Match Overview

The Russian Premier League Matchday 6 clash between CSKA and Akron is set to take place on August 24th at the VEB Arena in Moscow. This comprehensive preview offers a detailed prediction, key statistics, and insights for this anticipated encounter.

CSKA’s Current Form and League Standing

The capital club secured a convincing 3-1 victory over Dynamo Moscow in the previous round, extending their impressive unbeaten league run to 19 matches (12 wins, 7 draws). However, it’s noteworthy that CSKA has failed to keep a clean sheet in their last four RPL encounters. Despite this, the ‘Army Men’ have conceded only 4 goals this season, a record only surpassed by Krasnodar (3). Fabio Celestini’s squad currently occupies the 3rd position in the league table, trailing leaders Lokomotiv by just two points.

Key CSKA Statistics

• Both teams have found the back of the net in 5 of the ‘Army Men’s’ last 7 Premier League games.
• At home, CSKA has triumphed in 7 of their last 8 league matches (with 1 draw).
• In their last 8 home games in this competition, the club has not conceded more than one goal.

CSKA’s Predicted Lineup (4-4-2)

Igor Akinfeev – Moises Barbosa, Igor Diveev, Matvey Lukin, Milan Gajic – Matheus Alves, Matvey Kislyak, Ivan Oblyakov, Danil Krugovoy – Tamerlan Musaev, Kirill Glebov.

CSKA Team News

Midfielder Rodrigo Villagra and forward Alerrandro are currently sidelined due to injuries. Striker Artem Shumansky has resumed training after his recovery. The club has strengthened its defensive line with the arrivals of Ramiro Di Luciano and Joao Victor. Forward Sekou Koita will continue his career in Turkey.

Akron’s Recent Performance

In their last match against Orenburg (1-2), Togliatti suffered their first defeat of the current championship campaign (1 win, 3 draws). However, the team’s scoring streak in the RPL has now reached an impressive 12 consecutive matches. Despite their attacking consistency, Akron has only managed to keep one clean sheet in their last eight Premier League outings. Against Orenburg, Zaur Tedeev’s side registered 6 shots on target, significantly higher than their average of 3.6. The club currently holds the 7th position in the league standings.

Akron Key Stats

• The team has scored no more than one goal in 6 of their last 7 league matches.
• Akron has failed to secure a win in 5 of their last 7 away RPL games (2 draws, 3 losses).
• In 6 of their last 8 away Premier League matches, Togliatti has conceded exactly 1 or 2 goals.

Akron’s Predicted Lineup (4-5-1)

Vitaly Gudiev – Roberto Fernandez, Ionut Nedelcearu, Marat Bokoev, Konstantin Savichev – Dmitry Pestryakov, Ifet Djakovac, Maxim Boldyrev, Stefan Loncar, Aleksa Djurasovic – Artem Dzyuba.

Akron Team Updates

Midfielder Khetag Khosonov and forward Benschimol are currently sidelined with injuries.

Match Official Overview

Vasily Kazartsev (Russia)

Matches officiated – 14 (RPL, 2024/25 – 2025/26);

Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 67;

Average yellow cards per match – 3.48;

Red cards shown – 3;

Average fouls per match – 27;

Penalties awarded – 21%.

Overall Match Prediction

The ‘Army Men’ are rightly considered favorites for this upcoming fixture. The team is in superb form, and their recent performances against strong opponents have been truly impressive. CSKA’s unbeaten streak extends back to last season, with the club finding the net in 17 of their last 19 matches during this impressive run. In their previous three RPL rounds, Fabio Celestini’s charges managed to take points from Zenit away from home, and decisively defeated Rubin and Dynamo Moscow. In contrast, Togliatti has secured only one victory in their last seven Premier League outings (3 draws, 3 losses), with that sole win coming against bottom-placed Sochi.

Offensive Strength and Defensive Vulnerabilities

CSKA has truly found their attacking rhythm, scoring 8 goals in their last two league matches. At home, they’ve netted at least twice in 5 of their last 7 games in this competition. Togliatti also regularly finds the back of the net, with Akron ranking among the top three teams by xG. I anticipate that Zaur Tedeev’s side will create scoring opportunities against CSKA, who have conceded in their last 4 RPL fixtures.

Recommended Bet

I believe Moscow will secure points in what promises to be a high-scoring encounter. My prediction: CSKA will not lose, and Total Goals Over 2.5 with odds of 1.85.