Krasnodar vs CSKA Prediction: It will be problematic for the Moscow side to expect success

Prediction for the Russian Cup match which will take place on July 31. Who will turn out to be stronger? Check the team conditions! Several betting options are available.

Krasnodar had a great start to the last round of the Russian championship. In 11 opening rounds, the Bulls scored eight wins with three draws, which allowed them to move to the top of the standings. That's where their exploits ended. In the 19 remaining games of the past championship, the southerners played at the level of the RPL mid-table sides, but the previously created groundwork allowed them to win silverware for the first time in the club's history. In the debut of the current season, they again have problems with results. Already in the opening match they shared the points away with Akhmat - 1:1, and next in the home battle was a draw with Dinamo - 0:0.

Last season was a disappointing one for CSKA. They finished only sixth in the Premier League standings, and failed to defend their title in the Russian Cup. After that, Vladimir Fedotov decided to say goodbye, and Marko Nikolic took charge of the team. During the pre-season preparation the Muscovites looked very decent, having won three games with one draw in four friendlies. But in their first official game, the Army Men looked mediocre against Rostov, but still managed to force a draw - 0:0. In the second round, the team travelled to Nizhny Novgorod, where they easily defeated Pari NN 3:0. In bad news for CSKA, we'd like to mention Fyodor Chalov's possible departure to Europe.

The new season has been a bit tough for Krasnodar and CSKA. The Army Men are still higher in the standings, but they had a visit to Nizhny Novgorod, where they defeated an extremely troubled Pari NN. In the upcoming clash, it will be problematic for the Moscow side to expect success, as they play very poorly in Krasnodar: in nine previous away games, they have settled for only four draws and five defeats. The southerners had personnel problems in the first few games of the championship, but the gaps in the squad are gradually starting to be filled, so they should have a slightly easier time.