CSKA Moscow vs Ufa predictions for this Russian Premier League clash on Sunday at Arena CSKA. After a terrible season, CSKA Moscow want to get back to the top, and to do so they will open their campaign against Ufa, who would be satisfied with a draw in this match. Read on for our free predictions and betting tips.
CSKA Moscow
CSKA’s last season can be summed up in one word: disaster. The team from the capital finished in sixth place, losing in the last game, which prevented them from qualifying for the Europa Conference League.
With a new coach, Croatian Ivica Olić, CSKA are aiming to return to the top of the table and, possibly, win the league title. To do so, they will have to keep their star player, another Croatian, Nikola Vlašić, who has been wanted by teams such as Milan and Real Betis.
Ufa
Ufa finished the previous season in thirteenth position, they narrowly avoided relegation by beating Arsenal Tula in their last match. This season is unlikely to be any easier for Ufa, as the talent in their squad is still similar to last year’s, and some of the newly promoted teams have a better squad than them.
In 16 official meetings with CSKA Moscow, Ufa have never won a single match.
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CSKA Moscow vs Ufa Predictions
The match is played at CSKA’s home ground, and CSKA are a much better team. Even when the team as a whole are not playing well, they have individual players like Nikola Vlašić and Fyodor Chalov who can guide them to victory. Therefore, we see CSKA as clear favourites to win this match.