It's do or die for both teams as Manchester City travel to Russia to face CSKA Moscow on Tuesday night. The Citizens have grabbed just one point out of the first two group matches while CSKA Moscow have lost both matches. A win for either side would put them back in contention for one of the two top spots, while defeat could leave them out of the qualification battle.
Manuel Pellegrini will most likely have to do without Frank Lampard because of a thigh injury, but Yaya Toure should be back in the starting lineup after being rested for the 4-1 win over Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday. Pablo Zabaleta should start at right back instead of Bacary Sagna while the attacking duo of Dzeko and Aguero should remain unchanged.
The home side will be without playmaker Alan Dzagoev and central defender Pontus Wernbloom, both suspended. The two teams have met at the same stage in the Champions League last season and City won both matches, with Sergio Aguero bagging two goals in Moscow. CSKA have played at home against English opponents five times and managed to win two of those matches, against Aston Villa and Arsenal.
Probable starting line-ups:
CSKA: Akinfeev - Schennikov, Ignashevich, Berezutski, Fernandes - Natcho, Eremenko, Milanov, Tosic, Musa - Doumbia
Man City: Hart - Zabaleta, Kompany, Mangala, Clichy - Silva, Fernando, Toure, Milner - Aguero, Dzeko
My prediction: Manchester City to win 2-1.
Here are the odds for the match at Bet365:
CSKA Moscow win - 11/2 Draw - 16/5 Manchester City win - 4/7
Daniel Anderson 9 years ago
@milanChoka I think only problem is in the fact that their players aren't as motivated as players of other teams in Champions League.They are all overpayed,they don't have a pressure of winning Champions League.All players in City are only two or three years in Manchester,and they still can't feel the same emotion for...
@milanChoka I think only problem is in the fact that their players aren't as motivated as players of other teams in Champions League.They are all overpayed,they don't have a pressure of winning Champions League.All players in City are only two or three years in Manchester,and they still can't feel the same emotion for the club ,like the kid that has grown up in their youth academy.They must start involving their own kids into first squad if they want success.
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kkole 9 years ago
I didn't expect this resoult. I mean i was hoping that CSKA can do something but this is great resoult for russian football. That strong team from manchester was big favourite and we showed them that in russia we play football too :) I don't want to talk about penalty, but with penalty or without I think that CSKA deserve...
I didn't expect this resoult. I mean i was hoping that CSKA can do something but this is great resoult for russian football. That strong team from manchester was big favourite and we showed them that in russia we play football too :) I don't want to talk about penalty, but with penalty or without I think that CSKA deserve this point :)
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milanChoka 9 years ago
I really can't explain what is problem of Man City in champions league. They have everything. Good defenders, good midfielders, good attackers and all of them are world class. They have enough players to make two very strong teams. Their substitutes are players who can play in first lineups in most clubs. But how I see,...
I really can't explain what is problem of Man City in champions league. They have everything. Good defenders, good midfielders, good attackers and all of them are world class. They have enough players to make two very strong teams. Their substitutes are players who can play in first lineups in most clubs. But how I see, everything that is not enough for good play in champions league.
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Daniel Anderson 9 years ago
I really start to think that Manchester City players are scared of winning matches in Champions League.They had a comfortable 0-2 lead at the halftime.On the other side of the pitch was a team which is not one of the best teams in Europe,but than City players managed to get nervous and they allowed Russians to score 2...
I really start to think that Manchester City players are scared of winning matches in Champions League.They had a comfortable 0-2 lead at the halftime.On the other side of the pitch was a team which is not one of the best teams in Europe,but than City players managed to get nervous and they allowed Russians to score 2 easy goals and to remain unbeaten in front of their fans.
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schuber26 9 years ago
It was a typical Manchester City match. They can't beat a way worse team in CL. CSKA Moscow deserved the draw yesterday. They buy a lot of good players but they can't build a TEAM, congrats. City in a big trouble now they must win at home if they want to get knocked out from CL. I will never bet on City, when I bet on them...
It was a typical Manchester City match. They can't beat a way worse team in CL. CSKA Moscow deserved the draw yesterday. They buy a lot of good players but they can't build a TEAM, congrats. City in a big trouble now they must win at home if they want to get knocked out from CL. I will never bet on City, when I bet on them they always loose or play draw.
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Franjo ?iDo 9 years ago
After first 15 minutes, we haven't seen some good football, but that's what I expected, I think that CSKA Moscow will play good defance, they have showed in first two games that they have problems in that phase, so they must concentrate on defance here, Manchester City have more quality, I think that they are better team...
After first 15 minutes, we haven't seen some good football, but that's what I expected, I think that CSKA Moscow will play good defance, they have showed in first two games that they have problems in that phase, so they must concentrate on defance here, Manchester City have more quality, I think that they are better team and they should win here, I will take LIVE BET 2, odds - 1.85
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aleksandar vlaisavljevic 9 years ago
Can City win in Moscow - I beileve they can. They simple must win if they want to stay in race for 1/8! It will be harder without Lampard I know, but still, they need this and they will get it. of course it wont be easy, CSKA is tough, and they play at home tonight but I predict 0-1, or 1-2
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kkole 9 years ago
machester city, the strongest team in england will face today second team in russia. I hope that Cska can do something but I think that will be easy win for City. They have very strong squad and they showed that against tottenham. With aguearo in attack they are unstoppable but with great defense they can be hold or one...
machester city, the strongest team in england will face today second team in russia. I hope that Cska can do something but I think that will be easy win for City. They have very strong squad and they showed that against tottenham. With aguearo in attack they are unstoppable but with great defense they can be hold or one or two goals
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Daniel Anderson 9 years ago
Could be the tough match for Manchester City,if they don't get a lead in first half.Russians are pretty hard to beat at home.Cska Moscow is in good form,they won last match 6-0 against Kuban,so they are full of confidence.City also beated Tottenham 4-1,with Aguero in extremelly good form,and that is the main reason why...
Could be the tough match for Manchester City,if they don't get a lead in first half.Russians are pretty hard to beat at home.Cska Moscow is in good form,they won last match 6-0 against Kuban,so they are full of confidence.City also beated Tottenham 4-1,with Aguero in extremelly good form,and that is the main reason why I considere them favourites.My prediction 1-2,City wins in a tight clash.
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schuber26 9 years ago
This match will be very hard for Manchester City. They are in a very bad form in CL. But the english team has a lot of good news from the russian team. Russian's best players are out for this match wich is very good for City. These player are Rasmus Elm, Alan Dzagoev. Seydou Doumbia is doubtful maybe he will be able to...
This match will be very hard for Manchester City. They are in a very bad form in CL. But the english team has a lot of good news from the russian team. Russian's best players are out for this match wich is very good for City. These player are Rasmus Elm, Alan Dzagoev. Seydou Doumbia is doubtful maybe he will be able to play the second half. City must take advantage of this opportunity if they want to qualify to the next round of Champion League. In City there will be Agüero, Nasri and Silva what is almost the best attacking section of the english team. City should win this match with -1 european handicap. The odds is about 2,5 for it. There is a lot of value in it for players who loves to bet. My prediction is 0-2 or 1-3 for City.
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John Andrew 9 years ago
City is my favorite team, and I hope that they would win in Russia. I agree with madzgos about Aguero, he is in a great form, last match he could to score more than 5 goals, but he missed the penalty and some other chances. my prediction is both teams to score or draw. and, of course I think that Aguero will score in this...
City is my favorite team, and I hope that they would win in Russia. I agree with madzgos about Aguero, he is in a great form, last match he could to score more than 5 goals, but he missed the penalty and some other chances. my prediction is both teams to score or draw. and, of course I think that Aguero will score in this match :D
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madzgos 9 years ago
Russian teams are my fauvorite. But this year only Zenit could play elimination phase. However, that's match for both teams is crucial. Dzagoev is one of the key players in CSKA and definitely without him it will be difficult. In this match I prefer City, and I think that they will win. Aguero in last match score 4 goals,...
Russian teams are my fauvorite. But this year only Zenit could play elimination phase. However, that's match for both teams is crucial. Dzagoev is one of the key players in CSKA and definitely without him it will be difficult. In this match I prefer City, and I think that they will win. Aguero in last match score 4 goals, his confidence is high, and he will continue goal scoring. My prediction is City win.
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