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CSKA Moscow vs Baltika Prediction, Tips & Odds

CSKA Moscow vs Baltika

Premier LeagueRegular Season - 1
CSKA Moscow
#2 · Premier League
DDDWL
2 - 1
VEB Arena, Moscow
Baltika
#5 · Premier League
WLWLD
★ OUR PICK
Under 2.5 Goals
Tight defensive records and low-scoring recent form make the under the value pick here.
Totals
1.74
BEST ODDS
Our pick: Bookmakers offer average 1.69 (implied 59.1%) for Under 2.5 Goals. Our experts calculate a 61.6% probability (an expert ratio of 1.62). We chose this bet because our experts rate it more likely than the bookmaker price implies (61.6% vs 59.1%), driven by both sides' tight defensive records and low-scoring recent form. That edge makes it our most confident selection for this match.

Match Preview

The model favours CSKA Moscow to win against Baltika, projecting a scoreline of 2-1. CSKA Moscow has shown resilience in their season form, with two wins, two draws, and one loss in their last five matches. This indicates a solid ability to compete, particularly in leveraging their home advantage at VEB Arena. On the other hand, Baltika has had a mixed season lately. Their last five matches yielded three wins but also two losses, suggesting inconsistency in their performances. While they started strongly, the recent defeats could impact their confidence going into this match. According to the model output, CSKA Moscow has a higher win probability, with a projected score of 2-1. However, one caveat is that if Baltika can regain their early-season form and exploit any defensive weaknesses from CSKA, they could pose a significant challenge. The full method for this prediction can be found in the "How We Reached This Prediction" section, where The Daily Punt Analysis Team employs an in-house model that evaluates expected goals and actual results across 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
CSKA Moscow Win46%2.06
Draw24%3.24
Baltika Win30%3.84
BTTS
Both Teams to Score: Yes
1.9250.4%

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

Over/Under Goals
Under 2.5 Goals
1.6953.8%

CSKA Moscow manage games at home, conceding just 1.56 goals per match. Baltika score 1.54 on the road.

Correct Score
CSKA Moscow 1-1 Baltika
5.7317.4%

The most likely scoreline per our model at 17.4% probability.

Asian Handicap
CSKA Moscow -0.5
2.0040%

CSKA Moscow have been the stronger side, winning 31% of their matches.

CORRECT SCOREMost likely outcomes
1-1
5.73
17.4%
1-0
6.08
16.5%
0-0
7.70
13.0%
2-1
8.60
11.6%
2-0
8.69
11.5%
0-1
9.06
11.1%

Our model projects a 1-1 draw as the most likely scoreline at 17.4% probability. 3 of the top six outcomes feature CSKA Moscow clean sheets, in line with their 6% clean-sheet rate this season.

ASIAN HANDICAPLines & prices
CSKA Moscow
-0.0
1.45
Baltika
+0.0
2.82
CSKA Moscow
-0.5
2.00
Baltika
+0.5
3.45

Lines averaged across 3 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

CSKA Moscow vs Baltika
Bookmaker1X2O/U 2.5BTTS
1X2OverUnderYesNo
Marathonbet
2.083.284.052.211.701.921.79
Pinnacle
2.013.324.122.221.69
SBO
2.043.013.26
1xBet
2.123.344.122.261.741.921.80
Superbet
2.053.253.652.171.641.921.78

Goals Probability

Avg. bookmaker odds
Over 0.5 Goals
87.9%
Over 1.5 Goals
68.6%
Over 2.5 Goals
46.2%
Over 3.5 Goals
24%

Double Chance

Bet covers two outcomes
1XCSKA Moscow or Draw
70%1.26
12CSKA Moscow or Baltika
76%1.33
X2Draw or Baltika
54%1.78

Head to Head

Last 8 Meetings (CSKA Moscow leads 5-2)
5 CSKA Moscow1 Draw2 Baltika
14 Mar
Baltika
1-0
CSKA Moscow
Premier League
Sept 25
CSKA Moscow
1-0
Baltika
Premier League
Sept 25
CSKA Moscow
1-1
Baltika
Cup
Aug 25
Baltika
0-2
CSKA Moscow
Cup
Apr 24
Baltika
3-1
CSKA Moscow
Premier League
Apr 24
CSKA Moscow
2-0
Baltika
Cup
Apr 24
Baltika
0-1
CSKA Moscow
Cup
Sept 23
CSKA Moscow
1-0
Baltika
Premier League

In the last eight matches between CSKA Moscow and Baltika, CSKA Moscow has won five times, Baltika has won twice, and there has been one draw. The scorelines indicate a generally competitive matchup, with several narrow victories; four of CSKA Moscow's wins were by a single goal, while Baltika's two victories also featured closely contested scores. Notably, Baltika's last win against CSKA Moscow was in April 2024, suggesting a recent struggle for them in this fixture. Overall, while CSKA Moscow has the upper hand, the matches have often been tight and hard-fought.

Premier League Standings

#TeamPWDLGFGAGDPtsForm
1
FC Krasnodar
440094512
WWWW
2
CSKA Moscow
42204228
WDDW
3
Zenit
32019276
LWW
4
Spartak Moscow
32016336
LWW
5
Baltika
32015326
WWL
6
Dinamo Makhachkala
32015506
LWW
14
Krylia Sovetov
302113-22
LDD
15
Akron
4022410-62
DDLL
16
Fakel
401336-31
LDLL

Venue Record

Current season at home / on the road
CSKA MoscowHome
2W2D0L
4 playedGF 4 · GA 22.00 pts/game
BaltikaAway
1W0D1L
2 playedGF 3 · GA 21.50 pts/game

Key Statistics

2026 Season
CSKA MoscowBaltika
1.47Goals p.g.1.54
1.56Goals conceded p.g.0.82
6%Clean sheets39%
31%Win rate43%
3.03Avg goals in match2.36
3.12xG per game1.05
56%Possession %44%
4.1Shots on target / game3.6
3.5Corners per game3.3
CSKA Moscow
Recent Form

CSKA Moscow have won 6 of their last 17 matches at home, drawing 7 and losing 4. Their recent home fixtures include drew with FC Rostov 0-0 and drew with Krylia Sovetov 1-1.

Overall, the wider run reads 10W 11D 11L from the last 32 games (31% win rate). The form line has been negative, with defeats outweighing wins across the sample.

Match Results: CSKA MoscowAll competitions
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
24 Jul
CSKA Moscow
2-1
Baltika
Premier League
18 Jul
Dynamo
5-2
CSKA Moscow
Friendlies Clubs
14 Jul
Lokomotiv
1-0
CSKA Moscow
Friendlies Clubs
10
Win
31%
11
Draw
34%
11
Lost
34%
Baltika
Recent Form

Baltika have won 6 of their last 15 matches on the road, drawing 5 and losing 4. Their recent away fixtures include beat Baltika 0-2 and lost to Zenit 1-0.

Overall, the wider run reads 12W 8D 8L from the last 28 games (43% win rate). The form line is positive, with more wins than defeats across the sample.

Match Results: BaltikaAll competitions
08 Aug
Krylia Sovetov
0-2
Baltika
Premier League
05 Aug
Zenit
1-0
Baltika
Cup
01 Aug
Baltika
2-1
Dynamo
Premier League
24 Jul
CSKA Moscow
2-1
Baltika
Premier League
19 Jul
FC Krasnodar
1-1
Baltika
Friendlies Clubs
11 Jul
Tikveš
0-6
Baltika
Friendlies Clubs
12
Win
43%
8
Draw
29%
8
Lost
29%

Lineups

📋

Lineups not yet announced

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

Unavailable Players

3 players

CSKA Moscow2

I. Akinfeev
Missing FixtureMuscle Injury
M. Voronov
Missing FixtureKnee Injury

Baltika1

A. Filin
Missing FixtureKnee Injury

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.

Value Bets
CSKA Moscow Win2.06 (45.5%)
Baltika Win3.84 (30.1%)
Over 2.5 Goals2.21 (46.2%)
Under 2.5 Goals1.69 (53.8%)
Both Teams Score1.92 (50.4%)
BTTS No1.79 (49.6%)
Speculative
Draw3.24 (24.3%)

Yellow Card Prediction

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

Corner Prediction

CSKA Moscow have averaged 3.5 corners per match at home; Baltika 3.3 on the road. Combined that projects roughly 4.4 corners in this fixture. Our pick is under 9.5 corners at 1.80.

Player Stats Bet

CSKA Moscow have generated 3.12 xG per game across their recent matches, winning 31% of them. They put 4.1 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
2.5 Goals Under

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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.