FC Dynamo-Makhachkala vs CSKA Prediction 5 November 2025
🔊 Can Dynamo Makhachkala advance to the next round of the Russian Cup RPL Path playoffs? While Baltika have been making waves in the RPL, it's the Makhachkala side who have truly surprised in this tournament. They slightly faltered at the end, which saw them finish second in their group, but few expected such a performance. A serious test awaits them now. Meanwhile, CSKA aren't in their best form and are doing everything possible to avoid a significant slump before the winter break. In this context, a trip to Kaspiysk to face Dynamo at the "Anzhi Arena" seems particularly daunting. Nevertheless, this clash was inevitable as the teams are set to meet again over the weekend in the league. Given that CSKA are likely to field a reserve squad, it's premature to hand them the victory. Thus, we'll explore different scenarios to make a well-founded prediction.
Head-to-Head
📊 The head-to-head history features two matches, both won by CSKA. Last season, they secured a narrow victory in Kaspiysk with a 1-0 scoreline. On home turf, they managed to keep a clean sheet again, while scoring one more goal to win 2-0.
Head-to-head statistics FC Dynamo-Makhachkala - CSKA
Dynamo-Makhachkala Team Overview
Dynamo Makhachkala have kicked off the tournament with five consecutive wins, although two of them came via penalty shootouts. This doesn't detract from the team's achievements, especially considering they defeated Spartak away (2-1). Moreover, they managed to hold off an in-form Rostov (2-1). These results secured them an early spot in the RPL Path playoffs. In the final round, Makhachkala hosted the "Red-Whites" with a three-point advantage. To maintain the top spot, it was crucial not to lose in regular time. Hasanbi Bidzhiyev's squad took the lead midway through the first half, but from then on, only the visitors found the net (1-3).
Until recently, Makhachkala had more points in the Russian Cup than in the RPL, where they had played twice as many matches. However, this changed over the past weekend. Dynamo faced Krylia Sovetov-one of their rivals in the battle to avoid relegation. In such a scenario, securing a win was crucial, and the hosts delivered (2-0). Notably, this marked their first league victory of the autumn stretch.
Match Results: Dynamo-Makhachkala
CSKA Moscow Team Overview
CSKA claimed the top spot in their Russian Cup group, but it wasn't a walk in the park. They managed to secure a win by more than one goal in just one match. Fabio Celestini didn't entirely rely on a reserve lineup, as several first-team players were always present on the pitch. This strategy helped them defeat Lokomotiv twice, although the second victory came via a penalty shootout. The most prolific performance was in the final round, where despite conceding two penalties, the "Army Men" triumphed over Akron with a 3-2 win.
Few expected CSKA to be among the title contenders in the RPL with a new coach at the helm. Yet, they currently sit in second place, trailing Krasnodar by just two points. However, the team is stretched to its limits, as Fabio Celestini described them this fall. For instance, last weekend, the "Red-Blues" secured a 2-0 victory over Pari NN, thanks to better finishing, despite nearly equal shot attempts (16:15).
Match Results: CSKA Moscow
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Dynamo-Makhachkala
🎤 Khasanbi Bidzhiyev emphasized the team's mindset in the match against Krylya Sovetov: “We fully understood the significance of this encounter. The players were highly motivated, and crucially, they didn't burn out. We managed to achieve quite a lot today, creating numerous chances. Even though Krylya Sovetov played at a very high level in their match against CSKA, which we analyzed, it highlights that the opponent is very well-organized.”
❌ In the upcoming match, Yan Dapo and Alexander Sandrachuk will not play due to injuries. They have not yet appeared on the field this season.
CSKA Moscow
🎤 Despite the victory over Paris NN, Fabio Celestini expressed dissatisfaction with his team's performance: “We shouldn't be running so much; the ball needs to move quickly. We need to play with quality-two-touch football, switching from flank to flank. We played at a pace that made it easy for the opponent to defend. It's a shame we couldn't score earlier in the first half; it would have helped us a lot. The opponent defended well, and it was tough to break into their penalty area. Additionally, in the first half, we were inaccurate with our passes and lost possession too often.”
❌ Ramiro Di Luciano and Mateus Alves remain sidelined due to injuries. They've been joined by Moises, who missed the match against Paris NN with a muscle injury. A similar issue affected Alerandro, who was substituted in the first half of the last RPL round. Igor Akinfeev has started making the squad list, but he's not ready to play yet. However, the coach didn't use him in the Russian Cup either.
🟨 Yellow Card Prediction
In the Russian Cup, Dynamo Makhachkala hold a significant edge in yellow cards (3 compared to 0.8). Meanwhile, their opponents, the "Army Men", average 2.3 bookings per match. This leads to a bet on the home team winning the yellow card battle.
⚽️ Goal Prediction
Dynamo Makhachkala score more in the Russian Cup than in the league, yet they can't be labeled as prolific. The "Army Men" might also struggle to find the net, given they're running on fumes. They're not in top form, which makes breaking down a tight defense on a challenging pitch difficult. In 11 of their last 12 home matches, no more than two goals were scored. The upcoming clash is likely to follow suit. Hence, a bet on total goals under 2.5 seems well-founded.
🚩 Corner Prediction
CSKA have the upper hand in corners in the Russian Cup (6.2 compared to 3.5). They hold nearly double the advantage over their group rivals (3.3). In the upcoming match, the visitors are expected to dominate possession. If they fail to score early, the pressure on Makhachkala's goal will intensify. In such a scenario, betting on CSKA to win with a -1.5 corner handicap appears likely to pay off.
Editorial Prediction
CSKA are the favorites for the upcoming match, aiming to secure an advantage before the return leg while conserving energy for their league clash with Makhachkala. In this scenario, it's unlikely the visitors will win by more than a single goal, if at all, making a potential scoreline of 0-1 a reasonable prediction.
The "Army Men" are not in peak form, struggling with muscle injuries, and the pitch in Makhachkala may exacerbate these issues. Fabio Celestini is expected to rest key players who are already overworked, suggesting CSKA might not score heavily. Even fewer goals should be anticipated from Dynamo Makhachkala, who have yet to find the net in their head-to-head encounters with CSKA. Thus, our key bet is on total goals under 2.5.
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