Probable Lineups

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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(53) 33 Goals 23 (41)
(36) 25 Assists 20 (31)
(6.6) 6.7 Average Ratings 6.7 (6.5)
26.8 Average Age 25.4
177.8 Average Height (cm) 185.8
(0.9) 1 Shots pg 0.9 (1)
(49%) 42% Aerial Duel Success 51% (48%)
(0.4) 0.4 Dribbles pg 0.5 (0.5)
(0.9) 1 Tackles pg 0.8 (1)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Premier League.

Missing Players

CSKA Moscow
Spartak Moscow
Player Reason Status Rating
Maksim Mukhin Out 6.54
Willyan Rocha Out 7.06
Igor Diveev Out 6.52
Player Reason Status Rating
Victor Moses Out 6.38
Quincy Promes Out 7.4
Roman Zobnin Doubtful 6.68
Aleksandr Selikhov Doubtful 6.59

Team News

CSKA Moscow
Spartak Moscow
  • Defenders Willyan Rocha and Igor Diveev were sent off in last round’s match against FK Akhmat and will miss the Moscow derby.
  • Uzbekistan international Abbos Fayzullaev will also miss out here because of suspension.
  • Veteran goalkeeper Igor Akinfeev didn’t start in the last match against the Grozny outfit, but he should return to the starting line-up for Thursday’s important derby.
  • Former Russia international Roman Zobnin has been recovering from a recent injury and is a doubt for the Moscow derby.
  • Goalkeeper Alexander Selikhov is undergoing treatment for a recent injury and is also a doubt here.
  • Versatile midfielder Victor Moses remains sidelined because of a long-term injury and will miss Thursday’s match.

Prediction

  • CSKA were surprised at home by FK Akhmat last time out and are now forced to bounce back if they want to change places with Spartak in the league table. CSKA have some serious problems in their defense line ahead of the derby.
  • Spartak won their first league match under interim head coach Vladimir Sliskovic and are surely motivated after last Sunday’s goal galore at Rostov-on-Don.
  • Judging by both sides’ recent performances, a draw is the most likely outcome for the Moscow derby.
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