Akron vs CSKA Moskva Preview, Predictions, Analysis & Tips

2025/2026 Premier League, Russia

Samara Arena Sat, 4 Apr - 10:00 AM

Premier League

Akron Akron

CSKA Moskva CSKA Moskva

Full Time Sat, 4 Apr 10:00 AM

Round 23 Regular Season

Artem Dzyuba - 60' (P)

Danil Krugovoy - 84'

Luciano Gondou - 5'

CONTEXT

The match has concluded with CSKA Moskva securing a 2-1 away victory against Akron. The visitors established an advantage early on, taking a 1-0 lead into the halftime break before both teams found the back of the net in the second half to finalize the scoreline. CSKA Moskva successfully controlled the tempo of the game, holding 55% of the possession while restricting the home side to 45% of the ball. Although expected goals (xG) data was unavailable for this fixture, the final outcome remained in line with the overall efficiency shift of the contest. The match was played cleanly without the disruptive impact of any red cards, allowing for a standard 11-versus-11 battle. Despite flat pre-match market indicators, the away victory perfectly aligned with broader market expectations that recognized CSKA Moskva as the stronger team. Notably, CSKA Moskva registered a significant deviation level in their performance, pointing to an impactful display that exceeded standard baseline metrics. Ultimately, the market-aligned result confirmed the visitors' superiority on the day.

TL;DR

Structural deviation: CSKA Moskva showed a significant deviation from the pre-match structural baseline.
Efficiency shift: Possession-adjusted chance creation was in line with projected levels.
xG alignment: The final outcome was insufficient data for expected goal differential.
Market alignment: End result was aligned with the pre-match projection.
xG expectations: Inconclusive for xG expectations (Classify).
Event impact: No major event distortion.
Red card distortion: None.

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

Match referee

V. Moskalev

25 matches in sample

Avg. cards

0.12

Fouls / match 0.52

Yellow cards / match 0.12

Red cards / match 0

Penalties / match 0

Other match officials

D. Safjan

1st Assistant

M. Ivanov

2nd Assistant

M. Cheremnykh

4th Official

Z. Tedeev

F. Celestini

1.25

Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)

1.5

Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)

Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)

0 - 0 - 3

Win Probabilities

Live Win Probability (90 Min)

Akron

Draw

CSKA Moskva

Team Power Ranking

53.84

71.78

0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)

Metric

Akron

CSKA Moskva

Power Score

53.84

71.78

League Position

Global Rank

651

152

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.

Akron — Opponent-weighted form score

CSKA Moskva — Opponent-weighted form score

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

Heatmaps Ball coordinates

Attack and defence zones from ball position data. Filters: last 6 matches (overall/home/away), time period, competition.

Akron

Left / Center / Right —

Opposition half density —

vs season average —

CSKA Moskva

Left / Center / Right —

Opposition half density —

vs season average —

Possession Efficiency Possession-Adjusted

How effectively each team uses and defends their share of possession. Efficiency adjusted based on team possession percentage

Akron ⚠ Proxy

⚠ Proxy CSKA Moskva

Attacking Efficiency

Higher is better

Attacking Efficiency

20.11

37.64

Defensive Efficiency

Lower is better

Defensive Efficiency

37.64

20.11

Combined Efficiency Index

-3 0 3

Akron -2.02 Efficiency Index

CSKA Moskva +2.02 Efficiency Index

xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.

Akron

CSKA Moskva

AttackEff = xG ÷ pos

DefenceEff = xGA ÷ (1−pos)

Set Pieces Efficiency Attack & Defence

Set-piece reliance and strength using expected metrics and actual outcomes for each team.

Akron ⚠ Proxy

⚠ Proxy CSKA Moskva

Created Set-piece attacking threat

Akron CSKA Moskva

Set-piece xG Share

—

Goals per Match

1.00 0.00

vs Expected (xG)

— vs —

Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure

Akron CSKA Moskva

Set-piece xGA Share

—

Conceded per Match

0.00 1.00

vs Expected (xGA)

— vs —

xG set-piece data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using proxy metrics (shots, dangerous attacks). Confidence: Medium.

Akron

CSKA Moskva

xG Share = set-piece xG ÷ total xG

vs Expected = goals − set-piece xG

Counter / Transition Attack & Defence

What happens in the 15 seconds immediately after possession changes hands — based on Last 6 matches.

Akron

CSKA Moskva

Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence

Akron CSKA Moskva

Goals per Match ↑ better

—

Shots per Match ↑ better

—

Dangerous Attacks ↑ better

—

Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure

Akron CSKA Moskva

Goals Conceded ↓ better

—

Shots Conceded ↓ better

—

Dangerous Attacks Conceded ↓ better

—

Akron

CSKA Moskva

Window = 15s post-possession change

Index = 0–1 composite score

Pressure Index data not available for this match.

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 3 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Akron Akron Home

3 matches

CSKA Moskva CSKA Moskva Away

Match Record

Wins

Draws

Losses

Goals

Goals Scored

Goals Conceded

-7

Goal Difference

Data last updated: 2026-04-05T00:00:58+00:00

STARTING XI

Match Formation 4-3-3

Match Formation 4-2-3-1

32 I. Terekhovskiy

71 D. Pestryakov

24 I. Nedelcearu

19 M. Bokoev

89 D. Popenkov

6 M. Kuzmin

5 A. Đurasović

35 I. Đakovac

91 M. Boldyrev

22 (C) A. Dzyuba

10 K. Arévalo Díaz

35 (C) I. Akinfeev

3 D. Krugovoi

79 K. Danilov

90 M. Lukun

22 M. Gajić

6 D. Barinov

31 M. Kislyak

17 K. Glebov

10 I. Oblyakov

37 H. Fabiano do Carmo

9 L. Gondou

General Information

Date & Time :

Apr 04, 2026, 10:00 AM

Competition :

2025/2026 Premier League, Russia · Round 23 · Regular Season

Stadium :

Samara Arena

Capacity :

44918

Attendance :

5399

Pitch Surface :

Grass

Weather :

☀️ 12°C, Fair

Referees :

Dmitri Safjan

Mikhail Ivanov

Mikhail Cheremnykh

Vladimir Moskalev

Statistics

Possession

Akron

46%

CSKA Moskva

54%

Top Statistics

1 Goals 2

1 Big Chances Created 1

3 Shots 3

41 Dangerous attacks 54

45 Possession 55

1 Corners 5

18 Free kicks 16

1 Yellow Cards 1

Match Overview

4 Substitutions 4

2 Injuries 1

76 Ball Safe 76

8 Goal Attempts 11

22 Throwins 19

19 Successful Headers 20

38 Successful Dribbles Percentage 23

0 Assists 2

9 Goal Kicks 8

3 Successful Dribbles 3

8 Dribble Attempts 13

2 Penalties 0

Attacking

84 Attacks 83

Possession

39 Successful Long Passes Percentage 43

22 Successful Long Passes 18

250 Successful Passes 346

338 Passes 417

56 Long Passes 42

74 Successful Passes Percentage 83

Defensive

14 Tackles 9

54 Duels Won 45

9 Interceptions 9

1 Saves 2

Build-up

18 Total Crosses 22

6 Accurate Crosses 3

Discipline

13 Fouls 18

2 Offsides 0

Lineup

Referee : Vladimir Moskalev

Manager ▼

Z. Tedeev Coach

Starting XI ▼

Ignat Terekhovskiy Goalkeeper

6.21

Marat Bokoev Defender

6.67

Ionuț Nedelcearu Defender

6.34

Khetag Khosonov

Midfielder40'

6.72

Dmitriy Pestryakov Defender

6.91

Denis Popenkov Defender

6.82

Aleksa Djurasovic Midfielder

6.66

Maksim Kuzmin Midfielder

6.91

Ifet Djakovac Midfielder

6.46

Stefan Loncar

Midfielder67'

6.69

K. Arévalo Attacker

6.58

Yomar Rocha

Defender67'

6.18

Artem Dzyuba (C) Attacker

7.28

Maksim Boldyrev Attacker

7.23

Edgar Sevikyan

Midfielder74'

6.42

Substitutes ▼

Khetag Khosonov

Midfielder40'

6.72

Stefan Loncar

Midfielder67'

6.69

Yomar Rocha

Defender67'

6.18

Edgar Sevikyan

Midfielder74'

6.42

Bench ▼

Aleksandr Vasyutin Goalkeeper

Vitaliy Gudiev Goalkeeper

Roberto Fernández Defender

Konstantin Maradishvili Midfielder

Arseniy Dmitriev Attacker

Nikita Bazilevskiy Attacker

Referee : Vladimir Moskalev