The Matchday 28 fixture in the Russian Premier League between CSKA Moscow and Krasnodar will take place on May 10 at the VEB Arena. CSKA Moscow vs. Krasnodar: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
CSKA Moscow
In the previous round, Marko Nikolic's men were held to a 1-1 draw away at Akhmat. However, CSKA extended their unbeaten run in the league to 11 matches (7 wins, 4 draws). Notably, the team has conceded in three consecutive matches for only the third time this season. In the standings, CSKA is in third place with 52 points. Only a victory over Krasnodar will keep their title hopes alive.
- The club has not lost in 7 of their last 9 home league matches (4 wins, 3 draws).
- At least one of the opponents failed to score in 8 of the team's last 12 home league games.
- CSKA has scored in the second half in their last five home league matches.
Predicted lineup for CSKA Moscow (4-3-3)
Igor Akinfeev – Kellven, Danil Krugovoy, Willian Rocha, Dzhamalutdin Abdulkadyrov – Rifat Zhemaletdinov, Abbos Fayzullaev, Matvey Kislyak – Ivan Oblyakov, Sekou Koita, Tamerlan Musaev.
Defender Igor Diveev will miss the match due to injury. Midfielder Abbos Fayzullaev and head coach Marko Nikolic are suspended.
Krasnodar
Murad Musayev's side defeated Rubin 2-1 at home in the last round. This victory was Krasnodar's seventh in their last eight league matches. However, the club has failed to keep a clean sheet in their last four league games, the longest such run this season. Krasnodar remains at the top of the table with 61 points, maintaining a four-point lead over Zenit. Notably, the team has scored 26 away goals in the current league season, a record they share with no other club.
- The team has not lost in 13 of their last 15 away league matches (9 wins, 4 draws).
- The club has scored at least twice in 7 of their last 10 away league games.
- At least three goals have been scored in 8 of Krasnodar's last 10 away league matches.
Predicted lineup for Krasnodar (4-5-1)
Stanislav Agkatsev – Lucas Olaza, Kaio, Vitor Tormena, Giovanni Gonzalez – Eduard Spertsyan, Aleksandr Chernikov, Joao Bachi, Kevin Lenini, Victor Sa – Jhon Cordoba.
Defender Vitor Tormena will miss the match due to a suspension for accumulated yellow cards. Head coach Murad Musayev is also suspended.
Referee
Sergey Karasev (Russia)
Matches – 14 (RPL, 2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 60;
Average yellow cards per match – 4.3;
Red cards shown – 2;
Average fouls per match – 25;
Penalties – 29%.
Match Prediction: CSKA Moscow vs. Krasnodar
In recent home matches, CSKA has become more consistent in attack. In their first seven home games this season, they failed to score against opponents four times, yet managed 12 goals in the other three matches. In their last six home league games, CSKA has consistently found the net, scoring at least twice in half of those matches. However, they have kept a clean sheet only twice in their last seven home encounters.
Krasnodar is known for their attacking style, and even away from home, Murad Musayev's team prefers to play aggressively. This season, Krasnodar has only failed to score away against Fakel, who are defensively strong at home, while they netted three goals each against Spartak and Lokomotiv. However, Krasnodar's defense has been less reliable, keeping only two clean sheets in their last seven away league matches, conceding 10 goals in that span.
I expect both teams to showcase bright and effective attacking play, so my prediction is: Both teams to score – yes
