Just one point separates CSKA Moscow and title-chasing Spartak Moscow as the capital rivals clash with 19 games still to play.
CSKA Moscow sit fourth in the Premier League table on 22 points, just three behind the league leaders after 11 games. They enter this fixture with momentum after going unbeaten in their last five matches, most recently securing a 3-0 home victory over Rodina Moskva following a 3-1 away win against Dinamo Makhachkala.
Spartak Moscow occupy third place on 23 points and remain firmly in the title race, trailing the summit by two points. Their form has been mixed over the past five games with two wins, two draws, and one defeat, arriving into this derby on the back of a 1-1 away draw against Krylia Sovetov.
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Evenly matched on rating.
Per-game averages this season. Use the buttons to split the goals by venue.
Both teams across every game this season.
Whole season, home and away combined — CSKA Moscow 11 games, Spartak Moscow 11 games.
Premier League (Russia) standings · both teams highlighted in context.