Prediction for match CSKA Moscow — FC Rostov

Match Analysis: CSKA Moscow vs FC Rostov

The Premier League clash between CSKA Moscow and FC Rostov is scheduled for April 21, 2026. The odds are as follows: CSKA to win at 1.87, a draw at 3.80, and a victory for Rostov at 4.58. The probabilities are distributed as follows: 52.62% chance of a CSKA win, 25.89% for a draw, and 21.48% for Rostov. Moscow's team is considered the favorite, but the gap in chances isn't huge, making the total goals bet intriguing. The odds for under 2.5 goals stand at 1.91, making this option appealing for the main prediction.

Team Results and Statistics

In their last five matches, CSKA Moscow averaged 62.2% possession, committed 11.4 fouls, received 1.4 yellow cards, and were caught offside 0.6 times per game. FC Rostov, by comparison, had 46.8% possession, 14 fouls, 1.4 yellow cards, and 1.4 offsides per game. In their last three games, CSKA played as follows: April 18, 2026, Krylia Sovetov 1-1 CSKA Moscow, April 12, 2026, CSKA Moscow 0-1 Sochi, April 4, 2026, Akron 1-2 CSKA Moscow. Rostov's recent matches: April 17, 2026, Rostov 0-1 Sochi, April 12, 2026, Rostov 1-1 Spartak Moscow, April 5, 2026, Nizhny Novgorod 0-1 Rostov. The last head-to-head match was on February 18, 2026, with CSKA winning 3-1.

How Many Goals to Expect?

Over the past five games, CSKA Moscow has an average total of 2.2 goals per game, while Rostov averages only 1.2. CSKA scores an average of 1.2 goals and concedes 1. Rostov scores 0.4 and concedes 0.8. For games with over 2.5 goals: CSKA had 2 out of 5, while Rostov had none and 5 out of 5 under. By halves: CSKA had only 1 out of 5 over 1.5 in the first half and 2 out of 5 in the second half. Rostov had low-scoring halves: 1 out of 5 over 1.5 in the first half and none in the second. In goal intervals: CSKA often scores between 61-75 minutes (50%), Rostov between 31-45 minutes (100%). Conceding-wise: CSKA concedes mostly in the first 15 minutes (40%), Rostov evenly across the first half and the end (25% each). All these point to Rostov's low scoring and moderate activity from CSKA, logically leading to a bet on under 2.5 goals.

Corners: Numbers and Potential Bets

CSKA Moscow averages 7.2 corners per game, while Rostov averages 4.8. For matches with over 9.5 corners: CSKA had 4 out of 5, Rostov 3 out of 5. The closest line to the average sum (12) is 11.5: odds for over 11.5 corners are at 3.04, under at 1.29. CSKA is favored in corners with odds of 1.37. Given CSKA's activity, it's logical to consider bets on CSKA's individual corners over 7.5, as well as total corners over 9.5 or 10.5 for riskier options. Rostov is stable in corners but not exceptionally high. Overall, the match promises to be rich in wing play, especially from CSKA.