FC Dynamo-Makhachkala vs Lokomotiv Prediction 28 February 2025
🔊 Which team is better prepared for the spring part of the RPL? We will partially get the answer to this question in Kaspiysk at the "Anzhi Arena," where the opening of the 19th round will take place. Dynamo Makhachkala is striving to avoid playoff matches to guarantee staying in the elite for at least another season. Lokomotiv, on the other hand, is focused on entirely different tasks, aiming to compete for a place in the top three. Therefore, they are considered the favorites in the upcoming match. However, things are not so straightforward in this pair, especially after a long break. Therefore, we will consider different options to make the prediction optimal.
Head-to-Head
The only head-to-head meeting between the teams took place in August. In the first round of the current tournament, Lokomotiv secured a victory at "RZD Arena" (2:0). Defenders Samoshnikov and Morozov scored a goal each. However, the first of them plays more in attack for the "railwaymen," so he can only nominally be considered a defender. Meanwhile, the visitors did not look hopeless, as evidenced by nine corner kicks and the same number of shots on goal as Lokomotiv.
Head-to-head statistics FC Dynamo-Makhachkala - Lokomotiv
FC Dynamo-Makhachkala Team Overview
Dynamo Makhachkala went into the RPL break in 11th place. They have scored exactly the same number of goals in the tournament, which is the worst record. Therefore, the team stays afloat thanks to a solid defense. At least in terms of goals conceded, they are in fifth place, trailing only the top three and CSKA. The club remains true to itself, continuing to strengthen its defense during the winter transfer window. For this purpose, Mohamed Azzi was acquired, who played only 60 minutes in the last friendly match against Rotor (3:1). It is worth noting that Dynamo Makhachkala features his former teammate - Houssem Mrezig. Therefore, there is a clear intention to form a duo with the two Algerians. The team played nine matches during the training camp, but only three of them were against RPL representatives. In none of these did the "white-blues" win, scoring only one goal.
Match Results: FC Dynamo-Makhachkala
Lokomotiv Moscow Team Overview
At the beginning of the season, the club placed its trust in young players and it paid off. As a result, we learned about Alexei Batrakov, who became one of the best players in the championship at 19 years old. For a while, Lokomotiv led the standings, but they have openly faltered in recent matches. They ended up drawing with Krasnodar (0:0) and lost not only to Spartak (2:5) but also to Khimki (1:3). During the winter, the team did not strengthen its squad. Additionally, the club parted ways with Mario Mitaj, who now plays for Al-Ittihad. During the preparation period, the “railroad workers” left a mixed impression. The fact is, in some cases, they played two matches in one day, so the results varied greatly. However, a standout moment was their rout of Ural (5:0), which could return to the RPL by summer.
Match Results: Lokomotiv Moscow
⚽️ Goal Prediction
It cannot be said that Dynamo Makhachkala plays exclusively defensively. However, a lot of attention is paid to this aspect. Therefore, it's often the case that there are no goals before halftime in matches involving the team. So, it's worth focusing on the second half. Lokomotiv scores in the second half in 10 out of their last 12 away matches. If they manage to break through the opponent's defense, it is highly likely to happen after the break, possibly due to substitutions. Therefore, consider the bet - Lokomotiv to score in the 2nd half.
🚩 Corner Prediction
This season, Lokomotiv has the advantage in corners (6.4 compared to 4.4). On average, there are 11.4 corners in matches involving them, while Dynamo Makhachkala averages 10. In the head-to-head match of the first round, the opponents took 14 corner kicks. Therefore, a bet on total corners over 9.5 looks justified.
Editorial Prediction
The favorite for the upcoming match is Lokomotiv. If they do win, it's unlikely to be by more than one goal difference. We wouldn't be surprised if Dynamo Makhachkala manages to secure some points, but we still note a potential exact score of 0:1.
We expect Dynamo Makhachkala to play the same football as before the break. Their matches are the lowest-scoring in the Premier League (1.6 goals). During training camps, the team gradually started returning to this style of play, at least in matches against RPL opponents. None of these matches had more than two goals scored. Therefore, as a key bet, we suggest total goals under 2.5.
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