CSKA faces off against Rotor in the Match of the Day on April 12, 2021
In the world of European football, two exciting matches are set to take place on Monday, April 12th, 2021. The Spanish Championship 2020/21 will see Celta Vigo hosting Sevilla, while the Russian Premier League (RPL) will feature CSKA Moscow against Rotor.
In La Liga, Celta Vigo, managed by Eduardo Coudet, are placed eighth in the table, a typical mid-table team. On the other hand, Sevilla, led by Julen Lopetegui, are currently in fourth position. The match will be held at Balaídos, with a kick-off time of 22:00 (MSK).
Celta Vigo have had a mixed run since the break, winning twice, while Sevilla are unbeaten in their last four games (W3+D1). Notably, Sevilla has the second-best defense in La Liga, keeping clean sheets in 47% of their 14 matches. Celta, however, have struggled against top-7 La Liga teams at home, losing all such games this season.
In the first leg, Celta Vigo lost 2-4 to Sevilla. The match Total Over (2.5) has odds of 1.72 at 1xStavka bookmaker, suggesting a high-scoring encounter. However, the match Total Under (3.0) has odds of 1.31, indicating a more defensive game.
In the RPL, CSKA Moscow, currently second in defensive solidity with seven clean sheets in the league, will face Rotor. Rotor, who are in 13th position and have the weakest attack in the division, have had 17 "No Goals" outcomes in 15 games and have kept "Under 2.5 Goals" in 15 matches. The match will be held at VTB Arena, Moscow, with a kick-off time of 19:00 (Moscow time).
CSKA has the fourth strongest attack in the league, scoring over 1.5 goals in 14 games. However, they have lost all home games against top-7 clubs. CSKA defeated Rotor 1-0 in the first leg. The 'Under 2.5' bet has been successful for Rotor in 21 games.
In head-to-head encounters, Sevilla has a notable advantage over Celta Vigo (W44+D15+L38). Similarly, Sevilla has had 21 games where the 'Under 2.5' bet has been successful.
This promises to be an exciting double-header, with both matches offering a mix of offensive and defensive strategies. Fans of both leagues are in for a treat!
