Capitaliei derby is a special Russia between Spartak and CSKA. Both teams were going extremely well in the championship and therefore is in the top. Spartak is leading and hopes to win the title, while CSKA ranks 3rd, with 4 points. We have to mention that Spartak won twice in a row without receiving blank, and another reason why this duel is very interesting, is that it will meet the best defenses in the league. CSKA was imposed in both encounters last season 1-0 at home and 2-1 away.
Spartak Moscow
Playing very well this season and appears to be on track to becoming the focal champion. If you win the derby against CSKA will be closer to the title. The first 7 rounds, drew only once and otherwise scored only wins, then went through a difficult period, because it was eliminated from Cup and lost two matches in the championship. It was defeated away from Zenit, but the failure on the ground in Ufa, proved a surprise. In the previous two parties triumphed at the limit 1-0, in front of the Urals and Rostov. In the last round were injured when two major players, Ze Luis and Glushakov. Perhaps we will see in November 1 Promes scorer.
CSKA Moscow
Former champions Russia is still struggling to defend his title and is also present in the Champions League. So far played eight away games and only three at home. Cup elimination by a team from a lower league, Yenisey, affected the players morale a bit. He followed with Kranodar draw and defeat in front of Rostov, but won Ufa limit. In the last round of the derby with Lokomotiv lost 1-0. So Slutsk coach must find a solution to achieve victory in the duel on Saturday. CSKA has the best defense in the league, but now can not count on most in form player, Eremenko.
