LiontipsCSKA vs Ufa. Prediction and Betting Tips for Russian Premier League (May 1, 2021).
Command Analysis
Until recently CSKA were one of the main contenders for a ticket to the Champions League, but the situation has changed. At the moment Ivica Olic's team is on the sixth line in the table and is six points behind Lokomotiv in second place. Such a gap leaves a very small chance of success. The rapid fall in the table is the result of two defeats in a row - from Sochi (1:2) and Spartak (0:1) in the Moscow derby.
Ufa have pretty much failed this season - Alexey Stukalov's team is currently only 14th in the table. From the direct relegation zone, they are two points away, which puts them at risk of returning there after the upcoming game. Two clean-sheet victories in a row over Akhmat and Spartak with the same score of 3:0 helped Ufa to climb up from the very bottom of the table. But in the last round, the Townspeople lost at home 2:3 to Sochi.
Trends
СтавкаCorrect score 1:0
Twice in the last three head-to-head games this was the final score.
СтавкаPenalty: yes
Penalties were given in three of CSKA's last four home games.
СтавкаCSKA to score in 1st half
CSKA scored in the first half in the last eight home games in the Premier League.
Tip and bets
CSKA have moved quite a distance from the Champions League zone, but now even the ticket to the Europa League is in danger. Obviously, the Army men have no room for a mistake and they will only play to win. Ufa not so long ago beat Spartak, but the Townspeople are unlikely to accomplish the second feat in a row in the capital. The Army team is extremely motivated, moreover, they have a serious advantage in class. We believe that guests have no chance.
Our prediction -Asian handicap (-1) to CSKA.
Ufa will certainly rely on their defense in an attempt to snatch points, and won't give space to the opponent. And CSKA does not have a powerful attack, so we can't expect a big number of goals in this match.
Our second bet will be on total under 2.5 goals.
