The Matchday 5 clash of the FONBET Russian Cup 2025/26 between Krasnodar and Dynamo Moscow will take place on September 30 at the Ozon Arena. Krasnodar vs. Dynamo Moscow: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Krasnodar
Murad Musaev's team secured an away victory over Krylya Sovetov (2-1) in the previous round. This marks the team's third consecutive win in the Russian Cup, with Krasnodar scoring at least two goals in each match during this stretch. Moreover, Krasnodar's scoring streak in the tournament extends to seven matches. The club leads Group B, and a win in the upcoming game will guarantee them a spot in the RPL path playoffs.
- Krasnodar has conceded in 8 of their last 9 matches in the national Cup.
- At home in this tournament, the team has a six-match uncompromising streak (3 wins, 3 losses).
- In 8 of their last 9 home games in the Russian Cup, Krasnodar has not scored more than one goal.
Predicted lineup for Krasnodar (4-3-3)
Stanislav Agkatsev – Valentin Paltsev, Artem Khmarin, Vitaliy Stezhko, Jubal – Nikita Krivtsov, Kevin Lenini, Danila Kozlov – John Cordoba, Joao Bachi, Gaetan Perrin.
Midfielder Alexander Chernikov and forwards Moses Kobnan, Gustavo Furtado are injured.
Dynamo Moscow
The Moscow club crushed Sochi 4-0 away in the last round. Valery Karpin's side has lost only once in regular time in the Russian Cup 2025/26 (2 wins, 1 draw). With 7 points, the Muscovites occupy second place in Group B, and a win in the upcoming match will secure at least third place for Dynamo. However, the team has not won against Krasnodar in 6 official head-to-head meetings (1 draw, 5 losses).
- At least three goals have been scored in 12 of the last 15 matches of the Muscovites in the national Cup.
- Away, the club has not lost in regular time in 5 of their last 7 games in this tournament (3 wins, 2 draws).
- In 6 of their last 7 away games in the Russian Cup, Dynamo has scored against their opponents.
Predicted lineup for Dynamo Moscow (4-5-1)
Kurvan Rasulov – Dmitry Skopintsev, Roberto Fernandez, Alexander Kutitsky, Nicolas Marichal – Mumi Ngamaleu, El Mehdi Mauhub, Anton Miranchuk, Daniil Fomin, Danil Glebov – Konstantin Tyukavin.
In the team's infirmary are defender Milan Majstorovic, forwards Yaroslav Gladyshev and Artur Gomez, as well as midfielder Luis Chavez.
Krasnodar vs. Dynamo Moscow: Match Prediction
Krasnodar, who long led the RPL standings, has lost their leadership. In their last two league matches, Murad Musaev's team lost to Zenit and drew with Rostov. I think the team's psychological state is not the best right now. They can try to improve their mood in the upcoming game, but at home in the Russian Cup, Krasnodar has suffered three consecutive defeats. Moreover, the upcoming opponent seems to be gaining form.
Dynamo is unbeaten in 4 official matches (3 wins, 1 draw), marking the team's longest unbeaten streak this season. In the first round, the Moscow club suffered a major defeat to Krasnodar, and surely the desire for revenge will provide Valery Karpin's team with additional motivation. It should be noted that although the Muscovites have not won against Krasnodar in their last 6 head-to-head meetings in the RPL and Russian Cup, only two of those defeats were by more than one goal.
My prediction: Dynamo Moscow with a handicap (+1)
