Spartak Moscow vs FC Dynamo-Makhachkala Prediction
🔊 Can a scandal be avoided in the second round of the group stage in the RPL Path of the Russian Cup? The last head-to-head between Spartak and Dynamo Makhachkala was fraught with difficult and controversial moments. It's no surprise that at least one side was left dissatisfied with the officiating. However, now it's a different tournament with new objectives, though the venue remains the same-Moscow, "Lukoil Arena." We'll explore various scenarios to provide a well-founded prediction.
Head-to-Head
📊 Over the last five head-to-head encounters, both sides have claimed two victories each, along with one draw. Last season, Spartak suffered two home defeats against Makhachkala, making their latest RPL clash a matter of principle. The "Red-Whites" looked impressive, especially when both teams had equal numbers on the field, securing a narrow 1-0 win. However, four goals were disallowed, and a penalty in Spartak's favor was not awarded during a controversial moment.
All these head-to-head matches have been quite intense, often featuring yellow cards and dismissals. For instance, Spartak have received at least two warnings in each encounter. Therefore, a potential bet could be on the hosts' total yellow cards over 1.5.
H2H Stats Matches and Previous Teams Results
Spartak Moscow Team Overview
🔴 Spartak have had a rough start to the season. After their win over Makhachkala, they failed to secure a victory in the next three matches, leaving them with just four points and positioned in the lower half of the standings. According to unconfirmed reports, Dejan Stanković has been given five matches to turn things around. The first of these opportunities slipped away as the "Red-Whites" fell to Lokomotiv (2-4) last weekend. Despite dominating possession, they rarely threatened the goal. It's telling that both of their shots on target resulted in goals. Meanwhile, their opponents capitalized on counterattacks and achieved their objective.
⚪️ In the Russian Cup, Spartak kicked off with a win. Despite rotating their lineup, they delivered an impressive performance, particularly defensively. The team stifled Rostov on their home turf, scoring both goals in the first half (2-0).
Match Results: Spartak Moscow
Dynamo-Makhachkala Team Overview
⚪️ Dynamo Makhachkala have only faltered against Spartak, although the scoreline remained respectable. This defeat remains their sole loss of the season. The team concedes few goals, but they also struggle to find the back of the net. For instance, they shared the spoils in Orenburg with a 1-1 draw. Their first RPL victory came at home in the Caucasus derby against Akhmat (1-0). After that, they were on the verge of beating Akron but conceded late to draw 1-1. Dynamo have accumulated five points, which is more than Spartak.
🔵 The "White-Blues" also secured their first victory of the season at home, but in the Russian Cup. They hosted Pari NN, dismantling their game completely. Dynamo clinched the win thanks to a goal from Gamid Agalarov just 10 minutes before full-time. Notably, Agalarov has scored three of the team's four goals this season.
Match Results: Dynamo-Makhachkala
Latest news
Spartak Moscow
🎙 Following their loss to Lokomotiv, it's been revealed that Spartak are searching for a new head coach in case Dejan Stanković departs. The Serbian coach admits the team is in a crisis: "Crisis? Yes, you could say that. We've only collected four points. There are questions, and I have them primarily for myself. Individual mistakes happen, but they are costing us dearly. We need to overcome this situation together, step by step. We have a fantastic team."
📝 Over the past week, Ricardo Mangas completed his move to Sporting, while Nikita Chernov joined Krylia Sovetov on loan. The number of players unhappy with their playing time has decreased. Meanwhile, the club are on the lookout for new defenders.
❌ In the upcoming match, Theo Bongonda will be sidelined due to injury. Nail Umyarov will also miss the game as he continues to serve his suspension for a red card.
Dynamo-Makhachkala
🎙 Dynamo Makhachkala head coach Khasanbi Bidzhiyev believes the draw with Akron is a fair result: "I think we started well. We managed to score. In the second half, it got a bit tougher for us, maybe because the opponent resorted to long balls. There was constant battling around our penalty area. This prevented us from pushing too high up the pitch... To sum up, I can say there was a lot of battling, less football. But it was a hard-fought match, very important for both teams. The result reflects the game."
❌ Soslan Kagermazov, Yan Dapo, and Alexander Sandrachuk will miss the upcoming match due to injuries.
🟨 Yellow Card Prediction
This season, Dynamo Makhachkala have the edge when it comes to yellow cards, averaging 3.4 compared to Spartak's 2.2. Matches involving Dynamo typically see an average of 5.6 cautions, while Spartak's games feature even more-averaging 6.8. Their head-to-head this season saw a sending-off and eight cautions. In such a scenario, it's worth considering a bet on over 4.5 total yellow cards.
⚽️ Goal Prediction
This season, Spartak have not scored more than two goals in a game. They reached this mark in the match against Rostov in the Russian Cup and last weekend against Lokomotiv, though it wasn't enough to avoid defeat. In their last five head-to-head encounters, the "Red-Whites" have not scored more than once in any game. Considering Dynamo Makhachkala have found their form and haven't conceded more than one goal per match this season, it might be wise to consider a bet on Spartak's total goals under 1.5.
🚩 Corner Prediction
Corners aren't a strong suit for either team. However, Spartak hold a slight advantage in this department, averaging 4 corners compared to Dynamo Makhachkala's 2.6. Spartak's matches see an average of 6.6 corners, while Dynamo's games average 8. In this context, it makes sense to bet on under 9.5 total corners.
Editor's Prediction
Despite a series of disappointing results, Spartak are considered the clear favorites. If they play as they did in the first round of the RPL, they could secure a greater advantage over Dynamo Makhachkala. However, there are doubts about this outcome. While the "Blue-Whites" have clearly improved, Spartak are struggling at the start of the season. In this scenario, the visitors might well avoid defeat, so we suggest a potential scoreline of 1-1.
This season, Spartak have only managed to beat Rostov by more than one goal in the Russian Cup. On the other hand, Dynamo Makhachkala's only defeat came at the hands of the "Red-Whites," and even then, it was by a narrow margin. Moreover, Makhachkala have not conceded more than one goal against Spartak in previous encounters. Therefore, as a key bet, we recommend backing the visitors with a +1.5 handicap.
Betting Tips: Spartak Moscow - Dynamo-Makhachkala
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