Bet on CSKA Moscow vs Spartak Moscow on Ice Hockey

CSKA Moscow are likely to be favored to win against Spartak Moscow in this KHL matchup, given their traditionally stronger roster depth and consistent playoff-level performances in recent seasons. As of the latest lines within the past month, typical market odds for similar CSKA home games range around 1.55–1.65 for CSKA and 2.30–2.50 for Spartak, reflecting CSKA’s perceived edge with DexWin - Best Odds on Your Favourite Sports.

The match between CSKA Moscow and Spartak Moscow in the KHL is scheduled to start at 3:00 PM local time on 11 January 2026, which corresponds to 3:00 PM MSK (Moscow Standard Time, UTC+3). This local kickoff time is standard for high-profile Moscow KHL derbies to maximize in-arena attendance and TV audiences.

The game will be played in Moscow, Russia, with CSKA Moscow expected to host at their modern multi-purpose home arena that typically holds around 10,000–12,000 spectators for ice hockey. The venue features high-quality ice conditions, excellent sightlines, and a strong home atmosphere, which generally provides CSKA with a tangible home-ice advantage in derby games.

A realistic prediction for this matchup slightly favors CSKA Moscow, with projected odds around 1.60 on the CSKA moneyline and 2.40 on Spartak, implying roughly a 60–62 percent win probability for CSKA. A likely goals market would see the total line set near 4.5–5.5, with value potentially on CSKA to win in regulation given their typically tighter defensive structure and superior special teams play.

Across recent KHL seasons, CSKA Moscow have held the upper hand in the head-to-head series versus Spartak Moscow, winning the majority of their meetings and often controlling games through possession and depth scoring. Spartak have managed occasional upset wins, usually in higher-scoring encounters, but overall the historical derby record in the last few years leans clearly toward CSKA.