Dynamo vs CSKA Prediction 28 January 2026
🔊 How will the clash between the Western Conference neighbors unfold? This Wednesday, hockey fans are in for another "Moscow derby." It's a crucial match that will have many putting their plans on hold. Both clubs have fallen short of expectations and are eager to solidify their standings. The gap between the "Wolves" and the "Army Men" in the Western Conference is just 2 points. Bookmakers aren't favoring either side, anticipating an evenly matched and intense game.
Head-to-Head
📊 Currently, Dynamo Moscow lead their season series against CSKA with a 3-2 record. The previous clash at the VTB Arena ended with the home side claiming a 3-2 victory. In that game, a former CSKA player delivered the decisive blow to his old team just 38 seconds before the final buzzer. Over their last eight home matchups against CSKA, the Blue and Whites have suffered only one regulation-time defeat, which is another crucial indicator.
Head-to-head statistics Dynamo - CSKA
Dynamo Moscow Team Overview
🔵 At the start of this week, the "White-Blues" secured a home victory against Lada with a 3-1 scoreline. The match was tight and rather slow-paced, but effective play during transition phases led Dynamo to a successful outcome. Vyacheslav Kozlov spoke to journalists post-game: "I rewrote the lineup three times for the match. After practice, some Dynamo players had a fever. But we defended well and saw the game through to victory. I can only praise my players." Currently, the capital club sits in 5th place in the Western Conference standings, with 60 points from 50 games. Dynamo's top scorers this season are Nikita Gusev (15+25) and Jordan Weal (11+29).
Match Results: Dynamo Moscow
CSKA Moscow Team Overview
🔴 Igor Nikitin is making every effort to stabilize his team's performance. Following a crucial victory over Severstal (4-2), the coach remarked, "The start was tense, even though we led 2-0. It wasn't the best beginning, but we matched the opponent's pace and were competitive." This win allowed the "Army Men" to secure the 6th spot in the East, increasing their points tally to 58. However, CSKA's efficiency in away games remains a concern-with only 21 points from 24 matches, they rank 8th in the league. The main offensive force for the "Red and Blues" continues to be 22-year-old forward Prokhor Poltapov, who has scored 15 goals and provided 15 assists in 50 games.
Match Results: CSKA Moscow
🏒 Projected Lineups
Dynamo Moscow: Motorygin - Ozhiganov, Adamchuk - Sikura, Will, Gusev
CSKA: Gamzin - Hollowell, Nesterov - Drozdov, Karnaukhov, Churkin
🥅 Goalkeepers
Maksim Motorygin continues to vie for the starting goalie position at Dynamo Moscow. The 23-year-old Russian has shown solid reliability so far, with a save percentage of 91.78% and a goals-against average of 2.32. He also boasts 4 shutouts to his name.
Dmitry Gamzin stands out as one of the most dependable goaltenders in the current regular season. In 29 appearances, the 22-year-old CSKA netminder has posted a save percentage of 93.39%, a GAA of 1.68, and has also recorded 4 shutouts.
Editor's Prediction
The "Moscow Derby" is typically known for its high-paced hockey and rapid developments on the ice. In five of the last six head-to-head meetings between Dynamo and CSKA at the VTB Arena, at least five goals have been scored. Given the significance and intensity of this matchup, we anticipate this trend of high scoring to continue. The key bet is on over 4.5 total goals.
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