Prediction for match CSKA Moscow — Dynamo Makhachkala, 26.11.2025

Match Analysis: CSKA Moscow vs Dynamo Makhachkala

On November 26, in the Russian Cup, CSKA Moscow will face Dynamo Makhachkala. The odds for the outcome are as follows: CSKA Moscow win at 1.79, draw at 3.68, and Dynamo Makhachkala win at 5.24. CSKA Moscow is the favorite with a 54.70% chance of winning. The draw is given a 26.61% chance, while Dynamo Makhachkala's victory is at 18.69%. This suggests bookmakers' confidence in the capital club's edge, yet one should not underestimate the opponent, especially in cup matches.

Team Results and Statistics

In their last five matches, CSKA Moscow shows 57% possession, averaging 5.8 corners, 1 yellow card, 9.4 fouls, and 1.8 offsides. Dynamo Makhachkala has 48.2% possession, 5 corners, 2 yellow cards, 15.2 fouls, and 2 offsides per game. In the last three matches, CSKA Moscow played as follows: 22.11 - Spartak Moscow vs CSKA Moscow 1-0, 08.11 - Dynamo Makhachkala vs CSKA Moscow 0-1, 31.10 - CSKA Moscow vs Nizhny Novgorod 2-0. Dynamo Makhachkala: 23.11 - Dynamo Moscow vs Dynamo Makhachkala 3-0, 08.11 - Dynamo Makhachkala vs CSKA Moscow 0-1, 01.11 - Dynamo Makhachkala vs Krylia Sovetov 2-0. The last head-to-head match was on November 8, ending in a 1-0 win for CSKA Moscow, with under 2.5 goals.

How Many Goals to Expect?

In the last five games, both teams rarely produce high-scoring matches: CSKA Moscow had over 2.5 goals in 1 out of 5, and Dynamo Makhachkala also in 1 out of 5. In the first half, CSKA Moscow scored more than 1.5 goals once, while Dynamo Makhachkala never did. In the second half, Dynamo Makhachkala exceeded 1.5 goals twice, CSKA Moscow never. The average goals per match for CSKA is 1.6, and for Dynamo Makhachkala, it's 2. CSKA Moscow scores 0.8 and concedes 0.8, while Dynamo Makhachkala scores 0.6 and concedes 1.4. CSKA Moscow often scores between the 31st and 45th minute (43%), and Dynamo Makhachkala in the closing stages (76-90, 33%). Both teams mainly concede in the last 15 minutes: CSKA Moscow in 100% of cases, Dynamo Makhachkala in 80%. The low scoring, frequent under patterns by half, and modest goal stats for both sides suggest a bet on under 2.5 goals. The odds for this are 1.73.

Corner Analysis

CSKA Moscow averages 5.8 corners per game, while Dynamo Makhachkala averages 5. In their last five matches, CSKA had over 9.5 corners 4 times, Dynamo Makhachkala 2 out of 5. The odds for total corners are: over 9.5 at 2.11, under 9.5 at 1.70. CSKA Moscow is favored in corner outcomes with odds of 1.62. Given the statistics, it's logical to consider over 9.5 corners, especially considering both teams' high activity in recent matches.