Will Rostov have a successful debut in the championship tournament?

Sparkling Showdown: On December 3rd, 14:00 Moscow time, the 17th round of the Russian Premier League will explode with fireworks at the "VEB Arena" as CSKA and Rostov lock horns. Let's break down these combatants and see who'll claim victory.

CSKA

Arsenal: Flair in finishing, wing attacks, pinpoint long shots;

Flaws: Struggles with set piece defense;

CSKA has been marching steadily in this season, with 4 wins, 4 draws, and 2 losses in the last 10 matches. They stumbled in their latest league contest at home versus Moscow's CSKA, losing 2:3. Goals for the "red-blues" were netted by Fayzulin and Zabavnov. Currently, CSKA stands 6th in the standing with 25 points, and a goal difference of 29:23. Their top scorer is Chalov, who boasts 7 goals and 2 assists. At their home ground, CSKA has triumphed in 5 matches, drawn 2, and lost 1.

In midweek, CSKA faced Rostov away for a cup match, which concluded in a 1:1 draw.

Rostov

Weapons: Attacks down the wings, set piece attacks, aerial superiority;

Vulnerabilities: Susceptibility to offside, difficulty in defending counterattacks, issues in defending set pieces and wing attacks;

Rostov has been on an upward trend recently, with 3 wins, 1 draw, and 1 loss in their last 5 matches. They emerged victorious in their latest league fixture at home against Nizhny Novgorod, scoring a 1:0 win thanks to Ospenko. Rostov currently sits 10th in the standings, accumulating 20 points, and a goal difference of 24:27. Ospenko leads the scoring charts with 6 goals. Away from home, Rostov has suffered 2 draws and 5 losses in 7 matches.

Considering the cup match against CSKA, Karpin's team has managed to avoid defeat in 6 out of their last 7 season clashes.

Interesting Bits

Both teams have scored in 7 out of 10 recent matches for CSKA in the current season;
CSKA has been unbeaten in 15 out of 16 recent matches in the current season;
CSKA has not lost to Rostov in 8 recent matches across competitions;
Rostov has not lost in 6 out of 7 recent matches in the current season.

1.68 1.90 ## Odds at Liga Stavok Bookmaker

Bookmakers lean towards CSKA as the favorites for the home game. The odds for CSKA's win are set at -1.83. A draw can be wagered at -3.90. The odds for Rostov's win are pegged at -4.00. The bookmaker anticipates a high-scoring contest, offering bets on "Total under 2.5" at -2.11, and "Total over 2.5" at -1.73.

CSKA – Rostov

P1 1.83 X 3.90 P2 4.0 ## Prediction

CSKA's recent streak of wins and home advantage hint at a triumph for Vladimir Fedotov's men. Rostov, after improving performance, still struggles on the road. Considering these factors, anticipate CSKA to secure the crucial three points: CSKA victory – P1 – 1.83.

P1

Place a bet 1.83

In the 17th round of the Russian Premier League, CSKA and Rostov, both known for their unique styles, will compete at the "VEB Arena" on December 3rd.
CSKA, currently standing 6th in the standings, has been unbeaten in 15 out of their last 16 matches in the season, and their top scorer, Chalov, has amassed 7 goals and 2 assists.
Rostov, on the other hand, has improved recently, with 3 wins in their last 5 matches, but they struggle on the road, with 5 losses in 7 matches away from home.
Odds at Liga Stavok Bookmaker favor CSKA for the home game, with the odds for a CSKA win set at -1.83.