The Matchday 3 clash in the Russian Premier League between Dynamo Makhachkala and Akhmat will take place on August 3 at the Anzhi Arena in Kaspiysk. Dynamo Makhachkala vs. Akhmat: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Dynamo Makhachkala
Hasanbi Bidzhiyev's side shared points with Orenburg in their last away game (1-1). This extended the team's winless streak in the league to eight matches (3 draws, 5 losses). Furthermore, Dynamo has conceded in each of their last 11 RPL games. Notably, in the match against Orenburg, Makhachkala managed only one corner – fewer than any other team in the round. The club is currently 12th in the standings.
- Makhachkala conceded exactly 1 or 2 goals in 10 of their last 11 league matches.
- At home, Dynamo has failed to win 6 of their last 8 RPL encounters (3 draws, 3 losses).
- Both teams scored in 5 of the last 7 home Premier League games for the club.
Predicted lineup for Dynamo Makhachkala (4-4-2)
Timur Magomedov – Mutalip Alibekov, Idar Shumakhov, Jemal Tabidze, Valentin Paltsev – Nikita Glushkov, Ussem Mrezig, Mohammadjavad Hosseinejad, Rajab Magomedov – Serder Serderov, Gamid Agalarov.
Injured players include defenders Yan Djapo and Soslan Kagermazov.
Akhmat
Alexander Storozhuk's team lost both of their opening matches, against Rubin (0-2) and CSKA (1-2). In the match against CSKA, the team scored first but failed to hold on for even a draw. This was a recurring issue last season, as Akhmat had the fifth-worst record in terms of points gained after taking the lead. The club has lost 6 of their last 8 matches (2 draws) and currently sits in 14th place in the table.
- In 4 of their last 5 RPL games, the team conceded at least two goals.
- On the road, Akhmat has not won in 9 league matches (3 draws, 6 losses).
- Akhmat scored in 7 of their last 10 away matches in this tournament.
Predicted lineup for Akhmat (4-5-1)
Giorgi Shelia – Turpal-Ali Ibisev, Milos Shatara, Miroslav Bogosavac, Nadi Gandri – Egas Cassintura, Lechi Sadulaev, Ismael Silva, Manuel Kelianu, Brian Mansilla – Mohamed Konate.
Defender Darko Todorovic is suspended.
Match Prediction: Dynamo Makhachkala vs. Akhmat
It seems Makhachkala will struggle without creative players. Over the first two rounds, the team hasn't accumulated even one goal according to xG and has created only four goal-scoring chances, the lowest in the league. Including last season, Dynamo hasn't scored more than one goal in 6 consecutive RPL matches. The club relies on well-organized defense to earn points. Last season, Makhachkala conceded more than one goal at home only three times.
Akhmat, in terms of creating chances, looks more promising, but their finishing has been disastrous – only 9% conversion rate after two rounds. Even last season, Akhmat's away attack was modest: they scored more than once in only 1 of their last 9 Premier League matches.
In two head-to-head encounters in the 2024/25 RPL season, the teams scored a total of only three goals. I expect another low-scoring game. My prediction: Total under 2.5 goals
