The semi-final match of the second stage of the Regions Path of the FONBET Russian Cup 2024/25 between Spartak and Dynamo Moscow will take place on April 29 at the Lukoil Arena in Moscow. Spartak vs. Dynamo Moscow: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Spartak
Dejan Stankovic's side comfortably defeated Ural, representing the First League, 3-0 in the previous round. This victory marked Spartak's seventh win in the current national Cup campaign. Notably, the team has scored three goals in each of their last two matches in this tournament. However, Spartak's defense has been less reliable in the current Russian Cup, with only two clean sheets in their last eight games. Nevertheless, the team is prolific in attack, with 21 goals scored in the tournament, second only to Lokomotiv (23).
- The team has not lost in regular time in 24 of their last 28 home matches in the national Cup (17 wins, 7 draws).
- At least three goals have been scored in 8 of Spartak's last 10 home matches in the Russian Cup.
- The club has scored at least twice in regular time in 7 of their last 10 home games in this tournament.
Predicted lineup for Spartak (3-4-3)
Aleksandr Maksimenko – Daniil Denisov, Srdjan Babic, Oleg Ryabchuk – Ezequiel Barco, Ruslan Litvinov, Christopher Martins, Nail Umyarov – Theo Bongonda, Marquinhos, Manfred Ugalde.
Dynamo Moscow
Marcel Licka's side reached this round after being eliminated from the RPL Path by CSKA over two legs (1-2 and 0-0). As a result, Dynamo failed to win in regular time for the fifth time in their last seven national Cup matches (2 draws, 3 losses). Additionally, the club's scoring streak in this tournament, which lasted eight games, came to an end. Notably, the team, like Spartak, has scored 21 goals in the current Russian Cup campaign.
- The club has not lost in regular time in 5 of their last 7 away matches in the national Cup (4 wins, 1 draw).
- At least three goals have been scored in 6 of the team's last 7 away games in this tournament.
- Dynamo has conceded at least two goals in regular time in 5 of their last 6 away matches in the Russian Cup.
Predicted lineup for Dynamo Moscow (4-5-1)
Andrey Lunev – Juan Caseres, Alexander Kutitsky, Eliezer Dasa, Fabian Balbuena – Daniil Fomin, Danil Glebov, Jorge Carrascal, Bitello, Luis Chavez – Yaroslav Gladyshev.
Forwards El Mehdi Maukub, Arthur Gomes, and Konstantin Tyukavin are out due to injuries. Defender Dmitry Skopintsev is ill.
Match Prediction for Spartak vs. Dynamo Moscow
Two of the most prolific teams in this Russian Cup campaign will face each other. Spartak rarely struggles to break down defenses at home, having failed to score in regular time only twice in their last 24 home matches in this tournament. In 16 of these matches, Spartak has scored at least twice in 90 minutes. Meanwhile, in 10 of their last 12 home games, the team has failed to keep a clean sheet.
Dynamo is very active in attack, even away from home, and frequently scores. In their last 15 away matches in the national Cup, the team failed to score in regular time only twice and scored at least twice in five games. However, their focus on attacking football has negatively impacted their defense, with only one clean sheet in their last 18 away matches in this tournament.
I expect a high-scoring game from both opponents, so my prediction: Both teams to score – yes
