Very strong pick · fair odds 1.20 · bookmaker 1.27 · Won ✓
10/10Rating
1.27Odds
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Value bet: CSKA Moscow to win @ 1.93 – our chance 64% vs 52% implied by the price (edge +23%). Bigger price, more risk. Lost ✗
Quick tips for this match
ResultCSKA Moscow to win ✗64% · @1.93
Double chanceCSKA Moscow or draw ✓84% · @1.27
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓51% · @1.78
GoalsUnder 3.5 goals ✓75% · @1.28
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–0 ✗15% · fair 6.50
CSKA Moscow vs FC Rostov preview and prediction
The match
The Premier League sees CSKA Moscow take on FC Rostov on Tuesday 21 April, kicking off at 17:45 (WAT) at VEB Arena. CSKA Moscow are 5th with 26 points from 14 games (in the top half), while FC Rostov sit 6th on 19 points (in the top half).
Form guide
CSKA Moscow's last 5: LWWLL Most recently they lost to FC Sochi 0–1 at home. At home they have won 1 and lost 2 of their last 3. They average 1.8 scored and 2.2 conceded.
FC Rostov's last 5: LWLLL Most recently they lost to FC Sochi 0–1 at home. On the road they have won 1 and lost 3 of their last 4. Goals have dried up – just 0.7 per game.
CSKA Moscow arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 1.5 points a game against 0.5.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 18 February 2026, finished CSKA Moscow 3–1 FC Rostov.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.4 goals: 1.7 for CSKA Moscow and 0.7 for FC Rostov. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 46%, both teams to score at 51%.
Betting angles
Win chances: CSKA Moscow 64%, draw 20%, FC Rostov 16%.
Safer route: CSKA Moscow or draw (84%) at 1.27.
Both teams to score: yes (51%) at 1.78.
Value angle: CSKA Moscow to win at 1.93 – 64% on our numbers against 52% implied by the price.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was CSKA Moscow or draw – a 84% chance at odds of 1.27, above our fair price of 1.20, so there is value in it. Predicted score: CSKA Moscow 1–0 FC Rostov. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
CSKA Moscow64%fair 1.57 · @1.93
Draw20%fair 5.02 · @3.68
FC Rostov16%fair 6.10 · @4.10
2.41Expected goals
1.72CSKA Moscow xG
0.70FC Rostov xG
51%Both score
46%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–015%
2–013%
1–111%
2–19%
0–09%
3–08%
From our goals model: CSKA Moscow 1.7 – 0.7 FC Rostov expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for CSKA Moscow vs FC Rostov?
Our pick is CSKA Moscow or draw with a 84% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.27.
Who will win CSKA Moscow vs FC Rostov?
On our numbers CSKA Moscow have a 64% chance of winning, the draw 20% and FC Rostov 16%.
How many goals will there be in CSKA Moscow vs FC Rostov?
We expect about 2.4 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 46% likely and both teams score 51% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for CSKA Moscow vs FC Rostov?
Our predicted score is CSKA Moscow 1–0 FC Rostov, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.4 goals in total.
When is CSKA Moscow vs FC Rostov?
CSKA Moscow vs FC Rostov (Premier League) kicks off on Tuesday 21 April 2026 at 17:45 (West Africa Time) at VEB Arena.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
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