CSKA vs Pari NN Prediction
🔊 Will CSKA claim a spot on the Russian Premier League podium? It's all in their hands. A victory over Pari NN at the VEB Arena in Moscow would suffice. However, this would leave their opponents in the relegation playoff zone, casting doubt over their top-flight status. Regardless, the hosts are deemed clear favorites. But this is football, and in the RPL, nothing is certain. Therefore, we'll explore various scenarios to provide the most insightful prediction.
Head-to-Head
📊 Over the last nine head-to-head encounters, CSKA hold the upper hand with seven wins, one loss, and one draw. This season, the teams have clashed three times. In the first round of the Russian Premier League, the "Army Men" secured a commanding victory in Nizhny Novgorod (3-0). However, in the cup match in Moscow, they only triumphed after a penalty shootout (2-1). In the return fixture, CSKA once again kept a clean sheet with a 2-0 win.
CSKA have dominated the second half in five consecutive head-to-head matches. On the flip side, Pari have lost this segment in seven straight away games. Therefore, it's worth considering the option of a CSKA victory in the 2nd half.
H2H Stats Matches and Previous Teams Results

CSKA Moscow Team Overview
🔴 There may be some questions surrounding CSKA's gameplay, but their spring results speak volumes. It's enough to note that in the Russian Premier League, they haven't lost a match, climbing from sixth to third place. They are favorites in the race for the podium-just one more win in the next round will suffice. However, their unbeaten streak nearly came to an end last weekend. They were trailing Lokomotiv by two goals by the 25th minute but managed to rally and secure a draw (2-2).
🏆 Yet, the season isn't over for CSKA. Ahead lies the Russian Cup super final, where they are favored against Rostov. Let's not forget, they overcame a two-goal deficit against Zenit in St. Petersburg and triumphed in the penalty shootout.
Match Results: CSKA Moscow

Pari NN Team Overview
🔵 Pari NN, after a six-game stretch where they managed just a single point, have turned things around to avoid direct relegation. Key victories over Akhmat (1-0) and Krylya Sovetov (5-2), where Juan Boselli scored four goals, were instrumental in their resurgence.
🔗 Pari NN would have had a better chance of avoiding the relegation playoffs if they had defeated Fakel in the last round. However, they conceded as early as the 18th minute and were reduced to ten men before halftime, a decision they contested. In the second half, the team showed courage despite the circumstances and earned a penalty, which Vyacheslav Grulev converted, marking his third consecutive match with a goal. The match ended in a draw.
Match Results: Pari NN
Latest news
CSKA Moscow
🎙 CSKA's head coach shared his thoughts on the result against Lokomotiv: "Honestly, I have to commend the guys for coming back. It's not easy to turn a 0-2 into a 2-2 draw in an away match. Of course, we're not satisfied with the result in the sense that we always aim to win. On the other hand, our unbeaten run in the RPL this year continues."
📝 CSKA are planning to extend Rifat Zhemaletdinov's contract. The parties are currently negotiating the details of the agreement.
❌ Saul Guarirapa will be absent from the upcoming match, having shown significant improvement in the spring. He is suspended due to an accumulation of yellow cards. It's worth noting that his loan deal with Sochi is nearing its end.
Pari NN
🎙 Paris NN's CEO David Melik-Guseynov plans to appeal to the expert-referee commission regarding Juan Boselli's sending-off: "We will be reaching out to the commission and are preparing the necessary materials. The situation with the dismissal seems very peculiar." To recap, the Argentine received two yellow cards within four minutes.
📝 Paris NN have announced a partnership with Sovcombank starting next season. This collaboration will involve joint social initiatives and projects aimed at promoting football. Additionally, the stadium where Paris NN play their home matches will be renamed "Sovcombank Arena."
❌ In the upcoming match, Juan Boselli will be unavailable due to suspension, unless the commission acknowledges the error in his dismissal. Alexander Koksharov is also out as he recovers from surgery.
🟨 Yellow Card Prediction
This season, Pari NN hold a slight edge in yellow cards, averaging 2.2 compared to 2.1. Matches involving these teams typically see just over four bookings. However, in three head-to-head encounters this season, there were no more than four cautions. This threshold was surpassed in only 2 out of 11 matches for Pari NN this spring. Therefore, it seems reasonable to bet on total yellow cards under 4.5.
⚽️ Goal Prediction
CSKA's success often stems from their solid defense, as their offensive stats are relatively average. In 19 of their last 20 matches, the "Army Men" have not scored more than two goals. Thus, a bet on CSKA total goals under 2.5 is likely to be a winning one.
🚩 Corner Kick Prediction
CSKA have an advantage in corner kicks this season, averaging 4.8 compared to 3.8. Their matches typically feature nine corners on average, while Pari NN's games see even more (10.2). However, in three head-to-head matches this season, the teams delivered 10-11 corners. Therefore, it's worth considering a bet on total corners over 9.5.
Editor's Prediction
CSKA are the favorites and must win to secure the bronze medal position. Pari NN have been gaining momentum, but the loss of Juan Boselli will be a significant blow to the team. Considering that Nizhny Novgorod have failed to score in five of their last six Premier League away matches, we suggest betting on total goals under 3. Given the circumstances, we don't anticipate a goal fest from the Moscow side either.
