PFC CSKA Moskva vs FK Rostov, RFPL 2025-26 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
PFC CSKA Moskva vs FK Rostov — RFPL at VEB Arena.
- PFC CSKA Moskva 30 games · 51 pts (2026/27)
- FK Rostov 30 games · 33 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Ivan Abrosimov
- Assistant 1 Kirill Bolshakov (Russia)
- Assistant 2 Egor Bolkhovitin
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 Apr | FK Rostov | H | 1–1 | D |
| 18 Apr | PFK Krylya Sovetov Samara | A | 1–1 | D |
| 12 Apr | PFK Sochi | H | 0–1 | L |
| 04 Apr | FK Akron Tolyatti | A | 2–1 | W |
| 21 Mar | FK Dinamo Makhachkala | H | 3–1 | W |
| 14 Mar | FK Baltika Kaliningrad | A | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Apr | PFC CSKA Moskva | A | 1–1 | D |
| 17 Apr | PFK Sochi | H | 0–1 | L |
| 12 Apr | FK Spartak Moskva | H | 1–1 | D |
| 05 Apr | FK Nizhny Novgorod | A | 1–0 | W |
| 21 Mar | RFK Akhmat Grozny | A | 0–1 | L |
| 14 Mar | FK Dinamo Moskva | H | 0–1 | L |
Season Stats
| PFC CSKA Moskva | FK Rostov | |
|---|---|---|
| #5 | Position | #10 |
| 51 | Points | 33 |
| 30 | Played | 30 |
| 15 / 6 / 9 | W / D / L | 8 / 9 / 13 |
| 44 | Scored | 25 |
| 33 | Conceded | 32 |
| +11 | GD | -7 |
| 1.70 | PPG | 1.10 |
| 50% | Win % | 27% |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (16 games)
H2H (16 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
PFC CSKA Moskva are 5th (51 pts). FK Rostov are 10th (33 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for PFC CSKA Moskva to score. At the same time, FK Rostov does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 5' Ilya Vakhania has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 10' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 15' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Fabio Celestini will be considering his options from the bench.
- 20' Both keepers have barely been tested. PFC CSKA Moskva and FK Rostov are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 25' The travelling FK Rostov supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 29' PFC CSKA Moskva player sees a card in front of him.
- 34' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 36' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Ronaldo makes no mistake. 0-1!
- 41' PFC CSKA Moskva are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined FK Rostov backline.
- 46' A tactical swap from PFC CSKA Moskva — Henrique Fabiano on, Danila Kozlov off on 46 minutes.
- 51' PFC CSKA Moskva player sees a card in front of him.
- 56' The 30-year-old Oumar Sako has been sensational this season — 1 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 57' The Russia Tamerlan Musaev breaks the deadlock on 57 minutes. 1-1!
- 62' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Aleksey Mironov.
- 67' A change in the FK Rostov ranks — Hidajet Hankic exits the field as Daniil Odoevskiy enters on 67.
- 72' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 75' The FK Rostov manager makes a substitution. Dmitriy Chistyakov departs to be replaced by David Semenchuk.
- 77' Tamerlan Musaev makes way for Maksim Voronov at the 77 minute mark. A tactical switch from PFC CSKA Moskva.
- 79' The FK Rostov bench stirs into life. Ronaldo is withdrawn and Andrey Langovich gets his opportunity.
- 84' Vladislav Torop, a Russia , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 86' The crowd applauds Milan Gajic as he leaves the pitch. Matija Popovic steps in for PFC CSKA Moskva.
- Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 1-1.
Lineups
PFC CSKA Moskva Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 27
-
22
Milan Gajic ↓ Matija Popovic 86'
- 10
- 4
- 49
- 9
- 3
- 18
- 6
- 11
- 79
Bench
- 19
- 52
-
20
Matija Popovic ↑ 86'
-
37
Henrique Fabiano ↑ 46'
- 99
- 7
- 85
- 67
- 62
-
97
Maksim Voronov ↑ 77'
Coach
Fabio Celestini
FK Rostov Lineups
5-3-2Starting XI
- 8
- 18
- 69
- 99
- 13
- 4
- 10
- 3
- 78
- 40
-
7
Ronaldo ↓ Andrey Langovich 79'
Bench
- 5
- 62
-
71
Daniil Odoevskiy ↑ 67'
-
87
Andrey Langovich ↑ 79'
- 9
- 58
-
19
Khoren Bairamyan ↑ 75'
-
22
David Semenchuk ↑ 75'
- 67
- 91
- 57
- 17
Coach
Jonathan Alba
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Fedor Chalov | 9 |
| Egor Golenkov | 4 |
| Igor Diveev | 2 |
| Nikola Vlasic | 2 |
| Khoren Bayramyan | 2 |
| Khellven | 2 |
| Jean-Philippe Gbamin | 2 |
| Mario Fernandes | 2 |
Head to Head
PFC CSKA Moskva Form
2026-04-21
PFC CSKA Moskva
1–1
FK Rostov
D
2026-04-18
PFK Krylya Sovetov Samara
1–1
PFC CSKA Moskva
D
2026-04-12
PFC CSKA Moskva
0–1
PFK Sochi
L
2026-04-04
FK Akron Tolyatti
1–2
PFC CSKA Moskva
W
2026-03-21
PFC CSKA Moskva
3–1
FK Dinamo Makhachkala
W
2026-03-14
FK Baltika Kaliningrad
1–0
PFC CSKA Moskva
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.17
PFC CSKA Moskva xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.79
FK Rostov xG
I would bet for:
PFC CSKA Moskva or Draw 75% + Under 2.5 goals 69%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 1.96
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 83% |
|
17% |
| ± 1.5 | 58% |
|
42% |
| ± 2.5 | 31% |
|
69% |
| ± 3.5 | 14% |
|
86% |
| ± 4.5 | 6% |
|
94% |
Double Chance
PFC CSKA Moskva or Draw
75%
Draw or FK Rostov
56%
PFC CSKA Moskva or FK Rostov
68%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: FK Rostov win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
16.6%
1 – 0
15.2%
1 – 1
Actual
0 – 1
9.8%
2 – 0
9.2%
2 – 1
7.4%
1 – 2
5%
0 – 2
4.1%
3 – 0
3.5%
2 – 2
3.1%
3 – 1
3%
1 – 3
1.3%
Asian Handicap — PFC CSKA Moskva
| Handicap | PFC CSKA Moskva covers | Push | FK Rostov covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 13% | 81% |
| -1.5 | 19% | — | 81% |
| -1 | 19% | 24% | 57% |
| -0.5 | 43% | — | 57% |
| +0.5 | 77% | — | 23% |
| +1 | 77% | 16% | 7% |
| +1.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
| +2 | 93% | 6% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
PFC CSKA Moskva keeps clean sheet
46%
✓
FK Rostov keeps clean sheet
32%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.