The Matchday 2 clash of the FONBET Russian Cup 2025/26 between Dynamo Moscow and Krasnodar will take place on August 13 at the VTB Arena. Dynamo Moscow vs. Krasnodar: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Dynamo Moscow
The capital club defeated Sochi 3-2 at home in their last match. As a result, Dynamo has remained unbeaten in 7 of their last 10 Russian Cup matches (5 wins, 2 draws). However, it is worth noting that the team has kept a clean sheet in only two of those matches. With three goals scored, Valery Karpin's side was the most prolific in the round. With three points, Moscow leads Group B.
- At least three goals have been scored in 10 of Dynamo's last 12 Russian Cup matches.
- At home in this tournament, the club has not lost in 18 of the last 21 matches (15 wins, 3 draws).
- Moscow conceded exactly 1 or 2 goals in 5 of their last 7 home games in the Russian Cup.
Predicted lineup for Dynamo Moscow (3-4-3)
Igor Leshchuk – Leon Seidensal, Maxim Balakhonov, Dmitry Skopintsev – Luka Gagnidze, Yegor Smelov, Viktor Okishor, Dmitry Alexandrov – Ivan Sergeyev, Mumi Ngamale, Denis Makarov.
Injured: Defenders Milan Maistorovic, Roberto Fernandez, Maxim Osipenko, Diego Laxalt, forwards Konstantin Tyukavin, Yaroslav Gladyshev, and Artur Gomes, as well as midfielder Luis Chavez.
Krasnodar
Krasnodar suffered a 1-2 home defeat to Krylia Sovetov in the last round. The team's winless streak in the Russian Cup has reached six matches (1 draw, 5 losses). Moreover, in all matches during this period, Murad Musaev's side has conceded at least two goals. However, Krasnodar has scored in four consecutive Russian Cup matches. The club is in 3rd place in Group B.
- In 5 of their last 7 away matches in the Russian Cup, Krasnodar has not scored more than one goal.
- Away from home, the team has not won in 4 of their last 5 matches in this tournament (1 draw, 3 losses).
- Krasnodar conceded in the second half in 5 of their last 6 Russian Cup matches.
Predicted lineup for Krasnodar (4-3-3)
Alexander Koryakin – Giovanni Gonzalez, Artem Khmarin, Vitor Tormena, Jubal – Douglas Augusto, Kevin Lenini, Danila Kozlov – Moses Kobnan, Joao Bachi, Gustavo Furtado.
Referee
Anton Frolov (Russia)
Matches – 7 (Russian Cup, 2022/23 - 2025/26);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 16;
Average yellow cards per match – 2.3;
Red cards shown – 1;
Average fouls per match – 24;
Penalties – 14%.
Dynamo Moscow vs. Krasnodar: Match Prediction
Just 10 days ago, the teams met in the league. Krasnodar once again proved to be an uncomfortable opponent for Moscow, as they remained unbeaten against Dynamo for the fifth consecutive official meeting (4 wins, 1 draw). Judging by the recent results and events, Murad Musaev's side has a good chance of continuing their unbeaten run in head-to-head encounters.
Dynamo has secured two victories in five matches this season. One was achieved in the league against Rostov, and the other against Sochi in the Russian Cup. Both of these teams are currently unimpressive. It's important to add that the Moscow injury list is growing with each round, and they still have a match against CSKA in the RPL, so Valery Karpin will likely have a tough time deciding on the lineup.
Krasnodar's results at the start of the season have been inconsistent, but in the Russian Cup, the team played with a non-first-choice lineup, and their only league defeat was against Lokomotiv, who currently leads the Premier League table. However, Krasnodar has not lost to Dynamo in Moscow in 10 of their last 13 official head-to-head matches (4 wins, 6 draws).
My prediction: "Krasnodar win or draw"
