Our Krasnodar vs CSKA Moscow Prediction: 0-0
Krasnodar vs CSKA Moscow in the Russia Cup is scheduled for an 17:45 GMT kick-off on Tuesday March 17, 2026. We expect a tight and defensive battle ending in a 0-0 draw, with both teams struggling to break each other down.
This Krasnodar vs CSKA Moscow prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Krasnodar's Last Match – Rubin Kazan vs Krasnodar
Krasnodar will be looking to bounce back after a 1-2 Russia Premier League defeat against Rubin Kazan on March 8. In that match, Krasnodar recorded 66% possession, attempting 6 shots on goal, with 4 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Rubin Kazan | 34% | 5 (5) | - | 30 |
 Krasnodar | 66% | 6 (4) | - | 38 |
CSKA Moscow's Last Match – CSKA Moscow vs Dinamo Moscow
After suffering a 1-4 Russia Premier League loss to Dinamo Moscow, CSKA Moscow must win to get back on track. In that match, CSKA Moscow had 53% possession and 5 attempts at goal, with 5 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 CSKA Moscow | 53% | 5 (5) | - | 50 |
 Dinamo Moscow | 47% | 13 (7) | - | 44 |
Krasnodar vs CSKA Moscow Stats
Key Stats
| Krasnodar | CSKA Moscow | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.04 | Attacking Strength | 0.5 |
| 0.5 | Defence Strength | 0.26 |
| 1.7 | Points Per Game | 1.5 |
| 5/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 8/10 |
| 8/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 7/10 |
| 2.2 | Average Scored | 1.8 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Krasnodar are averaging 2.2 goals scored and 1.2 conceded per match, while CSKA Moscow average 1.8 scored and 1.6 conceded per game.