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
Win chances: FC Rostov 39%, draw 23%, CSKA Moscow 38%.
Both teams to score: yes (59%) at 1.66.
Value angle: FC Rostov to win at 2.88 – 39% on our numbers against 35% implied by the price.
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.
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.