The second stage of the quarter-finals in the Fonbet Russian Cup 2024/25 Path of Regions between Dynamo Makhachkala and Lokomotiv will take place on March 11 at the Anzhi Arena. Dynamo Makhachkala vs. Lokomotiv: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Dynamo Makhachkala
Hasanbi Bidzhiev's side advanced from the first stage of the quarter-finals in the Path of Regions by defeating Sochi in a penalty shootout after a 1-1 draw in regular time (4-3). Dynamo continues their journey in the Russian Cup despite not winning in 90 minutes in their last four matches in this tournament (3 draws, 1 loss). Notably, Makhachkala has scored in regular time in 6 out of 7 matches in the current edition of the national cup.
- The team has not lost in regular time in 3 of their last 4 home matches in the Russian Cup (2 draws, 1 loss).
- No more than one goal has been scored in 90 minutes in 3 of the club's last 4 home fixtures in this tournament.
- Makhachkala has conceded a maximum of one goal in regular time in 3 of their last 4 home games in the national cup.
Predicted lineup for Dynamo Makhachkala (4-4-2)
David Volk – Jemal Tabidze, Valentin Paltsev, Idar Shumakhov, Yan Djapo – Kirill Zinovich, Ilya Kirsh, Ussem Mrezig, Soslan Kagermazov – Razhab Magomedov, Gamid Agalarov.
Defender Alexander Sandrachuk will miss the game due to injury.
Lokomotiv
Mikhail Galaktionov's team found themselves in this bracket of the Russian Cup after being eliminated from the RPL Path in the quarter-finals by Dynamo Moscow over two legs (2-1 and 0-1, on penalties 3-4). The defeat in the second leg was Lokomotiv's first in regular time in eight matches in this tournament (6 wins, 1 draw). Additionally, the team failed to score for the first time in the current national cup. Notably, the club has scored 19 goals in this tournament, a record they share with no other team.
- The club has not lost in regular time in 6 of their last 7 away matches in the national cup (3 wins, 3 draws).
- At least three goals have been scored in 90 minutes in 6 of the team's last 8 away games in this tournament.
- Both teams have scored in regular time in 6 of Lokomotiv's last 8 away matches in the Russian Cup.
Predicted lineup for Lokomotiv (4-4-2)
Ilya Lantratov – Maxim Nenakhov, Lucas Fasson, Cesar Montes, Nair Tiknizyan – Ilya Samoshnikov, Alexey Batrakov, Dmitry Barinov, Sergey Pinyaev – Alexey Batrakov, Dmitry Vorobyev.
Referee
Vasily Kazartsev (Russia)
Matches – 5 (Russian Cup, 2022/23 - 2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 20;
Average yellow cards per match – 4;
Red cards shown – 1;
Average fouls per match – 17;
Penalties – 20%.
Match Prediction: Dynamo Makhachkala vs. Lokomotiv
Makhachkala has only played four home matches in the Russian Cup throughout their history, achieving just one victory in 90 minutes, which came against Krylia Sovetov in the group stage this season with a 1-0 win. In their encounters with two Moscow teams at home in the current tournament, Hasanbi Bidzhiev's team did not find success – losing to Dynamo on penalties after a 2-2 draw in regular time and losing to Spartak (0-1).
Lokomotiv, on the other hand, has shown confidence and often achieves maximum results away in the national cup: in the current season, the team has played four away matches, winning three in 90 minutes and defeating Rostov on penalties (2-2 in regular time). Moreover, Mikhail Galaktionov's side has performed excellently in attack, scoring 12 goals in four away matches in the current Russian Cup.
I believe the visitors have the skill to handle Makhachkala and win in regular time. My prediction: Lokomotiv to win
