Match Overview

The Matchday 9 fixture of the between Dinamo Makhachkala and Lokomotiv will take place on September 20 at Anzhi Arena in Kaspiysk. This preview covers Dinamo Makhachkala vs Lokomotiv: prediction and bet, odds, and statistics.

Dinamo Makhachkala Team Analysis

Recent Form & Offensive Struggles

Dinamo Makhachkala suffered a 0-1 away defeat to Rubin in the last round. This marks their third loss in the last four league matches. Interestingly, Hasambi Bidzhiev’s team only managed to score in the single game they won during this period. Dinamo’s struggles with goal-scoring are evident, with only 4 goals to their name – the lowest in the league. Furthermore, the Makhachkala side rarely threatens the opposition goal, averaging just 2.7 shots on target per match. Dinamo currently occupies 12th place in the league table.

Key Statistics for Dinamo Makhachkala

• No more than two goals were scored in 11 of Dinamo Makhachkala’s last 12 Premier League matches.
• The team has remained undefeated in 7 of their last 9 home matches in the RPL (4 wins, 3 draws).
• In 8 of their last 9 home games in this competition, the club conceded no more than one goal.

Predicted Lineup: Dinamo Makhachkala (4-5-1)

David Volk – Temirkan Sundukov, Mutalip Alibekov, Jemal Tabidze, Idar Shumakhov – Nikita Glushkov, Mohamed Azzi, Mohammadjavad Hosseinejad, Razhab Magomedov, Hazem Mastouri – Hamid Agalarov.

Dinamo Makhachkala Team News

Defender Jan Dzhapo and midfielder Mehdi El-Moubarik are currently in the team’s infirmary.

Lokomotiv Moscow Team Analysis

Recent Form & League Position

Mikhail Galaktionov’s side shared points with Akhmat (1-1) away in the previous round. The team’s unbeaten streak in the league now stands at 14 matches (7 wins, 7 draws), but during this run, “the Railroaders” have kept a clean sheet only three times. In the RPL 2025/26 season, the Moscow club has only managed a shutout against Sochi and has conceded a total of 12 goals, with only five opponents having a worse defensive record. Despite this, Lokomotiv currently sits in 3rd place, three points behind league leaders Krasnodar.

Key Statistics for Lokomotiv Moscow

• The team scored at least two goals in 8 of their last 10 Premier League matches.
• Lokomotiv has remained undefeated in 7 consecutive away league matches (4 wins, 3 draws).
• Lokomotiv conceded exactly 1 or 2 goals in 7 of their last 8 away RPL matches.

Predicted Lineup: Lokomotiv (4-4-2)

Anton Mitryushkin – Alexander Silyanov, Maksim Nenakhov, Cesar Montes, Egor Pogostnov – Dmitri Barinov, Alexey Batrakov, Artem Karpukas, Zelimkhan Bakaev – Dmitri Vorobyev, Alexander Rudenko.

Lokomotiv Team News

Forward Sergey Pinyaev is injured.

Referee Profile

Vasiliy Kazartsev (Russia)

Referee Statistics

Matches officiated – 15 (RPL, 2024/25 – 2025/26);

Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 68;

Average yellow cards per match – 4.5;

Red cards shown – 3;

Average fouls per match – 26;

Penalties awarded – 27%.

Match Prediction: Dinamo Makhachkala vs Lokomotiv

Dinamo’s Defensive Focus

Matches involving Dinamo Makhachkala are currently the lowest-scoring in the league, averaging just 1.8 goals per game. Dinamo faces significant challenges in creating and converting chances, ranking among the bottom two clubs in the tournament for both metrics. In their last five home RPL matches, the team has scored no more than once but also conceded a maximum of one goal. The hosts are expected to rely heavily on their defense in the upcoming fixture.

Lokomotiv’s Away Defense

Lokomotiv’s defensive record is far from Dinamo’s tight statistics. However, away from home, “the Railroaders” have conceded no more than one goal in 7 of their last 8 league encounters. It’s unlikely that the low-scoring Dinamo will pose a significant challenge to Moscow’s defense.

Betting Tip

The capital club has not lost to Makhachkala in all three official head-to-head encounters, with no more than three goals scored in any of these matches. I believe the chances of this trend continuing are high. My prediction is: “Lokomotiv not to lose and Total Goals Under 3.5” 1.75