Both teams scoreNot both teams to score ✓52% · @1.85
GoalsUnder 3.5 goals ✗74% · @1.30
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–0 ✗15% · fair 6.60
CSKA Moscow vs FC Rostov: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
FC Rostov travel to face CSKA Moscow on Wednesday 14 October in the Cup, with VEB Arena the venue – the ball rolls at 18:45 WAT.
Current form
CSKA Moscow, last 5: WWWDW Their latest outing: 3–0 win over Rodina Moskva, at home. In their own stadium the record reads 2 won, 0 lost from 3. Scoring is no problem – 2.0 a game lately.
FC Rostov, last 5: WLLWW Their latest outing: 1–0 win over Akron, at home. Goals for and against: 1.0 scored, 1.3 conceded per game.
Momentum favours CSKA Moscow, collecting 2.2 points per game to 1.5 for FC Rostov.
Head to head
When they last met (1 Sep 2026) it ended FC Rostov 2–0 CSKA Moscow. The last 4 head-to-heads: CSKA Moscow 1 win, FC Rostov 1, draws 2. Those games averaged 2.0 goals and saw GG land 2 times.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give CSKA Moscow 1.7 xG, FC Rostov 0.7 xG – a total near 2.4. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 47%, GG 48%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – CSKA Moscow 61%, draw 24%, FC Rostov 15%.
Lower-risk option: CSKA Moscow or draw (85%) at 1.17.
GG/NG: NG (52%) at 1.85.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Under 3.5 goals (74%, odds 1.30). Most likely score in line with that pick: CSKA Moscow 1–0 FC Rostov. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
CSKA Moscow61%fair 1.64 · @1.66
Draw24%fair 4.17 · @3.98
FC Rostov15%fair 6.72 · @5.20
2.42Expected goals
1.71CSKA Moscow xG
0.71FC Rostov xG
48%Both score
47%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–015%
2–013%
1–111%
2–19%
0–09%
3–07%
From our goals model: CSKA Moscow 1.7 – 0.7 FC Rostov expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for CSKA Moscow vs FC Rostov?
Our pick is Under 3.5 goals with a 74% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.30.
Who will win CSKA Moscow vs FC Rostov?
On our numbers CSKA Moscow have a 61% chance of winning, the draw 24% and FC Rostov 15%.
How many goals will there be in CSKA Moscow vs FC Rostov?
We expect about 2.4 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 47% likely and both teams score 48% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for CSKA Moscow vs FC Rostov?
Our predicted score is CSKA Moscow 1–0 FC Rostov, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.4 goals in total.
When is CSKA Moscow vs FC Rostov?
CSKA Moscow vs FC Rostov (Cup) kicks off on Wednesday 14 October 2026 at 18:45 (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.