The Matchday 23 clash in the Russian Premier League between Dynamo Makhachkala and Khimki will take place on April 6 at the Anzhi Arena. Dynamo Makhachkala vs. Khimki: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Dynamo Makhachkala
In the previous round, Hasanbi Bidzhiyev's side suffered a 0-2 defeat away to CSKA. As a result, Dynamo failed to win for the sixth time in their last seven league matches (3 draws, 3 losses). Furthermore, the team failed to score in four of these encounters. In the standings, the Makhachkala team has dropped to 12th place with 21 points. Notably, the club has a low scoring record, having netted only 16 goals this season, surpassing only Fakel (11) in this regard.
- The club has not lost in 5 of their last 6 home matches in the Premier League (2 wins, 3 draws).
- The team has not conceded more than one goal in 10 of their previous 11 home league matches.
- A maximum of two goals have been scored in 8 of Dynamo's last 11 home Premier League games.
Predicted lineup for Dynamo Makhachkala (3-4-3)
Timur Magomedov – Jemal Tabidze, Valentin Paltsev, Idar Shumakhov – Mohamed Azzi, Nikita Glushkov, Ussem Mrezig, Temirkan Sundukov – Serder Serderov, Egash Kasintura, Hamid Agalarov.
Defender Alexander Sandrachuk will miss the game due to injury. Forward Abakar Gadzhiev is suspended.
Khimki
In the last round, Francesc Artiga's side defeated Pari NN 2-0 at home. As a result, Khimki have picked up points in 5 of their last 7 league matches (3 wins, 2 draws). Furthermore, the club kept a clean sheet for only the second time in their last ten Premier League games. The team has accumulated 23 points and climbed to tenth place in the standings, four points clear of the relegation zone. Notably, only Fakel (26) and Orenburg (25) have conceded more goals away from home this season than Khimki (23).
- The team has not won in 9 of their last 10 away Premier League matches (3 draws, 6 losses).
- The club has not scored more than once in 7 of their last 8 away league games.
- Both teams scored in 4 of Khimki's last 5 away Premier League matches.
Predicted lineup for Khimki (4-4-2)
Nikita Kokarev – Petar Golubovich, Danil Stepanov, Georgy Dzhikiya, Alexander Filin – Zelimkhan Bakaev, Lucas Vera, Alex Corredora, Ilya Berkovsky – Alexander Rudenko, Anton Zabolotny.
Defender Diego Luna will miss the match due to injury.
Referee
Sergey Cheban (Russia)
Matches – 5 (RPL, 2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 18;
Average yellow cards per match – 3.6;
Red cards shown – 0;
Average fouls per match – 29;
Penalties – 0%.
Match Prediction: Dynamo Makhachkala vs. Khimki
In their debut season in the Premier League, the Makhachkala side has focused on a solid defensive game. They also aim to maximize their home advantage. At home, Dynamo can challenge opponents of any level: in their last ten home league matches, the club has lost only three times (3 wins, 4 draws). During this period, the team managed to secure points against Spartak and Lokomotiv.
Khimki, on the other hand, often face difficulties away from home, having won only twice in the current championship – against Rubin and Lokomotiv. Francesc Artiga's side failed to beat Fakel and Akhmat away, and also lost to Akron and Pari NN. Moreover, in the first round of the current championship, the team did not manage to defeat Dynamo Makhachkala even at home (1-1).
I believe the hosts can fight for the best possible result in this match. My prediction: Dynamo Makhachkala with a handicap (0)
* The starting lineup for each team is based on their last match in this tournament.
