CSKA Moscow vs FK Rostov: FK Rostov to win
CSKA Moscow average 1.5 expected goals at home while Rostov boast 2.5 away, giving the visitors a clear scoring edge. Our model rates Rostov’s win probability at 59.3% against the market‑implied 17.9%.
Both sides arrive with contrasting recent form – CSKA have been solid at home, but Rostov’s attack has been prolific on the road. The clash pits a defensively sound Russian giant against a high‑scoring away side, making the result the key question.
Lars's Verdict
The model assigns Rostov a 59.3% chance of victory versus the market’s 17.9% implied probability, delivering a clear value edge.
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With CSKA Moscow averaging 1.5 expected goals and FK Rostov averaging 2.5, the model gives a 71.2% chance both teams find the net, ahead of the 28.8% it gives to at least one side being kept out.
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Combined expected goals of 4.0 (CSKA Moscow 1.5 + FK Rostov 2.5) points to an open game, with the model giving Over 2.5 Goals a 76.1% chance against 23.9% for Under.
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Our Poisson model, built from each side's real season scoring and conceding rates, has CSKA Moscow at 22.0%, the draw at 18.6%, and FK Rostov at 59.3% to win.
The single most likely scoreline in our model is 1-2 at 8.6% — treat any single scoreline price with caution given how spread out the probability distribution is across a low-scoring match.
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Model probabilities are derived from each team's real season goals-for and goals-against averages via a Poisson goal-expectancy model — not a fixed set of narrative numbers.
Form Guide — Last 5
CSKA Moscow
CSKA have won three of their last four league games, including a 2‑1 away win at Nizhny Novgorod and a 3‑1 home victory over Lokomotiv. Their most recent draw (1‑1) at home against Krylia Sovetov shows they can be held, but the recent wins underline a solid attacking base that still falls short of Rostov’s away firepower.
FK Rostov
Rostov’s last five league results feature two big away wins – 2‑1 at Dinamo Makhachkala and 3‑1 at Akron – followed by two narrow defeats and a 4‑2 away win over Rodina. The two high‑scoring victories illustrate a potent attack that aligns with their 2.5 away expected goals, supporting their win probability.
Head-to-Head
In the last five meetings, CSKA have won 3‑1 and 1‑0, drawn 1‑1 and 0‑0, while Rostov have secured a 1‑0 win, indicating a fairly balanced recent record but with enough goals to favour the visitor’s higher expected scoring.
| Date | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| 21 Apr 2026 | CSKA Moscow 1-1 FC Rostov | Premier League |
| 18 Feb 2026 | CSKA Moscow 3-1 FC Rostov | Friendlies Clubs |
| 14 Sep 2025 | FC Rostov 1-0 CSKA Moscow | Premier League |
| 1 Jun 2025 | FC Rostov 0-0 CSKA Moscow | Cup |
| 31 Jan 2025 | CSKA Moscow 1-0 FC Rostov | Friendlies Clubs |
Team News
CSKA Moscow: I. Akinfeev (Muscle Injury), M. Voronov (Knee Injury)
FK Rostov: E. Golenkov (Inactive), D. Chistyakov (Red Card)
Injury records reflect the current season on file and may not capture very recent knocks — confirmed lineups land closer to kickoff.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is predicted to win CSKA Moscow vs FK Rostov?
FK Rostov to win. The model assigns Rostov a 59.3% chance of victory versus the market’s 17.9% implied probability, delivering a clear value edge.
What does the model give CSKA Moscow vs FK Rostov?
Our Poisson model, built from each side's real season scoring and conceding rates, gives CSKA Moscow a 22.0% chance, the draw 18.6%, and FK Rostov 59.3% to win.
When is CSKA Moscow vs FK Rostov?
CSKA Moscow play FK Rostov on Sat 8 Aug · 18:30 BST in the Russian Premier League at Rostov Arena.
Are there any injury concerns for CSKA Moscow vs FK Rostov?
CSKA Moscow: I. Akinfeev (Muscle Injury), M. Voronov (Knee Injury). FK Rostov: E. Golenkov (Inactive), D. Chistyakov (Red Card). Injury records reflect the current season on file and may not capture very recent knocks — confirmed lineups land closer to kickoff.
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See all Russian Premier League fixtures →Given the disparity in expected goals and the model’s 59.3% win rating for Rostov, the odds of 5.59 (17.9% implied) present a sizable value opportunity.
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