- CSKA Moscow have won one and drawn one of their last two matches against FC Akhmat Grozny.
- CSKA Moscow have won two of their last five home games against FC Akhmat Grozny.
- Maxim Samorodov has scored two of FC Akhmat Grozny’s last five goals in all competitions.
An unknown quantity
With form yet to be determined for the 2025/2026 Premier League season, CSKA Moscow and FC Akhmat Grozny, who sit 3rd and 9th in the table respectively, will both enter this season opener on zero points.
With no form to go by and new head coaches for each side, this could be a tricky fixture to call, as our CSKA Moscow vs FC Akhmat Grozny prediction reflects the uncertainty. Fabio Celestini has just taken the reins at CSKA, and he will likely stick to a possession-based, proactive system in order to maintain control of the ball and set the tempo of the game.
The hosts have young players that should be comfortable in a system that suits their build-up and ball control, however, this will be a game where patience is required and a clinical finish will be the difference. The bookies have set the CSKA Moscow vs FC Akhmat Grozny odds at 1.75 for a CSKA win, so it’s clear that they are expected to come out on top against the visiting side, who are priced at 4.80.
A clash of styles
Akhmat Grozny’s new manager, Aleksandr Storozhuk, will be looking to build the foundations of his side from the back, where they will pack the defense and try to soak up pressure with an organised and compact system. They will be more inclined to play counterattacking and will be ceding possession throughout the match.
Maxim Samorodov is the main man up top for FC Akhmat Grozny, as he has slotted home 40% of their recent goals. This CSKA Moscow vs FC Akhmat Grozny preview highlights that CSKA Moscow, on the other hand, have a mix of youthful talent and technical players who should be able to carve open the opposition with good teamwork and patience.
Home field advantage
We see CSKA Moscow edging out a win on Sunday, as they are at home and have more to gain than their visitors. They also have better head-to-head stats than FC Akhmat Grozny and will be more likely to push forward and take the chance to score.
However, with both managers recently appointed and a likely cagey affair, our CSKA Moscow vs FC Akhmat Grozny betting tips recommend betting on ‘Under 2.5 goals’ in this matchup. This CSKA Moscow vs FC Akhmat Grozny prediction further points towards a low-scoring game with chances at a premium.
