CSKA — Baltika

CSKA Moscow begins the new Premier League season with a match against Baltika. Undoubtedly, the loss of Igor Akinfeev due to injury is a significant blow for the team. However, CSKA traditionally performs well against Baltika, having a positive head-to-head record, which instills confidence in their victory.

Despite the 2-5 defeat to Dynamo in the last friendly match, it was merely a preparatory stage. In official games, CSKA often shows a completely different attitude and result. Considering the vulnerability of CSKA's defense without Akinfeev, it is quite likely that Baltika will manage to score a goal.

Betting on a CSKA victory with both teams scoring seems logical. The odds for this event are 4.8, promising a good return with reasonable risk. Our football prediction for today: CSKA to win + both teams to score (Yes).