Value bet: Both teams to score @ 1.90 – our chance 59% vs 53% implied by the price (edge +11%). Bigger price, more risk. Lost ✗
Quick tips for this match
ResultFC Rostov to win ✗64% · @1.61
Double chanceFC Rostov or draw ✓85% · @1.15
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗59% · @1.90
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✗77% · @1.27
Correct scoreCorrect score 0–2 ✗10% · fair 9.65
CSKA Moscow vs FC Rostov preview and prediction
The match
CSKA Moscow host FC Rostov in the Premier League on Saturday 8 August, with kick-off at 18:30 (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: DDWLL Most recently they drew with Lokomotiv 1–1 away. They average 1.0 scored and 1.8 conceded.
FC Rostov's last 5: WWLWD Most recently they beat Akron 4–0 away. On the road they have won 2 and lost 2 of their last 5. Goals have not been a problem: 2.5 per game.
FC Rostov arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 1.7 points a game against 0.8.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 21 April 2026, finished CSKA Moscow 1–1 FC Rostov. Across their last 2 meetings CSKA Moscow have won 1, FC Rostov 0, with 1 draw and 3.0 goals per game; both teams scored in 2 of them.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 3.1 goals: 1.0 for CSKA Moscow and 2.1 for FC Rostov. Expect chances at both ends: over 2.5 sits at 55% and both teams to score at 59%. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Betting angles
Win chances: CSKA Moscow 15%, draw 21%, FC Rostov 64%.
Safer route: FC Rostov or draw (85%) at 1.15.
Both teams to score: yes (59%) at 1.90.
Value angle: Both teams to score at 1.90 – 59% on our numbers against 53% implied by the price.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Over 1.5 goals – a 77% chance at odds of 1.27. Predicted score: CSKA Moscow 0–2 FC Rostov. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
CSKA Moscow15%fair 6.50 · @6.05
Draw21%fair 4.79 · @4.05
FC Rostov64%fair 1.57 · @1.61
3.09Expected goals
0.96CSKA Moscow xG
2.13FC Rostov xG
59%Both score
55%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
0–210%
1–210%
0–110%
1–19%
0–37%
1–37%
From our goals model: CSKA Moscow 1.0 – 2.1 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 Over 1.5 goals with a 77% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.27.
Who will win CSKA Moscow vs FC Rostov?
On our numbers CSKA Moscow have a 15% chance of winning, the draw 21% and FC Rostov 64%.
How many goals will there be in CSKA Moscow vs FC Rostov?
We expect about 3.1 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 55% likely and both teams score 59% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for CSKA Moscow vs FC Rostov?
Our predicted score is CSKA Moscow 0–2 FC Rostov, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.1 goals in total.
When is CSKA Moscow vs FC Rostov?
CSKA Moscow vs FC Rostov (Premier League) kicks off on Saturday 8 August 2026 at 18:30 (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.