CSKA Moscow vs Spartak Moscow Prediction

CSKA Moscow travel to Dynamo Moscow on 25 October 2026 at 16:00 for a Premier League clash between the competition's two in-form sides. Both teams sit level on 22 points after ten rounds, with Dynamo top on goal difference following six consecutive wins. CSKA remain unbeaten across the season—six wins and four draws—and have beaten Zenit (2-1) and Lokomotiv (3-2) in that run. One streak will break in this derby.

Form and H2H

Dynamo's turnaround began after Sandro Schwarz arrived. The first four rounds yielded only four points; the next six brought six wins. Schwarz has built a side that balances attack and defence. Dynamo have kept four clean sheets in their last six matches and concede few chances, yet they approach this game weakened. Caseres and Rubens are suspended, leaving Schwarz to replace both wing-backs. Osipenko's availability is uncertain. The midfield and attack are fresh—Tyukavin, Bitello, and Glebov saw limited action in Wednesday's cup win over Akhmatchkala (2-1).

CSKA have adapted to injury setbacks. Moizes, Gayich, and Barinov are sidelined long-term, but Dmitry Igdissamov found solutions. Krugovoy covers the left flank, Azzi (signed from Makhachkala Dynamo) has settled on the right, and Reis returns from suspension. A shift to three centre-backs lets the wing-backs attack without sacrificing defensive shape. Kisliak and Oblyakov balance the midfield; Oblyakov has six league goals. Oleynikov drops deep to support. CSKA scored 18 goals in ten rounds and won 4-0 at Rostov and 3-0 at Rodina after the international break.

Best bet

CSKA Moscow to win. Dynamo's defensive absences on the flanks suit CSKA's pace and width. Azzi and Krugovoy regularly push forward, and Glebov thrives in space. CSKA have beaten stronger opponents and remain undefeated. Dynamo's form is genuine, but losing both wing-backs to suspension is a structural problem Schwarz cannot fully solve in one week. The visitors have the edge.

Odds to watch

Expect goals. Dynamo scored 11 in six wins; CSKA netted 10 across their last three official matches. CSKA have kept clean sheets in only three of ten league games, and Dynamo's makeshift defence will be tested. In seven previous league meetings, both teams scored in every fixture. Over 2.5 is the natural play here.

Referee Andrey Prokopov averages 5.14 yellow cards per match this season and showed five or more in four of seven games. A derby with high stakes and defensive vulnerability will likely be competitive and card-heavy.