Russian Cup 2024-2025

As the Russian Cup heats up, keep an eye on CSKA Moscow's defensive prowess and surprise potential upsets from underdogs in Thursday's matchups.

Russian Cup

Russian Cup standings

# Team P W D L Goals Points
1 Lokomotiv Moscow Lokomotiv Moscow 6 5 1 0 17 17
2 Zenit St. Petersburg Zenit St. Petersburg 6 5 1 0 13 16
3 Spartak Moscow Spartak Moscow 6 5 0 1 14 15
4 CSKA Moscow CSKA Moscow 6 4 1 1 8 14
5 Dynamo Moscow Dynamo Moscow 6 3 1 2 17 11
6 FK Rostov FK Rostov 6 3 2 1 11 11
7 Rubin Kazan Rubin Kazan 6 3 0 3 7 9
8 Akhmat Grozny Akhmat Grozny 6 3 0 3 9 9
9 FK Krasnodar FK Krasnodar 6 3 0 3 4 9
10 FK Makhachkala FK Makhachkala 6 2 2 2 8 8
11 Akron Togliatti Akron Togliatti 6 2 1 3 6 8
12 Khimki Khimki 6 1 1 4 5 5
13 FC Pari Nizhniy Novgorod FC Pari Nizhniy Novgorod 6 1 1 4 5 4
14 Gazovik Orenburg Gazovik Orenburg 6 1 0 5 6 3
15 Fakel Voronezh Fakel Voronezh 6 1 0 5 2 3
16 Krylya Sovetov Krylya Sovetov 6 0 1 5 8 2

In the latest face-off of the Russian Cup, FK Rostov and CSKA Moscow finished in a goalless draw, underlining CSKA's resilient backline as they remain tough to crack. Looking ahead to the carnage on Wednesday, FC Sochi vs FK Krasnodar promises a thrilling regional derby, all while Lokomotiv Moscow await their turn against Akron Togliatti on Thursday. Dynamo Moscow's midweek clash with Krylya Sovetov is one to earmark for those craving a close contest, given their history of tight encounters. Bettors should note CSKA's upcoming trip to face Baltika Kaliningrad, as they may need to replicate their defensive solidity to secure a result away from home. Consider potential value in backing underdogs, particularly in matches involving less prominent sides like FK Makhachkala and FC Sochi, where the unpredictability of cup football could provide savvy opportunities for astute punters.