Baltika vs FC Dynamo-Makhachkala Prediction 20 August 2026
🔉 A fight for the first points in the Russian Cup: both teams started the tournament with a defeat. Kaliningrad lost to Zenit (0:1), while the Makhachkala side lost to Krylya Sovetov (1:2). Now two sides meet who are going into this match from very different places in the RPL: Baltika after a painful home defeat to Spartak, and Dynamo on the rise after thrashing Krylya in Samara.
Head-to-Head
📊 The two sides have played four matches, with three of them ending in draws. The only win in this rivalry belongs to Baltika at home last season
Head-to-head statistics Baltika - FC Dynamo-Makhachkala
Baltika Kaliningrad Team Overview
In the latest RPL round, the Kaliningrad side lost at home to Spartak (1:2). Andrei Talalaev was disappointed: his team outperformed the opponents in xG, had almost twice as many shots, but let slip at least a draw. Defensive errors and missed chances are the main reasons for the defeat. Baltika sit sixth in the table with six points.
The Kaliningrad side have had a nervy start to the season. A defeat to CSKA (1:2) in the first round was followed by two wins, but they stumbled again in the last match. Andrei Talalaev's team are still looking for a balance between solid defending and converting chances in attack. Their physical condition raises no questions, but decision-making in the final third remains the main problem.
Match Results: Baltika Kaliningrad
Dynamo-Makhachkala Team Overview
In the fourth round of the RPL, the Makhachkala side beat Krylya Sovetov away (4:1). The goals were scored by Alarcon, Glushkov, Lesovoy and Agalarov. This is their third win of the season, and with nine points the team has sensationally moved up to fourth place. After the match, head coach Vadim Evseev performed his traditional celebration - he jumped up on a table in the dressing room.
The start of the season for the Makhachkala side is the best in recent years. Vadim Evseev's team have won 3 of their 4 RPL matches, playing dynamic, modern football with plenty of goals. At the same time, Dynamo have scored and conceded in every match of the season, which adds intrigue ahead of the meeting with Baltika.
Match Results: Dynamo-Makhachkala
🟨 Yellow cards prediction
In the last three matches of the Makhachkala side this season, at least four bookings were shown. Baltika, after a home defeat to Spartak, will be fired up for a fight, which could result in increased roughness. We go with total yellow cards over 3.5.
⚽️ Goals prediction
Dynamo to score at 1.82* is an interesting betting option. Both teams will be looking to win, and Baltika's style of play at home involves active attacking, which will leave space for quick counter-attacks from the Makhachkala side. Dynamo have scored in nine consecutive away matches, while Baltika have conceded at home in their last six games.
🚩 Corners prediction
The match scenario risks being open at both ends. Both teams are capable of breaking quickly, so any turnover in midfield could be the start of a dangerous moment and lead to corners. We go with total corners over 8.5.
*Odds are indicative and may differ across different bookmaker lines.
⭐ Editor's Pick
Neither team is ideal defensively. This season Baltika have played five matches and kept a clean sheet just once. Dinamo Makhachkala have had both teams score in all five of their matches this season. We expect the trend to continue, but Baltika look closer to a win, using their home advantage. We go with both teams to score (yes). Predicted score - 2:1.
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