Dynamo Moscow — Nizhny Novgorod : Match Preview and Prediction for August 23,2025

Match Overview: Clash of Fortunes

In the 6th round of the Russian Premier League, Pari NN will journey to the capital to face Dynamo Moscow. The teams are currently experiencing starkly different periods. The hosts will be eager to halt their string of poor results, while Nizhny Novgorod, buoyed by recent successes, will aim to secure valuable points on the road.

Dynamo Moscow’s Early Season Struggles

Dynamo, much like Spartak and Rostov, has emerged as one of the season’s early disappointments. Valeri Karpin’s arrival at the helm has yet to deliver quick results. While in their initial fixtures the “White-Blues” adopted a cautious defensive approach, leading to a subdued attack, recent matches have exposed significant vulnerabilities in their backline. They conceded 3 goals against CSKA and a staggering 4 against Krasnodar, highlighting their defensive woes.

Dynamo’s Attacking Reinforcements and Absences

Undoubtedly, the home side’s attack has felt the absence of Tyukavin, who has been sidelined for a considerable period. During the offseason, their offensive capabilities were bolstered by the signings of Sergeev and Zaynudinov, along with the €9 million acquisition of Rubens from Atletico Mineiro, signaling a clear intent to strengthen their firepower.

Nizhny Novgorod’s Resurgent Form

Nizhny Novgorod began their season under the direction of Shpilevsky. It was clear from their initial matches that the coach aimed to implement an attacking style of play, yet the team often lacked the necessary quality and understanding. As a result, fans had to wait three matches for the visitors’ first goal. However, after Rostov managed to score twice against league leaders Lokomotiv, Nizhny Novgorod’s fortunes began to shift positively. The team is now enjoying a two-game winning streak, having breached Makhachkala’s defense twice in their last outing, with Olesugun and Bozelli both finding the net. Both players have been notably active in attack. The squad boasts a considerable number of foreign players, including five internationals from various national teams.