Dynamo vs CSKA Prediction 1 November 2025
🔊 The capital derby promises to entertain fans this evening. Dynamo Moscow will host CSKA on their home ice. Both clubs enter this head-to-head clash with impressive results. Recently, they have been winning more often than losing. However, one of them will inevitably drop points.
Head-to-Head
The rivals have clashed twice in the current regular season, exchanging home victories. CSKA first routed the "White-Blues" with a commanding 6-2 win, while Dynamo later managed a hard-fought payback on their own turf, winning 4-3 in a shootout. It's worth highlighting the impressive scoring in these encounters, with the teams netting a total of 14 goals in regulation time during this stretch.
Head-to-head statistics Dynamo - CSKA

Dynamo Moscow Team Overview
The "Blue and Whites" have overcome their initial challenges. The team has secured 8 victories in their last 10 matches. This surge in the standings has propelled the hosts to sixth place in the Western Conference, allowing them to look to the future with optimism. However, there is still room for improvement. In terms of scoring, they lag slightly behind their main rivals, having netted only 59 goals. Nonetheless, the squad's roster suggests they can gradually improve this statistic. Alexey Kudashov's side is well-capable of taking another step forward.
Match Results: Dynamo Moscow

CSKA Moscow Team Overview
Igor Nikitin's squad put together a solid run in the latter half of October, managing to secure four consecutive victories. On one hand, following numerous setbacks, this represented a sort of tournament surge. On the other hand, the visiting side's issues haven't significantly diminished. The coach's strategies, which revolve around relentless pressure, are yet to be effectively implemented in practice. Much of their success still hinges on individual brilliance. Nonetheless, there are clear signs of progress.
Match Results: CSKA Moscow
🏒 Projected Lineups
Dynamo Moscow: Podyapolsky - Pylenkov, Ozhiganov - Gusev, Will, Sikura
CSKA: Martin - Nesterov, Provolnev - Kovalenko, Zernov, Buchelnikov
🥅 Goalkeepers
Dynamo's goaltender Vladislav Podyapolsky continues to deliver outstanding performances. He boasts an impressive save percentage of 94.7%, ranking among the league's best.
CSKA's netminder Spencer Martin is still struggling to find his form in the KHL. The former Carolina player has a save percentage of just 90.7%, a critically low figure for the club.
⭐ Editors' Prediction
The hosts have discovered a reliable path to numerous victories - high scoring. In 11 of Dynamo's last 12 games, at least five goals have been scored. While they don't always capitalize on this with points, the trend is clear, and the visitors are likely to contribute to it. Our bet is on over 4.5 goals.