Match Overview
This highly anticipated Matchday 5 fixture in the Fonbet 2025/26 season features Krasnodar hosting Dinamo Moscow at the Ozon Arena on September 30th. Our preview covers the match prediction, detailed betting odds, and key statistics for the clash between Krasnodar and Dinamo Moscow.
Krasnodar Team Analysis
Murad Musaev’s squad secured an away victory against Krylia Sovetov (2-1) in their last cup fixture. This marks their third consecutive win in the , with the team scoring at least two goals in each of these matches. Furthermore, Krasnodar boasts a 7-game scoring streak in this competition. The club currently leads Group B, and a win in the upcoming match will guarantee their progression to the RPL Path playoffs.
Krasnodar Key Statistics
- Krasnodar has conceded goals in 8 of their last 9 national Cup encounters.
- At home in this tournament, the team has a 6-match non-draw streak (3 wins, 3 losses).
- In 8 of their last 9 home games in the , Krasnodar has not scored more than one goal.
Predicted Krasnodar Lineup (4-3-3)*
Stanislav Agkatsev – Valentin Paltsev, Artyom Khmarin, Vitaliy Stezhko, Zhubal – Nikita Krivtsov, Kevin Lenini, Danila Kozlov – John Cordoba, Joao Bachi, Gaetan Perrin.
Krasnodar Team News
Midfielder Aleksandr Chernikov and forwards Moses Cobnan, Gustavo Furtado are currently injured.
Dinamo Moscow Team Analysis
The capital club delivered a dominant 4-0 away victory against Sochi in their most recent cup match. Under Valeri Karpin, Dinamo Moscow has suffered only one regulation time defeat in the 2025/26 campaign (2 wins, 1 draw). With 7 points, the Muscovites currently hold second place in Group B. A win in their upcoming fixture would secure at least third position for Dinamo. However, they have struggled against Krasnodar, failing to win in their last 6 official head-to-head encounters (1 draw, 5 losses).
Dinamo Moscow Key Statistics
- At least three goals have been scored in 12 of Dinamo’s last 15 national Cup matches.
- The club has avoided defeat in regulation time in 5 of their last 7 away games in this competition (3 wins, 2 draws).
- Dinamo has found the net in 6 of their last 7 away fixtures in the .
Predicted Dinamo Moscow Lineup (4-5-1)*
Kurban Rasulov – Dmitry Skopintsev, Roberto Fernandez, Aleksandr Kutitsky, Nicolas Marichal – Moumi Ngamaleu, El Mehdi Maouhoub, Anton Miranchuk, Daniil Fomin, Danil Glebov – Konstantin Tyukavin.
Dinamo Moscow Team News
The team’s injury list includes defender Milan Majstorović, forwards Yaroslav Gladyshev and Artur Gomes, and midfielder Luis Chavez.
Match Prediction: Krasnodar vs Dinamo Moscow
Krasnodar, who had long topped the RPL standings, recently surrendered their lead. In their last two league matches, Murad Musaev’s side lost to Zenit and shared points with Rostov. It’s likely that the team’s psychological state is not at its best right now. While they might seek to improve morale in this upcoming cup tie, Krasnodar has suffered three consecutive home defeats in the . Moreover, their opponents appear to be finding their form.
Dinamo has remained undefeated in their last 4 official matches (3 wins, 1 draw), marking their longest unbeaten streak of the season. In the reverse fixture, the capital club suffered a heavy loss to Krasnodar, and a desire for revenge will undoubtedly provide Valeri Karpin’s charges with extra motivation. It’s worth noting that while Dinamo hasn’t beaten Krasnodar in their last 6 head-to-head encounters in the RPL and , only two of those defeats were by more than a single goal.
Betting Tip
My prediction: Dinamo Moscow with a +1 handicap at odds of 1.45
Disclaimer on Lineups
* For each team, the starting lineup from their previous match in this tournament is indicated.
















Mark Thompson