Home team Samaras aiming to maintain their undefeated record at their home ground?
On March 8 at 14:00 Moscow time, Krylya Sovetov and CSKA will lock horns at the Samara Arena as part of the 20th round of the Russian Premier League.
Samara's Krylya Sovetov have shown a mixed bag of results this season, winning three games and drawing four in their last ten outings, but also suffering three losses. Their last match saw them lose 0-2 against Rostov away from home. Currently, they sit eighth in the standings with 29 points and a goal difference of 36-29. Garre leads their scoring charts with eight goals and two assists. At home, Krylya Sovetov have a decent record, having won six out of nine matches and drawing three.
CSKA, on the other hand, have enjoyed a decent run, winning six out of ten games across all competitions over the past two months, but also losing three. Their last Premier League match ended in a 1-1 draw at home against Orenburg, with Musaev scoring the only goal for CSKA. They currently sit seventh with 29 points, and a goal difference of 32-25. Chorov and Zabavov are their top scorers with eight and six goals respectively. Away from home, CSKA have played nine matches in the RPL, managing only one win, three draws, and five losses.
Some interesting facts to note include Krylya Sovetov's unbeaten run in their last 12 home matches in the championship. Meanwhile, CSKA have not won in their last ten away games of the season, while under 2.5 goals has been the outcome in three of CSKA's last three league matches.
In terms of betting odds, bookmakers give a slight edge to the Moscow-based teams in this match. The odds for Krylya Sovetov to win are set at -2.75, while a draw can be bet on at -3.45. CSKA's chances are at -2.44. Liga Stavok betting company offers odds of -1.80 for "Total under 2.5" and -1.94 for "Total over 2.5".
Historically, Krylya Sovetov have shown mixed form in the Russian Premier League, having won five home games at Samara Arena out of their recent performances. Their head-to-head record against CSKA Moscow is not detailed in the available information.
Neither team impressed in their first spring game, and considering their championship statistics, it is predicted that Krylya Sovetov will continue their impressive home streak. The final score could potentially be a 1-0 or 2-0 victory for Krylya Sovetov.
Krylya Sovetov, despite a few losses, have performed admirably at home in the Russian Premier League, making them a strong contender for the match against CSKA, especially considering their unbeaten run in their last 12 home matches. In the European leagues, football enthusiasts might also be interested to watch the Premier League, where both Krylya Sovetov and CSKA are part of the competitive landscape.
