done a lot for the club and made a significant contribution to Samara football."
❌ In the upcoming match, injured players Ivan Lomaev and Maksim Vityugov are definitely sidelined. Roman Yezhov also missed the game against Khimki, so his participation in the next match is uncertain.
Match Results: Krylya Sovetov
Outcome Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 34;
- Home victories - 25, Away victories - 4, Draws - 5.
Statistics: CSKA vs Krylia Sovetov
- Matches played in the tournament: 24 vs 24;
- Wins: 14 vs 7;
- Win percentage: 58% vs 29%;
- Losses: 5 vs 12;
- Draws: 5 vs 5.
Last 10 Matches:
- Wins: 6 vs 4;
- Losses: 2 vs 4;
- Draws: 2 vs 2.
- CSKA have won 7 of the last 8 head-to-head meetings in the Premier League.
- CSKA have won 6 of the last 7 home encounters against this team.
- CSKA have won 6 of their last 7 matches.
- CSKA are on a five-match winning streak in the Premier League.
Total Goals Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- The home team scores an average of 1.91, while the away team scores 0.74;
- The average total goals in head-to-head matches is 2.65;
- Both teams have scored in these encounters: overall - 13 times; at the home ground - 8 times.
Statistics: CSKA vs Krylia Sovetov
- Average total in the tournament: 2.25 vs 2.83;
- Average goals scored: 1.58 vs 1.21;
- Average in the first half: 0.63 vs 0.58;
- Average in the second half: 0.96 vs 0.63;
- CSKA's home average total in the tournament - 1.75;
- Krylia Sovetov's away average total in the tournament - 1.08;
- Last 10 matches (average total): 1.5 (home - 1.8) vs 1.7 (away - 1.6).
- CSKA have scored under 2.5 goals in the last five head-to-head matches.
- CSKA have scored under 2.5 goals in 13 of their last 14 Premier League games.
- CSKA have scored under 2.5 goals in 12 of their last 13 matches.
- CSKA have scored under 2.5 goals at home in six of their last seven Premier League games.
Corner Prediction
CSKA: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 3.96; at home - 4.92;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 3.7; at home - 4.2.
Krylia Sovetov: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 4.42, away - 3.33;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 4.3; away - 2.6.
Card Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches
- Average yellow cards in head-to-head matches - 3.12 (1.56 for the home team and 1.56 for the visitors);
- Average yellow cards at the home ground - 2.88 (1.06 for the home team and 1.82 for the visitors).
CSKA: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 1.67; at home - 2.17;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 2; at home - 1.8.
Krylia Sovetov: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 1.92, away - 2.17;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 2; away - 2.2.
Both Teams to Score Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 34;
- Both teams have scored overall - 13 times;
- At the home ground - 8 times.
Statistics: CSKA vs Krylia Sovetov
- Matches played in the tournament: 24 vs 24;
- Matches with both teams scoring (BTTS): CSKA - 9, Krylia Sovetov - 13;
- BTTS for CSKA at home - 4 (33%);
- BTTS for Krylia Sovetov away - 6 (50%).
Last 10 Matches:
- Matches with BTTS: CSKA - 5, Krylia Sovetov - 8;
- BTTS for CSKA at home - 3 (60%);
- BTTS for Krylia Sovetov away - 4 (80%).