Pari NN vs CSKA: Match Prediction for the Russian Cup
On October 1, Pari Nizhny Novgorod will host CSKA Moscow in the fifth round of the Russian Cup. Can the Nizhny Novgorod team secure their second consecutive win and pull off an upset, or will the Army Men use their experience to claim three points and maintain their push for group victory? In our preview, we analyze the prospects of both teams heading into this matchup and identify the most reliable betting options. Which selections will prove to be successful?

Command Analysis

Nizhny Novgorod

Current Form
Pary NN is having a tough season both in the league and the cup. Currently sitting in 11th place in the Premier League, Sasha Ilich's team has accumulated 10 points and is just two points above the relegation play-off zone. A recent 2-1 victory over Orenburg helped them climb out of the bottom. In the cup, the team is at the bottom of their group, trailing third-place Akhmat by five points.
Suspensions and Injuries
Gotsuk is suspended. Injuries have sidelined Magkeev, Bozhenov, Maiga, Maradishvili, and Zhigulev.
Interesting Betting Trends
- In their last nine matches, Pary NN has secured just one win
- Pary NN lost three out of their last four matches against CSKA
Projected Line-Up: Lukyanov - Kakoev, Alexandrov, Glushenkov - Shnapcev, Troshchekin, Gleyzer, Vedernikov - Ermakov, Karapuzov - Ze Turbo.

CSKA Moscow

Current Form
CSKA is having a solid season, currently sitting fifth in the Premier League standings after ten rounds. They trail third-place Zenit by six points, and with Dynamo ahead in the table, the race for the bronze is expected to be fierce. In the Cup, under Marco Nikolich's management, the team ranks second in their group with eight points, just one point behind leaders Krasnodar and two points behind Akhmat.
Injuries and Suspensions
Mukhina, Zhemaletdinov, and Yakovlev are injured.
Interesting Betting Trends
- CSKA has won five of their last seven matches
- CSKA has scored in their last three matches
Predicted Lineup: Torop - Diveev, Moises, Lukin - Gayich, Zdelar, Bistrovic, Agapov - Glebov, Koita - Guarirapa.
Trends
Bet Exact Score 1:2
Two out of the last three matches for Pari NN ended with this score
7.70Bet Pari NN to score in the first half
This bet has been successful in the last three matches for Pari NN
3.15Bet CSKA to score in the first half
CSKA has scored in the first half of their last three matches
1.65Tip and bets
PFC Nizhny Novgorod has minimal chances of even securing third place, and it’s unlikely their motivation will be sufficient to compete seriously against such a strong opponent. Additionally, their coach lacks quality reserves to make an impact. CSKA Moscow will also implement some rotation, but the army team boasts solid options in every position and will be highly motivated, making them the favored choice.
We believe the hosts have no chance. Our prediction is Asian handicap (-1) on CSKA Moscow, with odds of 1.89.
Total Bet
CSKA will definitely be aiming for victory today as there is a risk of losing the second place, which the visitors will certainly try to avoid. It's clear that the Army team will be aggressive in attack, giving the hosts minimal chances to rebound. At home, Pari NN will also likely play boldly since they have little to lose and can score at least one goal as CSKA's away defense is not perfect.
Bet – both teams to score. This bet is offered at 1.99
Corner Bet
CSKA is the favorite and will likely dominate for all 90 minutes – they should win the corner count convincingly.
Bet – CSKA to win corners. This bet is offered at 1.61