The Matchday 6 clash of the FONBET Russian Cup 2025/26 between Dynamo Makhachkala and Spartak will take place on October 21 at the Anzhi Arena in Kaspiysk. Dynamo Makhachkala vs. Spartak: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Dynamo Makhachkala
In the last round, the team defeated Rostov at home (1-1, 4-2 on penalties). Hasanbi Bidzhiyev's side remains unbeaten in this season's Russian Cup (3 wins and 2 draws in regular time). However, Dynamo has only kept a clean sheet in one of these matches. Moreover, Makhachkala has failed to keep their goal intact in 9 of their last 10 matches in this tournament. In Group C, the club holds the top spot and will remain there if they earn at least one point in the upcoming game.
- Both teams scored in 6 of Makhachkala's last 7 Russian Cup matches.
- At home, the team has not lost in regular time in 6 of their last 8 matches in this tournament (3 wins, 3 draws).
- In 6 of their last 7 home games in the Russian Cup, Dynamo has not scored more than one goal.
Predicted lineup for Dynamo Makhachkala (3-4-3)
Timur Magomedov – Imadeddin Azzi, Andres Alarcon, Ilyas Akhmedov – Jemal Tabidze, Rajab Magomedov, Abdulpasha Jabrayilov, Arsen Shikhaliyev – Shamil Gadzhiev, Serder Serderov, Miro.
Midfielder Houssem Mrezig is suspended.
Spartak
In the last round, the Moscow club defeated Pari NN away (2-1). Spartak has not lost in regular time in 7 of their last 9 Russian Cup matches (6 wins, 1 draw), scoring in every game during this period. Furthermore, Dejan Stankovic's side scored at least twice in 6 of these matches. In the standings, the club has secured the second spot, and only a victory in regular time will allow them to climb higher.
- At least three goals have been scored in 8 of Spartak's last 10 Russian Cup matches.
- Away in this tournament, the club has won 6 of their last 7 matches (1 loss).
- The team has opened the scoring in 5 of their last 7 away games in the Russian Cup.
Predicted lineup for Spartak (3-4-3)
Ilya Pomazun – Yegor Guziev, Christopher Wu, Srdjan Babic – Oleg Ryabchuk, Nail Umyarov, Christopher Martins, Daniil Khlusevich – Levi Garcia, Theo Bongonda, Daniil Zorin.
Midfielder Daniil Zorin will miss the match due to yellow card accumulation. Defender Srdjan Babic is injured.
Match Prediction: Dynamo Makhachkala vs. Spartak
I believe Makhachkala, not accustomed to local successes, will be eager to secure the top spot in the group. To achieve this, the team needs to avoid defeat in regular time, which Dynamo has successfully done in their last five matches in this tournament. Furthermore, Hasanbi Bidzhiyev's side has not lost at home in 8 official matches (3 wins and 5 draws in regular time). Notably, since their top-level debut, all of the club's home defeats have been by a minimal margin.
Spartak rarely achieves convincing victories away in the Russian Cup. In their last 6 away matches in this tournament, the Moscow side has won 5 times, but only once with a margin of at least two goals. Additionally, matches against Makhachkala have been challenging for the capital club, with victories in only 2 of 6 official encounters, both ending 1-0.
My prediction: Dynamo Makhachkala with a handicap (+1)
