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Akron vs CSKA Moscow Prediction, Tips & Odds

Akron vs CSKA Moscow

Premier LeagueRegular Season - 6
Akron
#16 · Premier League
LWDDL
VS
Samara Arena, Samara
CSKA Moscow
#3 · Premier League
WLWDD
★ OUR PICK
Both Teams to Score
Both attacks have been productive and both defences leaky — both teams to score carries the edge.
BTTS
1.69
BEST ODDS
Our pick: Bookmakers offer average 1.69 (implied 59.2%) for Both Teams to Score. Our experts calculate a 61.7% probability (an expert ratio of 1.62). We chose this bet because our experts rate it more likely than the bookmaker price implies (61.7% vs 59.2%), driven by both attacks scoring freely while both defences look leaky. That edge makes it our most confident selection for this match.

Match Preview

The model favours CSKA Moscow to win against Akron, with a projected scoreline of 2-0. CSKA Moscow currently occupies the 6th position in the league, showcasing a solid start to the season with one win and two draws from three matches, accumulating five points. Their goal difference of +1, with three goals scored and two conceded, indicates a balanced performance, particularly in defence. On the other hand, Akron sits at the bottom of the table in 16th place, having yet to secure a win this season, with one draw and two losses from their three matches. They have struggled offensively, scoring just one goal while conceding seven, resulting in a goal difference of -6. This lack of scoring power could be a significant hurdle against a more stable CSKA side. The model gives CSKA Moscow a strong win probability, reflecting their superior league position and overall performance so far. However, one caveat is that if CSKA Moscow fails to convert their chances, they could be vulnerable to an upset, particularly given Akron’s need to fight for points. The full method used for this prediction is detailed in the "How We Reached This Prediction" section. The Daily Punt Analysis Team employs an in-house model that evaluates expected goals and actual results throughout the season.

Betting Predictions

How the model works, and its full prediction record, are set out on our How It Works and Accuracy pages.

Match Result
Akron Win27%5.12
Draw21%4.21
CSKA Moscow Win53%1.68
BTTS
Both Teams to Score: Yes
1.6956.5%

Both attacks have been productive in recent matches, with regular goal-scoring on either side.

Over/Under Goals
Over 2.5 Goals
1.7356.0%

Combined goal output is high (2.6 per game). The over has been the right side more often than not.

Correct Score
Akron 1-1 CSKA Moscow
7.1813.9%

The most likely scoreline per our model at 13.9% probability.

Asian Handicap
CSKA Moscow -0.0
1.2347%

CSKA Moscow have been the stronger side, winning 32% of their matches.

CORRECT SCOREMost likely outcomes
1-1
7.18
13.9%
0-1
7.50
13.3%
1-2
7.60
13.2%
0-2
8.10
12.3%
1-3
12.00
8.3%
0-3
12.38
8.1%

Our model projects a 1-1 draw as the most likely scoreline at 13.9% probability. These six outcomes together cover the bulk of the projected probability for this fixture.

ASIAN HANDICAPLines & prices
Akron
-0.0
3.70
CSKA Moscow
+0.0
1.23

Lines averaged across 2 bookmakers. CSKA Moscow are the favourites on the spread, so the larger handicaps pay more if they win comfortably while the smaller lines protect the bet on a narrower result.

Best Betting Odds

Akron vs CSKA Moscow
Bookmaker1X2O/U 2.5BTTS
1X2OverUnderYesNo
Marathonbet
5.054.151.661.702.161.692.04
1xBet
5.184.261.701.762.241.692.07

Goals Probability

Avg. bookmaker odds
Over 0.5 Goals
93.4%
Over 1.5 Goals
78.2%
Over 2.5 Goals
56%
Over 3.5 Goals
34.6%

Double Chance

Bet covers two outcomes
1XAkron or Draw
47%2.29
12Akron or CSKA Moscow
80%1.25
X2Draw or CSKA Moscow
73%1.19

Head to Head

Last 8 Meetings (CSKA Moscow leads 6-1)
1 Akron1 Draw6 CSKA Moscow
18 Aug
CSKA Moscow
0-1
Akron
Cup
04 Apr
Akron
1-2
CSKA Moscow
Premier League
22 Jan
Akron
1-3
CSKA Moscow
Friendlies Clubs
Oct 25
CSKA Moscow
3-2
Akron
Cup
Aug 25
CSKA Moscow
3-1
Akron
Premier League
Aug 25
Akron
1-1
CSKA Moscow
Cup
Mar 25
Akron
1-2
CSKA Moscow
Premier League
Aug 24
CSKA Moscow
4-0
Akron
Premier League

In the last eight matches between Akron and CSKA Moscow, Akron has won 1, there has been 1 draw, and CSKA Moscow has won 6 times. The scorelines indicate a largely one-sided rivalry, with CSKA Moscow often securing decisive victories, including a 4-0 win and several other matches with a margin of at least two goals. Akron's lone victory came in a cup match, suggesting that they have struggled to compete consistently in league settings. The draw occurred in a cup fixture, further highlighting the challenges Akron faces against CSKA Moscow historically.

Premier League Standings

#TeamPWDLGFGAGDPtsForm
1
FC Krasnodar
5500104615
WWWWW
2
Spartak Moscow
5401104612
WWLWW
3
CSKA Moscow
532074311
WWDDW
4
Zenit
530212489
LWLWW
5
Dinamo Makhachkala
53029729
LWLWW
6
Dynamo
52127707
WLWLD
14
Lokomotiv
503257-23
LDDLD
15
Fakel
502336-32
DLDLL
16
Akron
5023413-92
LDDLL

Venue Record

Current season at home / on the road
AkronHome
0W0D3L
3 playedGF 1 · GA 100.00 pts/game
CSKA MoscowAway
0W0D0L
0 playedGF 0 · GA 0 pts/game

Key Statistics

2026 Season
AkronCSKA Moscow
1.17Goals p.g.1.44
1.72Goals conceded p.g.1.53
22%Clean sheets9%
31%Win rate32%
2.89Avg goals in match2.97
49%Possession %55%
3.4Shots on target / game3.9
4.6Corners per game3.6
Akron
Recent Form

Akron have won 5 of their last 21 matches at home, drawing 3 and losing 13. Their recent home fixtures include lost to Krylia Sovetov 0-3 and lost to FC Rostov 0-4.

Overall, the wider run reads 11W 6D 19L from the last 36 games (31% win rate). The form line has been negative, with defeats outweighing wins across the sample.

Match Results: AkronAll competitions
23 Aug
Akron
0-3
Krylia Sovetov
Premier League
18 Aug
CSKA Moscow
0-1
Akron
Cup
15 Aug
Rodina Moskva
3-3
Akron
Premier League
08 Aug
Lokomotiv
0-0
Akron
Premier League
04 Aug
Akron
0-4
FC Rostov
Cup
01 Aug
Akron
1-2
Rubin
Premier League
11
Win
31%
6
Draw
17%
19
Lost
53%
CSKA Moscow
Recent Form

CSKA Moscow have won 4 of their last 15 matches on the road, drawing 4 and losing 7. Their recent away fixtures include drew with Lokomotiv 1-1 and lost to Dynamo 5-2.

Overall, the wider run reads 11W 11D 12L from the last 34 games (32% win rate). The form line has been negative, with defeats outweighing wins across the sample.

Match Results: CSKA MoscowAll competitions
22 Aug
CSKA Moscow
3-2
Lokomotiv
Premier League
18 Aug
CSKA Moscow
0-1
Akron
Cup
15 Aug
CSKA Moscow
1-0
Fakel
Premier League
08 Aug
CSKA Moscow
0-0
FC Rostov
Premier League
04 Aug
Lokomotiv
1-1
CSKA Moscow
Cup
01 Aug
CSKA Moscow
1-1
Krylia Sovetov
Premier League
11
Win
32%
11
Draw
32%
12
Lost
35%

Lineups

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Lineups not yet announced

Starting lineups are usually confirmed approximately 1 hour before kick-off.

Unavailable Players

0 players

Akron

No reported absences

CSKA Moscow

No reported absences

Betting Strategy

High-probability picks are the most likely outcomes. Value selections are markets where our model's probability sits above the price implied by the odds. They will not always come in, but the odds are in your favour over time.

High Probability
Over 2.5 Goals1.73 (56%)
Both Teams Score1.69 (56.5%)
Value Bets
Akron Win5.12 (26.6%)
CSKA Moscow Win1.68 (52.9%)
Under 2.5 Goals2.20 (44%)
BTTS No2.05 (43.5%)
Speculative
Draw4.21 (20.5%)

Yellow Card Prediction

The referee for this fixture has not been confirmed, so we are sitting this card market out.

Corner Prediction

Akron have averaged 4.6 corners per match at home; CSKA Moscow 3.6 on the road. Combined that projects roughly 5.1 corners in this fixture. Our pick is under 9.5 corners at 1.80.

Player Stats Bet

CSKA Moscow have been the stronger side on attack across the season, winning 32% of their matches and averaging 1.4 goals per game. They put 3.9 shots on target per match, giving their attackers the volume needed to land a goal-involvement bet. CSKA Moscow player to score at 1.85 looks well supported by the data.

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OUR PREDICTION
Both Teams to Score Yes

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The Daily Punt Analysis Team

Data-driven football predictions and betting tips

This forecast was built by the The Daily Punt Analysis Team using our in-house statistical model. We feed the model two layers of data for every fixture: each team's recent expected goals (xG and xGA) and their actual goals scored and conceded, split by home and away venue. The numbers run through a Poisson distribution that produces a probability for every possible scoreline, which we then convert into fair odds for the 1X2, correct score, BTTS, and over/under markets.

Before publishing, we cross-check our fair odds against the prices the major bookmakers are offering. Where a bookmaker is paying out more than our model says is mathematically fair, we flag that market as a value bet on this page.