- CSKA Moscow are unbeaten in their last five matches, averaging 2.0 goals scored and only 0.4 conceded per game.
- Torpedo Moskva have averaged 1.0 goal scored and 1.0 conceded per game over their last five matches.
- CSKA have scored 33 goals to Torpedo’s 15 in the last 18 head-to-head meetings in all competitions.
Old Moscow derby set for a tight clash
Torpedo Moskva are back in the Premier League for the 2025-2026 season, which makes this an old-fashioned Moscow rivalry match with a modern face-off as the old guard takes on the new. According to our Torpedo Moskva vs CSKA Moscow prediction, this encounter could be tighter than the odds might suggest.
CSKA are heavy favorites to win at -133, and while we are backing them to do so, the long Torpedo Moskva vs CSKA Moscow odds of +350 about the hosts and the +260 about the draw may entice some too.
The visitors have dominated this matchup since 2004, winning 11 of the 18 meetings since then.
They have won three and drawn two of their last five games, conceding just twice across those matches and scoring 10 themselves.
It really is a story of CSKA’s attacking talent finally combining with their newfound defensive solidity, as their backline has been able to get on the front foot and their attacking players have been better at running at defences.
Torpedo Moskva play with defensive discipline in a compact setup, usually in 4-4-2 or 5-3-2.
Their counter-attack is their main weapon. For more information, check out this Torpedo Moskva vs CSKA Moscow preview to see how tactics may influence the outcome.
CSKA can win the derby
Torpedo’s form has been mixed so far, with two wins, two draws and a defeat in their last five in all competitions, although the fact that they’ve only lost once is impressive in itself. In fact, they’ll need their key attackers to deliver again here.
However, this derby could be decided by a set piece or nerves. CSKA’s manager may be a veteran tactician in Russian football, but he has instilled a proactive and organized style in the side that has seen their defensive output and offensive production improve in recent weeks. We like the Torpedo Moskva vs CSKA Moscow betting tips for under 2.5 goals given Torpedo’s approach and the nervy derby atmosphere, but we think CSKA will win the match.
CSKA’s recent results suggest a 2-0 or 2-1 win here, with Torpedo’s rigid defensive style being broken down by CSKA’s vertical and dynamic 4-2-3-1 or 4-3-3 system. Ultimately, the Torpedo Moskva vs CSKA Moscow prediction is for a narrow CSKA win.
