Rostov — Dinamo Makhachkala : Match Preview and Prediction for August 27,2025

Rostov’s Current Plight

Rostov is currently languishing at the bottom of the Russian Championship standings, having had a truly dismal start to the season. Their struggles extend beyond the league, as the team has also failed to impress in the domestic cup competition. This raises the question: what factors could possibly enable Rostov to challenge their opponents today?

Post-Karpin Struggles and Recent Comeback

Following Karpin’s departure, Rostov has struggled immensely to find their rhythm, kicking off their campaign with four consecutive defeats. Their only semblance of success came in the match against Pari, where, despite a wild encounter that saw their opponent receive an early red card and Rostov miss a penalty, Alba’s side managed to salvage something. Although their losing streak persisted, Rostov delivered a truly spectacular comeback against Lokomotiv in their most recent fixture, marking a memorable turnaround for the southern club.

Dinamo Makhachkala’s League Position

Dinamo Makhachkala hasn’t significantly distanced themselves from their upcoming opponents in the league standings, holding a mere one-point advantage over Rostov. A notable concern for the Makhachkala side is their current struggle to produce any meaningful offensive output.

Away Form and Defensive Woes

Furthermore, Makhachkala’s away form this season has been abysmal, securing only one point from four road games in the national championship. A noticeable decline in their performance began after their match against Akron. The team has now conceded goals in four consecutive fixtures, with recent outings against Pari and Zenit proving to be complete defensive failures. In their match in St. Petersburg, they shipped four goals, with goalkeeper Volk managing only two saves amidst a catastrophic defensive display.