Krylia Sovetov — Dynamo Moscow : Match Preview and Prediction for August 27,2025

Krylia Sovetov: Recent Form and Defensive Woes

It appears Krylia Sovetov have lost their initial spark. The motivational boost from Magomed Adiev seems to have a short-lived impact. While the new coach demonstrates skill in isolated periods, as seen with the Kazakhstan national team, his long-term performance has yet to fully materialize. Following a 1-3 defeat to Akhmat in Grozny, where their chances of securing points were slim, they suffered a devastating 0-6 loss at home against Krasnodar. This result was undeniable from the opening minutes and stands in stark contrast to the start of the season when the Samara side bested the ‘Bulls’ 2-1 in the Cup. Regardless, the squad, having undergone changes during the offseason, has not improved defensively. Factoring in their penalty shootout loss to Sochi in the Cup (ending 1-2), Krylia now face three consecutive setbacks, and their leadership in the Russian Cup group is under threat. For the upcoming match against Dynamo, the home team boasts a full-strength squad.

Dynamo Moscow’s Defensive Struggles Under Karpin

Moscow’s Dynamo also exhibit significant defensive vulnerabilities. This stems from a shift in playing style under new coach Karpin, moving from an openly attacking approach to a more balanced one. Valery Georgievich has struggled to elevate the defense to a new level; under his tenure, the team records nearly the worst rate of turnovers in their own half across the League. The 0-4 defeat to Krasnodar and a 1-3 loss to CSKA in the Russian Premier League at home are direct consequences of this defensive fragility.

Dynamo’s Recent Performance and Squad Integration Challenges

However, their recent 3-0 victory over Pari NN in the Russian Premier League does not invalidate the aforementioned issues; judging the ‘White-Blues” current standing solely by their performance against Pari NN would be misleading. Given the personnel challenges in their attacking line, the signing of Anton Miranchuk from Sion is entirely understandable. Dynamo, however, acquired numerous new players over the summer, and their integration into the team’s dynamics is still a work in progress. For the match against Krylia, visitors will be without Artur, Tyukavin, Chavez, Gladyshev, and Maistrovich. Fortunately, the depth of their squad is sufficient to cover for these absent players.