Amur Khabarovsk vs Dynamo Prediction 19 September 2026
π Amur finally return to Khabarovsk after a lengthy road trip, capped off with a win over Barys. Their first opponent in this home stand will be Dynamo Moscow, who have already settled into the Far East after staging a comeback in Vladivostok. The Blue-and-Whites also enjoy a favorable history in this matchup-Amur havenβt managed to beat them since 2022. Both sides have struggled to produce high-scoring games recently, so once again, defensive play around their own net could prove decisive.
Dynamo have won six consecutive head-to-head meetings.
π In recent years, this rivalry has been firmly in the hands of the Moscow side. Since 2023, Dynamo have put together six straight wins, with an average total of just 3.33 goals per game during that stretch. Last season, the teams faced off twice, and both times the Blue-and-Whites secured all three points in regulation. Dynamo first claimed victory in Khabarovsk (3-1), then followed it up with a home win (4-2).
Head-to-head statistics Amur Khabarovsk - Dynamo

The first win did little to mask their struggles in front of goal.
Amurβs early-season struggles in front of goal have continued, with the Khabarovsk side managing just three goals across their first three outings-and drawing a blank against Sibir. Their attacking output has been modest, with an average xG of just 2.22. It wasnβt until their fourth game that the Tigers finally hit the three-goal mark and secured their first win of the campaign.
Barys, however, dominated Amur in shots on target-37 to 18. The visitors converted one of their two power play chances, killed off five penalties, and sealed the win with an empty-netter just six seconds from time. Maksim Dorozhko was pivotal between the pipes, turning aside 36 shots to preserve the advantage. The 3-1 victory wrapped up a lengthy road trip for the team. Galenyuk, Demidov, Krutov, Rykov, and Chekhovich remain sidelined through injury.
Match Results: Amur Khabarovsk

Three goals conceded in three matches have reshaped the defensive landscape.
In recent outings, Dynamo have noticeably tightened up defensively around their own net. In the three games leading up to their trip to Khabarovsk, the Blue-and-Whites conceded just three goals-two of which came while shorthanded. Severstal, in fact, failed to get anything past Vladislav Podβyapolsky, with the goaltender turning aside all 27 shots he faced. That said, Dynamo had to dig much deeper in the other two contests: Dinamo Minsk battled back from a 0-2 deficit, while Admiral themselves jumped out to a two-goal lead.
In Vladivostok, Dynamo completely turned the game around in a matter of moments. After a shaky start, they struck three times in just 103 seconds during the second period to seize the lead. The Blue-and-Whites then held firm for the remainder of the game, preserving a 3-2 victory-with Vladislav Podβyapolsky once again standing out as one of the teamβs key performers. This marked Dynamoβs first outing following a grueling ten-hour flight to the Far East. Tertyshny remains sidelined through injury, while Will is unavailable due to personal reasons.
Match Results: Dynamo Moscow
β‘οΈ Key Players
Kirill Pilipenko has tallied three points in four games for Amur, scoring once and adding two assists. Egor Rykov has picked up two points from two appearances, with a goal and an assist. Artem Shvarev has also registered two points over four games-one goal and one assist.
Dylan Sikura leads Dynamo with six points in as many games, netting one goal and providing five assists. Egor Rimashevsky has four points to his name, including three goals and an assist. Jordan Weal has chipped in with three points from four contests-one goal and two assists.
π₯ Goaltenders
Maksim Dorozhko has featured in four games for Amur, earning one win. Heβs stopped 109 shots for a .932 save percentage and holds a 1.99 goals-against average. The netminder is still searching for his first shutout of the campaign.
Vladislav Podβyapolsky has started four games for Dynamo, picking up two victories, while the other two went to shootouts. He has conceded just five goals, boasting a .948 save percentage and a 1.20 goals-against average. Podβyapolsky has recorded one shutout so far. Maksim Motorygin has made two appearances, suffering two defeats with an .867 save percentage and a 3.16 goals-against average.
βοΈ Editorial Prediction
Amur have yet to show much in terms of offensive firepower this season. Across their opening three games, the team has managed just three goals, with an average xG of 2.22. Even after their win over Barys, the trend of low-scoring contests continues-each of Amurβs last three outings has featured no more than four goals in total.
For Dynamo Moscow, the under trend is even more pronounced: nine of their last ten games have seen fewer than 5.5 goals. Head-to-head clashes between these two sides rarely break the mold either-eight of their previous ten encounters have finished with under six goals. In fact, the average goal tally across their last six meetings is just 3.33. My pick here is under 5.5 goals.