The Matchday 2 clash of the FONBET Russian Cup 2025/26 between Spartak and Dynamo Makhachkala will take place on August 12 at the Lukoil Arena in Moscow. Spartak vs. Dynamo Makhachkala: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Spartak
The Moscow side secured a 2-0 away victory against Rostov in the first round. This win marked their fifth victory in the last seven matches in the Russian Cup (2 losses). Notably, Spartak had conceded in their previous three encounters in this tournament before this match. However, the capital club has been prolific in front of goal, scoring in 6 of their last 7 Russian Cup matches. They currently top Group C.
- Spartak has conceded in 6 of their last 8 Russian Cup matches.
- The club has not drawn in their last 9 home matches in this tournament (5 wins, 4 losses).
- Both teams scored in 8 of Spartak's last 11 home matches in the national cup.
Predicted lineup for Spartak (3-5-2)
Ilya Pomazun – Alexis Duarte, Daniil Khlusevich, Oleg Ryabchuk – Daniil Zorin, Danil Prutsev, Ruslan Litvinov, Igor Dmitriev, Roman Zobnin – Anton Zabolotny, Pablo Solari.
Forward Theo Bongonda is injured.
Dynamo Makhachkala
Hasanbi Bidzhiev's side also collected three points by defeating Pari NN 1-0 in the last round. This victory was their first in the last six Russian Cup matches (3 draws, 2 losses). Nevertheless, the club found the net in five of those games. In the Group C standings, Dynamo holds the 2nd position.
- The club conceded first in 5 of their last 6 national cup matches.
- Dynamo Makhachkala scored in 7 of their last 8 away matches in this tournament.
- The team has not won in 5 of their last 6 away matches in the Russian Cup (3 draws, 2 losses).
Predicted lineup for Dynamo Makhachkala (4-4-2)
David Volk – Mohamed Azzi, Mdar Shumakhov, Valentin Paltsev, Temirkan Sundukov – Ilyas Akhmedov, Ussem Mrezig, Abdulpasha Dzhabrailov, Rajab Magomedov – Shamil Gadzhiev, Mohammadjavad Hosseinejad.
Defenders Yan Djapo and Soslan Kagermazov are out due to injuries.
Referee
Vladislav Tselovalnikov (Russia)
Matches – 17 (Russian Cup and First League, 2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 53;
Average yellow cards per match – 3.1;
Red cards shown – 1;
Average fouls per match – 27;
Penalties – 18%.
Spartak vs. Dynamo Makhachkala: Match Prediction
The opponents met in the first round of the RPL 2025/26, where Spartak secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory. Since then, Spartak's league form has been less than ideal. However, in the Cup, Dejan Stanković's side has performed well, winning 5 of their last 7 matches.
Dynamo Makhachkala broke a five-match winless streak in the national cup, but they did so against an opponent struggling at the start of the season. Defeating their upcoming opponent, especially away from home, will be challenging. Dynamo rarely wins on the road.
Spartak will be highly motivated due to recent disappointing results. Against Dynamo, the capital club should secure three points even if they rotate their squad. My prediction: Spartak to Win
