Both teams scoreNot both teams to score ✓52% · @1.85
GoalsUnder 3.5 goals ✗74% · @1.30
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–0 ✗15% · fair 6.56
CSKA Moscow vs FC Rostov preview and prediction
The match
The Cup sees CSKA Moscow take on FC Rostov on Wednesday 14 October, kicking off at 18:45 (WAT) at VEB Arena.
Form guide
CSKA Moscow's last 5: WWWDW Most recently they beat Rodina Moskva 3–0 at home. At home they have won 2 and lost 0 of their last 3. They are scoring freely – 2.0 goals a game.
FC Rostov's last 5: WLLWW Most recently they beat Akron 1–0 at home. They average 1.0 scored and 1.3 conceded.
CSKA Moscow arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 2.2 points a game against 1.5.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 1 September 2026, finished FC Rostov 2–0 CSKA Moscow. Across their last 4 meetings CSKA Moscow have won 1, FC Rostov 1, with 2 draws and 2.0 goals per game; both teams scored in 2 of them.
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 47%, both teams to score at 48%.
Betting angles
Win chances: CSKA Moscow 62%, draw 24%, FC Rostov 14%.
Safer route: CSKA Moscow or draw (86%) at 1.17.
Both teams to score: no (52%) at 1.85.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Under 3.5 goals – a 74% chance at odds of 1.30. 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 Moscow62%fair 1.62 · @1.66
Draw24%fair 4.17 · @3.98
FC Rostov14%fair 6.93 · @5.20
2.42Expected goals
1.72CSKA Moscow xG
0.70FC Rostov xG
48%Both score
47%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 Under 3.5 goals with a 74% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.30.
Who will win CSKA Moscow vs FC Rostov?
On our numbers CSKA Moscow have a 62% chance of winning, the draw 24% and FC Rostov 14%.
How many goals will there be in CSKA Moscow vs FC Rostov?
We expect about 2.4 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 47% likely and both teams score 48% 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 (Cup) kicks off on Wednesday 14 October 2026 at 18:45 (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.