CSKA Moscow — Krylia Sovetov Samara : Match Preview and Prediction for October 25,2025

CSKA lost their leadership in the championship after a 0-3 derby defeat to Lokomotiv in Cherkizovo. The game could have turned in their favor if the Red-Blues’ finishing hadn’t been so poor in the first half, but their opponent was more clinical and ultimately deserved the victory.

This served as a beneficial reality check for Celestini’s team. Mid-week, they somewhat recovered by beating Akon 3-2 in the Russian Cup with a reserve squad, although it’s worth noting that conceding two penalties due to defensive errors is not ideal. Against Krylia at home, the Swiss coach’s team needs to get back on winning tracks and put pressure on the Samara side, who are currently experiencing gameplay difficulties.

Evidently, Adiev’s team started the championship much more brightly and effectively, with Rakov showcasing excellent efficiency upfront. However, the Samara side’s initial momentum has faded by autumn, and they approach the CSKA match with just one point earned from their last four RPL games. In the previous round, at home against relegation strugglers Orenburg, Samara barely managed to equalize through Ignatenko at the end of the match (1-1), despite easily having missed out on points again.

The team’s form, squad strength, and defensive play leave much to be desired. This was further confirmed in the subsequent Cup match against Dynamo in Moscow, where Krylia conceded four unanswered goals (0-4). Following the cup game, rumors of Adiev’s resignation intensified in the press. Nevertheless, both Governor Fedorishchev and the club declared “full confidence in the coach,” but there’s no smoke without fire. And it’s against this backdrop that they must play CSKA. For Krylia, only Vityugov will be absent, while Rakov, Constanza, and Rasskazov return to the squad. The first after injury, and the other two after disqualification.