Match Overview

The 6th round match of the FONBET Russian Cup 2025/26 season between CSKA Moscow and Akron Togliatti is scheduled for October 21 at the VEB Arena in Moscow. This preview provides an in-depth analysis, statistics, and a betting prediction for the CSKA vs Akron encounter.

CSKA Moscow Team Analysis

In their last Russian Cup fixture, CSKA defeated Lokomotiv after a 0-0 draw in regular time, winning 4-2 on penalties. The ‘Army Men’ have maintained an impressive undefeated run in regular time across their last 7 Russian Cup matches (3 wins, 4 draws), keeping a clean sheet in four of these encounters. Fabio Celestini’s side currently leads Group D, and a victory in the upcoming game would solidify their top position. However, it’s worth noting that among all group leaders, CSKA has the lowest scoring record with just 6 goals.

• CSKA scored precisely 1 or 2 goals in 5 of their last 7 Russian Cup matches.
• At home in this tournament, the team has won 6 of their last 7 matches (1 draw).
• In their last 13 home games in the national Cup, the club has not conceded more than one goal.

CSKA Moscow Predicted Lineup (4-5-1)*

Vladislav Torop – Milan Gajic, Jamalutdin Abdulkadyrov, Moises Barbosa, Matvey Lukin – Matheus Alves, Artem Bandikyan, Daniel Ruiz, Gleb Popolitov, Matvey Kislyak – Alerrandro.

Akron Togliatti Team Analysis

Akron Togliatti suffered a 0-3 away defeat against Baltika in their last Russian Cup match. This loss means Zaur Tedeev’s squad has now lost 5 of their last 6 Russian Cup games (with 1 draw), effectively ending their chances of competing for the RPL Path playoffs. Even a win in this upcoming fixture will not guarantee their continued participation in the tournament. It is worth noting that Akron has managed to score in 5 of their last 7 national Cup appearances.

• Away from home in this tournament, the club has a 7-match uncompromising streak (3 wins, 4 losses).
• Akron Togliatti failed to score more than one goal in 5 of their last 7 national Cup matches.
• In 5 of their last 6 away games in the Russian Cup, Akron conceded the first goal.

Akron Togliatti Predicted Lineup (4-4-2)*

Ignat Terekhovsky – Denis Popenkov, Rodrigo Escoval, Konstantin Savichev, Marat Bokoev – Khetag Khosonov, Stefan Loncar, Ifet Djakovac, Jomar Rocha – Soltmurad Bakaev, Benshimol.

Defender Denis Popenkov is suspended.

CSKA vs Akron Match Prediction

Following their initial face-off in the first round of the Cup, these teams also met in a league match in Moscow, where the ‘Army Men’ secured a 3-1 victory. Frankly, motivation in the Russian Premier League is often higher, and teams might not give their absolute all in the Russian Cup. Nevertheless, this factor is unlikely to hinder the capital club from securing points. CSKA consistently delivers excellent results on their home turf, having remained unbeaten in 18 official home matches (14 wins, 4 draws).

Akron had been without an official victory since late July until they visited Pari NN and clinched their first win in 14 matches across the RPL and Russian Cup (5 draws, 8 losses). With such inconsistent results, it’s understandable that Zaur Tedeev’s side faces an uphill battle to earn points in the upcoming fixture. Scoring against the group’s most reliable defense will also prove challenging. However, even from the ‘Army Men’, a goal-scoring frenzy is unlikely in this current Russian Cup campaign.

My prediction for this match is: CSKA will not lose and Total Goals Under 3.5.

Author: Aleksey Tarabrin

* The starting lineup listed for each team is from their previous match in this tournament.