Sunday , 16 August 2026

FK Rostov vs PFC CSKA Moskva, RFPL 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON

RFPL · 2020-21
FK Rostov
1 – 3
Full Time
PFC CSKA Moskva
Thu 17 Dec 2020 · 17:00 UTC Rostov Arena HT 45+2' · FT 45+4'
Y 5' Ilzat Akhmetov
Danila Sukhomlinov 42' Y
Dmitrii Poloz 43' Y
Haitam Aleesami 70' Y
Y 85' Mario Fernandes
Y 90' Arnor Sigurdsson
Y 90' Nikola Vlasic
Y 90' Adolfo Gaich
Danil Glebov 90' Y

Overview

Match Preview

FK Rostov vs PFC CSKA Moskva — RFPL at Rostov Arena.

Match Details

  • Referee Maksim Gavrilin
  • Referee Vladimir Moskalev
  • Referee Aram Petrosyan
  • Referee Ivan Sidenkov

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg 30 68
2 FK Krasnodar 30 66
3 FK Lokomotiv Moskva 30 53
4 FK Spartak Moskva 30 52
5 PFC CSKA Moskva 30 51
6 FK Baltika Kaliningrad 30 46
7 FK Dinamo Moskva 30 45
8 FK Rubin Kazan 30 43
9 RFK Akhmat Grozny 30 37
10 FK Rostov 30 33
11 PFK Krylya Sovetov Samara 30 32
12 FK Orenburg 30 29
13 FK Akron Tolyatti 30 27
14 FK Dinamo Makhachkala 30 26
15 FK Nizhny Novgorod 30 23
16 PFK Sochi 30 22

Head-to-Head

5
5
6
FK Rostov 16 games · Avg 2.7 goals PFC CSKA Moskva
Last 5 meetings
2020-12-17 FK Rostov 1–3 PFC CSKA Moskva 2020-11-08 PFC CSKA Moskva 2–0 FK Rostov 2020-03-09 FK Rostov 3–2 PFC CSKA Moskva 2019-10-06 PFC CSKA Moskva 1–3 FK Rostov 2018-12-02 FK Rostov 0–0 PFC CSKA Moskva

Recent Form

FK Rostov
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
17 Dec PFC CSKA Moskva H 1–3 L
13 Dec RFK Akhmat Grozny A 1–0 W
06 Dec FK Ufa H 0–1 L
28 Nov FK Dinamo Moskva H 4–1 W
22 Nov FK Rubin Kazan A 2–0 W
08 Nov PFC CSKA Moskva A 0–2 L
PFC CSKA Moskva
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
17 Dec FK Rostov A 3–1 W
13 Dec FK Ural H 2–2 D
10 Dec GNK Dinamo Zagreb A 1–3 L
06 Dec FK Khimki H 2–2 D
03 Dec Wolfsberger AC H 0–1 L
29 Nov FK Rubin Kazan A 0–1 L

Season Stats

FK Rostov PFC CSKA Moskva
#10 Position #5
33 Points 51
30 Played 30
8 / 9 / 13 W / D / L 15 / 6 / 9
25 Scored 44
32 Conceded 33
-7 GD +11
1.10 PPG 1.70
27% Win % 50%

Key Stats

50% Both Teams to Score
H2H (16 games)
50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

FK Rostov are 10th (33 pts). PFC CSKA Moskva are 5th (51 pts).

Events

Match Events

  • 0' In just a few seconds Rostov Arena will turn into a battlefield for FK Rostov and PFC CSKA Moskva.
  • 2' The deadlock is broken! Fedor Chalov gets on the scoresheet on 2 minutes.
  • 5' Ilzat Akhmetov picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 10' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 15' Another substitution for FK Rostov to replace Mathias Normann by Danila Sukhomlinov on 15 minute.
  • 20' The energy levels are beginning to show. Viktor Hancharenka might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 25' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both FK Rostov and PFC CSKA Moskva are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 30' FK Rostov are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 35' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 35 minutes.
  • 40' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 42' Controversy at the stadium! Danila Sukhomlinov argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 43' Poor challenge from Dmitrii Poloz. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
  • 46' Aleksei Kozlov gets the nod from FK Rostov. He replaces Denis Terentjev and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 51' Over 51 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 56' Haitam Aleesami, a Norway , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 57' Magnificent from Fedor Chalov! That is 80 goals in 398 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 62' FK Rostov are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined PFC CSKA Moskva backline.
  • 67' With 0 assists to his name this season, Nikola Vlasic is clearly more than just a goal scorer for FK Rostov.
  • 70' FK Rostov receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 70.
  • 73' A change in the FK Rostov ranks — Khoren Bayramyan exits the field as Pontus Almqvist enters on 73.
  • 75' It is a substitution in PFC CSKA Moskva team. Alan Dzagoev is replaced by Kristijan Bistrovic on 75 minute.
  • 78' The whistle greets Haitam Aleesami as he departs to be replaced by Nikolai Poiarkov.
  • 82' A stunning finish from Fedor Chalov — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 85' It’s a booking for PFC CSKA Moskva player. Mario Fernandes gets a Yellow card.
  • 85' The PFC CSKA Moskva bench stirs into life. Chidera Ejuke is withdrawn and Arnor Sigurdsson gets his opportunity.
  • 90' The referee has no hesitation. Arnor Sigurdsson is booked for PFC CSKA Moskva — Yellow card on 90.
  • 90' Adolfo Gaich is ready to make an impact after coming on for Fedor Chalov at the 90 minute mark.
  • Both sets of fans can go home satisfied — a 1-3 draw is a fair result on the day.

Lineups

FK Rostov Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Valeriy Karpin

PFC CSKA Moskva Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Viktor Hancharenka

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Fedor Chalov 9
Egor Golenkov 4
Nikola Vlasic 2
Khoren Bayramyan 2
Khellven 2
Jean-Philippe Gbamin 2
Mario Fernandes 2
Igor Diveev 2

Head to Head

2020-12-17 FK Rostov 1–3 PFC CSKA Moskva 2020-11-08 PFC CSKA Moskva 2–0 FK Rostov 2020-03-09 FK Rostov 3–2 PFC CSKA Moskva 2019-10-06 PFC CSKA Moskva 1–3 FK Rostov 2018-12-02 FK Rostov 0–0 PFC CSKA Moskva

FK Rostov Form

2020-12-17 FK Rostov 1–3 PFC CSKA Moskva L 2020-12-13 RFK Akhmat Grozny 0–1 FK Rostov W 2020-12-06 FK Rostov 0–1 FK Ufa L 2020-11-28 FK Rostov 4–1 FK Dinamo Moskva W 2020-11-22 FK Rubin Kazan 0–2 FK Rostov W 2020-11-08 PFC CSKA Moskva 2–0 FK Rostov L

PFC CSKA Moskva Form

2020-12-17 FK Rostov 1–3 PFC CSKA Moskva W 2020-12-13 PFC CSKA Moskva 2–2 FK Ural D 2020-12-10 GNK Dinamo Zagreb 3–1 PFC CSKA Moskva L 2020-12-06 PFC CSKA Moskva 2–2 FK Khimki D 2020-12-03 PFC CSKA Moskva 0–1 Wolfsberger AC L 2020-11-29 FK Rubin Kazan 1–0 PFC CSKA Moskva L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.2 FK Rostov xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.48 PFC CSKA Moskva xG
I would bet for: FK Rostov or PFC CSKA Moskva 72%

Match Result

✓ Correct
FK Rostov33% Draw28% PFC CSKA Moskva39%
Actual: PFC CSKA Moskva win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes54% 0% No46%
Avg goals/match: 2.68
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 91%
9%
± 1.5 75%
25%
± 2.5 49%
51%
± 3.5 28%
72%
± 4.5 14%
86%

Double Chance

FK Rostov or Draw
61%
Draw or PFC CSKA Moskva
67%
FK Rostov or PFC CSKA Moskva
72%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
FK Rostov23% Draw47% PFC CSKA Moskva30%
Actual: PFC CSKA Moskva win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.1%
0 – 1
9.2%
0 – 0
8.8%
1 – 2
8.7%
0 – 2
7.3%
1 – 0
7.2%
2 – 1
7%
2 – 2
5.3%
2 – 0
4.9%
1 – 3
Actual
0 – 3
3.5%
3 – 1
2.8%

Asian Handicap — FK Rostov

Handicap FK Rostov covers Push PFC CSKA Moskva covers
-2.5 4% — 96%
-2 4% 8% 87%
-1.5 13% — 87%
-1 13% 17% 71%
-0.5 29% — 71%
+0.5 58% — 42%
+1 58% 21% 21%
+1.5 79% — 21%
+2 79% 13% 8%
+2.5 92% — 8%

Clean Sheet

FK Rostov keeps clean sheet
24% ✓
PFC CSKA Moskva keeps clean sheet
31% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.