- Recent form: CSKA Moscow are unbeaten in 4 Premier League 2026/2027 games, with 2 wins and 2 draws.
- Form: Akron Tolyatti are winless in 4 Premier League 2026/2027 matches, with 2 draws and 2 losses.
- Recent stats: Akron Tolyatti's Premier League 2026/2027 fixtures have averaged 1.00 goals per game scored and 2.50 conceded.
Army are the favorites for a close match
Odds and recent meetings
CSKA Moscow arrive at the Solidarnost Arena in Russia as clear favorites in the betting at 1.66, however, this match looks set to be much closer than that figure suggests. Akron will have plenty of confidence of getting something from the matchup as they have already beaten CSKA 1-0 in the Cup, Group D.
They drew 3-3 with Rodina Moscow in their most recent Premier League 2026/2027 game and then recorded the aforementioned cup win over CSKA.
Tactics and coaching
Srdjan Blagojevic was appointed by Akron on 8 June 2026 and has clearly made them a progressive, vertical side that presses high and tries to turn recoveries into fast-break attacks. It works well and they can stretch games, however, if CSKA Moscow are able to play through their pressing, there could be big gaps for them to exploit.
Dmitriy Igdisamov took over at CSKA on 5 May 2026 and has brought about a change to a more principle, structure-driven style that is based on compact lines and building up through the thirds in a disciplined manner. The last 5 games of CSKA Moscow look like a chess match in that respect and will test the pressing ability of Akron and they may find themselves caught in a battle of transition.
CSKA to edge the encounter
The matchup between the two sides is a clear market favorite for CSKA in the bookmakers, however, we're going to side with the favourites, but only just. Akron's Premier League 2026/2027 return of 2 points from 4 games is not good enough and they'll need to keep it tight to trouble this CSKA side that have 8 points from 4 matches and are currently 5th. Akron are 15th.
CSKA Moscow to win and Over 2.5 goals and Both Teams to Score: Yes will be the main selections for Friday's game, with a 2-1 win forming the Correct Score prediction.
- CSKA Moscow have averaged 1.00 goals per match in the Premier League 2026/2027, scoring 4 times in 4 outings.
- Akron's Premier League 2026/2027 goals have been prolific, with 4 scored in 4 matches, but both teams have a similar, low scoring leading goalscorer in the shape of Ivan Oblyakov (1 goal in 4) and Arseniy Dmitriev (1 in 4), however, Akron have found a little more spark of late with Kevin Arevalo scoring 2 of their 5 goals in the previous 5 games.
- The correct score guess is a 2-1 CSKA victory.
