FK Rubin Kazan vs PFC CSKA Moskva, RFPL 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
FK Rubin Kazan vs PFC CSKA Moskva — RFPL at Kazan Arena.
- FK Rubin Kazan 30 games · 43 pts (2026/27)
- PFC CSKA Moskva 30 games · 51 pts (2026/27)
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Sep | PFC CSKA Moskva | H | 1–1 | D |
| 13 Sep | PFK Krylya Sovetov Samara | H | 0–2 | L |
| 31 Aug | FK Spartak Moskva | A | 0–1 | L |
| 23 Aug | FK Dinamo Makhachkala | H | 2–0 | W |
| 19 Aug | FK Akron Tolyatti | A | 2–1 | W |
| 09 Aug | FK Rostov | A | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Sep | FK Rubin Kazan | A | 1–1 | D |
| 14 Sep | FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg | H | 0–1 | L |
| 31 Aug | FK Khimki | A | 2–0 | W |
| 24 Aug | FK Akron Tolyatti | H | 4–0 | W |
| 18 Aug | FK Lokomotiv Moskva | H | 0–1 | L |
| 10 Aug | FK Krasnodar | A | 1–2 | L |
Season Stats
| FK Rubin Kazan | PFC CSKA Moskva | |
|---|---|---|
| #8 | Position | #5 |
| 43 | Points | 51 |
| 30 | Played | 30 |
| 11 / 10 / 9 | W / D / L | 15 / 6 / 9 |
| 29 | Scored | 44 |
| 30 | Conceded | 33 |
| -1 | GD | +11 |
| 1.43 | PPG | 1.70 |
| 37% | Win % | 50% |
Key Stats
57%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (14 games)
H2H (14 games)
43%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
FK Rubin Kazan are 8th (43 pts). PFC CSKA Moskva are 5th (51 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against FK Rubin Kazan and PFC CSKA Moskva has kicked off!
- 5' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 10' PFC CSKA Moskva looks like a favorite considering 1 games won in last 2 matches with its main striker scoring 0 goals.
- 15' What a moment for Rifat Zhemaletdinov! That strike on 15 puts his side firmly in control.
- 20' Marvin Cuni has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 24' Controversy at the stadium! Aleksey Gritsaenko argues furiously but the card stands.
- 29' Ilya Rozhkov is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for FK Rubin Kazan so far.
- 34' FK Rubin Kazan currently sit 8 in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 39' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 44' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Rustam Ashurmatov suffering a number of foals already.
- 46' Aleksandr Zotov has so much to prove this time. He replaces Valentin Vada on 46 minute.
- 51' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. FK Rubin Kazan needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 55' Egor Teslenko does the damage! The net is bulging and FK Rubin Kazan surge ahead!
- 58' The FK Rubin Kazan manager makes a substitution. Rustam Ashurmatov departs to be replaced by Konstantin Nizhegorodov.
- 61' Igor Diveev has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 61.
- 66' A tactical swap from PFC CSKA Moskva — Milan Gajic on, Khellven off on 66 minutes.
- 71' Veldin Hodza makes way for Oleg Ivanov at the 71 minute mark. A tactical switch from FK Rubin Kazan.
- 76' A quiet spell here at Kazan Arena. FK Rubin Kazan seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 81' It is a cagey affair so far. FK Rubin Kazan in their 3-4-3 trying to find a way past PFC CSKA Moskva's compact 4-4-2.
- 86' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
FK Rubin Kazan Lineups
3-4-3Starting XI
-
30
Valentin Vada ↓ Aleksandr Zotov 46'
- 10
-
22
Veldin Hodza ↓ Oleg Ivanov 71'
- 27
- 90
- 2
- 5
- 6
- 70
- 51
- 38
Bench
- 25
-
21
Aleksandr Zotov ↑ 46'
-
19
Oleg Ivanov ↑ 71'
- 20
- 24
- 8
- 99
- 23
- 9
-
71
Konstantin Nizhegorodov ↑ 58'
- 33
- 86
PFC CSKA Moskva Lineups
4-4-2Starting XI
- 27
- 19
- 35
- 10
- 78
-
13
Khellven ↓ Milan Gajic 66'
- 3
- 4
- 31
- 21
- 11
Bench
-
22
Milan Gajic ↑ 66'
- 25
- 20
- 49
- 45
- 90
- 17
-
9
Saul Guarirapa ↑ 66'
- 8
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Fedor Chalov | 4 |
| Yusuf Yazici | 4 |
| Mirlind Daku | 2 |
| Dorde Despotovic | 2 |
| Egor Teslenko | 2 |
| Matvey Lukin | 2 |
| Jesus Medina | 1 |
| Jaka Bijol | 1 |
Head to Head
FK Rubin Kazan Form
2024-09-21
FK Rubin Kazan
1–1
PFC CSKA Moskva
D
2024-09-13
FK Rubin Kazan
0–2
PFK Krylya Sovetov Samara
L
2024-08-31
FK Spartak Moskva
1–0
FK Rubin Kazan
L
2024-08-23
FK Rubin Kazan
2–0
FK Dinamo Makhachkala
W
2024-08-19
FK Akron Tolyatti
1–2
FK Rubin Kazan
W
2024-08-09
FK Rostov
1–1
FK Rubin Kazan
D
PFC CSKA Moskva Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
0.97
FK Rubin Kazan xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.3
PFC CSKA Moskva xG
I would bet for:
FK Rubin Kazan or PFC CSKA Moskva 70% + Under 2.5 goals 61%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.27
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 87% |
|
13% |
| ± 1.5 | 66% |
|
34% |
| ± 2.5 | 39% |
|
61% |
| ± 3.5 | 20% |
|
80% |
| ± 4.5 | 9% |
|
91% |
Double Chance
FK Rubin Kazan or Draw
62%
Draw or PFC CSKA Moskva
68%
FK Rubin Kazan or PFC CSKA Moskva
70%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: PFC CSKA Moskva win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
12.6%
0 – 1
12.3%
1 – 0
8.8%
0 – 2
8.4%
1 – 2
8.2%
2 – 1
6.1%
2 – 0
4.6%
2 – 2
4.1%
1 – 3
3.6%
0 – 3
3.6%
3 – 1
2%
Asian Handicap — FK Rubin Kazan
| Handicap | FK Rubin Kazan covers | Push | PFC CSKA Moskva covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 3% | — | 97% |
| -2 | 3% | 7% | 90% |
| -1.5 | 10% | — | 90% |
| -1 | 10% | 16% | 74% |
| -0.5 | 26% | — | 74% |
| +0.5 | 57% | — | 43% |
| +1 | 57% | 23% | 20% |
| +1.5 | 80% | — | 20% |
| +2 | 80% | 13% | 7% |
| +2.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
Clean Sheet
FK Rubin Kazan keeps clean sheet
28%
✓
PFC CSKA Moskva keeps clean sheet
39%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

