CSKA vs Rostov Prediction
🔊 What do CSKA and Rostov have in common? Recently, both suffered defeats to the league's main underdog, Sochi. Additionally, neither team has secured a win in their last two matches. Their head-to-head clash will take place in Moscow at the VEB Arena. Which team's losing streak is more likely to end? Our editorial team provides an insightful prediction on each club's chances.
Head-to-Head
📊 Over the span of 10 games, CSKA have defeated Rostov twice as often: four victories compared to Rostov's two. The teams have also drawn four times. Notably, in 6 of their last 7 encounters, the total goals have stayed under 2.5.
H2H Stats Matches and Previous Teams Results
CSKA Moscow Team Overview
CSKA's journey post-winter break resembles a crosswalk, alternating between black and white stripes. Each streak stretches over several matches: just recently, after three consecutive victories, it seemed the "Army Men" had emerged from their early second-half season slump. However, they are now winless in two straight league rounds.
These results have inevitably impacted the Moscow side's standing in the league table: if they entered the winter break in 4th place, they have now slipped to 6th. In the last round of the Russian Premier League, they faced Krylia Sovetov away. Although CSKA dominated possession with 58% compared to Krylia's 42%, the hosts were more aggressive in attack, registering 13 shots to CSKA's 6. The "Army Men" even had to come from behind, and while they managed to do so, it was thanks to an own goal by Krylia defender Sergey Bozhin (1-1).
Match Results: CSKA Moscow
Rostov Team Overview
Jonathan Alba's Rostov have managed just one victory since the winter break. Over the course of eight matches, the team has suffered five defeats and drawn twice. During this stretch, Rostov were also knocked out of the Russian Cup. However, their position in the Russian Premier League remains unchanged at 10th place, with the club three points clear of the relegation playoff zone.
In the last round, Rostov faced Sochi and, like CSKA before them, gave hope to the league's bottom team for survival. Possession was nearly even between the teams (51% to 49% in favor of the hosts), but the visitors had slightly more attempts on goal (9 to 7 shots). This cautious approach from both sides meant the deadlock was only broken in the 89th minute, with Sochi scoring the decisive goal (1-0).
Match Results: Rostov
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CSKA Moscow
🎙 CSKA Moscow's goalkeeper Vladislav Torop reflected on the draw against Krylia Sovetov: "We studied our opponent, and they changed their system, playing more from the back and spending more time on the ball, posing a threat on counterattacks. Our plan was to dominate possession and pin them in a low block. We could have been more effective when Krylia set up with five or six players in a line."
❌ CSKA's injury list has grown significantly in a short period. Currently, Igor Akinfeev, Kirill Glebov, and Matvey Lukin are all under medical evaluation. Matvey Kislyak will definitely miss the upcoming match due to an accumulation of yellow cards.
Rostov
🎙 Rostov's head coach lamented his players' mistakes in the match against Sochi. "We lost in the final minutes. It's not the first time we've conceded such a goal. We've talked about it, trained, and shown it 150 times. The beginning was even, and later we created some good opportunities. What happened after the break? We need to calmly review it; we lost more duels after challenges. We'll analyze and try to solve our problems for the next game," Jonathan Alba explained.
❌ Rostov's medical staff are doing an outstanding job as the team's injury list is empty. There are no suspended players in the squad either.
🟨 Prediction on Yellow Cards
Rostov are known for their physical style of play. This is evident from their average number of yellow cards per match: since the winter break, there hasn't been a single game with fewer than four bookings. CSKA also struggle with discipline, particularly during challenging periods. In all matches where the "Army Men" failed to win, a total of 30 yellow cards were shown. Given the current circumstances, a reasonable prediction would be to bet on total yellow cards over 3.5.
⚽️ Prediction on Goals
Since the winter break, CSKA have been losing more often than winning (4 wins against 5 losses). Another statistic highlighting the team's overall crisis is their scoring rate. In more than half of their matches (6 out of 10), the Moscow side scored no more than one goal. Rostov, while not dazzling with results either, maintain defensive reliability and often lose by only a narrow margin. It seems reasonable to bet on CSKA total goals under 1.5.
🚩 Prediction on Corners
CSKA excel at set pieces. They rank second in the RPL for average corners per match (5.52 over 25 rounds). At home, the "Army Men" deliver more corners than away (5.83 compared to 5.23). This trend has continued post-winter break: in four home games, they never earned fewer than eight corners. Although Rostov are defensively solid, they defend with a low block, giving the hosts plenty of time in the final third and near the corner flags. Our prediction: CSKA total corners over 5.5.
Editor's Prediction
Both teams have been struggling to find their form after the winter break. CSKA might be in slightly better shape, but they alternate between winning streaks and disappointing runs, with their scoring capabilities notably declining during the latter. Rostov, known for their pragmatic style, rarely deliver thrilling matches yet manage to achieve success in their own way. Given these circumstances, betting on total goals under 2.5 seems the most logical choice. A fair result would be a high-scoring draw, perhaps a 1-1 finish.
Betting Tips: CSKA Moscow - Rostov
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