Spartak vs CSKA: the Moscow derby

Russian Federation

Spartak Moscow

Russian Federation

Premier League

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25 April 09:30 UTC

CSKA Moscow

Russian Federation

Spartak lost to CSKA in two of their last derbies. Is it too early to expect another victory of the Army? You will find the answer in our prediction. How will the game end?

Spartak Moscow vs CSKA Moscow Prediction and Betting Tips (25.04.2021)

Command Analysis

Spartak Moscow

Russian Federation

At the beginning of the season, Spartak used their main rivals' participation in the European club competitions to their own advantage, and for some time Domenico Tedesco's team was in the lead in the Premier League table. However, the situation changed closer to the winter break - Zenit caught up and knocked the Red-Whites off the podium.

Now Spartak have lost the second line, too. After the winter break, Lokomotiv took advantage of Spartak's setbacks and knocked them out of the Champions League zone. After losing to Lokomotiv (0:2) and Ufa (0:3), the Red-whites dropped to the third line, but one more mistake could take them straight out of the Top 4, because CSKA has only one point less, and looking to change that.

CSKA Moscow

Russian Federation

CSKA are having a rocky season, but Ivica Olic's team remains a contender for the European competition. At the moment, CSKA are on the fifth line in the table with 46 points in the asset. Their point difference with Lokomotiv in the second place is only three points, and this handicap is small enough that CSKA can still dream of getting to the Champions League.

CSKA drags behind the Europa League zone only on goal difference, but below them, there is still Dynamo, who are also interested in getting into the European competition. The fight is going to be merciless. In the last round, CSKA lost away to Sochi (1:2), interrupting their series of two victories in a row.

Last week CSKA lost the opportunity to compete for the Russian Cup - in the semifinals, CSKA suffered a devastating defeat from Lokomotiv (0:3).

Trends

СтавкаExact score: 2:1

Of the last five head-to-head games hosted by Spartak, two ended with this score.

8.90

СтавкаRed card: yes

In the last two matches of Spartak, a player was sent off the field.

2.75

СтавкаCSKA to score in the second half

In the last three away League games, CSKA scored in the second half.

1.90

СтавкаNikola Vlasic to score

The Croatian player scored twice in two last games against Spartak.

4.00

Tip and bets

1.79Handicap (0) to Spartak

Spartak have played poorly lately, having lost the second position in the table. The team surely doesn't want to give up on the objectives they set before the start of the season, so it makes sense to expect an active attacking play from the hosts - only a victory will satisfy the Red-whites. CSKA look quite weak in recent matches, and also regularly make mistakes in defense. Spartak is able to turn these mistakes into a victory. We believe the hosts have a better chance of winning.

Prediction for the game - Asian handicap (0) to Spartak.

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1.7Both to score

For each of the teams, this game is of critical importance - a defeat will practically deprive any team's chances of a spot in the Champions League. In defense both Spartak and CSKA lack reliability, so we expect the team to exchange goals.

Our second bet will be both to score.

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