FC Krasnodar vs CSKA Moscow: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
CSKA Moscow travel to face FC Krasnodar on Tuesday 17 March in the Cup, with Ozon Arena the venue – the ball rolls at 17:30 WAT.
Current form
FC Krasnodar, last 5: WLLWL Their latest outing: 2–1 win over FC Sochi, away. Goals for and against: 1.2 scored, 1.6 conceded per game.
CSKA Moscow, last 4: LWLW Their latest outing: 1–4 defeat to Dynamo, at home. Goals for and against: 1.8 scored, 1.8 conceded per game.
Head to head
When they last met (4 Mar 2026) it ended CSKA Moscow 3–1 FC Krasnodar.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give FC Krasnodar 1.8 xG, CSKA Moscow 1.3 xG – a total near 3.1. Both nets should be busy – over 2.5 sits at 57% and GG at 59%. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – FC Krasnodar 53%, draw 24%, CSKA Moscow 23%.
Lower-risk option: FC Krasnodar or draw (77%) at 1.25.
GG/NG: GG (59%) at 1.65.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was FC Krasnodar or draw (77%, odds 1.25). Most likely score in line with that pick: FC Krasnodar 1–1 CSKA Moscow. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
FC Krasnodar53%fair 1.89 · @1.81
Draw24%fair 4.24 · @4.05
CSKA Moscow23%fair 4.26 · @4.30
3.09Expected goals
1.81FC Krasnodar xG
1.28CSKA Moscow xG
59%Both score
57%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–111%
2–110%
1–08%
2–07%
1–27%
2–26%
From our goals model: FC Krasnodar 1.8 – 1.3 CSKA Moscow expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for FC Krasnodar vs CSKA Moscow?
Our pick is FC Krasnodar or draw with a 77% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.25.
Who will win FC Krasnodar vs CSKA Moscow?
On our numbers FC Krasnodar have a 53% chance of winning, the draw 24% and CSKA Moscow 23%.
How many goals will there be in FC Krasnodar vs CSKA Moscow?
We expect about 3.1 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 57% likely and both teams score 59% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for FC Krasnodar vs CSKA Moscow?
Our predicted score is FC Krasnodar 1–1 CSKA Moscow, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.1 goals in total.
When is FC Krasnodar vs CSKA Moscow?
FC Krasnodar vs CSKA Moscow (Cup) kicks off on Tuesday 17 March 2026 at 17:30 (West Africa Time) at Ozon Arena.
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
