CSKA Moskva and Rostov face each other on Saturday 08.08.2026, at 18:30 (UK Time), in a Russian Premier League 2026/27 match. The game will take place at CSKA Moskva's home ground, the VEB Arena.
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between CSKA and Selmashi, grounded in an in-depth statistical analysis of both sides. We aim to empower bettors with reliable insights, delivering today’s top free betting tip to support smarter, more profitable choices.
APWin predictions for CSKA Moskva vs Rostov
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1st Half Over 0.5 Goals
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CSKA Moskva preview
CSKA Moskva heads into the match with the following record in the Russian Premier League: in 2 matches, CSKA secured 1 victories, 1 draws, and 0 losses, maintaining an average of 2 points per game.
Taking a broader look at Koni's 2026/27 season, the team has achieved a total of 22 victories so far.
CSKA Moskva has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 67 goals, of which 3 were scored in the Russian Premier League, resulting in an average of 1.5 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Ivan Oblyakov, who has found the back of the net 6 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offence. Danil Krugovoy has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 7 assists.
On the defensive side, CSKA Moskva has conceded 2 goals in the Russian Premier League (an average of 1 per game) and 51 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.13 per match in the 2026/27 campaign.
Rostov preview
Rostov comes into the game with 2 matches played so far in the Russian Premier League. They have secured 1 victories, 0 draws, and 1 losses, maintaining an average of 1.5 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2026/27 season, the team has recorded 13 wins, 10 draws, and 18 losses.
Selmashi's attack has been highly effective, scoring 45 goals during this period. Of that total, 5 were netted in the Russian Premier League, with an average of 2.5 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.1.
Selmashi's offensive system is led by Ronaldo Cesar Soares dos Santos, the team's top scorer this season. The brazilian forward has found the back of the net 6 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Egor Golenkov. The forward has contributed with 4 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 4 goals with an average of 2 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 48 goals in 41 matches, averaging 1.17 per match.
Head to head: CSKA Moskva vs Rostov
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
CSKA Moskva
Russia - Russian Premier League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D D W W W |
2.2 |
| Home | D W W L D |
1.6 |
| Away | D W L D D |
1.2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 50% | 0% |
| Goals | 2.5 | 2.5 | 0 |
| Scored | 1.5 | 1.5 | 0 |
| Conceded | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Both Teams to Score | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 1st to Score | 50% | 50% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.4 | 1.9 | 0 |
|
xGA
|
0.89 | 1.39 | 0 |
Rostov
Russia - Russian Premier League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W W L L W |
1.8 |
| Home | L L L D L |
0.2 |
| Away | W W L W W |
2.4 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 0% | 50% |
| Goals | 4.5 | 0 | 4.5 |
| Scored | 2.5 | 0 | 2.5 |
| Conceded | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 100% | 0% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 1st to Score | 50% | 0% | 50% |
|
xG
|
1.62 | 0 | 2.12 |
|
xGA
|
0.48 | 0 | 0.98 |
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