CSKA Moscow vs FC Krasnodar Live Stream, Predictions

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CSKA Moscow

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CSKA Moscow prepare for this game following on from a 1-1 Premier League stalemate vs Ufa.

In that game, CSKA Moscow managed 54% possession and 21 attempts on goal with 8 on target. The only player to score for CSKA Moscow was Fyodor Chalov (71'). Ufa had 7 attempts at goal with 3 of them on target. Filip Mrzljak (66') scored for Ufa.

It’s not been often in recent games where CSKA Moscow haven’t conceded. The facts show that Armeytsy have been scored against in 5 of their previous 6 matches, giving up 8 goals during that time. We will just have to find out whether or not that trend will be continued on here.

Analysis of their past results shows that CSKA Moscow:

• have not been beaten in the league by FC Krasnodar in their last 3 games.
• have not beaten FC Krasnodar in their last 2 league matches.
• haven't been defeated in their previous 2 home league matches.

FC Krasnodar

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Following on from a loss in their previous game against Sochi in Premier League action, FC Krasnodar will be aiming to make amends here.

In that match, FC Krasnodar had 68% possession and 13 shots on goal with 3 of them on target. The only player to score for FC Krasnodar was Dmitriy Stotsky (59'). On the other side, Sochi got 11 attempts at goal with 8 of them on target. Christian Noboa (6', 94') and Anton Zabolotny (85') scored for Sochi.

The stats tell the story, and FC Krasnodar have been scored against in 5 of their last 6 matches, seeing opposing sides hit 14 goals overall. Defensively, Byki have some weaknesses to address.

↔️ Head to head

Looking at the statistics for their head to head duels stretching back to 22/04/2018, both clubs have shared the honours with CSKA Moscow winning 2 of those games, FC Krasnodar 2 and 2 being draws in regulation time.

A combined total of 17 goals were scored between them during those clashes, with 8 of them for Armeytsy and 9 belonging to Byki. The average goals per game has been 2.83.

The last league meeting featuring these clubs was Premier League match day 5 on 26/08/2020 when it finished FC Krasnodar 1-1 CSKA Moscow.

The referee was Vladislav Bezborodov.

ℹ️ Team News: CSKA Moscow

Baktiyar Zaynutdinov (Pulled hamstring at the adductors), Nikola Vlasic (Knee inflammation), Kirill Nababkin (Groin Injury) and Hördur Magnússon (Achilles tendon rupture) aren’t available for CSKA boss Ivica Olić.

📋 Team News: FC Krasnodar

Due to a fully injury-free squad to pick from, FC Krasnodar manager Viktar Hancharenka has no fitness concerns whatsoever ahead of this clash.

💡 Prediction

We’re thinking that CSKA Moscow will probably dominate on the ball and be rewarded with decent chances.

At the other end, FC Krasnodar will be up against it to find the back of the net although we do think it’s probable that they will be pulling one back during this clash.

Our selection here is for a comfortable 3-1 win for CSKA Moscow at full-time.

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Peter Guest, 23:13 03/05/2021