The Matchday 24 clash in the Russian Premier League between Spartak and Dynamo Makhachkala will take place on April 11 at the Lukoil Arena in Moscow. Spartak vs. Dynamo Makhachkala: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Spartak
Dejan Stankovic's side convincingly defeated Rostov away (3-0) in the last round. This victory marked Spartak's third win in five matches since the winter break (1 draw, 1 loss). Additionally, the club secured their eighth big win of the current championship. In the standings, the Moscow team sits in second place with 47 points, trailing leaders Krasnodar by five points. Notably, Spartak is the best home team this season in the Premier League in terms of points gained (29).
- The club has won 6 of their last 7 home Premier League matches.
- The team has scored at least twice in 7 of their last 8 home league games.
- At least three goals have been scored in 7 of Spartak's last 8 home Premier League matches.
Predicted lineup for Spartak (4-3-3)
Aleksandr Maksimenko – Oleg Ryabchuk, Daniil Denisov, Ruslan Litvinov, Myenty Abena – Christopher Martins, Nail Umyarov, Ezequiel Barco – Levi Garcia, Marquinhos, Theo Bongonda.
Dynamo Makhachkala
In the last round, Hasanbi Bidzhiyev's side left no chance for Khimki at home (4-1). This was only Dynamo's second big win in the current championship, with the first being in the previous home match against Krylya Sovetov (4-0). However, the team has not been as successful on the road, earning just one point from the last three away matches and failing to score in any of them. In the standings, Dynamo is tenth with 24 points. Notably, this season, Dynamo has conceded only 25 goals, a figure bettered by only four clubs.
- The team has not won in their last six away Premier League matches (3 draws, 3 losses).
- No more than two goals have been scored in 9 of the last 11 away league matches.
- Dynamo has not scored in the second half in 10 of their last 11 away Premier League matches.
Predicted lineup for Dynamo Makhachkala (3-4-3)
Timur Magomedov – Jemal Tabidze, Valentin Pal'tsev, Idar Shumakhov – Yan Djapo, Nikita Glushkov, Ussem Mrezig, Temirkan Sundukov – Mohammadjavad Hosseinejad, Egash Kasintura, Gamid Agalarov.
Defenders Yan Djapo and Alexander Sandrachuk will miss the game due to injuries.
Referee
Vitaly Meshkov (Russia)
Matches – 11 (RPL, 2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 49;
Average yellow cards per match – 4.4;
Red cards shown – 4;
Average fouls per match – 28;
Penalties – 18%.
Spartak vs. Dynamo Makhachkala: Match Prediction
This season, Dejan Stankovic's team is in contention for the championship. Spartak's success is largely due to their solid defensive performances. They have kept 14 clean sheets in the current Premier League campaign, matching their best record for a single championship in the 21st century. Notably, eight of these matches were played at home.
Dynamo Makhachkala prefers a defensive approach this season, focusing on reliable actions at their own goal. Hasanbi Bidzhiyev's side does not create many chances upfront and rarely scores, especially in away matches. In their last ten away league games, Dynamo players have left the field without scoring seven times. Furthermore, they have failed to score in any of their three away matches against Moscow clubs in the current Premier League campaign.
I believe Spartak can completely neutralize the opponent's attack, so my prediction: Dynamo Makhachkala individual total under 0.5
* The starting lineup for each team is based on their previous match in this tournament.
