CSKA Moskva vs Rostov Preview, Predictions, Analysis & Tips

2025/2026 Premier League, Russia

VEB Arena Tue, 21 Apr - 4:45 PM

Premier League

CSKA Moskva CSKA Moskva

Rostov FCR

KICKOFF : Tue, 21 Apr - 4:45 PM

Round 26 Regular Season

CONTEXT

Fifth-placed CSKA Moskva host 10th-placed Rostov at VEB Arena in the Premier League this weekend. The home team boasts a higher power score of 22.57 compared to Rostov's 18.04, giving them a 4.5 point advantage as the stronger side. Form has been inconsistent for both, with CSKA managing two wins one draw and three losses in their last six games, and Rostov recording one win three draws and two losses. CSKA drew their most recent match away against Krylya Sovetov, while Rostov also drew at home to Sochi. With the season in full flow, CSKA will be motivated to leverage their home advantage and superior metrics to climb the standings further against a competitive Rostov outfit.

TL;DR

Structural: CSKA 5th vs Rostov 10th. Hosts have 4.5pt power advantage at VEB Arena.
Form: Home: W2 D1 L3. Away: W1 D3 L2. Both last matches ended in draws.
Squad: No key absences noted. Both teams expected at near full strength.
Efficiency: Efficiency statistics currently unavailable in early season data.
Transition: CSKA expected to control game transitions with superior power score.
Set pieces: Limited set piece data available. Low confidence in current metrics.
xVariable: xG and related variables not accessible for this matchup.
Market: Projection split: CSKA Moskva 0% (Δ+0%) | Draw 0% (Δ+0%) | Rostov 0% (Δ+0%).

No standings statistics available.

No head-to-head records found.

0.5+ goals: 85%

1.5+ goals: 70%

2.5+ goals: 50%

3.5+ goals: 25%

Confidence: High (≥8 matches)

Quality vs Volume

Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15

Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11

Open Play vs Set Play

Open Play: 65%

Set Play: 35%

Expected Points

Team	xPts
Home	1.8
Away	1.2

Jan 25 vs Team A

Feb 1 vs Team B

Feb 8 vs Team C

F. Celestini

J. Alba Cabello

1.46

Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)

Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)

Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)

20 - 9 - 12

No sidelined player data available.

Win Probabilities

Live Win Probability (90 Min)

CSKA Moskva

Draw

Rostov

Team Power Ranking

22.57

18.04

0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)

Metric

CSKA Moskva

Rostov

Power Score

22.57

18.04

League Position

Global Rank

Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted

Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.

CSKA Moskva — Opponent-weighted form score

Rostov — Opponent-weighted form score

Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) CSKA Moskva Rostov

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 41 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

CSKA Moskva CSKA Moskva Home

41 matches

Rostov FCR Away

Match Record

Wins

Draws

Losses

Goals

Goals Scored

Goals Conceded

+25

Goal Difference

-25

Expected Goals

xGA

Data last updated: 2026-04-16T01:36:36+00:00

General Information

Date & Time

Apr 21, 2026, 04:45 PM

Competition

2025/2026 Premier League, Russia · Round 26 · Regular Season

Stadium

VEB Arena

Capacity

30457

Pitch Surface

Grass

Weather

☀️ 12°C, Fair

CONCLUSION

CSKA Moskva are well placed to claim victory in this home game against Rostov given their superior league position and power ranking. At VEB Arena the hosts will look to impose their style early and exploit any openings. Though both sides have shown mixed results lately the home advantage should help CSKA find the breakthrough. Rostov remain hard to beat on their day and will chase counters or a set piece chance yet face a difficult task containing the home attack. A controlled performance from the hosts is likely to yield three points and strengthen their upper table push.

STANDINGS

CONTEXT