The first leg of the Russian Cup 2024/25 RPL Path semi-final between CSKA and Dynamo Moscow will take place on March 12 at the VEB Arena in Moscow. CSKA vs. Dynamo Moscow: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
CSKA
Under Marko Nikolic, CSKA defeated Rubin on aggregate (0-0 and 3-0) in the previous round. As a result, the team boasts a seven-match unbeaten streak in regular time in the Russian Cup (5 wins, 2 draws). Additionally, CSKA has not conceded a single goal in their last six matches in this tournament. In this season's national cup, the team has only let in two goals, matching the best defensive record among the remaining clubs.
- The team has not lost in regular time in their last nine home matches in the Russian Cup (6 wins, 3 draws).
- CSKA has kept a clean sheet in 5 of their last 7 home matches in this tournament.
- CSKA has scored exactly one or two goals in regular time in 6 of their last 7 home matches in the national cup.
Predicted lineup for CSKA (4-3-3)
Igor Akinfeev – Danil Krugovoi, Igor Diveev, Willian Rocha, Kellven – Kristijan Bistrovic, Matvey Kislyak, Rifat Zhemaletdinov – Artem Shumansky, Tamerlan Musaev, Ivan Oblyakov.
Dynamo Moscow
Marcel Licka's side overcame Lokomotiv in the RPL Path quarter-final, advancing on aggregate (1-2 and 1-0, 4-3 on penalties). In the second leg, Dynamo kept a clean sheet in regular time for the first time in 12 Russian Cup matches. Prior to this, they conceded at least two goals in four consecutive matches in this tournament. Notably, Dynamo has scored 19 goals in this season's national cup, placing them among the top two teams alongside Lokomotiv in terms of goals scored.
- The team has not lost in regular time in 5 of their last 6 away matches in the national cup (3 wins, 2 draws).
- At least three goals have been scored in 5 of Dynamo's last 6 away matches in this tournament.
- Dynamo has conceded at least two goals in regular time in 4 of their last 5 away matches in the Russian Cup.
Predicted lineup for Dynamo Moscow (4-4-2)
Igor Leshchuk – Juan Caceres, Dmitry Skopintsev, Alexander Kutitsky, Fabian Balbuena – Daniil Fomin, Jorge Carrascal, Egor Smelov, Artur Gomes – Yaroslav Gladyshev, El Mehdi Maouhoub.
Defender Diego Laxalt and forward Konstantin Tyukavin are out due to injuries.
Match Prediction: CSKA vs. Dynamo Moscow
This will be a clash between teams known for their attacking play in cup matches. CSKA is very active at home, regularly scoring in large numbers: in their last nine home matches in the national cup, they have scored, with the team netting at least twice in five of those games in regular time.
Dynamo also focuses heavily on attack, even in away games. In 12 of their last 14 away matches in the Russian Cup, they have breached the opponent's defense, scoring at least twice in five of those encounters. Moreover, in this season's tournament, Dynamo has scored nine goals in away matches.
Additionally, in the last four head-to-head encounters, at least three goals were scored. I believe the teams will play another high-scoring match, so my prediction: Total over 2.5 goals
* The starting lineup for each team is based on their previous match.
