Main prediction: CSKA Moskva to win the clash

Alternative tip: double chance CSKA Moskva

Other market: over 10.5 corners

The season is still early days and CSKA Moskva are back on the pitch this 18/08 (Tuesday).

The clash is against Akron Tolyatti, at VEB Arena, at 16:30, in the Russian Cup.

Only a few matches into the league so far. In their last 5 across all competitions, CSKA Moskva have won 2 time(s) and Akron Tolyatti have won 0. CSKA Moskva are the clear favourites with a 65% chance at the sportsbooks.

See where to watch, the probable line-ups and the best prediction for CSKA Moskva vs Akron Tolyatti.

Prediction for CSKA Moskva vs Akron Tolyatti

APWin Prediction

1st Half CSKA Moskva Win

Overview CSKA Moskva vs Akron Tolyatti

CSKA Moskva are favourites, with odds of 1.54 and a 65% chance of winning. The direct head-to-head also leans towards CSKA, with 5 win(s) against 0 for Akron Tolyatti. The odds for a Akron Tolyatti win are 7.02 and a draw is 5.09.

In the Russian football Cup, CSKA Moskva have accumulated 0 win(s), 1 draw(s) and 0 defeat(s), with 1 goal(s) scored and 1 conceded. Matheus Reis leads the scoring chart with 1 goal(s). Meanwhile, Akron Tolyatti have accumulated 0 win(s), 0 draw(s) and 1 defeat(s), with 0 goal(s) scored and 4 conceded, with Kristijan Bistrović as top scorer with 0 goal(s).

Head-to-head between CSKA Moskva and Akron Tolyatti

In 6 clashes, CSKA Moskva have the advantage over Akron Tolyatti: 5 win(s) against 0 and 1 draw(s). The most recent was on 04/04/2026, in the Russian Premier League. CSKA Moskva won on that occasion.

The dominance in the head-to-head record is a factor that goes into the predictions for CSKA Moskva vs Akron Tolyatti, but it does not define the result alone. The context of the tournament and each team's form weigh just as much as the record.

Check out all the predictions for the Russian Cup and see all the analysis before you bet.

CSKA Moskva: current form

CSKA Moskva have played only 1 match(es) in the Russian Cup.

With so few matches, their recent performance speaks louder: in their last 5 matches across all competitions, there were 2 win(s), 3 draw(s) and 0 defeat(s).

In the Russian football Cup the situation is this:

0 win(s), 1 draw(s), 0 defeat(s)

2 win(s) in their last 5 across all competitions

1 goals per match in their last 5 across all competitions

Top scorer: Matheus Reis (1 goal(s))

Akron Tolyatti: current form

Meanwhile, Akron Tolyatti have played only 1 match(es) in the Russian Cup.

With little data in the league, their last 5 matches across all competitions show 0 win(s), 2 draw(s) and 3 defeat(s).

In this competition, the team arrives with these numbers:

0 win(s), 0 draw(s), 1 defeat(s)

0 win(s) in their last 5 across all competitions

0.8 goals per match in their last 5 across all competitions

Top scorer: Kristijan Bistrović (0 goal(s))

CSKA Moskva vs Akron Tolyatti key players

In the Russian Cup, Matheus Reis is the one who finds the net the most for CSKA with 1 goal(s).

In the whole season, Ivan Oblyakov has reached 6 goal(s).

Akron Tolyatti have not yet scored in the Russian Cup.

In the season, Artem Dzyuba already appears with 8 goal(s), but their account in the league remains at zero.

CSKA Moskva vs Akron Tolyatti statistics in the Russian Cup

Few matches into the league yet. CSKA Moskva have an average of 9 corners and 2 cards per match. Akron Tolyatti have 10 corners and 0 cards. Check the statistics for CSKA Moskva vs Akron Tolyatti in the table below.

Home Team

CSKA Moskva Team Logo

CSKA Moskva

Russia - Russian Cup

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall W D D D W

1.8

Home W D D W W

2.2

Away D W L D D

1.2

Away Team

Akron Tolyatti Team Logo

Akron Tolyatti

Russia - Russian Cup

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall D D L L L

0.4

Home L L L L L

0

Away D D L W D

1.2

More tips for CSKA Moskva vs Akron Tolyatti

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👉 Our prediction is: CSKA Moskva to win

Based on our evaluations, CSKA Moskva vs Akron Tolyatti is a matchup between two evenly matched sides. But playing at home gives CSKA Moskva the added advantage, which is why we recommend taking CSKA Moskva to win outright at home.

The odds offered for a CSKA Moskva win have a lot of value, and the fact that they have that home support should help tremendously in their bid to get the victory.

Correct score prediction for CSKA Moskva vs Akron Tolyatti

The favoritism in the odds points to CSKA Moskva. With the available data, we project a narrow win. Correct result: CSKA Moskva 1-0 Akron Tolyatti. Predicting the exact score is difficult. The odds reflect this. Play with caution.

Where to watch CSKA Moskva vs Akron Tolyatti

Check out where to watch the live match between Akron Tolyatti and CSKA Moskva:

Broadcast: no broadcast scheduled

Predicted line-ups for CSKA Moskva and Akron Tolyatti

The line-ups for CSKA Moskva vs Akron Tolyatti in the Russian football Cup are officially confirmed between 45 minutes and 1 hour before the match, via the referee's official team sheet and the clubs' social media channels.

Follow below who is expected to take to the pitch.

CSKA line-up

  • 3

    Danil Krugovoy

    Midfielder

  • 4

    João Victor

    Defender

  • 7

    Matheus Alves Nascimento

    Midfielder

  • 10

    Ivan Oblyakov

    Midfielder

  • 11

    Tamerlan Musaev

    Forward

  • 20

    Matija Popović

    Midfielder

  • 22

    Milan Gajić

    Defender

  • 27

    Moisés Roberto Barbosa

    Defender

  • 31

    Matvey Kislyak

    Midfielder

  • 49

    Vladislav Torop

    Goalkeeper

  • 79

    Kirill Danilov

The starting eleven is confirmed minutes before kick-off.

Akron Tolyatti line-up

  • 7

    Gilson Benchimol Tavares

    Forward

  • 13

    Vyacheslav Bardybakhin

    Defender

  • 14

    Yuri Zheleznov

    Midfielder

  • 15

    Stefan Loncar

    Midfielder

  • 19

    Marat Bokoev

    Defender

  • 21

    Roberto Fernández

    Defender

  • 22

    Konstantin Maradishvili

    Midfielder

  • 26

    João Escoval

    Defender

  • 69

    Arseni Dmitriev

    Forward

  • 80

    Khetag Khosonov

    Midfielder

  • 88

    Vitali Gudiev

    Goalkeeper

The Akron Tolyatti starting eleven is confirmed close to the initial whistle.

Match details for CSKA Moskva vs Akron Tolyatti

Match: CSKA Moskva vs Akron Tolyatti

Tournament: Russian football Cup 2026/27

Date: 18/08/2026

Time: 16:30 (Brasília time)

Venue: VEB Arena

Broadcast: none scheduled

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Published on 15 August 2026, at 20:07 Last updated on 15 August 2026, at 20:07
Author: Amauri Barbosa

Sports betting analyst with over 15 years of experience. At APWin, he writes football predictions, reviews bookmakers and explains the reasoning behind every bet.