The Matchday 28 clash in the Russian Premier League between Dynamo Makhachkala and Zenit will take place on May 10 at the Anzhi Arena. Dynamo Makhachkala vs. Zenit: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Dynamo Makhachkala
Hasanbi Bidzhiev's side suffered a 0-1 defeat away to Akron in the last round. This loss marked Dynamo's third consecutive defeat in the league, a streak they have not experienced in this season's Premier League. Additionally, the club failed to score for the first time in five previous RPL matches. In the league standings, the Makhachkala team is in 11th place with 27 points. Notably, Dynamo needs just one point from the remaining three matches to avoid direct relegation to the First League.
- The team has avoided defeat in 6 of their last 8 home matches in the RPL (3 wins, 3 draws).
- At least three goals have been scored in 5 of the last 7 home league matches.
- Dynamo has scored at least twice in 5 of their last 7 home league fixtures.
Predicted lineup for Dynamo Makhachkala (3-4-3)
Timur Magomedov – Mutalip Alibekov, Valentin Paltsev, Idar Shumakhov – Mohamed Azzi, Kirill Zinovich, Ussem Mrezig, Temirkan Sundukov – Abdulpasha Dzhabrailov, Egash Kasintura, Gamid Agalarov.
Defenders Yan Djapo and Alexander Sandrachuk will miss the game due to injuries. Defender Nikita Glushkov is suspended.
Zenit
In the last round, Sergey Semak's side narrowly defeated Pari NN at home (2-1). Zenit had to come from behind, but eventually secured their fourth comeback victory in the current league campaign. However, the team failed to keep a clean sheet for the fourth time in the last five Premier League matches. Zenit's position in the standings remains unchanged: second place, four points behind leaders Krasnodar. Notably, Zenit boasts the best defense in the current league season, having conceded only 18 goals.
- The team has not lost in 6 of their last 7 away matches in the Premier League (4 wins, 2 draws).
- Exactly two or three goals have been scored in 6 of the last 8 away league matches.
- Zenit has not scored more than two goals in their last six away league fixtures.
Predicted lineup for Zenit (4-5-1)
Yevgeny Latyshonok – Pedro Henrique, Strahinja Erakovic, Nino, Douglas Santos – Gustavo Mantuan, Maxim Glushenkov, Sasha Zdjelar, Wendel, Luis Henrique – Alexander Sobolev.
Defender Vyacheslav Karavaev and midfielder Wendel will not play due to injuries.
Referee
Artem Chistyakov (Russia)
Matches – 15 (RPL, 2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 63;
Average yellow cards per match – 4.2;
Red cards shown – 4;
Average fouls per match – 28;
Penalties – 47%.
Match Prediction: Dynamo Makhachkala vs. Zenit
In their first season in the Premier League, Dynamo Makhachkala is performing admirably, and at home, they are ready to challenge any opponent. In 13 home matches this season, Dynamo has suffered only five defeats, and never by more than a one-goal margin. Additionally, Hasanbi Bidzhiev's side has taken points from teams like Spartak and Lokomotiv at home, drawing with both.
Zenit's last three away matches in the RPL have been challenging: the team failed to win against Spartak, Lokomotiv, and Dynamo Moscow (2 draws, 1 loss). Furthermore, in nine previous away league matches, Zenit managed to secure a victory by more than one goal only twice – against Akron and Fakel.
Considering that even at Zenit's home ground in the first round, Dynamo Makhachkala lost by just one goal, I believe Hasanbi Bidzhiev's team will put up a strong fight. My prediction: Dynamo Makhachkala with a handicap (+1.5)
