The match will take place at the Arena CSKA (Moscow) - July 4, 2023.
The teams have not faced each other in a head-to-head match for a long time, so you shouldn't rely on the history of their previous meetings. Let's try to understand and analyze which team is stronger.
CSKA Moscow: A little about their previous games:
The team last played a home game against Rostov, a club from Rostov-on-Don, 27 days ago. The match was filled with goals. Both teams played with attacking intent, resulting in 5 goals being scored. Fedor Chalov scored a penalty in the 17th minute. Prior to that, CSKA played an away game against Krasnodar a month ago. The teams played fairly evenly, resulting in a 0-0 draw. One caution was received during the match.
Neftkhimik: Some data about their recent games:
The last match played by Neftkhimik was a home game against KAMAZ, which took place 6 days ago. The match ended in a draw as neither side could find the winner. In the match before that, Neftkhimik played away against KAMAZ and secured a 2-0 victory. The game was quite physical, with 7 yellow cards shown.
Who to bet on? The home team, CSKA Moscow, is rightfully considered the clear favorite of the match. The difference in quality between the teams is significant - 1.36 for CSKA Moscow to win (1Xbet)
Based on the above statistics and analysis of the teams' form, we lean towards the following betting options:
The home team, CSKA Moscow, has had a decent run in their last 5 official matches, winning 3 of them. The probability of them winning is estimated at odds of 1.36 for CSKA Moscow to win (1Xbet)
In 3 of the last 5 matches involving Neftkhimik, there has been an exchange of goals. So, a bet on Both Teams to Score at 1.78 (Zenit) could be considered.
In the last 5 games involving Neftkhimik, a total of 18 goals were scored. Neftkhimik's games are known for their strong attacking play and ability to convert chances, so taking Over 2.5 Goals at 1.46 (Zenit) could be worth a try.
