CSKA Moscow
- CSKA Moscow are unbeaten in nine home games in Premier League 2025/2026, winning eight and drawing one.
- CSKA Moscow are one place above Dinamo Moscow in fourth spot in the Premier League 2025/2026 with 36 points from 19 games.
- Fabio Celestini has introduced a fresh approach to CSKA’s play since taking charge in July 2025, with his team set up to dominate the ball and pressure opponents with a high-tempo, aggressive pressing game.
- This style has been successful at home, where CSKA have scored an average of 2.22 goals per home game and conceded just 0.67 this season, as Celestini can tweak his tactics to counter his rivals.
Dinamo Moscow
- Dinamo Moscow arrive in excellent form, winning 4 of their last 5 and thumping PFK Kryliya Sovetov Samara 4-0 in their most recent league game.
- Unlike CSKA, Gusev sets his team up in a more compact structure, where they look to absorb pressure and hit on the counter with pace.
- Dinamo are not prolific on the road, however, scoring just 10 goals in 9 away league games this season.
Head-to-Head
- The two clubs have split the last two H2H results with no ties, Dinamo winning 6-4 away three weeks ago.
- The two sides have averaged 3.5 goals per side across their last five home H2H meetings.
Key Players
Ivan Oblyakov leads the line for the hosts, scoring five goals in 18 Premier League games this term, making him the most consistent threat from a team that plays a fast-paced game.
Prediction
- Dinamo Moscow will look to set up and play a tough game on Sunday, but CSKA have the attacking personnel and tactical flexibility to get the job done.
- The last meeting three weeks ago in the Friendly Club Match produced a 6-4 thriller in favour of Dinamo when they visited CSKA, but this is the real deal and the home side should have the edge.
- A CSKA win is my main selection for this match-up, but they should be challenged and the derby setting guarantees drama and goals.
