FC Dynamo-Makhachkala vs Lokomotiv Prediction 11 March 2025
🔊 Which team will advance to the next round of the Russian Cup (regional path)? Bookmakers consider Lokomotiv the clear favorite in the upcoming matchup. However, the "railroaders" have had a very unsuccessful run in two matches after the championship resumed. Moreover, Dynamo Makhachkala has managed to give many clubs a hard time at the "Anzhi Arena." In this situation, we will try to analyze all the strengths and weaknesses of the opponents to provide you with an accurate prediction.
Head-to-Head
There isn't much to say about the head-to-head encounters. Throughout history, the teams have met only twice, and both matches took place in the current season. In the first round, Lokomotiv was able to find weaknesses in Dynamo's defense (2-0), but in the second-round game, which took place just two weeks ago, the "railwaymen" dropped points (1-1).
Head-to-head statistics FC Dynamo-Makhachkala - Lokomotiv
Dynamo-Makhachkala Team Overview
In the first part of the season, Dynamo made quite a splash. Despite being newcomers and not having the strongest lineup, the team put up a decent fight against almost all of their opponents. However, the team from Makhachkala is currently far from their optimal form, as shown in their last two matches - 1 point out of a possible 6. Last weekend, Hasan Bidzhiyev's squad was completely destroyed by Moscow Dynamo (0-4). In this Russian Premier League campaign, the team had never conceded so many goals in a single match. Moreover, after such a heavy defeat, Dynamo dropped to thirteenth place, although not long ago they had a good lead over the playoff and relegation zones. Regarding the upcoming clash, the participation of 2 players is in doubt, including key defender Mutalip Alibekov.
Match Results: Dynamo-Makhachkala
Lokomotiv Moscow Team Overview
The coaching staff of Lokomotiv is unlikely to be satisfied with the performance of their players after the resumption of the Russian championship. In 2025, the team managed to play two official matches and ended both in a draw. On March 7, the "railroaders," with the support of their home fans, could not defeat Akhmat (1-1), who are fighting for survival. Moreover, in terms of play, Mikhail Galaktionov's players did not look better than their opponents - 1.79-1.29 in the xG metric and 1-4 in the number of created goal-scoring chances. If before the end of the first part of the season Lokomotiv was considered one of the main contenders for the title, now they have clearly fallen out of the championship race, dropping to fifth place. As for the upcoming match, all players are ready to take the field.
Match Results: Lokomotiv Moscow
⚽ Prediction on Goals
In the upcoming clash, our editorial team does not expect many goals. Dynamo is a staunch supporter of defensive football. It is only through its massive defense that the team from Makhachkala earns points and stays afloat. Yes, there are occasional setbacks, like in the last game against Moscow Dynamo (0-4), but they are extremely rare. Moreover, Lokomotiv itself is experiencing serious problems with creating and converting chances. Considering that the recent last head-to-head ended with a score of 1-1, our betting option will be total goals under 2.5.
🚩 Prediction on Corners
This season, Lokomotiv frequently approaches the corner flag. Taking into account the Russian Premier League and the Russian Cup, the team averages 5.9 corners per match and is among the leaders in this statistical parameter. The "Railwaymen" always try to play from a position of strength, putting pressure on opponents' defenses through the flanks, which results in earning a large number of corners. Considering that Dynamo will clearly be playing second fiddle, the best decision would be to go with the option total Lokomotiv corners over 4.5.
Editor's Prediction
According to the bookmakers, Lokomotiv is the clear favorite in the upcoming matchup. Overall, we see no reason to disagree with them. Firstly, the "railroaders" have a stronger squad than Dynamo Makhachkala. There are several high-class players who can shoot from outside the penalty area and hit the target precisely. That means the Moscow club has enough options to find the key to their opponent's goal. Most likely, Mikhail Galaktionov will field his strongest lineup - he rarely rotates the squad even in the Russian Cup. Considering two consecutive draws after the championship resumed, the visitors are clearly eager to secure a victory. Moreover, Dynamo will be in a precarious state after a total thrashing last weekend. Therefore, our key bet is a Lokomotiv victory. We expect to see a score of 0-1 on the scoreboard at the end of the 90 minutes.
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