Spartak Moscow vs CSKA Prediction
🔊 Which team will emerge victorious in the "Derby of All Russia"? Spartak trail CSKA by eight points in the Russian Premier League, yet they are considered favorites for this clash. The team has had an emotional boost, which could positively influence their performance. Meanwhile, CSKA remain steady, but they have a tendency to lose after international breaks. Therefore, a challenging encounter is anticipated at the Lukoil Arena, both for the teams and for any prediction.
Head-to-Head
📊 Over the span of 35 head-to-head encounters, CSKA hold the advantage with a 47 percent win rate. They also came out on top in the first round of the current season (3-2). The "Army Men" were close to routing Spartak, as they led by three goals as early as the 18th minute. However, the "Red-Whites" managed to claw their way back into the game and even had a chance to equalize.
In head-to-head matches held at Spartak's ground, the outcome often unfolds after the break. Notably, 7 of the last 8 matches were level at halftime. Therefore, it’s worth considering the option of a draw in the first half.
H2H Stats Matches and Previous Teams Results
Spartak Moscow Team Overview
🔴 Spartak have struggled to secure wins in any of their major clashes this season. While their overall play hasn't drawn much criticism, they have yet to fully capitalize on their potential. It's not that the team consistently drops points in routine matches, but when they do, it's often due to unforeseen circumstances like a sending-off. This was the case in their encounters with Baltika (0-3), Akron (1-1), and Rostov (1-1), where Dejan Stanković's side were reduced to ten men in the first half.
⚪ In the previous round, Spartak traveled to Grozny for a less-than-thrilling game. Nevertheless, Pablo Solari netted a brace early in the second half. Despite this, they couldn't avoid a tense finish as Akhmat scored with half an hour left on the clock. This time, Spartak held on, although there have been many instances in the league where they haven't. This victory keeps them in sixth place on the table, but any hopes of a title challenge seem premature at this point.
Match Results: Spartak Moscow
CSKA Moscow Team Overview
🔴 CSKA have wrapped up the first round in second place, level on points with Krasnodar. This outcome was unexpected, especially considering the need to quickly find a new coach and assemble the squad during the season. Thus, Fabio Celestini's two RPL Manager of the Month awards seem well-deserved. However, in October, the "Army Men" suffered a heavy defeat to Lokomotiv (0-3), which influenced the latest voting. Overall, CSKA have only two losses in the RPL, both occurring after two-week international breaks. Now, they're facing a similar situation.
🔵 Following their loss to Lokomotiv, CSKA went on to secure three consecutive RPL victories without conceding a goal, a first for the team. However, each win was by a narrow margin of just 1-2 goals. For instance, in the last round, the "Army Men" visited Dynamo Makhachkala, a notoriously tough venue. Kirill Glebov's goal in the 75th minute proved to be the match-winner. Notably, just days before, the teams also faced off at the "Anzhi Arena" in the Russian Cup, where Makhachkala emerged victorious with the same scoreline.
Match Results: CSKA Moscow
Latest news
Spartak Moscow
🎙️ Dejan Stankovic couldn't hold back his emotions in an interview after the victory over Akhmat: “Is that your only question: what did I say to the referee? Are you a journalist? Why are you asking me this? Why provoke me with such a question? Do you know anything about football? What formation did we play? Who did we substitute? You don't know any of that. You can only talk like this. You and others.”
❗Following the victory over Akhmat, Spartak parted ways with Dejan Stankovic by mutual consent due to unsatisfactory results. The club has yet to announce the name of the new head coach. Vadim Romanov, who previously coached Spartak's youth team and was part of Stankovic's staff, is currently preparing the "Red and Whites".
❌ In the upcoming match, Srdjan Babic will be absent due to a torn cruciate ligament. Oleg Reabciuk returned from the Moldova national team with an injury, putting his participation in doubt. Pablo Solari will also miss out due to an accumulation of yellow cards.
CSKA Moscow
🎙️ Fabio Celestini believes that the changes in Spartak's coaching staff won't significantly impact their game: “We know Spartak well; things can change, but the situation is quite normal. Nothing really changes, and we're preparing as usual. I don't think their style will alter. Spartak have many skillful players, they're playing at home, and they'll push forward. I don't believe a new coach will change much. And if anything does change, we're ready for it.”
❌ CSKA are dealing with several setbacks that could affect their final result. Igor Akinfeev remains sidelined. Moisés and Matheus Alves, who are key players for the team, are injured. Ivan Oblyakov's participation is uncertain. Additionally, Ramiro Di Luciano is still in the recovery room, and Jamalutdin Abdulkadyrov returned from international duty with an injury, but they are reserve players.
🟨 Yellow Cards Prediction
Spartak hold a slight edge in yellow cards this season, averaging 2.2 compared to 2.1. Matches involving Spartak see an average of 5.3 cautions. Recent head-to-heads have been high on this metric. Fortunately, the first round of the current campaign saw no red cards to disrupt the game, although the referee did issue seven yellows. Thus, betting on over 5.5 total yellow cards seems justified.
⚽ Goals Prediction
CSKA score twice as many goals as they concede. Spartak have similar attacking stats, but their defensive record is the worst among the top nine teams. It's not surprising then that in 7 of their last 8 matches, both they and their opponents have found the net. In this scenario, considering a bet on both teams to score (yes) is worthwhile.
🚩 Corner Kicks Prediction
This season, both teams average 5.1 corners per game. CSKA's matches see an average of 10.5 corners, while Spartak's are notably lower at 8.9. The first round of the current campaign featured 11 corners, but in the previous 10 encounters, the teams didn't reach even 10 corners. Therefore, a bet on under 9.5 total corners is worth considering.
Editorial Prediction
Dejan Stankovic's departure left a mixed impression. On one hand, it seemed inevitable, but on the other, it's rare to see a coach dismissed after four wins in five matches. This decision might not bode well for the team. However, CSKA have lost both games since the international break, so we're leaning towards a Spartak victory in the upcoming clash, perhaps with a score of 2-1.
CSKA have kept clean sheets in three consecutive RPL matches, which is surprising given their previous struggles to keep the ball out of their net almost every round. Despite issues with forwards or injuries, the "Red-Blues" have failed to score in only three matches. Therefore, our key bet is both teams to score (yes). This has also been successful in seven of Spartak's last eight games.
Betting Tips: Spartak Moscow - CSKA Moscow
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