CSKA vs Dynamo Prediction 14 October 2026
🔊 CSKA have gone a month without defeat and are steadily pulling away from most of their Western Conference rivals. The exception remains Lokomotiv, with whom the Red-Blues are still locked in a battle for the top spot. Dynamo, meanwhile, face a very different set of challenges: the White-and-Blues have just snapped a six-game losing streak, but still find themselves outside the playoff picture. To make matters worse, their last Moscow derby ended in yet another setback. Now the teams face off at CSKA’s home ice, where the hosts haven’t lost since September 13.
Ten times in a row
📊 Dynamo have long struggled to get the better of the Army Men. Earlier this season, the rivals faced off on October 9 at the VTB Arena, where CSKA secured their tenth consecutive victory in this head-to-head. Prokhor Poltapov and Maksim Sorkin each netted a brace, with Maksim Mamin adding another goal. The hosts replied through Pavel Shen and Nick Merkley. The final 5-2 scoreline was particularly tough on Dynamo, largely due to their own penalties: the team was called for too many men three times, and CSKA capitalized by converting all three power plays.
Head-to-head statistics CSKA - Dynamo
Even ten wins aren’t enough for Nikitin.
CSKA have extended their winning streak to ten games, with their recent victories coming in convincing fashion. The Army Men dispatched Salavat Yulaev 3-1, stepping up in the final period, and then put five goals past Dynamo Moscow. Igor Nikitin’s side continue to lead the league in average expected goals against, allowing just 2.02 xGA per game. However, there’s a concern that even the coach acknowledges: over their last five outings, eight of the twelve goals they conceded came while shorthanded.
In the previous derby, CSKA capitalized quickly on their rival’s mistakes-despite failing to score on their first power play. Prokhor Poltapov broke the deadlock in the seventh minute and doubled his tally in the second period, this time with the man advantage. The Army Men then struck twice on the power play in just 24 seconds, before Maxim Sorkin netted a third-period brace to seal a 5-2 victory. Following that performance, Poltapov was named KHL Forward of the Week, while the club announced the signing of Riley Sawchuk from Lada. However, it remains uncertain whether the newcomer will feature in the upcoming fixture.
Match Results: CSKA Moscow
One win hasn’t changed much so far.
Dynamo have finally snapped their six-game losing streak, a run that had dropped them to ninth place in the Western Conference. During that tough spell, the Blue-and-Whites managed to average just 1.7 goals per game, and in their recent derby against CSKA, they once again struggled to keep up with their rivals. Costly penalties proved decisive: three too-many-men-on-the-ice infractions and other minor penalties gave the Army Men ample power play opportunities, and they capitalized with three goals on the man advantage. Looking ahead, Leonid Tambiev will still be without injured regulars Rimashevsky and Tertyshny for the next fixture.
The losing run ended at home against SKA, though Dynamo nearly let another win slip away late on. The hosts were up 3-1 but allowed St. Petersburg to level the score in just a minute and a half during the third period. In overtime, Pavel Shen secured the victory (4-3), while Nick Merkley recorded a brace. It was a crucial result for Dynamo, but as they prepare to visit CSKA, the question remains: can they cut out the mistakes that have already cost them dearly in this season’s derby clashes?
Match Results: Dynamo Moscow
Prediction for the 1st period
Dynamo are rarely involved in high-scoring opening twenty minutes. In 17 of their last 19 games, fewer than three goals have been scored in the first period. The previous derby followed the same trend: CSKA found the net in the seventh minute, and the score remained unchanged until the break. The bet - under 2.5 goals in the first period.
Match Outcome Prediction
CSKA rarely allow their opponents to win by more than a single goal. In 16 of their last 17 games, the Army Men have kept the margin within +1.5, and they’re currently riding a ten-game winning streak. Igor Nikitin’s side haven’t lost at home since September 13, so even with a safety net, backing the hosts looks like a well-founded prediction. The pick: CSKA +1.5 handicap.⭐️ Editorial Prediction
Dynamo have managed to snap their losing streak, but their defensive issues remain far from resolved. In their clash with SKA, the Blue-and-Whites squandered a two-goal lead in just ninety seconds, and just days earlier they conceded five against CSKA. The Red Army, on the other hand, continue to struggle on the penalty kill: eight of their last twelve goals conceded have come while shorthanded. So it’s hard to expect a tight, low-scoring derby here.
The stats back this up. CSKA have averaged 4.2 goals over their last five games, while four of Dynamo’s previous matches have seen the total go over 4.5 goals. Moscow derbies themselves tend to be high-scoring affairs as well-seven of the last eight head-to-head meetings have seen the over hit. My pick: over 4.5 total goals.
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