The Matchday 20 clash in the Russian Premier League between Dynamo Moscow and Dynamo Makhachkala will take place on March 8 at the VEB Arena. Dynamo Moscow vs. Dynamo Makhachkala: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Dynamo Moscow
Under the guidance of Marcel Licka, Dynamo Moscow drew 1-1 with Rostov away in the last round. Nevertheless, the team extended their unbeaten streak in the league to eight matches (4 wins, 4 draws). However, the club has failed to keep a clean sheet in their last seven Premier League games. In the standings, the Moscow side is in fifth place with 36 points, just four points behind the leaders Zenit. Notably, Dynamo has scored 38 goals this season, ranking among the top two clubs alongside Spartak in this regard.
- The team has not lost in 10 of their last 12 home matches in the Premier League (9 wins, 1 draw).
- At least three goals have been scored in 8 of the last 11 home league games.
- Both teams have scored in Dynamo's last five home Premier League matches.
Predicted lineup for Dynamo Moscow (4-4-2)
Andrey Lunev – Juan Caceres, Dmitry Skopintsev, Nicolas Marichal, Fabian Balbuena – Luis Chavez, Jorge Carrascal, Danil Glebov, Artur Gomez – Mumi Ngamaleu, Konstantin Tyukavin.
Defender Diego Laxalt and forward Konstantin Tyukavin will miss the game due to injuries.
Dynamo Makhachkala
In the last round, Hasanbi Bidzhiev's side drew 0-0 with Lokomotiv at home. As a result, Dynamo has secured just one win in their last 12 league matches (7 draws, 4 losses). Additionally, the team has failed to keep a clean sheet in nine of these games. In the standings, they have dropped to 13th place with 18 points. Notably, Dynamo has conceded only 18 goals this season, ranking better than just four other teams.
- The team has failed to win in 8 of their last 9 away matches in the Premier League (5 draws, 3 losses).
- The club has not scored more than one goal in their last nine away league matches.
- Makhachkala has conceded a maximum of one goal in 4 of their last 5 away Premier League matches.
Predicted lineup for Dynamo Makhachkala (3-4-3)
David Volk – Jemal Tabidze, Valentin Paltsev, Idar Shumakhov – Temirkan Sundukov, Nikita Glushkov, Ussem Mrezig, Soslan Kagermazov – Egash Kasintura, Razhab Magomedov, Gamid Agalarov.
Defender Alexander Sandrachuk will miss the game due to injury. Midfielder Nikita Glushkov and forward Egash Kasintura are suspended due to yellow card accumulation.
Referee
Pavel Shadykhanov (Russia)
Matches – 6 (RPL, 2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 22;
Average yellow cards per match – 3.7;
Red cards shown – 0;
Average fouls per match – 25;
Penalties – 33%.
Match Prediction: Dynamo Moscow vs. Dynamo Makhachkala
Dynamo Moscow plays confidently at home and often achieves positive results, with rare setbacks only against strong opponents. In their last 12 home league matches, the team has won nine times and drawn once, losing only to Krasnodar (0-1) and CSKA (1-2). Additionally, during this period, they have managed victories over Zenit (1-0) and Lokomotiv (3-1). Notably, Dynamo has scored at least three times in 7 of their last 11 home Premier League matches.
Hasanbi Bidzhiev's side has a clear strategy in their debut Premier League season – focusing on a strong defensive game. This occasionally helps them earn points, but more often than not, it ends in a draw at best. Against top-half teams, they have struggled, losing to Zenit, Lokomotiv, and Rubin, while only managing to secure positive results against Krasnodar and Rostov.
I believe that in the clash between Moscow's strong attack and Makhachkala's solid defense, the hosts will prevail. My prediction: Dynamo Moscow to win
