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FC Rostov vs CSKA Moscow prediction & analysis

73%
Footrivo pick

Under 3.5 goals

Strong pick · fair odds 1.36 · bookmaker 1.31 · Won ✓

8/10Rating
1.31Odds
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Value bet: FC Rostov to win @ 2.88 – our chance 39% vs 35% implied by the price (edge +12%). Bigger price, more risk. Won ✓

Quick tips for this match

ResultFC Rostov to win ✓39% · @2.88
Double chanceEither team to win ✓77% · @1.33
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗59% · @1.66
GoalsUnder 3.5 goals ✓73% · @1.31
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–0 ✗10% · fair 9.54

FC Rostov vs CSKA Moscow preview and prediction

The match

CSKA Moscow travel to Rostov Arena in the Cup on Tuesday 1 September (18:45 WAT) to face FC Rostov.

Form guide

FC Rostov's last 5: LLWDD Most recently they lost to FC Krasnodar 0–1 away. They average 1.2 scored and 1.0 conceded. 3 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.

CSKA Moscow's last 5: DWLWD Most recently they drew with Akron 2–2 away. They average 1.2 scored and 1.0 conceded.

Head to head

The last meeting, on 8 August 2026, finished CSKA Moscow 0–0 FC Rostov. Across their last 3 meetings FC Rostov have won 0, CSKA Moscow 1, with 2 draws and 2.0 goals per game; both teams scored in 2 of them.

Goals outlook

Our model expects about 2.5 goals: 1.2 for FC Rostov and 1.2 for CSKA Moscow. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 48%, both teams to score at 59%.

Betting angles

Our prediction

Our pre-match pick was Under 3.5 goals – a 73% chance at odds of 1.31. Predicted score: FC Rostov 1–1 CSKA Moscow. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.

Win chances

FC Rostov39%fair 2.57 · @2.88
Draw23%fair 4.38 · @3.55
CSKA Moscow38%fair 2.62 · @2.44
2.48Expected goals
1.25FC Rostov xG
1.23CSKA Moscow xG
59%Both score
48%Over 2.5

Most likely scores

1–113%
1–010%
0–110%
0–08%
2–18%
1–28%

From our goals model: FC Rostov 1.2 – 1.2 CSKA Moscow expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.

Every market, with fair odds

MarketMost likelyChanceFair oddsBookmaker
Match resultFC Rostov to win ✓39%2.572.88 ▲
Double chanceEither team to win ✓77%1.301.33
Both teams to scoreBoth teams to score ✗59%1.681.66
Over/under 1.5 goalsOver 1.5 goals ✓73%1.381.24
Over/under 2.5 goalsUnder 2.5 goals ✓52%1.921.94
Over/under 3.5 goalsUnder 3.5 goals ✓73%1.361.31
Half-time resultLevel at half-time ✓44%2.25–
Half-time / full-timeHT FC Rostov / FT FC Rostov ✗21%4.75–
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–0 ✗10%9.54–

Form

FC Rostov – last 6

LLWDDW
29 Aug@ FC Krasnodar0–1L
22 Aug@ Akhmat1–4L
18 Augvs Lokomotiv1–0W
15 Augvs Rubin1–1D
8 Aug@ CSKA Moscow0–0D
4 Aug@ Akron4–0W
1.2Scored / game
1.0Conceded / game
33%Both scored
33%Over 2.5

CSKA Moscow – last 6

DWLWDD
28 Aug@ Akron2–2D
22 Augvs Lokomotiv3–2W
18 Augvs Akron0–1L
15 Augvs Fakel1–0W
8 Augvs FC Rostov0–0D
4 Aug@ Lokomotiv1–1D
1.2Scored / game
1.0Conceded / game
50%Both scored
33%Over 2.5

Head to head

8 Aug 2026CSKA Moscow v FC Rostov0–0
21 Apr 2026CSKA Moscow v FC Rostov1–1
18 Feb 2026CSKA Moscow v FC Rostov3–1
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Frequently asked questions

What is the prediction for FC Rostov vs CSKA Moscow?

Our pick is Under 3.5 goals with a 73% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.31.

Who will win FC Rostov vs CSKA Moscow?

On our numbers FC Rostov have a 39% chance of winning, the draw 23% and CSKA Moscow 38%.

How many goals will there be in FC Rostov vs CSKA Moscow?

We expect about 2.5 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 48% likely and both teams score 59% of the time on our projection.

What is the predicted score for FC Rostov vs CSKA Moscow?

Our predicted score is FC Rostov 1–1 CSKA Moscow, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.5 goals in total.

When is FC Rostov vs CSKA Moscow?

FC Rostov vs CSKA Moscow (Cup) kicks off on Tuesday 1 September 2026 at 18:45 (West Africa Time) at Rostov 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.