Match Overview

The Matchday 4 fixture of the FONBET 2025/26 between Pari NN and Dynamo Makhachkala is scheduled for September 16 at the Mordovia Arena in Saransk. This preview provides an in-depth analysis, including a prediction, recommended bet, key statistics, and betting odds for the Pari NN vs Dynamo Makhachkala clash.

Pari NN Team Analysis

Current Form and Defensive Struggles

Pari NN suffered a significant 0-4 away defeat to Spartak in the previous round. This marks their fifth loss in the last seven outings, with only two victories recorded during that period. The Nizhny Novgorod side has been grappling with defensive vulnerabilities, having conceded in 15 consecutive matches in this competition. Furthermore, in four of their last six games, they have let in at least two goals. Under the guidance of Aleksey Shpilevsky, the team currently sits in third place in Group C.

• In 5 of Pari NN’s last 7 national Cup encounters, at least one opponent failed to score.
• The team has scored more than one goal in only one of their last 13 matches in this tournament.
• Pari NN has failed to secure a victory in 14 of their last 15 fixtures (2 draws, 12 losses).

Pari NN Predicted Lineup (3-4-3)*

Vadim Lukyanov – Yaroslav Krashevsky, Viktor Aleksandrov, Edgardo Fariña – Mamadou Maiga, Andrey Ivlev, Daniil Lesovoy, Vadim Pikas – Thiago Vecino, Olakunle Olusegun, Nikita Ermakov.

Team Injuries

Defenders Aleksandr Ektov and Edgardo Fariña, along with midfielder Valeriy Tsarukyan, are currently sidelined due to injury.

Dynamo Makhachkala Team Analysis

Dynamo Makhachkala’s Recent Performance

Khasanbi Bidzhiev’s squad secured an impressive 3-1 away victory against Rostov in the previous round. Notably, this was the first time Dynamo had scored more than one goal in their last six national Cup appearances. The Makhachkala side has avoided defeat in regular time in four of their last five fixtures (2 wins, 2 draws), though they have managed to keep a clean sheet only once during this period. The club currently tops Group C, and a win in the upcoming match would guarantee them a spot in the Russian Premier League Path playoffs.

• Dynamo has conceded the opening goal in 6 of their last 8 national Cup fixtures.
• The team has been unable to secure a victory in 6 of their last 8 matches in this competition (4 draws, 2 defeats).
• The club has failed to score more than once in 9 of their last 12 encounters.

Dynamo Makhachkala Predicted Lineup (3-4-3)*

Timur Magomedov – Idar Shumakhov, Temirkan Sundukov, Mutalip Alibekov – Abdulapasha Dzhabrailov, Soslan Kagermzov, Mehdi El-Moubarik, Ilyas Akhmedov – Serder Serderov, Shamil Gadzhiev, Gadji Budunov.

Injury Report

Defender Yan Dzhapo is currently out due to injury.

Match Prediction: Pari NN vs Dynamo Makhachkala

Pari NN’s Scoring Struggles

The Nizhny Novgorod squad has not displayed high scoring efficiency this season. Prior to their 3-1 Russian Premier League clash against Orenburg in the last round, Aleksey Shpilevsky’s men had scored more than one goal on only two occasions. In fact, they failed to find the net in seven other official matches. In the current campaign, Pari NN has managed just a single goal, a statistic that no other team has surpassed for low output.

Dynamo Makhachkala’s Offensive Challenges

Dynamo Makhachkala also cannot boast an outstanding offensive performance. While they netted three goals in the previous round, all of them came within the final 10 minutes of the game. Prior to their match against Rostov, Khasanbi Bidzhiev’s charges had failed to score more than one goal in five consecutive national Cup fixtures. In the 2025/26 Russian Premier League, the club ranks second-to-last in terms of scoring productivity.

Head-to-Head Record and Betting Tip

It is also worth noting that in the four head-to-head encounters between these teams across league and competitions, no more than two goals were ever scored. This fact further supports our prediction: Total Goals Under 2.5, with odds of 1.55 .

Lineup Note

*The starting lineup for each team refers to their last match in this tournament.