The Matchday 21 clash in the Russian Premier League between Dynamo Makhachkala and Krylia Sovetov will take place on March 15 at the Anzhi Arena. Dynamo Makhachkala vs. Krylia Sovetov: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Dynamo Makhachkala
The team started the second part of the championship well, managing to take points at home against Lokomotiv (1:1). However, in the last round, the Makhachkala side visited their Moscow counterparts and suffered a heavy 0-4 defeat. This loss was the largest in Dynamo's recent history, and it was the first time since 2021, when the team resumed its existence, that they conceded four goals in a game. Hasanbi Bidzhiyev's side is in the playoff zone but trails the three clubs above them by just one point.
- At least two goals have been scored in 6 of Dynamo's last 8 RPL matches.
- Makhachkala has not won in their last five league matches (3 draws and 2 losses).
- The club has not scored in the second half in 6 of their last 8 home Premier League matches.
Predicted lineup for Dynamo Makhachkala (3-4-3)
David Volk – Jemal Tabidze, Valentin Paltsev, Idar Shumakhov – Soslan Kagermazov, Yan Djapo, Ussem Mrezig, Soslan Kagermazov – Kirill Zinovich, Razhab Magomedov, Gamid Agalarov.
Defenders Mutalip Alibekov and Alexander Sandrachuk will miss the game due to injuries.
Krylia Sovetov
The Samara side has not enjoyed a victory in three consecutive Premier League matches. The team went on a winter break following an away defeat to Rostov (1:3). They also started March with an away draw against Krasnodar (1:1). However, in the last round, playing at home, Igor Osinkin's team lost to Akron 0-2. The club is in 10th place, with a minimal advantage over Makhachkala.
- In the last 12 Premier League matches, the Samara side has only two wins (4 draws and 6 losses).
- Both teams scored in 5 of Krylia Sovetov's last 6 league matches.
- At least two goals were scored in the club's last nine RPL matches.
Predicted lineup for Krylia Sovetov (4-4-2)
Sergey Pesyakov – Glenn Bale, Dominik Oroz, Alexander Soldatenkov, Tomas Galdames – Anton Zinkovsky, Sergey Babkin, Fernando Costanza, Igor Dmitriev – Ivan Oleynikov, Ivan Sergeyev.
Midfielder Maxim Vityugov and goalkeeper Ivan Lomaev will miss the match due to injuries, while defender Alexander Soldatenkov is suspended.
Match Prediction: Dynamo Makhachkala vs. Krylia Sovetov
The Caucasians approach the upcoming match after a disappointing heavy defeat. The team will be eager to make amends for this loss, especially as they host a rival that is among their closest competitors in the battle for Premier League survival. The home arena and the support of their fans will be crucial in such a match. Notably, in their last five home RPL matches, Makhachkala has only lost once (1 win and 3 draws).
Meanwhile, the Samara side has only one victory in their last seven away Premier League matches (3 draws and 3 losses). Krylia Sovetov has conceded at least one goal in 11 of their last 12 away league matches, while Dynamo has conceded more than one goal only once in their last 10 home RPL games. It's worth noting that this season, the opponents have met three times in the Premier League and Russian Cup, with the Caucasians remaining unbeaten (2 wins and 1 draw).
My prediction: Dynamo Makhachkala with handicap (0)