The Matchday 6 clash in 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 Russian Cup campaign (3 wins and 2 draws in regular time). However, Dynamo has kept a clean sheet in only one match during this stretch. Moreover, the Makhachkala team has failed to keep their goal intact in 9 of their last 10 matches in this tournament. They currently top Group C and will remain there if they earn at least one point in the upcoming game.
- Both teams scored in 6 of Dynamo's last 7 Russian Cup matches.
- The team has not lost in regular time in 6 of their last 8 home matches in this tournament (3 wins, 3 draws).
- Dynamo has not scored more than one goal in 6 of their last 7 home Russian Cup games.
Predicted lineup for Dynamo Makhachkala (3-4-3)
Timur Magomedov – Imadeddin Azzi, Andres Alarcon, Ilyas Akhmedov – Jemal Tabidze, Radzhab Magomedov, Abdulpasha Dzhabrailov, Arsen Shikhaliyev – Shamil Gadzhiev, Serder Serderov, Miro.
Midfielder Houssem Mrezig is suspended.
Spartak
In the previous 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 all these games. Furthermore, Dejan Stankovic's team scored at least twice in 6 of these encounters. In the standings, the club has secured the second spot, and only a win in regular time will allow them to move higher.
- At least three goals have been scored in 8 of Spartak's last 10 Russian Cup matches.
- The club has won 6 of their last 7 away games in this tournament (1 loss).
- The team opened the scoring in 5 of their last 7 away Russian Cup matches.
Predicted lineup for Spartak (3-4-3)
Ilya Pomazun – Yegor Guziev, Christopher Wu, Srdjan Babic – Oleg Ryabchuk, Nail Umyarov, Christopher Martins, Daniil Khlusevich – Liva Garcia, Theo Bongonda, Daniil Zorin.
Midfielder Daniil Zorin will miss the match due to yellow card accumulation. Defender Srdjan Babic is injured.
Referee
Inal Tanashev (Russia)
Matches – 7 (Russian Cup, 2021/22 - 2025/26);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 35;
Average yellow cards per match – 5;
Red cards shown – 2;
Average fouls per match – 24;
Penalties – 57%.
Match Prediction: Dynamo Makhachkala vs. Spartak
I believe the Makhachkala team, not spoiled by local successes, will aim to secure the top spot in the group. To do this, they need to avoid defeat in regular time, which Dynamo has successfully done in their last five matches in this tournament. At home, Hasanbi Bidzhiyev's side has not lost in 8 official matches (3 wins and 5 draws in regular time). Furthermore, since their debut at the top level, 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 games in this tournament, the Moscow team won 5 times, but only once with a margin of at least two goals. Additionally, matches against the Makhachkala team have been challenging for the capital club: they have won only 2 of 6 official meetings, both by a 1-0 scoreline.
My prediction: Dynamo Makhachkala with a handicap (+1)
