The Matchday 2 clash of the FONBET Russian Cup 2025/26 between Spartak and Dynamo Makhachkala will take place on August 12 at the Lukoil Arena in Moscow. Spartak vs. Dynamo Makhachkala: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Spartak
The Moscow team defeated Rostov 2-0 away in the first round. This victory marked their fifth win in their last seven Russian Cup matches (2 losses). Notably, before this game, Spartak had conceded in three consecutive matches in this tournament. However, the capital club has been consistently finding the net, scoring in 6 of their last 7 Russian Cup encounters. They currently lead Group C.
- Spartak has conceded in 6 of their last 8 Russian Cup matches.
- At home, the club has not drawn in their last 9 matches in this tournament (5 wins, 4 losses).
- Both teams scored in 8 of Spartak's last 11 home matches in the national Cup.
Predicted lineup for Spartak (3-5-2)
Ilya Pomazun – Alexis Duarte, Daniil Khlusevich, Oleg Ryabchuk – Daniil Zorin, Danil Prutsev, Ruslan Litvinov, Igor Dmitriev, Roman Zobnin – Anton Zabolotny, Pablo Solari.
Forward Theo Bongonda is injured.
Dynamo Makhachkala
Hasanbi Bidzhiyev's side also secured three points by defeating Pari NN 1-0 in the last round. This win was their first in six Russian Cup matches (3 draws, 2 losses). The team has scored in five of these matches. In the Group C standings, Dynamo is in second place.
- The club conceded first in 5 of their last 6 national Cup games.
- Makhachkala has scored in 7 of their last 8 away matches in this tournament.
- Away in the Russian Cup, the team has not won in 5 of their last 6 matches (3 draws, 2 losses).
Predicted lineup for Dynamo Makhachkala (4-4-2)
David Volk – Mohamed Azzi, Mdar Shumakhov, Valentin Paltsev, Temirkan Sundukov – Ilyas Akhmedov, Ussem Mrezig, Abdulpasha Dzhabrailov, Rajab Magomedov – Shamil Gadzhiev, Mohammadjavad Hosseinejad.
Defenders Yan Djapo and Soslan Kagermazov will miss the match due to injuries.
Referee
Vladislav Tselovalnikov (Russia)
Matches – 17 (Russian Cup and First League, 2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 53;
Average yellow cards per match – 3.1;
Red cards shown – 1;
Average fouls per match – 27;
Penalties – 18%.
Match Prediction: Spartak vs. Dynamo Makhachkala
The opponents met in the first round of the RPL 2025/26, where Spartak secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory. Since then, the Moscow team's league performance has been less impressive. However, in the Cup, Dejan Stankovic's side has been performing well, winning 5 of their last 7 matches.
Makhachkala ended a five-match winless streak in the national Cup, but they did so against an opponent struggling at the start of the season. Beating their upcoming opponent, especially on their home turf, will be challenging. Dynamo rarely wins away.
Spartak will be highly motivated due to recent setbacks. Against Makhachkala, the capital club should secure three points even with potential squad rotation. My prediction: Spartak Win
