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PFC CSKA Moskva vs FK Rostov, RFPL 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON

RFPL · 2023-24
PFC CSKA Moskva
2 – 0
Full Time
FK Rostov
Sun 3 Dec 2023 · 11:00 UTC VEB Arena HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 32' Egor Golenkov
Y 81' Ivan Komarov
R 90' Viktor Melekhin

Overview

Match Preview

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

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

6
5
5
PFC CSKA Moskva 16 games · Avg 2.7 goals FK Rostov
Last 5 meetings
2023-12-03 PFC CSKA Moskva 2–0 FK Rostov 2023-09-24 FK Rostov 3–3 PFC CSKA Moskva 2023-06-03 PFC CSKA Moskva 4–1 FK Rostov 2022-08-28 FK Rostov 0–0 PFC CSKA Moskva 2022-05-21 PFC CSKA Moskva 4–0 FK Rostov

Recent Form

PFC CSKA Moskva
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
03 Dec FK Rostov H 2–0 W
25 Nov FK Dinamo Moskva H 2–3 L
11 Nov FK Fakel Voronezh A 1–1 D
05 Nov FK Nizhny Novgorod H 3–2 W
29 Oct FK Krasnodar H 1–0 W
21 Oct FK Rubin Kazan A 0–0 D
FK Rostov
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
03 Dec PFC CSKA Moskva A 0–2 L
26 Nov FK Nizhny Novgorod H 1–0 W
12 Nov FK Spartak Moskva A 1–2 L
06 Nov FK Orenburg A 1–1 D
28 Oct FK Lokomotiv Moskva H 1–0 W
22 Oct RFK Akhmat Grozny H 3–0 W

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)
50% Over 2.5 Goals
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!
  • 4' Fedor Chalov does the damage! The net is bulging and PFC CSKA Moskva surge ahead!
  • 9' PFC CSKA Moskva are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against FK Rostov's shape.
  • 14' Matvey Lukin has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 2 cards already picked up this season.
  • 19' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 2 times this season with FK Rostov winning 50% of all matches.
  • 24' FK Rostov started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 24.
  • 29' A quiet spell here at VEB Arena. PFC CSKA Moskva seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 32' That looks like a foul for a card for Egor Golenkov.
  • 37' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both PFC CSKA Moskva and FK Rostov are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 42' FK Rostov fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 47' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 52' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 52 minutes.
  • 57' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 61' Daniil Utkin makes way for Denis Terentyev at the 61 minute mark. A tactical switch from FK Rostov.
  • 62' The crowd applauds Aleksey Mironov as he leaves the pitch. Danila Prokhin steps in for FK Rostov.
  • 67' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 68' Magnificent from Victor Mendez! That is 1 goals in 398 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 73' Ilya Vakhania, a Russia , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 78' Kirill Shchetinin is replacing Khoren Bairamyan for the FK Rostov side.
  • 81' Poor challenge from Ivan Komarov. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
  • 86' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
  • 90' A moment of madness from Viktor Melekhin on 90 minutes earns him a card. FK Rostov will be frustrated.
  • 90' Another change for PFC CSKA Moskva made on 90 minute. Fedor Chalov leaves to be changed by Anton Zabolotnyi.
  • 2-0 the final result. FK Rostov will be bitterly disappointed.

Lineups

PFC CSKA Moskva Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Vladimir Fedotov

FK Rostov Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Valeriy Karpin

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
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

2023-12-03 PFC CSKA Moskva 2–0 FK Rostov 2023-09-24 FK Rostov 3–3 PFC CSKA Moskva 2023-06-03 PFC CSKA Moskva 4–1 FK Rostov 2022-08-28 FK Rostov 0–0 PFC CSKA Moskva 2022-05-21 PFC CSKA Moskva 4–0 FK Rostov

PFC CSKA Moskva Form

2023-12-03 PFC CSKA Moskva 2–0 FK Rostov W 2023-11-25 PFC CSKA Moskva 2–3 FK Dinamo Moskva L 2023-11-11 FK Fakel Voronezh 1–1 PFC CSKA Moskva D 2023-11-05 PFC CSKA Moskva 3–2 FK Nizhny Novgorod W 2023-10-29 PFC CSKA Moskva 1–0 FK Krasnodar W 2023-10-21 FK Rubin Kazan 0–0 PFC CSKA Moskva D

FK Rostov Form

2023-12-03 PFC CSKA Moskva 2–0 FK Rostov L 2023-11-26 FK Rostov 1–0 FK Nizhny Novgorod W 2023-11-12 FK Spartak Moskva 2–1 FK Rostov L 2023-11-06 FK Orenburg 1–1 FK Rostov D 2023-10-28 FK Rostov 1–0 FK Lokomotiv Moskva W 2023-10-22 FK Rostov 3–0 RFK Akhmat Grozny W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.83 PFC CSKA Moskva xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.8 FK Rostov xG
I would bet for: PFC CSKA Moskva to win 60%

Match Result

✓ Correct
PFC CSKA Moskva60% Draw24% FK Rostov16%
Actual: PFC CSKA Moskva win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes47% 0% No53%
Avg goals/match: 2.63
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 91%
9%
± 1.5 74%
26%
± 2.5 48%
52%
± 3.5 27%
73%
± 4.5 13%
87%

Double Chance

PFC CSKA Moskva or Draw
84%
Draw or FK Rostov
40%
PFC CSKA Moskva or FK Rostov
76%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
PFC CSKA Moskva42% Draw45% FK Rostov13%
Actual: PFC CSKA Moskva win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 0
12.4%
2 – 0
Actual
1 – 1
11.3%
2 – 1
9.3%
0 – 0
9.1%
3 – 0
7%
3 – 1
5.7%
0 – 1
4.9%
1 – 2
4%
2 – 2
3.8%
4 – 0
3.2%
4 – 1
2.7%

Asian Handicap — PFC CSKA Moskva

Handicap PFC CSKA Moskva covers Push FK Rostov covers
-2.5 17% — 83%
-2 17% 19% 64%
-1.5 36% — 64%
-1 36% 25% 40%
-0.5 60% — 40%
+0.5 85% — 15%
+1 85% 10% 5%
+1.5 95% — 5%
+2 95% 4% 1%
+2.5 99% — 1%

Clean Sheet

PFC CSKA Moskva keeps clean sheet
45% ✗
FK Rostov keeps clean sheet
17% ✓

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