CSKA Moscow enter this match unbeaten across their opening five league rounds, recording three wins and two draws, while Akron remain winless with two draws and three defeats. Akron have also lost all three of their home league matches, conceding an average of 3.3 goals per game. With CSKA’s stronger form and Akron’s significant defensive struggles, CSKA Moscow to Win is the preferred selection.
Akron vs CSKA Moscow prediction
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Last 5 matches · 1W-3D-1L · -2 goal difference
Last 5 matches · 2W-1D-2L · -1 goal difference
Our verdict
StrongBetGenius backs CSKA Moscow to win either half (Win Either Half) at 84% confidence — a strong call. Total goals: Over 2.5 Goals.
Match preview
Round 6 of the Premier League features 16th-placed Akron hosting 3rd-placed CSKA Moscow. Akron enter the fixture seeking their first league victory of the campaign, having gathered two points from five matches (two draws and three defeats). Their home record has been particularly challenging, resulting in three losses with ten goals conceded and just one scored.
CSKA Moscow, on the other hand, remain undefeated in the league with three wins and two draws from five matches, accumulating 11 points and conceding only four goals. While Akron managed a 1-0 away victory against CSKA Moscow in a recent cup clash on August 18, their overall league form shows significant defensive vulnerabilities that the visitors are well positioned to exploit.
CSKA Moscow have historically dominated this matchup, winning six of the eight recorded head-to-head meetings, including three victories and a draw in their four visits to Akron.
Key factors
- Akron have lost all 3 home league matches this season, conceding 10 goals and scoring just 1.
- CSKA Moscow are undefeated in league play with 11 points from 5 matches (3 wins, 2 draws).
- In 8 historical head-to-head fixtures, CSKA Moscow have won 6 times, while Akron have won just once.
- Akron average 2.6 goals conceded overall in the league, including a 3.3 goals against average on home soil.
- CSKA Moscow are missing I. Akinfeev through a muscle injury and Moises, while Akron are without I. Nedelcearu and Y. Zheleznov.
Team news
Akron
- I. NedelcearuInjury
- Y. ZheleznovInjury
- M. BokoevInactive
- M. BoldyrevInactive
- D. PestryakovInactive
CSKA Moscow
- I. AkinfeevMuscle Injury
- D. BarinovInactive
- MoisesInactive
Team news last updated Sep 5 (4 days ago) — later changes may not be reflected.
Statistical comparison
Akron at home vs CSKA Moscow awayKey players this season
Akron
- Gilson Benchimol3G · 2A
League scoring and assist totals for this season — not a predicted lineup. Availability is only shown where team news names the same player.
Table context
Full table →| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Krasnodar | 7 | +7 | 19 |
| 2 | CSKA Moscow | 7 | +4 | 15 |
| 3 | Dynamo | 7 | +2 | 13 |
| 4 | Spartak Moscow | 7 | +5 | 13 |
| 5 | Zenit | 7 | +8 | 12 |
| 12 | Krylia Sovetov | 7 | -2 | 7 |
| 13 | LokomotivPremier League (Relegation) | 7 | -2 | 6 |
| 14 | Rodina MoskvaPremier League (Relegation) | 7 | -11 | 4 |
| 15 | AkronRelegation - FNL | 7 | -9 | 4 |
| 16 | FakelRelegation - FNL | 7 | -6 | 2 |
Head-to-head
Full record →CSKA Moscow have won 6 of the last 8 meetings, averaging 3.3 goals a game, both teams scored in 75% of them.
- 2026-08-18CSKA Moscow 0-1 Akron
- 2026-04-04Akron 1-2 CSKA Moscow
- 2026-01-22Akron 1-3 CSKA Moscow
- 2025-10-21CSKA Moscow 3-2 Akron
- 2025-08-24CSKA Moscow 3-1 Akron
Our record in Premier League
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Published August 27, 2026. Form, team news and table context refresh automatically.