Akron Tolyatti vs CSKA Moscow
Akron will host CSKA on August 12 in the second round of the Russian Cup. Can the Tolyatti side continue their strong run and remain undefeated, or will the “Army Men” secure a comfortable victory? In this forecast, we meticulously analyze the teams’ current form leading up to their face-off and suggest the most reliable betting options. Which choice will prove successful?
Team Analysis
Akron Tolyatti
Russia Current Form Akron approached the start of the season as a contender for a mid-table position, not among the clear relegation candidates. Last season, Zaur Tadeev’s team comfortably maintained their Premier League status. This new season, the Tolyatti squad has been impressive early on, remaining undefeated in four league rounds, securing six points and sitting seventh in the standings. In their opening Cup fixture, Akron defeated Baltika 2-1, currently placing them second in their group. Injuries and Suspensions Khasonov is injured. Interesting Trends for Betting
- Akron has not lost in five matches this season – two wins and three draws.
- Akron has scored in all five matches this season.
CSKA
Russia Current Form CSKA clearly aims to contend for a top-three finish this season, and their start has been more than satisfactory. Fabio Celestini’s team remains undefeated in the league, despite having faced tough opponents like Zenit and Rubin. The “Army Men” are currently third in the table with eight points, trailing league leaders Lokomotiv by four. In their initial Cup match, CSKA played Lokomotiv in a derby, winning 2-1 and taking the top spot in their group. Injuries and Suspensions Villagra and Shumansky are injured. Interesting Trends for Betting
- CSKA has not lost yet this season – three wins and two draws.
- CSKA has scored in their last four matches.
Prediction and Bets
Akron is in superb form, having suffered no defeats in either the league or the Cup so far. The Tolyatti side has scored in all five of their matches this season and will undoubtedly play boldly today, especially given that their opponent is likely to rotate their squad and is not impenetrable defensively. Despite this, CSKA is the favorite and will be aiming for a win; even with potential lineup changes, the “Army Men” boast excellent finishing ability and are certainly capable of responding. We anticipate goals from both sides in this match. Our prediction is: Both Teams to Score. This bet is offered at odds of 1.61
Bet on Outcome CSKA faces a derby against Dynamo in their next Premier League fixture, and that championship match will undoubtedly be a priority, leading to significant squad rotation today. Akron will likely try to capitalize on this situation and grab points – the Tolyatti team is in excellent form, has options for rotation, and is quite capable of battling for a draw today, an outcome that wouldn’t be catastrophic for CSKA either. Our stake: Akron will not lose. This bet is available at odds of 1.95 Bet on Corners Akron is unlikely to adopt an attacking approach; CSKA will clearly dominate possession and should win the corner count without significant difficulty. Our stake: CSKA to win on corners. This bet is offered at odds of 1.65
Mark Thompson 
