The Matchday 19 clash in the Russian Premier League between Rostov and Dynamo Moscow will take place on March 2 at the Rostov Arena. Rostov vs. Dynamo Moscow: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Rostov
In the previous round, the team secured a 3-1 victory at home against Krylya Sovetov. This victory marked Rostov's fourth consecutive win in the Premier League, a streak the club hasn't seen since the 2021/22 season. Additionally, in three of these matches, Rostov players scored at least three goals. However, the team has conceded in 8 of their last 9 league matches. In the standings, Rostov is in seventh place with 26 points.
- The club has not lost in 10 of their last 12 home matches in the RPL (7 wins, 3 draws).
- At least three goals have been scored in 6 of the last 8 home league matches.
- Both teams scored in 6 of Rostov's last 9 home league matches.
Predicted lineup for Rostov (4-3-3)
Rustam Yatimov – Daniil Shantaley, Maksim Osipenko, Viktor Melokhin, Ilya Vakhania – Kirill Shchetinin, Ivan Komarov, Aleksei Sutormin – Ronaldo, Mohammad Mohebi, Nikolay Komlichenko.
Defender Andrey Langovich will not play due to suspension. During the winter break, midfielder Danil Glebov left the club. The only acquisition is defender Nikolay Poyarkov. Additionally, Valery Karpin left his position as head coach, and Spanish specialist Jonathan Alba was appointed in his place.
Dynamo Moscow
Marcel Licka's team confidently defeated Khimki 4-1 at home in the last round. As a result, Dynamo extended their unbeaten run in the league to seven matches (4 wins, 3 draws). Additionally, the club scored at least three goals for the seventh time this RPL season. However, in the last six Premier League matches, the Moscow team failed to keep a clean sheet. In the standings, the team is in fourth place with 35 points, trailing leaders Krasnodar and Zenit by four points. It is also worth noting that no club has scored more goals than Dynamo (37) in the current championship.
- The team has not lost in their last seven away league matches (3 wins, 4 draws).
- Both teams scored in 5 of the last 7 away league matches.
- The Moscow team conceded exactly one or two goals in 11 of their last 15 away matches in the RPL.
Predicted lineup for Dynamo Moscow (4-4-2)
Andrey Lunev – Juan Caceres, Roberto Fernandez, Nicolas Marichal, Fabian Balbuena – Luis Chavez, Jorge Carrascal, Bitello, Arthur Gomes – Yaroslav Gladyshev, Konstantin Tyukavin.
Defenders Alexander Kutitsky and Diego Laxalt will not play due to injuries. During the winter, defender Juan Caceres and midfielder Danil Glebov joined the club. At the same time, forward Vladislav Grulev, defenders Ivan Lepsky and Stanislav Besmertny, and midfielder Luka Gagnidze were loaned out.
Referee
Kirill Levnikov (Russia)
Matches – 13 (RPL, 2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 65;
Average yellow cards per match – 5;
Red cards shown – 4;
Average fouls per match – 24;
Penalties – 15%.
Match Prediction: Rostov vs. Dynamo Moscow
Home support often helps Rostov secure positive results, with the team striving to spend as much time as possible in attack rather than sitting back. In their last 26 home league matches, Rostov only failed to score three times and netted at least two goals in 17 of those games. However, their defense is not always reliable, and they have failed to keep a clean sheet in 12 of their last 15 home RPL matches.
The Moscow side also favors attacking football and regularly finds the net even away from home. In 15 of their last 17 away Premier League matches, Dynamo players breached the opposition's defense, doing so at least twice in ten of those games. However, their defensive actions are not always flawless: in their last 17 away league matches, the team kept only three clean sheets.
I see every reason to expect a high-scoring game from both opponents in this encounter. My prediction: Both teams to score – yes
