Fakel vs Dynamo Moscow Prediction 5 August 2026
🔊 The first round of the RPL Path group stage in the Russian Cup kicks off on August 4, and in Voronezh, local side Fakel will host Moscow's Dynamo. The visitors look like the obvious favourites - but there's one thing worth keeping in mind: over the last ten years, Dynamo have beaten the Voronezh club just once.
Head-to-Head
📊 Since 2016, Fakel and Dynamo have met eight times. Dynamo have won just once, Fakel have taken three, and the rest ended in draws.
Head-to-head statistics Fakel - Dynamo Moscow
Fakel Voronezh Team Overview
Voronezh have made a poor start to the season, losing both of their Premier League matches. First they were beaten at home by Dynamo Makhachkala (1-2), then lost away to Krasnodar (2-3). The football has been entertaining enough - and interestingly, Fakel outperformed their opponents in xG in both games. The finishing just hasn't been there yet, with Gnapi and Turishchev still finding their feet. Both forwards look promising, though.
In last season's Russian Cup, Fakel competed in the Regions Path. They nearly made it through the first stage - beating Tekstilshchik (1-1, 3-1 on penalties) and Yekaterinburg's Ural (1-0) along the way. But in the final they came unstuck against Tula's Arsenal, losing 2-3 at home. Their best-ever run in the Russian Cup came back in 2011/12, when the club reached the quarter-finals.
Match Results: Fakel Voronezh
Dynamo Moscow Team Overview
The capital club's season hasn't gone to plan either - for the coaches, the players, or the fans. Dynamo drew their opening Premier League match against Krylya Sovetov (0:0), then lost in Kaliningrad to Baltika (1:2). What's notable is that Dynamo outshot their opponents in both games and were considerably more accurate in their passing. But clear-cut chances were almost non-existent across the two matches. There was barely anything to convert - which is exactly why they managed just one goal in 180 minutes.
The Moscow club had a decent run in the RPL Path group stage of last season's Russian Cup. In a group with Krasnodar, Krylya Sovetov and Sochi, Dynamo finished second with 11 points. They went further than that, too - in the RPL Path knockout rounds they made it all the way to the final, knocking out Zenit and Spartak along the way. But the final ended in defeat to Krasnodar on penalties (5:6). The Moscow side haven't won the Russian Cup since 1995 - 31 years and counting.
Match Results: Dynamo Moscow
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Fakel Voronezh
✔ No significant injury concerns for Fakel. The squad looks close to full strength, though some rotation is likely.
Dynamo Moscow
✔ Dynamo have no injury concerns either - Sandro Schwarz has his full squad available.
🟨 Yellow Cards Prediction
Only once in the last eight meetings between these sides did the referee hand out fewer than 4 bookings - Fakel vs Dynamo tends to get physical. Neither side picked up many yellows in the opening rounds, but the history here is hard to ignore. Worth looking at total yellow cards over 2.5 at 1.75*. These two have consistently played rough against each other.
⚽ Goals Prediction
Fakel are currently the most prolific side in the Russian championship - 8 goals in two matches. Dynamo drew 0-0 in the first round, then three goals went in against Baltika. Fakel have scored against Dynamo in 7 of their last 8 meetings, and Dynamo have found the net in four consecutive away games against Voronezh. Both Teams To Score - Yes at 1.75* makes sense here.
🚩 Corners Prediction
Seven matches in a row between Fakel and Dynamo have produced at least 9 corners. Look at each team individually and both have already had a game this season with similar numbers. Given that both sides like to work the flanks, total corners over 8.5 is worth a look. The odds are 1.67*.
*Odds are approximate and may vary across bookmakers.
⭐ Editor's Pick
A cup match, the season has barely started - it's still hard to say exactly what these teams are and what they're capable of. But it's fair to assume Fakel and Dynamo won't sit deep in this one. We haven't seen that from either side in their early-season games. Both can score, both have quality attackers, and rotation shouldn't be heavy. So we're expecting an open match and a 2-2 draw. The main bet is total goals over 2.5, which landed in 5 of Fakel's last 6 matches - friendlies included.
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Betting Tips: Fakel Voronezh - Dynamo Moscow
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