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CSKA Moscow vs Rubin prediction

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Kickoff
Sat, Sep 12, 05:45 PM
Round
Regular Season - 8
Venue
VEB Arena, Moscow

Recent form

CSKA Moscow
52Average

Last 5 matches · 2W-1D-2L · -1 goal difference

Rubin
59Average

Last 5 matches · 1W-4D-0L · +2 goal difference

Our verdict

Strong
Market
Double Chance
Pick
CSKA Moscow or Draw
Confidence77%

BetGenius backs CSKA Moscow or Draw (Double Chance) at 77% confidence — a strong call. Total goals: Under 2.5 Goals.

Match preview

CSKA Moscow welcome Rubin to the capital sitting second in the Premier League table after an unbeaten start to the domestic campaign. The hosts have claimed four wins and three draws from their opening seven league outings, including an impressive 2-1 victory away to Zenit in their previous fixture. Strong defensively on their own turf, CSKA have conceded only four goals across five home matches while scoring seven.

Rubin travel to Moscow positioned eighth in the standings, having proven exceptionally resilient throughout the early weeks of the season. They have lost just once in seven league matches, recording two victories and four draws. Rubin have scored in every single league match this season, though they are yet to keep a clean sheet, with four of their last five matches across all competitions ending in 1-1 scorelines.

Historical encounters between these two sides suggest a tightly contested affair. Six of the last ten meetings have finished level, highlighting Rubin's ability to frustrate CSKA. While the hosts possess superior momentum near the top of the table, Rubin's consistent scoring threat and disciplined structure make them tough opposition to break down.

Key factors

  • CSKA Moscow are undefeated in league play with four wins and three draws from seven matches.
  • Rubin have scored in 100% of their league fixtures this season but have also conceded in every game.
  • Six of the previous ten head-to-head encounters between CSKA Moscow and Rubin have ended in draws.
  • Four of Rubin's last five matches in all competitions have finished in 1-1 draws.
  • CSKA Moscow have conceded an average of just 0.8 goals per home match in the league.

Team news

CSKA Moscow

  • M. GajicKnee Injury
  • D. BarinovInactive
  • MoisesInactive

Rubin

  • D. ShabanhaxhajInactive

Statistical comparison

CSKA Moscow at home vs Rubin away
5
Played
3
3-2-0
W-D-L
1-2-0
1.4
Scored /game
1.3
0.8
Conceded /game
1
40%
Clean sheets
20%
Failed to score
60%
BTTS (last 5)
100%
60%
Over 2.5 (last 5)
20%

Combined scoring rate: 2.7 goals per game (CSKA Moscow at home plus Rubin away).

Table context

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#TeamPGDPts
1FC Krasnodar7+719
2CSKA Moscow7+415
3Dynamo7+213
4Spartak Moscow7+513
5Zenit7+812
6Dinamo Makhachkala7+212
7Baltika7+310
8Rubin7+110
9FC Rostov7-18
10FC Orenburg7-28
11Akhmat7+17

Head-to-head

Full record →
CSKA Moscow
2
Draws
6
Rubin
2

the last 10 meetings are split 2-2 with 6 drawn, averaging 2.3 goals a game, only 40% went over 2.5.

  • 2026-04-25Rubin 0-0 CSKA Moscow
  • 2025-08-09CSKA Moscow 5-1 Rubin
  • 2024-11-30CSKA Moscow 2-2 Rubin
  • 2024-11-26CSKA Moscow 3-0 Rubin
  • 2024-11-06Rubin 0-0 CSKA Moscow

Our record in Premier League

79%23 won from 29 settled predictions (2 void)

Settled results only — every published pick is recorded win or lose. Full track record →

Based on at least 20 settled predictions.

3 published markets

Combo Bet
Market
Double Chance
Pick
CSKA Moscow or Draw
Confidence77%

CSKA Moscow remain unbeaten in the Premier League through seven fixtures, boasting three wins and two draws at home. While Rubin are well-organized and have avoided defeat in all three away league matches so far, CSKA's form and home defensive record of 0.8 goals conceded per game give them a solid foundation to secure at least a point.

Combo Bet
Market
Both Teams to Score
Pick
Yes
Confidence68%

Rubin have found the net in all seven league games this season, while failing to record a single clean sheet across the campaign. Each of Rubin's last five competitive matches has seen both teams score, and CSKA Moscow average 1.6 goals per game overall, creating strong conditions for both attacks to register on the scoresheet.

Featured
Market
Combo Bet
Pick
CSKA Moscow or Draw + Yes
Confidence68%

CSKA Moscow or Draw — 77% confidence

CSKA Moscow remain unbeaten in the Premier League through seven fixtures, boasting three wins and two draws at home. While Rubin are well-organized and have avoided defeat in all three away league matches so far, CSKA's form and home defensive record of 0.8 goals conceded per game give them a solid foundation to secure at least a point.

Yes — 68% confidence

Rubin have found the net in all seven league games this season, while failing to record a single clean sheet across the campaign. Each of Rubin's last five competitive matches has seen both teams score, and CSKA Moscow average 1.6 goals per game overall, creating strong conditions for both attacks to register on the scoresheet.

These two calls are about different parts of the match (double chance and both teams to score), so neither one determines the other. The figure shown is the lower of the two — a combo can never be more likely than its weaker leg.

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Published September 11, 2026. Form, team news and table context refresh automatically.