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CSKA Moscow vs FC Rostov Prediction— Russia - Premier League
Matchday 3 ·Saturday, August 8, 2026, 17:30
// Model verdict
Over 2.5
Combined xG of 3.0 puts the goal expectation above the line. Model probability 56.0% vs bookmaker-implied 51.8% — a real, if thin, edge.
Poisson scoreline matrix
Markets vs the line
League track record ↗
Based on 60 resolved predictions
Correct score prediction
H 51% / xG 1.9-1.1 / O2.5 56% / BTTS 55%
Top 5 Poisson scorelines
Expected goals
COMBINED 3.0 xG → O2.5 PROB 56.0% · O3.5 PROB 34.5%
Form & verdict
CSKA MOSCOW · PPG 1.95
FC ROSTOV · PPG 1.41
xG gap +0.75 - moderate Home edge
Win probability
Match Preview & Prediction
CSKA Moscow face FC Rostov in Russia - Premier League on Saturday, August 8, 2026. Our Poisson-based model has analysed both teams' form, attack and defence strength to generate the prediction below. The model gives CSKA Moscow a 51% chance, the draw 25% and FC Rostov 24%, so CSKA Moscow are favoured to win. Expected goals are 1.9 for CSKA Moscow and 1.1 for FC Rostov (3.0 total). The most likely scoreline is 1-1. There is a 56% chance of over 2.5 goals and a 55% chance of both teams scoring. On recent form, CSKA Moscow are averaging 1.95 points per game versus 1.41 for FC Rostov. The best value bet our model finds is H/O25, with an expected value of +262.7%. This match finished 0-0.