Rubin Kazan host CSKA Moscow this weekend, with the Russian giants both hoping to come out on top at the Kazan Arena. The visitors are in desperate need of three points as they bid to close the gap on the league leaders, however with the pressure mounting on Rubin boss Kurban Berdyev, the home side are likely to provide a stern test on Sunday.
Russian Premier League – Kazan Arena, Kazan – Sunday 26th November – 11:00 UK Time
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Draw Best Odd of: 2 at Ladbrokes |
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Rubin Kazan
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CSKA Moscow travel to take on Rubin Kazan this weekend, with Viktor Goncharenko’s side looking to extend their unbeaten run in the Russian Premier League to three matches. However, with their opponents looking to move further clear of the relegation zone with a sixth win of the campaign, many are predicting a close encounter at the Kazan Arena. For those who are still unsure of who to back at the bookies before kick-off, be sure to check out our top betting tip below. However, let’s first take a closer look at the two teams, starting with the home side.
Rubin Kazan Team News & Form
Rubin Kazan come into their clash with CSKA Moscow with just one win in their last five Premier League encounters, however just one defeat in this time shows some improvement for Berdyev’s men. His side produced a solid display in order to record a goalless draw at Arsenal Tula last time around, with Kazan having one of the best defensive records in the entire division. However, a lack of goals have hindered their progress, with the pressure mounting on the likes of Maksim Kanunnikov and Sardar Azmoun to start finding the back of the net on a regular basis. Meanwhile, former English Premier League players Alex Song and Yann M’Vila could well line up in midfield for the home side.
CSKA Moscow Team News & Form
Goals from Pontus Wernbloom, Alan Dzagoev and Vitinho helped CSKA to a win over bottom side SKA Khabarvsk last time around, a win that lifted Goncharenko’s side to third in the table behind rivals Zenit and Lokomotiv Moscow. However, the visitors have won just eight of their 17 matches so far this season, with their lack of goals also being a problem. Despite having seen off Benfica in the Champions League in midweek, the pressure will be on CSKA to take the game to Rubin Kazan on Sunday.
Head to Head
The two teams have met 30 times in the past, with CSKA Moscow having won 17 of such encounters to date, as well as registering seven draws. However, Rubin Kazan won the last time the two teams met back in August.
Betting Odds and Predictions
Despite their status as the home team this weekend, it perhaps comes as a surprise that Rubin Kazan go into the match as the underdogs for victory with the majority of bookmakers. The hosts can be backed at odds of 11/5 with Ladbrokes, while those looking to bet on an away win for CSKA Moscow can take advantage of 6/4 odds from Ladbrokes.
Top Betting Tip
However, our top betting tip for the match is to bet on both teams scoring during the 90 minutes, which can be found at best odds of 6/5 with Ladbrokes.