FC Dynamo-Makhachkala vs CSKA Prediction 17 September 2026
🔉 In Kaspiysk, a team that surprised everyone but has faded recently meets a club that keeps avoiding defeat without always convincing. Dinamo Makhachkala, after a blistering start, have lost 4 of their last 5 matches. CSKA are unbeaten in the RPL and picked up a point against Rubin (1-1) despite playing with ten men for almost the entire match. The question is whether Dinamo can make use of home advantage or CSKA will prove their class.
Head-to-Head
📊 CSKA have won 5 of their 6 head-to-head meetings, but have never won by a large margin in Kaspiysk.
Head-to-head statistics FC Dynamo-Makhachkala - CSKA
Dynamo-Makhachkala Team Overview
Makhachkala sit sixth with 12 points, but their position is precarious. After beating Rodina 2-0, they lost to Akhmat 2-3 despite leading twice, conceding the decisive goal late on. In their last five matches across all competitions, Dynamo have picked up points just once - in that win over Rodina. The problem is defensive: in their last three away matches they have conceded nine goals, and across this season Dynamo have conceded more than bottom side Fakel.
At home, the Makhachkala side are more disciplined. At the Anzhi Arena, the team are capable of closing space and imposing a tight, physical style of play. Going forward, Dynamo have become more of a threat: their 14 goals scored puts them level with Krasnodar and ahead of both Moscow Dynamo and CSKA. This season the Makhachkala side have become more open - scoring plenty but conceding plenty too.
Match Results: Dynamo-Makhachkala
CSKA Moscow Team Overview
CSKA are unbeaten in the league this season. They have already accumulated 16 points, sit fourth and trail leaders Krasnodar by just four points. In their last five RPL matches, CSKA have won three and drawn two. Dmitry Igdisamov's side don't always play attractive football, but they get results: wins over Lokomotiv (3-2) at home and Zenit (2-1) away speak for themselves.
The defence is a concern. The red-and-blues have conceded in each of their last six official matches. In the previous round against Rubin, they spent almost the entire match with ten men following Mateus Reis's red card and dropped two points. In away RPL matches in 2026/27, CSKA have played twice - winning one and drawing one. Both teams have scored in four of their last five away matches.
Match Results: CSKA Moscow
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Dynamo-Makhachkala
Dynamo have serious injury problems. First-choice goalkeeper Timur Magomedov was injured in the match against Akhmat and was replaced by David Volk. Defender Temirkan Sundukov is suspended after picking up two yellow cards, with Soslan Kagermazov likely to take his place. Idar Shumakhov is also sidelined with an anterior cruciate ligament injury.
CSKA Moscow
CSKA are dealing with defensive personnel problems. Mateus Reis is suspended after pushing the referee in the match against Rubin. Milan Gajić had an operation following a muscle injury and will not return until the winter training camp. Dmitry Barinov is still recovering. Danil Krugovoy is likely to fill in at left back, a position he has not regularly played in recent seasons. CSKA may line up with a back four, as Dynamo play with a single striker.
🟨 Yellow Cards Prediction
Dynamo's matches tend to involve a lot of fouling: at least 25 fouls were recorded in 8 of their last 10 home RPL matches. In those same 8 matches, their opponents picked up at least two yellow cards. CSKA away tell a similar story: at least 25 fouls were recorded in 9 of their last 10 away RPL matches, and opponents earned at least two yellows in 9 of those 10. Given the importance of the match and the likely physical battle in midfield, the pick is Total Yellow Cards - Over 4.5 at 2.15*.
⚽️ Goals Prediction
Dynamo have played an open style this season: their matches average 3.37 goals, the second-highest figure in the RPL this season. The hosts average 1.75 goals per game, and at least two goals were scored in 7 of their last 8 league rounds. CSKA are no strangers to scoring either, averaging 1.5 goals per match, and their defence has conceded in each of the last four rounds. On the back of these numbers, Total Goals - Over 2.5 at 2.05* is worth considering.
🚩 Corners Prediction
Dynamo at home in the RPL make active use of the flanks, averaging 5 corners per match. CSKA away play more compactly but still earn set pieces, averaging 4.5. Both teams also give their opponents plenty of opportunities, and the average combined corner total in Dynamo's home matches and CSKA's away matches in the league is the same - 10. Total Corners - Over 9.5 at 1.77* is worth a look.
🚀 Player Stat Bet
Gamid Agalarov is having his best season since Ufa. The forward has scored in two consecutive matches and has four league goals in total. He has extra motivation in this one: CSKA are among the opponents he has already scored against in the 2025/26 season. Given CSKA's defensive problems and Dynamo's open style, the forward should get his chances. Agalarov to Score is priced at 3.24*.
🎯 Reliable Bet
Dynamo have conceded in 10 of their last 11 matches - their defence remains a weak point regardless of competition or opponent. CSKA have scored in 10 of their last 11 RPL matches. Even in away fixtures, where they are required to defend more, they consistently find their moments. With Dynamo's defensive injury problems and the quality of the visitors' attacking line, CSKA to Score at 1.25* looks a reliable option.
😱 Risky Bet
Both teams have been playing open football in recent matches. At least four goals were scored in 2 of Dynamo's last 3 matches and in 2 of CSKA's last 4. Both sides have defensive injury concerns, so there is a reasonable chance of open play and mistakes at the back. Total Goals - Over 3.5 can be backed at 3.45.
👀 If the Match Goes Off-Script
CSKA are unbeaten in the league, but they have a vulnerability that opponents have already exploited. The team have conceded in each of their last five official matches. If Dynamo can impose themselves in midfield and force the visitors into errors when building out from defence, the match could follow a script where the favourites drop points. In that case, a Dynamo win at 3.32* is worth considering.
*Odds are indicative and may vary across different bookmakers.
⭐ Editor's Prediction
CSKA are unbeaten in the league, but they face a tough test in Kaspiisk. Dinamo are tight and aggressive at home, and they have Agalarov up front, who has scored in two consecutive matches. CSKA have defensive problems: Reis is suspended, Gaich is injured, and Krugovoy is being pushed back to the left flank. That creates conditions for Dinamo to find their moments. At the same time, CSKA have scored in 10 of their last 11 RPL matches. Both teams play in an open manner, which the recent round statistics support. We're going with Both Teams to Score - Yes. Predicted score: 2-2.
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