The Matchday 9 clash in the Russian Premier League between Dynamo Makhachkala and Lokomotiv will take place on September 20 at the Anzhi Arena in Kaspiysk. Dynamo Makhachkala vs. Lokomotiv: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Dynamo Makhachkala
In the last round, Dynamo suffered a 0-1 defeat away to Rubin. This marks the team's third loss in their last four league matches, with their only goals coming in their sole victory during this stretch. Dynamo is struggling offensively, having scored just four goals, the lowest tally in the league. They also rarely threaten the opposition's goal, averaging only 2.7 shots on target per game. In the league standings, Dynamo sits in 12th place.
- No more than two goals have been scored in 11 of Dynamo's last 12 Premier League matches.
- The team has not lost in 7 of their last 9 home matches in the Premier League (4 wins, 3 draws).
- In 8 of their last 9 home games in this competition, the club has conceded no more than one goal.
Predicted lineup for Dynamo Makhachkala (4-5-1)
David Volk – Temirkan Sundukov, Mutalip Alibekov, Jemal Tabidze, Idar Shumakhov – Nikita Glushkov, Mohamed Azzi, Mohammadjavad Hosseinejad, Rajab Magomedov, Hazem Masturi – Gamid Agalarov.
Defender Yan Djapo and midfielder Mehdi El-Mubarik are sidelined with injuries.
Lokomotiv
In the previous round, Mikhail Galaktionov's side drew 1-1 away to Akhmat. Lokomotiv's unbeaten run in the league has reached 14 matches (7 wins, 7 draws), though they have kept a clean sheet only three times during this streak. In the 2025/26 Premier League season, they have only failed to concede against Sochi, with a total of 12 goals conceded, making their defense the sixth worst. Lokomotiv currently occupies 3rd place in the standings, trailing leaders Krasnodar by three points.
- The team has scored at least two goals in 8 of their last 10 Premier League matches.
- The Moscow side is unbeaten in their last 7 away league matches (4 wins, 3 draws).
- Lokomotiv has conceded exactly 1 or 2 goals in 7 of their last 8 away games in the Premier League.
Predicted lineup for Lokomotiv (4-4-2)
Anton Mitryushkin – Alexander Silyanov, Maxim Nenakhov, Cesar Montes, Egor Pogostnov – Dmitry Barinov, Alexey Batrakov, Artem Karpukas, Zelimkhan Bakaev – Dmitry Vorobyev, Alexander Rudenko.
Forward Sergey Pinyaev is injured.
Match Prediction: Dynamo Makhachkala vs. Lokomotiv
Matches involving Dynamo Makhachkala are the lowest-scoring in the current league campaign, averaging 1.8 goals per game. Dynamo struggles in creating and converting chances, ranking among the league's two worst teams in both aspects. In their last five home league matches, the team has not scored more than once, but they have also conceded no more than one goal. The hosts will rely on their defense in the upcoming match.
Lokomotiv's defensive stats are far from Dynamo's. However, the Moscow side has not conceded more than one goal in 7 of their last 8 away league matches. It is unlikely that the low-scoring Dynamo will trouble Lokomotiv's defense.
The capital club has not lost to Dynamo in all three official encounters between the two, with no more than three goals scored in these matches. I believe the trend is likely to continue. My prediction: Lokomotiv will not lose and Total under 3.5 goals
