The Matchday 2 clash of the FONBET Russian Cup 2025/26 between Dynamo Moscow and Krasnodar will take place on August 13 at the VTB Arena. Dynamo Moscow vs. Krasnodar: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Dynamo Moscow
The Moscow club recently defeated Sochi at home (3-2). As a result, Dynamo has remained unbeaten in 7 of their last 10 Russian Cup matches (5 wins, 2 draws). However, it's worth noting that the team has kept a clean sheet in only two of these encounters. With three goals scored, Valery Karpin's men were the highest-scoring team in the round. With three points, the Muscovites lead Group B.
- At least three goals have been scored in 10 of Dynamo's last 12 matches in the national Cup.
- At home in this tournament, the club has not lost in 18 of their last 21 matches (15 wins, 3 draws).
- The Muscovites have conceded exactly 1 or 2 goals in 5 of their last 7 home games in the Russian Cup.
Predicted lineup for Dynamo Moscow (3-4-3)
Igor Leschuk – Leon Zaidensal, Maxim Balakhonov, Dmitry Skopintsev – Luka Gagnidze, Egor Smelov, Viktor Okishor, Dmitry Alexandrov – Ivan Sergeev, Mumi Ngamale, Denis Makarov.
The team’s injury list includes defenders Milan Maistorovic, Roberto Fernandez, Maxim Osipenko, Diego Laxalt, forwards Konstantin Tyukavin, Yaroslav Gladyshev, and Artur Gomes, as well as midfielder Luis Chavez.
Krasnodar
In the last round, Krasnodar suffered a home defeat to Krylia Sovetov (1-2). The team's winless streak in the national Cup has now reached six matches (1 draw, 5 losses). During this period, Murad Musaev's men have conceded at least two goals in every game. However, Krasnodar has scored in their last four Cup matches. In Group B, the club sits in 3rd place.
- In 5 of their last 7 away matches in the national Cup, Krasnodar has not scored more than one goal.
- On the road, the team has not won in 4 of their last 5 matches in this tournament (1 draw, 3 losses).
- Krasnodar has conceded in the second half in 5 of their last 6 Russian Cup games.
Predicted lineup for Krasnodar (4-3-3)
Alexander Koryakin – Giovanni Gonzalez, Artem Khmarin, Vitor Tormena, Jubal – Douglas Augusto, Kevin Lenini, Danila Kozlov – Moses Kobnan, Joao Bachi, Gustavo Furtado.
Referee
Anton Frolov (Russia)
Matches – 7 (Russian Cup, 2022/23 - 2025/26);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 16;
Average yellow cards per match – 2.3;
Red cards shown – 1;
Average fouls per match – 24;
Penalties – 14%.
Match Prediction: Dynamo Moscow vs. Krasnodar
Just 10 days ago, these teams met in the league. Krasnodar once again proved to be a challenging opponent for the Muscovites, as they have not lost to Dynamo in their last five official encounters (4 wins, 1 draw). Based on recent results and events, Murad Musaev's men have a good chance to extend their unbeaten run in head-to-head meetings.
Dynamo has two wins in five matches this season. One was in the league against Rostov, and the other was against Sochi in the national Cup. Both of these teams are currently underwhelming. It's important to note that the Muscovites' injury list keeps growing, and with an upcoming RPL match against CSKA, Valery Karpin will likely have a tough time selecting his lineup.
Krasnodar's results at the start of the season have been inconsistent, but in the national Cup, they played with a second-string squad, and their only league defeat came against Lokomotiv, who currently lead the Premier League table. Moreover, Krasnodar has not lost to Dynamo in Moscow in 10 of their last 13 official head-to-head meetings (4 wins, 6 draws).
My prediction: "Krasnodar to win or draw"
