2020-21 Russian Cup – Arsenal Tula vs CSKA Moscow Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
When is Arsenal Tula vs CSKA Moscow taking place? Thursday 8th April, 2021 – 17:30 (UK)
Where is Arsenal Tula vs CSKA Moscow taking place? Stadion Arsenal, Tula
Where can I get tickets for Arsenal Tula vs CSKA Moscow? Ticket information can be found on each club’s official website
What television channel is Arsenal Tula vs CSKA Moscow on? This match will not be televised live in the UK
Where can I stream Arsenal Tula vs CSKA Moscow? Russian cup matches are occasionally streamed on bet365
THE PREDICTION
Arsenal Tula have won just one of their last five Russian Premier League matches as they struggle in the relegation play-off places. However, their only win in that span came at home against visiting CSKA Moscow, which makes this quarter-final rematch a really intriguing encounter. Not least because Arsenal Tula knocked out the reigning Russian Cup champions Zenit St. Petersburg back in February, 1-2 away from home. Travelling CSKA have lost three of their last five matches as they cling on to the last European place by the skin of their teeth, though they did return form the international break with a useful 1-2 away win at Tambov on Sunday. Furthermore, the last six meetings between these teams have seen three wins apiece, with two of the last three won by Arsenal Tula, and it actually looks difficult not to back the hosts here. The fact that they only recently won the league edition of this match, and their knocking out of the champions Zenit last time out, suggests picking Arsenal Tula to qualify from this match could be a risk worth taking.
