CSKA Moscow vs Arsenal Tula
The closing match of Russia’s 18th Premier League this week brings CSKA Moscow against Arsenal Tula, where the match will be held at the VEB Arena. Playing in front of their own supporters, CSKA Moscow is expected to maintain a positive trend of their home unbeaten in the last 7 matches. Besides this this is their fourth match in a row always to be the host.
In last week’s match CSKA Moscow successfully defeated Krylya Sovetov with a narrow 1-0 score thanks to a mere goal by N. Vlašić. But the unfortunate result is that a few days ago they failed to win the Europa League continued when entertaining Ludogorets Razgrad because they were held to a 1-1 draw. Even had left behind 0-1 first, F. Chalov became the savior of CSKA Moscow’s face in front of fans.
In the standings put V. Goncharenko’s team ranked 3rd with 33 points, just 1 point difference from Lokomotiv Moscow a great opportunity for CSKA Moscow to coup their rivals. Turning to Arsenal Tula who is ranked 11th with 19 points, the visitors must settle for losing streak in the last 2 matches because they were humiliated by Zenit 0-1 and Krasnodar 1-2.
Against a team that in history often beat them, Arsenal Tula just did not have good capital. Recorded in the last 10 meetings Arsenal Tula only won 3 matches while the other 7 matches won by CSKA Moscow. The conditions of the two teams are different now, most likely CSKA Moscow wins and the trend continues.
Our Prediction: 1
Odds: 1.56