Good pick · fair odds 1.61 · bookmaker 1.73 · Lost ✗
5/10Rating
1.73Odds
Picks by market
ResultCSKA Moscow to win ✗64% · @1.52
Double chanceCSKA Moscow or draw ✗83% · @1.15
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗62% · @1.73
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✗81% · @1.17
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗10% · fair 10.15
CSKA Moscow vs Akron: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
On Tuesday 18 August the Cup brings CSKA Moscow against Akron at VEB Arena. Kick-off: 16:30 WAT.
Current form
CSKA Moscow, last 5: WDDDW Their latest outing: 1–0 win over Fakel, at home. In their own stadium the record reads 2 won, 0 lost from 4. Goals for and against: 1.2 scored, 1.3 conceded per game.
Akron, last 5: DDLLL Their latest outing: 3–3 draw with Rodina Moskva, away. Goals for and against: 1.0 scored, 2.5 conceded per game.
Momentum favours CSKA Moscow, collecting 1.5 points per game to 0.8 for Akron.
Head to head
When they last met (4 Apr 2026) it ended Akron 1–2 CSKA Moscow.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give CSKA Moscow 2.2 xG, Akron 1.0 xG – a total near 3.2. Both nets should be busy – over 2.5 sits at 60% and GG at 62%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – CSKA Moscow 64%, draw 19%, Akron 17%.
Lower-risk option: CSKA Moscow or draw (83%) at 1.15.
GG/NG: GG (62%) at 1.73.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Both teams to score (62%, odds 1.73 – longer than our fair 1.61, so there is value too). Most likely score in line with that pick: CSKA Moscow 2–1 Akron. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
CSKA Moscow64%fair 1.56 · @1.52
Draw19%fair 5.36 · @4.65
Akron17%fair 5.86 · @6.05
3.25Expected goals
2.21CSKA Moscow xG
1.04Akron xG
62%Both score
60%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
2–110%
2–09%
1–19%
1–09%
3–17%
3–07%
From our goals model: CSKA Moscow 2.2 – 1.0 Akron expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 62% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.73.
Who will win CSKA Moscow vs Akron?
On our numbers CSKA Moscow have a 64% chance of winning, the draw 19% and Akron 17%.
How many goals will there be in CSKA Moscow vs Akron?
We expect about 3.2 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 60% likely and both teams score 62% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for CSKA Moscow vs Akron?
Our predicted score is CSKA Moscow 2–1 Akron, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.2 goals in total.
When is CSKA Moscow vs Akron?
CSKA Moscow vs Akron (Cup) kicks off on Tuesday 18 August 2026 at 16:30 (West Africa Time) at VEB 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.