Match Overview

This 6th-round clash in the FONBET 2025/26 will see CSKA host Akron at the VEB Arena in Moscow on October 21. Here’s a detailed match preview including predictions, betting odds, and key statistics.

CSKA Team Analysis

In their last outing, CSKA defeated Lokomotiv (0-0, 4-2 on penalties). The ‘Army Men’ have maintained an impressive unbeaten run in regular time across their last 7 matches (3 wins, 4 draws), keeping clean sheets in 4 of these encounters. Fabio Celestini’s squad currently leads Group D, and a victory in this upcoming fixture would solidify their top spot. However, it’s worth noting that among all group leaders, the Moscow club has the lowest scoring record with just 6 goals.

CSKA Key Statistics

• CSKA has scored precisely 1 or 2 goals in 5 of their last 7 fixtures.
• At home in this competition, the team has secured victory in 6 of their last 7 previous games (1 draw).
• In their last 13 home national Cup matches, the club has not conceded more than a single goal.

CSKA Predicted Lineup (4-5-1)*

Vladislav Torop – Milan Gajic, Jamalutdin Abdulkadyrov, Moises Barbosa, Matvey Lukin – Mateus Alves, Artyom Bandikyan, Daniel Ruiz, Gleb Popolitov, Matvey Kislyak – Alerrandro.

Forward Tamerlan Musaev, midfielder Matheus Alves, defenders Ramiro di Luciano and Igor Diveev, as well as goalkeeper Igor Akinfeev are currently injured.

Akron Team Analysis

In their previous away game, Akron suffered a 0-3 defeat to Baltika. Consequently, Zaur Tedeev’s side has lost 5 of their last 6 matches (1 draw), effectively eliminating their chances of competing for the RPL Path playoffs. Even a win in the upcoming fixture would not guarantee their continued participation in the tournament. It’s worth noting that Akron has found the net in 5 of their last 7 national Cup appearances.

Akron Key Statistics

• Away from home in this tournament, the club has a 7-match uncompromising streak (3 wins, 4 losses).
• Akron has failed to score more than one goal in 5 of their last 7 national Cup games.
• In 5 of their last 6 away matches, Akron conceded the first goal.

Akron Predicted Lineup (4-4-2)*

Ignat Terekhovsky – Denis Popenkov, Rodrigo Escoval, Konstantin Savichev, Marat Bokoev – Khetag Khosonov, Stefan Loncar, Ifet Djakovac, Jomar Rocha – Soltmurad Bakaev, Benshimol.

Defender Denis Popenkov is suspended.

Referee Analysis

Sergey Tsyganok (Russia)

Matches officiated – 5 (, 2024/25 – 2025/26);

Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 17;

Average yellow cards per match – 3.4;

Red cards shown – 0;

Average fouls per match – 25;

Penalties awarded – 40%.

Match Prediction: CSKA vs Akron

Following their first-round head-to-head clash, these rivals also met in a league fixture in Moscow, where the ‘Army Men’ secured a 3-1 victory. However, frankly, the motivation in the RPL is often higher, and teams might not give their absolute all in the . Nevertheless, this factor is unlikely to prevent the capital club from securing points. CSKA has been showcasing excellent results on their home ground, remaining undefeated in their last 18 official matches (14 wins, 4 draws).

Akron had been unable to secure an official victory since late July until they visited Pari NN and claimed their first win in 14 recent RPL and games (5 draws, 8 losses). Evidently, with such a performance record, Zaur Tedeev’s charges will find it challenging to earn points in the upcoming encounter. Even scoring against the group’s most reliable defense will be a tall order. However, a goal-scoring spectacle is also unlikely from the ‘Army Men’ in this particular national Cup campaign.

Our Expert Forecast

My prediction: CSKA will not lose and Total Goals Under 3.5 with odds of 1.78.

* The starting lineup for each team refers to their last match in this tournament.