CSKA vs FC Dynamo-Makhachkala Prediction 26 November 2025
🔊 Can CSKA stage a comeback and secure a spot in the semifinals of the Russian Cup RPL Path? In Makhachkala, the "Army Men" delivered an unsatisfactory result. However, they still have a chance to win the overall tie. The issue is that their current form isn't at its peak. Moreover, Dynamo Makhachkala will be fighting for a favorable outcome. While the visitors may fall short in terms of class, they should not be underestimated. Their defensive capabilities could significantly impact our prediction. It's worth noting that the match will take place in Moscow, at the VEB Arena.
Head-to-Head
📊 In the last four head-to-head encounters, CSKA hold the advantage with three wins. Their only loss came in the first game of the current series (0-1). Dynamo created more chances but managed to score only from a penalty at the end of the first half. Both coaches opted for rotation, as the teams were set to meet again in the Russian Premier League just a few days later. The match was evenly contested with plenty of opportunities. However, this time it was CSKA who proved more clinical (1-0).
Head-to-head statistics CSKA - FC Dynamo-Makhachkala
CSKA Moscow Team Overview
🔴 CSKA have slipped to third place in the RPL, trailing Krasnodar by just one point. Recently, they missed the opportunity to top the league table after losing to Spartak (0-1). The match was evenly contested with few clear-cut chances. Notably, both sides managed only one shot on target. Igor Akinfeev returned to the starting lineup, but this time without a clean sheet. This defeat continued a trend - CSKA tend to lose following international breaks, marking the third consecutive occurrence.
🔵 In less crucial Russian Cup matches, Fabio Celestini utilized squad rotation, leading to dropped points against lower-ranked teams. However, the team approached their fixtures against Lokomotiv with greater seriousness. Two victories in their head-to-head encounters secured them the top spot in the group based on direct meetings. Rotation was also evident in the playoffs, indicating that, at this stage, CSKA prioritize their RPL campaign.
Match Results: CSKA Moscow
Dynamo-Makhachkala Team Overview
🔵 Dynamo Makhachkala have the lowest scoring record in the Russian Premier League, averaging just one goal every two matches. It's no surprise they're battling to avoid relegation, currently sitting in 13th place. Most of their points have come at home, as they remain winless on the road. For instance, last weekend saw the Dynamo derby in Moscow, where Hasanbi Bidzhiyev's squad conceded three unanswered goals, the last of which came after a red card in the 70th minute.
⚪ In stark contrast, Dynamo Makhachkala are performing impressively in the Russian Cup. They kicked off the group stage with five straight wins, only failing to beat Spartak in the final round, which cost them the top spot in the group. Nonetheless, they secured an early playoff berth despite facing tough opponents. Notably, Dynamo have scored more goals in the group stage than in 16 league matches. They've found the net in every game, including their playoff clash with CSKA. The team has a short bench, yet the coach is likely to rotate the squad and rest some foreign players. However, expect to see Imadedin Azzi on the field, as he received a red card against Dynamo Moscow and will miss league action.
Match Results: Dynamo-Makhachkala
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CSKA Moscow
🎙️ Fabio Celestini holds no grievances against his players following the derby defeat to Spartak: “The result wasn't what we hoped for. The guys gave it their all, their commitment was off the charts. I was proud to witness that. Both teams played a disciplined match with high intensity. An individual moment could have decided the game. I have no criticism for the team.”
❌ In the match against Spartak, Danil Krugovoy needed to be substituted in the first half. Matvey Lukin suffered a concussion at the same time. In the second half, Kirill Glebov picked up an injury. Therefore, these three players are unlikely to feature in the upcoming game. Ramiro Di Luciano also remains sidelined.
Dynamo-Makhachkala
🎙️ Hasanbi Bidzhiev is certain that mistakes led to the defeat against Dynamo Moscow: "I believe the match didn't go as we planned. We made mistakes that we shouldn't have. Dynamo created only one chance in the first half, which resulted in a goal. In the second half, another mistake led to the second conceded goal. The red card was unnecessary. Once we were down to ten men, it became difficult.
❌ Dynamo Makhachkala have Yan Dapo and Alexander Sandrachuk in the injury list.
🟨 Yellow Card Prediction
This season, Dynamo Makhachkala hold the edge in yellow cards (2.5 compared to 1.8). However, in head-to-head encounters, they haven't had more cautions. For instance, in the first match of this fixture, CSKA received more warnings (4:3). A few days later in the league, neither side saw any bookings. In the upcoming clash, CSKA will need to take more risks as they attempt a comeback. Meanwhile, Makhachkala will likely focus on counterattacks, which often result in cautions. Therefore, it’s worth considering the option that CSKA will not lose in terms of yellow cards.
⚽ Goal Prediction
Matches involving Dynamo Makhachkala this season have not been high-scoring, at least in the league. The Russian Cup paints a slightly brighter picture. However, CSKA have been scoring less frequently. On the flip side, they have also been conceding fewer goals. As a result, none of their last five matches have seen more than two goals scored. In this context, betting on total goals under 2.5 seems like a well-founded prediction.
🚩 Corner Prediction
This season, CSKA have been taking more corners (5.1 compared to 4). In the upcoming match, it's logical to expect CSKA to have an advantage in this area as they are trailing. This was the case in their first head-to-head meeting, although Makhachkala came out ahead (3:2). With similar lineups expected, the number of corners is likely to remain low. Therefore, we suggest betting on total corners under 9.5.
Editor's Prediction
CSKA are the favorites in the upcoming clash, but they need to secure a win with their second-string players, which might pose a challenge. Nonetheless, we believe the hosts can eke out a narrow lead and take it to penalties. Therefore, we suggest a potential scoreline of 1-0.
The "Red-Blues" have struggled to find the net frequently, lacking a prolific striker and with their wingers running out of steam as the year draws to a close. Consequently, expecting a goal fest against a well-organized defense seems unrealistic. Even if you tally up all of Makhachkala's goals this season, the average remains well below one per match. Thus, our key bet is on total goals under 2.5, especially since this has been the outcome in all their head-to-head encounters.
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